Experience

Fleet Street Quarter

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Memeber

  • Apr 2022 - Present



St Bride Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foundation Manager (CEO)

  • Apr 2019 - Present

• Acting Foundation Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

• Commercial Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018



UBM plc

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Operations Manager, Decorex (maternity cover)

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  This role was office based for the final stages of planning and post show (July, August and October) and onsite at Syon Park (greenfield site) in September for the build, show open and breakdown. I was working with an established team internally and many long standing contractors. Firstly, to put in all infrastructure (including water, waste, power, track and structures), secondly to build the exhibition including the management of several show stopping features and latterly the breakdown of the exhibition and site. Responsibilities: • Management of Senior Operations Executive. • Management of Master schedules, build, show open and breakdown. • Operations Budget management, including PO’s and invoicing. • Site and Floorplan management. • Health and Safety, working to CDM regulations. • Management and specification of services including - Traffic and parking, Security, Shuttle buses, Groundsmen, Fencing, Trackway (vehicle and pedestrian), Structures (over 19,000sqM of joined marquee), Water and waste, Toilets, Cleaning, HVAC, Power, Electrics, Internet and WIFI, Catering (Coffee points, Cafés and Restaurant), Traditional shell construction (over 6,000sqM), Contractors compounds and Graphics. • Show Features. Management of Stand builders, AV, Furniture, Interior Design Studios (including Shalini Misra and Turner Pocock) and Sponsors. Show less



GES - Global Experience Specialists

• United States
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Manager - Graphics

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  Role as below plus:Management of the project management team including allocation of show projects, maintaining accurate financial records; including forward looks, post show invoicing and purchase orders. To motivate and organise a team to ensure teamwork and excellent delivery on time in full and to profit plan for each show.

• Project Manager - Graphics

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2016

  Responsible for the project managing of graphics for exhibitions, conferences and live events with a variety of clients. Lead project manager for major client. Working on Multiple events, 20 plus per year, with a personal revenue of £250,000 plus. From client briefing to installation and post show breakdown and reporting. Working externally with clients, sponsors, venues and clients contractors and internally at GES with Graphics team (design, production and installation), Account management, Stand build and Operations. Responsibilities:• Taking client briefs and translating requirements into brand concepts for the show and schedules of items required. Using build specifications to ensure the right product is used and at the correct size• Providing accurate quotes to allow clients to decide how best to spend their budgets and offering higher or lower priced alternatives where required and possible• Working with design to create proofs as per the clients specifications and managing the approval and amend process to meet deadlines• Sending items to print, via design, after checking that all specs are correct and that clear print and finishing information is supplied. This is with internal print team (Foamex, Kappa, Vinyl, small items of PVC, Perspex) and external suppliers for specialist items (such as large items of PVC, finished or shaped banners)• Onsite management of installation with teams of permanent and subcontracted staff, working with the client, operations and build teams at both GES and other contractors to ensure everything is installed to the highest standard and on time. Often trouble shooting skills are required as builds specifications not possible as planned during build period. Flexibility and an ability to think on my feet is essential on site• Post show invoicing and post show reports are required• Managing internal and external relationships with clients, sponsors, clients contractors and other departments Show less



UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Team Project Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2013

  Responsible for the operational support for a variety of events as part of the programme of events run but the team at UK Trade & Investment. Events varying in audience and type from SMEs to Large Company CEO's and from conferences to trade missions. Responsibilities: • Development, production and management of project plans • Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet agreed success criteria • Communicating, maintaining and developing stakeholder relationships • Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently • Being responsible for all project budgets and procurement from start to finish • Working across internal suppliers and departments to ensure deliverables are achieved • Liaising with speakers, venues and other suppliers • Manage external suppliers and 3rd party contractors • Provide operational support at events, which will often involve out-of-hours support Show less



London 2012

• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Look Venue Delivery Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Venue Look Project Manager (Look and Feel) March 2012 – August 2012 London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) Responsible for the scope, planning and delivery of bespoke Look (branding) packages across 20 training venues, five transport hubs and, as part of a team of four, at five competition venues at Excel London. • Delivered bespoke solutions to multiple stakeholders within time critical deadlines • Managed multiple and concurrent installations • Managed contractor relations, logistics and day-to-day operations • Provide accurate and realistic costings for each venue and deliver to budget Achievements: Look delivered to venues, on time and to specification, with many compliments on products, placement and installation, working in difficult circumstances. Show less



City, University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2011

  Responsibility for the conception and organisation of 60 plus (per year) key university reputational events including Public Lectures, Open Days, Conferences and an annual black tie dinner at Mansion House. Providing a consultancy service for senior management team, schools and departments of the University and proactively developing event ideas to support strategic objectives and key messaging. Responsibility for the conception and organisation of 60 plus (per year) key university reputational events including Public Lectures, Open Days, Conferences and an annual black tie dinner at Mansion House. Providing a consultancy service for senior management team, schools and departments of the University and proactively developing event ideas to support strategic objectives and key messaging.



Royal Horticultural Society

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Special Events Organiser

  • Mar 2000 - Jan 2006

  Chelsea and Hampton Court Gala’s -These are high profile events with 5,000+ attendees and an annual turnover of £4m. Client options range from champagne and canapés to private dinners for major blue chip clients within the financial sector.

• Information Centre Project Co-ordinator

  • Jan 1999 - Mar 2000