Director of Events

• Nov 2020 - Present

Head of Event Strategy

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

Generating revenue through the development of new and existing travel trade events; those run directly by and for the association, as well as those on behalf of third parties. l lead the events team and head up multi-departmental efforts in the delivery event-related projects from inception through to execution.

Head of Projects

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

Responsible for the delivery of the Partnerships in European Tourism programme, an EU initiative aimed at supporting EU tourism businesses and operators wishing to expand their businesses into the Chinese and US markets, through tutoring activities, facilitating new collaborations and partnerships around trans-European tourist products and the organisation of B2B matchmaking and other promotional events alongside international fairs.• Lead on bidding and delivering third party contracts • Delivery of high-level international business events and conferences• Overseeing delivery of strategic partnerships and sponsorships • Operations oversight for events • Bid and report writing • Client liaison • Budget management • Event operations• Management of direct reports and consortium partners Show less

Head Of Marketing Operations

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

Overseeing the strategy and delivery of the marketing activities for ETOA - European tourism association, a trade body representing the inbound tourism industry.

Partnership Marketing Manager

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2017

-Coordination of strategic partnerships-Coordination and sales of event sponsorship-Management of ETOA's major travel trade exhibition presence (WTM London and ITB)-Promotion of co-exhibiting options on ETOA's major stands (WTM London and ITB)-Sales of e-marketing services-Promotion of ETOA event organising services-Promotion of Showcase.travel service-Evaluating the impact of promotional activity (online and offline)-Preparing statistics for marketing purposes-Understanding ETOA member needs through market research-Content creation for ETOA social media-Web maintenance Show less

Marketing and Sales Executive

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

-Coordination and sales of event sponsorship-Sales of e-marketing services-Promotion of ETOA event organising services-Promotion of new Showcase.travel service-Evaluating the impact of promotional activity (online and offline)-Preparing statistics for marketing purposes-Understanding ETOA member needs through market research-Content creation for ETOA social media-Web maintenance

Marketing and Sales Research

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

Promotion of ETOA event organising services.Evaluating the impact of promotional activity (online and offline).Preparing statistics for marketing purposes.Understanding our members through market research.Liaising with the sales teamLiaising in regards to ETOA social media strategyWeb maintenance

Environmental Advocacy Assistant

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

Preparing and publishing advocacy materials for charity providing ICT equipment for partners in developing countries (ICT4D). Main focus being the issue of electronic waste in developing countries, particularly in Africa. General duties: -Researching and writing reports, press releases and blogs (topics including Extended Producer Responsibility, WEEE Legislation and Life Cycle Assessments) -Developing template for country-specific e-waste guides to accompany ICT shipments as well as an interactive map plotting e-waste recycling facilities. Show less

Volunteering Development Assistant

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

This exciting part-time role allowed me to be involved with the first year of a new student volunteering service at the University of Edinburgh. General duties: -Recruitment of new volunteers -Negotiating volunteer opportunities with community partners -Managing volunteer database -Promotion via website and social media -Facilitation of internal training -Strategic planning for new initiatives. This exciting part-time role allowed me to be involved with the first year of a new student volunteering service at the University of Edinburgh. General duties: -Recruitment of new volunteers -Negotiating volunteer opportunities with community partners -Managing volunteer database -Promotion via website and social media -Facilitation of internal training -Strategic planning for new initiatives.

Information Assistant

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

Split Role: 1) Customer service in busy Visitor Information Centre; accommodation booking, dealing with general enquiries, ticket sales. 2) General and web-based marketing; developing new 'Destination Management System' database and CMS, website and social media management, copy writing for printed publications. Split Role: 1) Customer service in busy Visitor Information Centre; accommodation booking, dealing with general enquiries, ticket sales. 2) General and web-based marketing; developing new 'Destination Management System' database and CMS, website and social media management, copy writing for printed publications.

College Council Member

• Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

One of two elected student officers with a seat on the ultimate board of the University college. Tasked with reviewing and voting on documents from the wide-ranging issues arising in Higher Education management. One of two elected student officers with a seat on the ultimate board of the University college. Tasked with reviewing and voting on documents from the wide-ranging issues arising in Higher Education management.

Intern

• Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

This thirteen-month internship formed my Erasmus year abroad as part of my undergraduate degree programme. Working predominantly in French I was tasked with general administrative and secretarial duties for a busy 200+ strong department (Delivery Operations). General tasks included: -Call screening -Post sorting -HR support -Diary management -Business travel arrangements -Meeting organisation Special projects: -Helping to manage office relocation -Providing voice-over for dubbed marketing film Show less

Information Assistant

• Jun 2003 - Aug 2006

This was my first part-time job after having finished secondary school. Role included customer service, dealing with general enquiries and accommodation booking in Tourist Information Centre. After having been based part-time in the Andover centre I was then asked to take on role as temporary manager in the Basingstoke office during its final months before closure. Aged just 19 this was a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for a challenging project as well as three members of staff. Show less