Kelly Sanchez
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Employability and Apprenticeships University of Greenwich
The Business School Employability Office, University of Greenwich, recommends Kelly on the basis of successful completion of the Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP). The Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP) recognises a student’s extra-curricular achievements and covers areas such as career preparation, work experience, volunteering, leadership and communication, enterprise, personal development and arts, sports and academic activities. This coveted award further demonstrates Kelly's ongoing commitment to continuous development of key employability skills and a dedication to building their industry insight and knowledge. Kelly has exceeded the number of points required for the scheme having an ambitious and proactive participation in work related activities throughout her university journey.
Tom Kendall
Kelly supported an event I organised - Youth Marketing Strategy Festival. Kelly's attitude was fantastic, she had great client facing skills and I had complete faith in her to carry out her work diligently with a high degree of autonomy.
Employability and Apprenticeships University of Greenwich
The Business School Employability Office, University of Greenwich, recommends Kelly on the basis of successful completion of the Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP). The Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP) recognises a student’s extra-curricular achievements and covers areas such as career preparation, work experience, volunteering, leadership and communication, enterprise, personal development and arts, sports and academic activities. This coveted award further demonstrates Kelly's ongoing commitment to continuous development of key employability skills and a dedication to building their industry insight and knowledge. Kelly has exceeded the number of points required for the scheme having an ambitious and proactive participation in work related activities throughout her university journey.
Tom Kendall
Kelly supported an event I organised - Youth Marketing Strategy Festival. Kelly's attitude was fantastic, she had great client facing skills and I had complete faith in her to carry out her work diligently with a high degree of autonomy.
Employability and Apprenticeships University of Greenwich
The Business School Employability Office, University of Greenwich, recommends Kelly on the basis of successful completion of the Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP). The Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP) recognises a student’s extra-curricular achievements and covers areas such as career preparation, work experience, volunteering, leadership and communication, enterprise, personal development and arts, sports and academic activities. This coveted award further demonstrates Kelly's ongoing commitment to continuous development of key employability skills and a dedication to building their industry insight and knowledge. Kelly has exceeded the number of points required for the scheme having an ambitious and proactive participation in work related activities throughout her university journey.
Tom Kendall
Kelly supported an event I organised - Youth Marketing Strategy Festival. Kelly's attitude was fantastic, she had great client facing skills and I had complete faith in her to carry out her work diligently with a high degree of autonomy.
Employability and Apprenticeships University of Greenwich
The Business School Employability Office, University of Greenwich, recommends Kelly on the basis of successful completion of the Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP). The Greenwich Employability Passport (GEP) recognises a student’s extra-curricular achievements and covers areas such as career preparation, work experience, volunteering, leadership and communication, enterprise, personal development and arts, sports and academic activities. This coveted award further demonstrates Kelly's ongoing commitment to continuous development of key employability skills and a dedication to building their industry insight and knowledge. Kelly has exceeded the number of points required for the scheme having an ambitious and proactive participation in work related activities throughout her university journey.
Tom Kendall
Kelly supported an event I organised - Youth Marketing Strategy Festival. Kelly's attitude was fantastic, she had great client facing skills and I had complete faith in her to carry out her work diligently with a high degree of autonomy.
Credentials
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Be Extraordinary
MindvalleyJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The Science of Well-Being
Yale UniversityApr, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Shocklogic
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Associate
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Oct 2021 - Present
Attracting new clients and building solid relationships with them while maintaining existing relationships. Conducting market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities and partnerships Attracting new clients and building solid relationships with them while maintaining existing relationships. Conducting market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities and partnerships
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Independent Professional
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Jul 2021 - Present
Developing new ideas and experiential events for those interested in personal growth, transformation, and well-being whilst also being involved in various business development projects for few clients across the island from different sectors such as Real Estate and Hospitality. Developing new ideas and experiential events for those interested in personal growth, transformation, and well-being whilst also being involved in various business development projects for few clients across the island from different sectors such as Real Estate and Hospitality.
