Event Coordinator

• Mar 2022 - Present

Project Manager / PA

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2022

As Project Manager; spearheaded office fit-out and seamless relocation, merging two businesses into one shared space. Worked closely with fit-out company and architect on all details and managed a budget of £230K. As personal assistant for one of the companies, as well as one of the other company’s Partner and Head of Transactions; lead ad-hoc projects from initiation through to completion, such as development of new website as well as the purchase and set-up of new IT equipment. Performed a variety of administrative tasks, including scheduling travel arrangements, managing multiple diaries and team calendars. Liaised with suppliers and IT company aimed at co-ordinating activities and facilitating communications. • Successfully negotiated a deal and secured 21% discount on luxury villas in the Maldives. • Worked closely with fit-out company and project managed a budget of £230K for relocation of offices.

Event Manager (HOD)

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

As head of department managed the event process from enquiry to follow up feedback post execution, while meeting and exceeding clients’ expectations. Overlooked health and safety, recruited new team members, liaised, and negotiated with vendors. Worked closely with the Head Chef to develop and successfully implement new food and beverage concept which incorporated current trends. • Enabled an addition of £500K to the events budget by managing the expansion of a new meeting room. • Merged reception and events team to streamline service and cut costs. • Acted as focal point for seven businesses also located in the building.

Sales and Event Manager

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

As head of department, cultivated and maintained professional relationships with internal and external partners. Recruited new team member and set standards of operation within the team. Conducted market research and competitor analysis to revise pricing strategy accordingly. Worked closely with Head Chef and kitchen team to develop and update food concept. Upgraded marketing material and managed promotion events. • Generated annual revenue of £525K while serving as head of department • Supervised transferring of event reservations and deployment of new booking software without disrupting business.

Event Planner

• Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

Planning of high profile large events at the Royal Albert Hall, from contract negotiation to billing. Responsible for the most profit driving part of the event office; the box catering. In charge of the annual Moët & Chandon dinner where I worked together with head chef of the restaurant to develop the menu. *Successfully planned one of the Royal Albert Hall's July dinners, hosting 1200 delegates. Planning of high profile large events at the Royal Albert Hall, from contract negotiation to billing. Responsible for the most profit driving part of the event office; the box catering. In charge of the annual Moët & Chandon dinner where I worked together with head chef of the restaurant to develop the menu. *Successfully planned one of the Royal Albert Hall's July dinners, hosting 1200 delegates.

Group and Event Manager

• Jul 2013 - Oct 2014

Managed the event planning stage, for UK and international clients, including set-ups, food and beverage and budgeting and rooming lists. Carried out site visits for potential clients. In charge of more than 150 events annually for high profile clients, largest generating more than £120K. Acted as sole Group Manager of the hotel, working closely with Revenue Department and Front Desk to manage and price the hotel’s group bookings, with a collective budget of £3.7M. Managed the event planning stage, for UK and international clients, including set-ups, food and beverage and budgeting and rooming lists. Carried out site visits for potential clients. In charge of more than 150 events annually for high profile clients, largest generating more than £120K. Acted as sole Group Manager of the hotel, working closely with Revenue Department and Front Desk to manage and price the hotel’s group bookings, with a collective budget of £3.7M.

Conference & Banqueting Operation Supervisor

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

Acted as main point of contact for clients of my allocated events, including both social and corporate high profile. Responsible for billing, briefings, problem solving, up selling and set-ups of rooms including AV. Mentored and trained staff. On own initiative asked to take lead on recruitment and improve associate reward program for the department, which lead to increased staff interaction with guests. Acted as main point of contact for clients of my allocated events, including both social and corporate high profile. Responsible for billing, briefings, problem solving, up selling and set-ups of rooms including AV. Mentored and trained staff. On own initiative asked to take lead on recruitment and improve associate reward program for the department, which lead to increased staff interaction with guests.

Event Concierge at the JW Marriott Indianapolis

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

Part of the opening team of the new 1005 room JW Marriott Indianapolis. Held the position as Event Concierge, working in the hotel's over 100 000 sq feet (9300 square meters) of meeting space, as an on-site assistant to the main clients of large scale event with up to several thousand delegates. Liaised with both internal and external stakeholders and built relationships with third party vendors. Part of the opening team of the new 1005 room JW Marriott Indianapolis. Held the position as Event Concierge, working in the hotel's over 100 000 sq feet (9300 square meters) of meeting space, as an on-site assistant to the main clients of large scale event with up to several thousand delegates. Liaised with both internal and external stakeholders and built relationships with third party vendors.

International Development Assistant

• May 2009 - Dec 2009

Successfully planned and carried out Road Show, spanning over three countries, with the aim to attract potential students to the international schools we represented. Direct point of contact with students and parents. Market research into development of new market in Denmark. Successfully planned and carried out Road Show, spanning over three countries, with the aim to attract potential students to the international schools we represented. Direct point of contact with students and parents. Market research into development of new market in Denmark.

Headwaiter trainee

• Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

Supervising staff, organize setup and carry out different events. Supervising staff, organize setup and carry out different events.