Experience

One Great George Street

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present



ExCeL London

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Events

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2016

  As Head of Events, I am directly responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the events department, which comprises of eight Event Managers. For the past three years, I’ve created and managed the hospitality requirements for corporate clients such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, HSBC and Ernst and Young. Balancing clients budgets and requirements is always a challenge, however I work hard to come up with creative and cost effective solutions to ensure that my clients expectations are exceeded at all times.



Leith's at ExCeL London

• Senior Event Manager

  • May 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Main focus of the role to design a portfolio of bespoke catering and logistic packages for exhibitions and large - scale conferences• Carrying out extensive liaison with clients, organising sites and working closely with all departments within ExCeL• Providing leadership and direction for two Event Managers and two Junior Event Manager on an ongoing basis • Making a direct contribution to the strategic direction the company takes providing input and new ideas when required across the business



Leith's at ExCeL

• Event Manager

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Responsible for creating bespoke catering and logistic packages for exhibitions and medium to large scale conferences. I recently worked on a highly successful World Travel market exhibition, where I planned complex menus for various overseas clients and their guests. Responsible for creating bespoke catering and logistic packages for exhibitions and medium to large scale conferences. I recently worked on a highly successful World Travel market exhibition, where I planned complex menus for various overseas clients and their guests.



Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

• Events Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2012

  • Successfully managing the day to day running of the events department involving liaising with external clients and internal departments• Acting as the first point of contact for all filming and photo shoots that took place within the Stadium• Solely accountable for the sales and operation of all non-match day and internal events from initial concept through to completion for events from 50-160 attendees • Successfully managing the day to day running of the events department involving liaising with external clients and internal departments• Acting as the first point of contact for all filming and photo shoots that took place within the Stadium• Solely accountable for the sales and operation of all non-match day and internal events from initial concept through to completion for events from 50-160 attendees



Crystal Palace Football Club

• Conference & Banqueting Coordinator

  • Jul 2005 - May 2006

  • Accountable for all match-day catering and hospitality requirements, including the management of chefs, waiting staff and security on a regular basis• Managing a portfolio of non-match day events such as conferences and meetings, sourcing new clients through utilisation of cold and warm telephone calling methods • Establishing strong working relationships with agents and carrying out reviews of existing contacts • Accountable for all match-day catering and hospitality requirements, including the management of chefs, waiting staff and security on a regular basis• Managing a portfolio of non-match day events such as conferences and meetings, sourcing new clients through utilisation of cold and warm telephone calling methods • Establishing strong working relationships with agents and carrying out reviews of existing contacts



County Hall Gallery

• Events Coordinator

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Responsible for the management of conferences for up to 150 delegates, parties for up to 600 guests and exhibitions• Successfully managing events throughout all phases from initial enquiry through to completion and on the day execution • Acting as first point of contact for all events enquires ensuring the highest possible level of client management is delivered at all times • Producing bespoke Day Delegate rates and Christmas packages for clients on request ensuring individual requirements are met • Developing robust working relationship with external caterers and agents to further strengthen the brand image and increase revenue



Empire Magazine

• Editorial and Event Coordinator

  • Mar 2002 - Jun 2004

  Empire Magazine, EMAP: Assisted all members of staff with various duties. PA to Editor, which included managing both personal and professional diaries. Knowledge of the business side of film industry was increased due to my constant exposure on a daily basis. Organised numerous reader and advertising clients events, including the annual Oscar breakfast held at Soho House for 100 advertising contacts and sponsors Empire Magazine, EMAP: Assisted all members of staff with various duties. PA to Editor, which included managing both personal and professional diaries. Knowledge of the business side of film industry was increased due to my constant exposure on a daily basis. Organised numerous reader and advertising clients events, including the annual Oscar breakfast held at Soho House for 100 advertising contacts and sponsors



Ministry Magazine

• Editorial Assistant

  • Sep 1999 - Apr 2001

  Assisted Editor and fellow colleagues with daily running of magazine. Arranged and prioritised meetings. Organised internal and external conferences. Regularly liaised with different departments of Ministry of Sound. Organised complex travel arrangements for Ibiza and the Winter Music Conference in Miami Assisted Editor and fellow colleagues with daily running of magazine. Arranged and prioritised meetings. Organised internal and external conferences. Regularly liaised with different departments of Ministry of Sound. Organised complex travel arrangements for Ibiza and the Winter Music Conference in Miami