Wil Watts Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, United Kingdom

Enthusiastic, Creative, and Experienced Event Management ProfessionalWith over 19 years of hands-on experience in the events industry, I am passionate about creating and managing exceptional events that leave lasting impressions.I’ve had the privilege of working both as a project lead and as part of dynamic teams on a wide range of events, including: - Conferences and exhibitions - Corporate off-sites and away days - Training and development workshops -… Show more Enthusiastic, Creative, and Experienced Event Management ProfessionalWith over 19 years of hands-on experience in the events industry, I am passionate about creating and managing exceptional events that leave lasting impressions.I’ve had the privilege of working both as a project lead and as part of dynamic teams on a wide range of events, including: - Conferences and exhibitions - Corporate off-sites and away days - Training and development workshops - Team-building experiences - Trade shows and awards ceremonies - Black-tie dinners and private celebrationsMy goal is always to deliver seamless, engaging, and memorable experiences for my clients and their audiences.Key Skills & Expertise: - Delegate Management (Cvent Advanced Certified Specialist) - Operations & Logistics - Event Design and Strategy - Venue Sourcing & Coordination - Supplier Management - Speaker Liaison - Event Marketing & CommunicationsWhether it’s crafting the perfect logistics plan or creating a unique event atmosphere, I thrive on turning ideas into reality and exceeding expectations. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Unique, fun and engaging gin tasting and cocktail experiences exploring the history, influence and impact gin and other classic cocktails have had on the UK and the world via our interactive and enlightening events, tours and tastings.Our tasting experiences are perfect for... - Corporate Events & Hospitality - Private Parties - Team Building Events - Conference Activities - Festive Parties

Providing support to the Sunflower Event Team both in the lead-up to events and onsite, ensuring seamless execution of various projects and events in London, UK, and internationally.Venue finding, supplier management, logistics support and delegate management.

London Area, United Kingdom

Senior Delegate Manager for a number of UK and international events. Including a 2000 person onsite conference for global management consultancy and Leadership Summit for 800 attendees. Liaising with hotels and accommodation venues. Data analysis and report building for project management team. Delegate management platform used Cvent.

London, England, United Kingdom

Delegate Manager for a number of UK and International based projects. Coordinating delegate communications. Liaising with hotels and accommodation venues. Data analysis and report building for project management team. Delegate management platform used Cvent. Other roles include Virtual Events Manager for a series of Graduate Onboarding Events. Updating online platform and event schedules, speaker liaising and technical support management.

London, England, United Kingdom

Working on various projects and events including accommodation and delegate management for a global management consultancies events in UK and Europe. Plus coordination and support of a virtual event program.

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

Event Operations Manager for Oracle Openworld Europe 2020

London, England, United Kingdom

Delegate Manager for Global Management Consultancy offsite event

London, United Kingdom

To develop and deliver all planning, logistical and promotional elements of the Seminars@thirtyeight events programme for the dental industry and manage the central London venue for third party training events, product launches and meetings. Main responsibilities include: - Managing the events programme of educational seminars, workshops, events for between 10-40 delegates and networking receptions for up to 100 guests within the dental industry - Researching the dental industry to… Show more To develop and deliver all planning, logistical and promotional elements of the Seminars@thirtyeight events programme for the dental industry and manage the central London venue for third party training events, product launches and meetings. Main responsibilities include: - Managing the events programme of educational seminars, workshops, events for between 10-40 delegates and networking receptions for up to 100 guests within the dental industry - Researching the dental industry to identify key topics for inclusion in the programme - Sourcing speakers and event sponsorship acquisition - Managing all delegate enquiries, registrations, payments - Delegate management using Cvent, Eventbrite and Symphony event management software - Growing and maintaining the events key audience database - Delivering the event marketing strategy through printed, online and social media - Exhibiting in major industry conferences and showcases - Delivery of social media presence mainly through Twitter, Facebook and Linked In - Development of company website - Onsite management of all event - Sourcing and managing all 3rd party suppliers - Managing all enquiries for all venue hire clients - Budget and financial management Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing and expanding portfolio of large UK and International accounts for novelty gift design company, responsibilities include:• Day to day management of existing customer accounts• Identifying and generating new business opportunities• Gathering market and customer information• Negotiating price, costs with buyers and merchandisers• Advising customers on forthcoming product developments or special promotions• Creating sales presentations and… Show more Responsible for managing and expanding portfolio of large UK and International accounts for novelty gift design company, responsibilities include:• Day to day management of existing customer accounts• Identifying and generating new business opportunities• Gathering market and customer information• Negotiating price, costs with buyers and merchandisers• Advising customers on forthcoming product developments or special promotions• Creating sales presentations and delivering customer and prospective customer meetings• Weekly reviewing sales performance against personal monthly targets and reporting to Sales Manager• Representing Spinning Hat at trade shows, exhibitions and events• Generation of product ideas and development as individual and in team meetingsOther Duties within Spinning Hat also include:• Maintain and develop the companies social media presence on Twitter and Facebook Show less

