Experience

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• Consumer Services

• Event Project Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

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Jurys Inn Hotel Group

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sales Co-ordinator

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Southampton, United Kingdom Managing Key corporate accounts Generating new business both locally and nationally Managing appointments and show rounds Reporting weekly and monthly revenue for corporate accounts and potential new business Supporting meetings and events business within the hotel Liaising with all departments of the hotel to ensure new business leads are generated Converting leads into new business Advertising and promoting the hotel and events within social media, local advertisements… Show more Managing Key corporate accounts Generating new business both locally and nationally Managing appointments and show rounds Reporting weekly and monthly revenue for corporate accounts and potential new business Supporting meetings and events business within the hotel Liaising with all departments of the hotel to ensure new business leads are generated Converting leads into new business Advertising and promoting the hotel and events within social media, local advertisements such as radio, newspaper. Show less



Travelling

• Vietnam
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Traveller

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

  I took a break in my career to travel New Zealand, Australia, and south east Asia. My roles whilst travelling consisted of an Event Manager for SMC Events as well as a teacher at Queenstown Hospitality college and in Australia I worked as a Sales assistant for Happy Travels as well as some part time bar work. I have currently returned home and back in employment.



Queenstown Resort College

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospitality Teacher

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  Teaching various modules linked to hospitality and event management Planning and implementing classes and exams Maintaining student support throughout the term and assisting with hotel placements Meeting curriculum targets Building students knowledge of hospitality Being proactive and reactive to student needs and learning abilities Using initiative and taking ownership with classroom situations This role was a short term employment whilst abroad



SMC EVENTS LTD

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  My Role at SMC Events was to manage and implement large scale events in the Auckland region. I Managed and organised the logistical and operational aspects of the events. I Managed a small sales team to ensure targets were met. I worked closely with local schools to generate sales. This role was a 4 month event contract whilst travelling.



Hilton

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conference and Events Sales Executive

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  My role at The Hilton Southampton was to generate new business through meetings and events, as well as accommodation within the hotel. I assisted in the organisation of reservations for the department. As part of my development I attended management programs to widen my skills within the hospitality industry. I played an active part in the setup and structure during the events.



Trinity Winchester

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

• Fundraising Administrator

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

  Winchester My key role at Trinity Winchester was to generate money for the charity through the fundraising events, managing the logistics and implementation of each event. I actively worked on the charity's newsletter and assisted in the process of obtaining sponsorship from companies, thus to generate more revenue to support the charity. I took part in helping with the local drop in centres for the homeless and assisting with the daily running of these.



Alabaré

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Coordinator

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

  Salisbury, United Kingdom At Alabare my role was to assist in the organisation of all fundraising events as well as actively looking after the marketing side of the event, generating new partners for the charity. I assisted in the administration of the charity. I took part in helping with the local support homes for the homeless and assisting with the daily running of these.