Experience

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events organiser

  • Dec 2022 - Present



King's College, Cambridge

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Conference and Events Sales Manager

  • May 2019 - Dec 2022



University of Dundee

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Specialist / Development Associate

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019

  - Been responsible for a number of aspects all relating to event management. This has included creative engagement campaigns, encompassing social media and emails such as subject specific newsletters and sharing news and events. - Regularly attends student events in an ambassadorial role to raise awareness of alumni relations and the Dundee Connect mentoring platform. - Recently traveled to Hong Kong and China to engage alumni, hosting events in three locations where I was key in liaising with venues and promoting to attendees. These events had record attendances for our institution in the cities we visited.- As part of the international reach, I promote the ‘Study UK Alumni Awards’ to international alumni.- Entrusted to lead on organisation of fundraising dinners, particularly a flagship event in the University’s 2018 calendar. This was a cultivation dinner at the House of Lords for 60 high net worth individuals who are key stakeholders in the University’s philanthropic future, which has generated more than £100k in gifts and pledges for the University. - Reinvigorated the University’s ‘I am’ campaign including an expansion to new Schools and disciplines, securing content for over 50 new posters. - Production of films for use in student recruitment, including all aspects from identification of suitable interviewees, sourcing venues, international videographers, coordinating diaries, carrying out interviews with both local and international graduates. Show less

• Alumni Relations Associate

  • Aug 2016 - May 2019



Apex Hotels

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Events Executive

  • May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Responsible for all stages of events, from inquiry to billing. Working closely with a well established team to ensure that all aspects of any event are taken care of according to the clients requests. Maximising hotel revenue and working to company standards to ensure costumer satisfaction. - Management of over 120 events concurrently and development of ongoing relationships to secure future bookings. This resulted in almost all of these 120 bookings being bookings from repeat clients, including requests for my continued attention at events and events to the value of over £50,000. - Responsible for training of new members of staff in the team in all aspects of the role and responsible for the quality of the work produced from the department as a whole. - Development projects to drive various aspects of the business and increase bookings, such as redesigning the wedding packages and brochure to make them more user-friendly and attractive. - Weekly forecasting by analysing current business in comparison to budgets to identify areas of need of growth and acting upon this. Show less



Hilton Aberdeen Treetops

• Aberdeen

• Conference & Events Sales Executive

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Responsible for all aspects of events from enquiry stage through to hand over to the operations team, who take charge of the event on the day. Responsible for organising large events & ensuring that the operational teams in the hotel were adequately prepared for functions. Working with both corporate & private guests, it is important to have appropriate relationships with both types of clients, something I excelled at. I was also responsible for a small amount of training of less experienced colleagues. Show less



Freuchie Stores

• Shop Assistant/Supervisor

  • Jun 2003 - Mar 2012

  Freuchie Dealing with general public; handling any queries or complaints. Security of shop, using computer programs to prepare newspapers for delivery; preparing stock orders for delivery and dealing with incoming goods on a computer system; dealing with cash, preparing floats and banking, completing daily cash sheets and balancing shop sales with daily cash Training staff members and ensuring their work is of the highest standard Gained a recognised qualification in licensing leading to a successful application to become a personal license holder Show less



Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel

• Conference & Events (Operations) Host

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2012

  Dunblane Setting up functions - preparation, polishing of cutlery and plates, setting tables, arranging table decorations, ensuring the function suite is clean and to the highest standard for the guests Achieving food service standards and ensuring all guests are comfortable Assisting other departments (such as the bar and restaurant teams) when needed; operating small tour groups on behalf of the restaurant and running everything from orders to clearing tables; I am currently receiving operational training on running events Member of the staff "CARE" committee, a committee responsible for encouraging charitable giving, community involvement in the hotel and improving customer satisfaction by encouraging staff helpfulness and friendliness Being personably responsible for improving staff helpfulness and friendliness in my department. My role in the hotel is also giving me the opportunity to gain experience in the booking and administrative tasks required for events planning; including training on the DELPHI system, and show rounds for prospective clients. Show less



Sanderson Vending Limited

• Vending Operator

  • Jul 2004 - May 2010

  Glasgow Responsible for high values of cash Basic maintenance of machines and ensuring they are filled correctly Glasgow Responsible for high values of cash Basic maintenance of machines and ensuring they are filled correctly