Experience

Walpole

• United Kingdom
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Events Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Marketing and Events Executive

  • May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Walpole is the official sector body for UK luxury. Founded in 1992 as a not-for-profit organisation, it counts more than 250 British brands in its membership and is recognised in both Westminster and Brussels. As the voice of British luxury, Walpole’s purpose is to promote, protect and develop a sector worth £48 billion to the UK economy, and destined to become a world leader in sustainability.



Harvey Nichols

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing and Events Executive

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  I am responsible for ensuring that Harvey Nichols, Dublin is the go to beauty, fashion and food destination. I make sure the Harvey Nichols brand is represented in the right way, spoken about by the right people and that I provide something fresh to our customers. I look after events, press, display, promotions, strategy and social media. I work closely with the Management Team to plan and organise local promotional events. Assist with the implementation of all centrally developed press and marketing activity including events, press launches, and act as a principle point of contact for head office press and marketing for all fashion and beauty related matters.



Executive Leaders

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training & Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Management Executive

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  I handled all event management logistics and operations for Executive Leaders sub brand Manufacturing Leaders which specialises in high quality international events in the professional development industry. I also worked closely with the sales, marketing and content teams to ensure the professional and efficient organisation of all event logistics. Specific responsibilities included venue sourcing and liaising, working and negotiating with external suppliers such as printers and caterers, travel planning and delegate management as well as onsite management at European and US destinations.



Marriott International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Executive

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  I worked alongside a Senior Events Manager where I handled the majority of the events at the hotel. Part of my role was to negotiate and communicate end to end management of all assigned projects to the highest production standards. On a day to day basis I created event schedules for all the events I was working on and coordinated with other outlets such as food and beverage to ensure the client’s needs were met. Working for such a globally recognised company, it was essential that I adhered to the high expectations and standards set by the brand and its customers.



TEC Middle East and North Africa

• United Arab Emirates
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Event Executive

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

  As part of my university degree I spent 8 months in Dubai working for an events agency as a Junior Event Executive. I was trusted with assisting as well as running my own events. This experience has made me aware of how important brand identity is. I planned and executed Jo Malone and Bobbi Brown PR dinners for influential bloggers, socialites, press and media. I worked and negotiated with a range of suppliers which included printers, designers, venues and caterers. I met tight deadlines to ensure the events were a success. I worked with strict global guidelines. Working with global brands meant that I regularly travelled to manage events places include; Kuwait, Oman, Prague, Croatia, Abu Dhabi and various locations around Dubai. Other brands I have worked with include: HSBC, AIG, flydubai, BlackBerry, Havaianas, MetLife, Liebherr and Crocs. Working with a range of brands has allowed me to work on a range of corporate events such as product launches, in-store events, gala dinners, mall activations and seminars. I also completed a range of tasks including venue searching and booking, email RSVPs, budget management, F&B management, supplier negotiating, client communication etc.



Greater Manchester Chamber - NH

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

• Work experience

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

  I was given the chance to see how an Event team plan and execute a wide variety of business to business events. I helped with the preparation for the Wigan Business Awards. Another responsibility I was given was to create a presentation for the ceremony and I assisted with pre-event tasks, including creating delegate lists and name badges. I assisted at their Business Leader Lunch, where John Timpson CBE was interviewed. I was also given a task to look at how the Chamber uses Social Media to promote themselves.