Events Manager

• Sep 2018 - Present

- Membership association with circa 100 corporate member organisations engaged across the Major Projects industry. Members share a common purpose - to improve the initiation and delivery of major projects through the sharing of knowledge.- Reporting to Development Director and Executive Director.- Responsible for delivering an extensive programme of physical and virtual 'core' events ranging from seminars and overnight conferences to smaller scale breakfast discussions and invitation only dinners. - Oversee the delivery of a programme of 'fringe' events and professional developmnt offerings from other team members and offer support where required.- Management of event information, registration process and delegate liaison through bespoke civiCRM system. - Management of venue bookings for full events calendar and liaison with venues (room setup, audio visuals and catering) and accommodation where required as part of the event. - Regular liaison with senior stakeholders within MPA and across member organisations, including liaison with international speakers, and first point of contact for all event enquiries. - Working with colleagues to ensure events are marketed appropriately across email, website and social channels and are aligned to marketing strategy. - Using event feedback and attendance trends in support of decision making for future events. - Management of quarterly Programme Committee meetings to review past events and discuss content for future activities. - Liaison with Finance Manager in order to ensure events are delivered on mutually defined and agreed budget.

Front of House, The Fleece

• Dec 2013 - Nov 2015

- Seasonal work whilst studying for degree and then full time upon completion of degree.- Waitressing and bar work. - Managing bookings through OpenTable. - Recognised for excellent sales record and product knowledge through 'Master Peach' scheme. - Seasonal work whilst studying for degree and then full time upon completion of degree.- Waitressing and bar work. - Managing bookings through OpenTable. - Recognised for excellent sales record and product knowledge through 'Master Peach' scheme.

Sales Assistant

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

- Customer service.- Till service. - Stock replenishment. - Customer service.- Till service. - Stock replenishment.

Volunteer

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2009