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Hanson Wade Group
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Event Coordinator
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
Responsible for the customer delivery of Hanson Wade’s meetings in the US, Europe and Asia, managing campaign budgets in a timely manner to drive commercial decisions and negotiate, monitor and record all direct operational costs and speaker expenses. In charge of sourcing, contracting and briefing all event suppliers: including but not limited to, AV, Technology, Signage, Hostesses etc. Responsible for Communicating in a timely manner with all speakers, sponsors, delegates and suppliers from campaign sign-off to post event, and working closely with campaign project team in order to deliver on key goals and objectives of the campaign. In light of COVID-19 experience in virtual events was acquired, main responsibilities included:· Manage digital events, being responsible for over-seeing and on-boarding event speakers and answering and solving any tech issues attendees may be having.· Build the event within the digital event platform and build and manage the on-the-day running order· Liaise with all customer types throughout the event life cycle, mainly consisting of C-Level Executives (delegates, speakers and sponsors)· Create and proof digital event documentation and copy
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Event Coordinator
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2021
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Event Assistant
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
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Grass Roots Meetings and Events
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Coordinator
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May 2018 - Jul 2018
Worked as a venue sourcing coordinator. Managing multiple inquiries against tight deadlines. Liaising with venues, sourcing appropriate meeting spaces, and uploading venue proposals into the company’s internal system. The role involved dealing with the clients and suppliers on daily basis. Getting the best venue hire rates possible in order to keep the clients’ events within budgets. Also, attending venues’ openings, networking events, and keeping up to date with venue trends in the market. Worked as a venue sourcing coordinator. Managing multiple inquiries against tight deadlines. Liaising with venues, sourcing appropriate meeting spaces, and uploading venue proposals into the company’s internal system. The role involved dealing with the clients and suppliers on daily basis. Getting the best venue hire rates possible in order to keep the clients’ events within budgets. Also, attending venues’ openings, networking events, and keeping up to date with venue trends in the market.
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University of Greenwich
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Employability and Erasmus Promoter at BSEO (Business Faculty)
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Part of a specialist team in the Business School Employability Office (BSEO) that provides support to students in order to increase their employability and professional skills. Responsibilities: Responsible for promoting the Erasmus program amongst students. Creating, delivering, and assisting events to promote the program. Creating social media content to communicate the features of the program and incentive students to undertake the experience. One-to-one meetings with students to support them with the application process. Achievements: Successfully increased the awareness of the Erasmus program amongst students. The number of Erasmus applicants exceeded the target set by 20%.
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Pidelaluna events
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Spain
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event planner/Digital Marketer
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
One of Majorca’s leading events agencies, working across a range of prestigious venues such as Auditorium de Palma and Teatro Principal, delivering private, institutional, and corporate events.Responsibilities: Responsible for developing and performing an efficient digital and social media marketing plan to help the company reach effectively its target audience and acquire more businesses. Creating, developing, and assisting various events. Dealing with suppliers and providing clear communication to clients. Creating media content and writing blogs as part of the communication plan. Responsible for writing marketing and event proposals to potential clients. Achievements: the success of the digital and social media marketing plan as the target market was reached, two new clients were acquired and social media followers were increased in Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and therefore higher interaction in these different platforms.
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Cabana
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United Kingdom
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hostess
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
Fast-paced restaurant with various locations across England. Cabana, Stratford brings a friendly atmosphere and the delicious Brazilian cuisine to Londoners.Responsibilities: Organised the bookings for the day and welcomed guests. Responsible to make customers’ experience enjoyable and gathered feedback. Managed the time frame for events reservations by communicating with the staff to ensure further event bookings are seated on time. Achievements: Assigned as the Christmas Event Coordinator in order to increase Christmas event bookings by organising the bookings during this busy period and working towards the target set. Responsible for contacting different companies via email to offer the Christmas menus available, also communicated face to face with local businesses to promote and market the Christmas offer which successfully hit the target set.
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Waitress/Event Assistant
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Located in the heart of Liverpool street, serving as a venue for prestigious companies’ events such as Aon.Responsibilities: hosted and seated guests in a busy and fast-paced environment. Assisted with various events held at the venue including; meetings, launch parties, networking events, staff parties, and weddings. Communicated with clients and event managers to define event plans to meet the client’s needs, agree on budget and dates. Targeted potential clients and pitched the venue as a company Christmas party venue. Achievements: promoted as an Assistant Event Manager due to showing passion for events, organisational, communication, and people skills, and excellent customer service. At the end of every event, most clients provided feedback that showed their high satisfaction with their events’ outcome.
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Westminster Kingsway College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learner consultant/ Event organiser
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Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Part of a busy team that advises students regarding the courses available and supports them throughout the application process. Responsibilities: Managed students' data through Excel by updating individual students’ records. Supported students and answered queries regarding courses available and college applications and assisted in arranging a wide variety of events and activities for students.Achievements: Proposed and organised new events that kept students excited and increased their participation in the school activities and generated positive feedback from students.
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Education
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University of Greenwich
(BA) Events Management, First Class Honours -
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Hospitality, Tourism, Events and Marketing, Erasmus Progam -
Westminster Kingsway College
Access to Higher Education Diploma, Business studies