Experience

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  JT Event Services

  • County Durham

  • Owner

    • May 2014 - Present
    • County Durham

    Having retired from Durham County Council I have decided to place my skills on the open market. Welcome then to JT Event Services.

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  Durham County Council

  • County Durham

  • Corporate Events Team Manager

    • Jan 2010 - Apr 2014
    • County Durham

    I lead the Corporate Event Team which undertakes the organisation and delivery of high profile events on behalf of Durham County Council.We have either directly delivered or been heavily involved in the delivery of:Bishop Auckland Food Festival in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014Halfords City Centre Cycling Tour in 2010,2011,2012. Pearl Izumi City Centre Cycling Tour 2013Olympic Torch Relay and Evening Celebration Event in 2012Marie Curie Etape Pennines Cycle Event 2012.2013Halloween at Hardwick Park 2010, 2011, 2012Royal Visit to Durham City 2012Royal Visit to Middleton in Teesdale 2012These are just a few of the events we get involved with. In addition we can supply technical equipment and expertise to a variety of events ranging from Rock concerts to business seminars

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  Sedgefield Borough Council

  • Spennymoor

  • Principle Leisure Manager - Sedgefield Locality

    • Apr 1982 - Dec 2010
    • Spennymoor

    I worked at Sedgefield Borough Council in a variety of roles. I started as a Duty Manager at Ferryhill Leisure Centre in 1982. In 1986 i was transferred to Spennymoor Leisure Centre in a similar post. In 1988 the threat of CCT saw a reorganisation of the department and my appointment at HQ as a Project Officer. This role developed into that of Leisure Develpment Manager. As part of this role I developed an events package which proved extremely profitable and continued virtually unchanged for the next 21yrs.As a result of Local Government Reorganisation I was asked to step into the position of Principle Leisure Manager by Durham County Council until the LGR process had been completed. This gave me responsibility for the following:4 Leisure CentresSports Development SectionAdministration TeamGP referral TeamMarketing SectionCatering DivisionThe department had a budget of over £1.5million