London, United Kingdom

Manage all logistical and creative requirements for the IT networking CIO Connect events programme across UK and Ireland, responsibilities included:• Line management of Events Co-ordinator role• On site management at core conferences, meetings, training sessions and receptions• Managing events calendar• Budget management• Liaising with Membership Delivery Managers to capture event requirements from member/sponsor perspective • Sourcing and managing venues and suppliers… Show more Manage all logistical and creative requirements for the IT networking CIO Connect events programme across UK and Ireland, responsibilities included:• Line management of Events Co-ordinator role• On site management at core conferences, meetings, training sessions and receptions• Managing events calendar• Budget management• Liaising with Membership Delivery Managers to capture event requirements from member/sponsor perspective • Sourcing and managing venues and suppliers • Speaker sourcing and maintaining key speaker lists• Developing and presenting event design proposal for internal/external stakeholders • Devising and executing events marketing and advertising strategy• Maintain the continuous development of event delivery and team processes• Managing all delegate liaison/requirements and maintaining delegate databases• Managing and reporting event statistics and feedback for management teamOther Duties within CIO Connect also include:• Maintain and develop the company website and social media presence• Manage the companies brand identity Show less

London, United Kingdom

Fixed term contract.Project managing marketing campaigns for government departments and public sector bodies including but not limited to: RAF, HSE, DWP, DEFRA• Build strategic partnerships with clients to offer effective advice and delivery across all communications and marketing specialism’s• Management of internal creative teams and/or external agency to develop marketing strategy and campaign • Presenting marketing strategy to clients and third party… Show more Fixed term contract.Project managing marketing campaigns for government departments and public sector bodies including but not limited to: RAF, HSE, DWP, DEFRA• Build strategic partnerships with clients to offer effective advice and delivery across all communications and marketing specialism’s• Management of internal creative teams and/or external agency to develop marketing strategy and campaign • Presenting marketing strategy to clients and third party stakeholders• Delivering campaigns which included: print, online, radio and television• Monitoring campaign feedback• Budget management Show less

London, United Kingdom

Temporary position.Providing high level support to four IPH Regional Directors, responsibilities include:• Central contact for over seventy NHS Trusts across the south of England• Meeting, diary and travel management for Regional Directors• Assisting with national conferences• Presenting at and assisting with the design and set up of team events

London, United Kingdom

Permanent position.Administration support for dyslexia learning programme. Administering and scoring dyslexia assessments for potential programme participants and post programme participants.

London, United Kingdom

Temporary position.Running reception at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, answering/redirecting the phones, managing the mail/deliveries, securing the building in the evening

London, United Kingdom

Temporary Position• Supporting the Events team to deliver the RCNs programme of events• Handling all enquiries for past and future events from existing and potential members and other interested third parties• Compiling attendance/event reports for the team• Collating events packs and support materials• Distributing press packs • Monitoring events feedback and external reviews in the trade media

Sydney, Australia

Fixed term contract.• Providing a high level of customer service• Creating weekly and monthly department performance reports• Maintaining client and department database• Organising department invoices• Data entry and general administrative assistance for the team and responsible for the archiving of programme documents• Supporting account managers with future marketing campaigns

Bristol, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Ba Hons, Performing Arts

BA Performing Arts

A Levels In Drama And Psychology