Experience

Horticultural Trades Association

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

• Senior Events Executive

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  To plan, organise and oversee the successful and profitable delivery of all HTA and APL events and exhibitions, including the National Plant Show, conferences and APL Awards. To ensure that each event is professionally delivered, and provides value to delegates, sponsors, speakers and stakeholders alike. To lead the overall event strategy including operations and budgeting. To effectively manage the activities of the events team to ensure their ongoing development and contribution towards the HTA's events programme. Show less

• Events Organiser

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  -Responsible for delivery of full event portfolio covering exhibitions, conferences, seminars, awards, dinners and bespoke events.-Liaising with stakeholders, producing and agreeing event brief to ensure the successful delivery of the event.-Venues and specialist suppliers liaison, negotiating costs and agree contracts.-Developing programme content which aligns with the business strategy.-Working with commercial team to create attractive sponsorship packages that deliver value to stakeholders, setting targets and overseeing progress.-Working on communications and marketing plans to ensure suitable and targetted event promotion and coverage.-Liaising with judging panels to agree entry, verification and judging processes for all awards.-Overseeing arrangements at all events including liaison with staff, association members and relevant suppliers.-Managing event budgets and reporting. Advising and recommending changes as appropriate.-Analysing feedback data, identifying areas to be improved and making recommendations as required.-Ensuring Health & Safety, insurance and security regulations are adhered to. Show less



Tenant Farmers Association Limited

• United Kingdom
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Events Co-ordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Reporting directly to Chief Executive - Managing and developing content on website. - Managing and developing all social media channels. - Gaining and maintaining sponsorship for publications and events. - Organising, managing and administering national receptions, conferences, seminars, trade show stands and technical events. - Working with regional committees and advisers to organise, manage and administer all regional events and meetings. - Managing interface with the media and promotion of the TFA. - Managing, promoting, protecting and maintaining company brand and image. - Producing publications that include weekly E-newsletter, bi-monthly editions of TFA News and TFA News Cymru and annual Members Handbook. Show less



Horticultural Trades Association

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

• Events Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Working within the communications team assisting on all events run on behalf of The HTA, The APL and companies of whom the HTA were secretariat for. Supporting the event organisers by working on all aspects of the events from planning, operations, budget management, delegate management, marketing, web content, sales and sponsorship. Achievements - HTA National Plant Show - Winner, Exhibition of the Year 2016, TAF Best Practice Awards. Working within the communications team assisting on all events run on behalf of The HTA, The APL and companies of whom the HTA were secretariat for. Supporting the event organisers by working on all aspects of the events from planning, operations, budget management, delegate management, marketing, web content, sales and sponsorship. Achievements - HTA National Plant Show - Winner, Exhibition of the Year 2016, TAF Best Practice Awards.



Huntswood

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Compliance Audit Consultant

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

  Working on Lloyd's Banking Group PPI Project - Compiling a case checklist and setting timelines, I was able to achieve and exceed targets. -Implementing and adapting ever changing dynamic processes to evaluate cases, ensuring quality and production was above the required level. -Comprehensively analysing and investigating each case on its own merit to efficiently come to a conclusion. -Coordinating and implementing office procedures and being responsible for specific projects and tasks that often included overseeing and supervising the work. -Using bespoke software packages specific to the task. Achievements - Appointed SME Case Handler Show less



Triangle Dental Practice

• Receptionist & Business Administrator

  • May 2011 - Dec 2012

  Working in a busy practice supporting 4 surgeries, greeting patients, booking appointments, responding to telephone enquiries and email. Working with the practice manager to implement processes and recommend efficiencies to increase productivity when we were at full capacity to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction were achieved. Achievements - Enrolling in and successfully passing a work-based apprenticeship in Business Administration NVQ Level 2. Working in a busy practice supporting 4 surgeries, greeting patients, booking appointments, responding to telephone enquiries and email. Working with the practice manager to implement processes and recommend efficiencies to increase productivity when we were at full capacity to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction were achieved. Achievements - Enrolling in and successfully passing a work-based apprenticeship in Business Administration NVQ Level 2.



Ocean Choice International LP

• Office Assistant

  • Jul 2009 - Apr 2011

  Working in the UK head office supporting all staff -Account ledgers using the company’s bespoke software intergrated with sage. -Ordering and maintaining office supplies -Arranging meetings, appointments and travel -Minute taking, expenses, postroom and archiving Working in the UK head office supporting all staff -Account ledgers using the company’s bespoke software intergrated with sage. -Ordering and maintaining office supplies -Arranging meetings, appointments and travel -Minute taking, expenses, postroom and archiving