Matt Saunders
Production Manager at Wilde Ones International Events Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Telescopic Handler (All Sizes) Forklift Licence
NPORSMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Rough Terrain Forklift License
NPORSMay, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wilde Ones International Events Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager
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Mar 2015 - Present
NFL on Regent Street 2013- (London) Brighton Pride Festival 2015- (Brighton) Summer Streets 2015- (Regent Street, London) Hamley's Toy Parade 2015-17 (Regent Street, London) Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On 2014-17 (London) Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch On 2014-16 (London) Chinese New Year Celebrations (London) A Shopping Day With Magnum 2015 (Regent Street, London) NFL on Regent Street 2013- (London) Brighton Pride Festival 2015- (Brighton) Summer Streets 2015- (Regent Street, London) Hamley's Toy Parade 2015-17 (Regent Street, London) Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On 2014-17 (London) Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch On 2014-16 (London) Chinese New Year Celebrations (London) A Shopping Day With Magnum 2015 (Regent Street, London)
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Bodywork Bristol
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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Director
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Nov 2010 - Present
Delivered aspects of event production, social media campaign, human resourcing in conjunction with other directors. Devised Social Media strategy and oversaw Social Media campaign. Delivered copy and scrutinizing appropriate content for each events’ unique campaign. Delivered aspects of event production, social media campaign, human resourcing in conjunction with other directors. Devised Social Media strategy and oversaw Social Media campaign. Delivered copy and scrutinizing appropriate content for each events’ unique campaign.
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PenniBlack
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Manager
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Responsible for delivery of Penniblack Events and Catering service at private events. Organising event layout with Penniblack staff to ensure high quality delivery. Briefing Penniblack staff in regard to service and ensuring client satisfied throughout the event. Managing stock liaising with Off-site Penniblack staff to ensure event's success. Responsible for delivery of Penniblack Events and Catering service at private events. Organising event layout with Penniblack staff to ensure high quality delivery. Briefing Penniblack staff in regard to service and ensuring client satisfied throughout the event. Managing stock liaising with Off-site Penniblack staff to ensure event's success.
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Yurtel
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Bath, United Kingdom
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Logistics & Operations Manager
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May 2013 - Sep 2014
Organising crew logistics & transport pre-season and ongoing. Main point of contact for crew members. Resolving crew queries and ensuring agreed plan is adhered to. Whilst on site: Heading team to construct Yurtel structures within tight deadlines. Quality sign off for structures. Design Layout within agreed specifications. Organising crew logistics & transport pre-season and ongoing. Main point of contact for crew members. Resolving crew queries and ensuring agreed plan is adhered to. Whilst on site: Heading team to construct Yurtel structures within tight deadlines. Quality sign off for structures. Design Layout within agreed specifications.
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Wholesale Markets Area Manager
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Delivered secure wholesale compound infrastructure in unison with on-site crew. Worked with central production staff in order that wholesale markets department operated within H&S guidelines. During event oversaw running of Wholesale markets area. Dealt with user queries, logging all incidents in order that practices improve year on year. Responsible for training volunteer gate staff & managing staff for duration of event. Delivered secure wholesale compound infrastructure in unison with on-site crew. Worked with central production staff in order that wholesale markets department operated within H&S guidelines. During event oversaw running of Wholesale markets area. Dealt with user queries, logging all incidents in order that practices improve year on year. Responsible for training volunteer gate staff & managing staff for duration of event.
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Eclat Events & Productions
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Stalls Manager
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Oct 2013 - May 2014
Malaysia Night & Matsuri @ Trafalgar Square Managed arrival and exit of all food stalls at back to back events in Trafalgar Square. Held responsibility for Vendors adherence to H&S. Point of contact for Vendors throughout both events. Also crewed in build pre- and post-event. Malaysia Night & Matsuri @ Trafalgar Square Managed arrival and exit of all food stalls at back to back events in Trafalgar Square. Held responsibility for Vendors adherence to H&S. Point of contact for Vendors throughout both events. Also crewed in build pre- and post-event.
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Wilde Ones International Events Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Area Manager
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2012 - 2014
VIP DAY: Responsible for organising stall construction and liaising with subcontractors in Oxford Street (East). NFL DAY: Responsible for overseeing Load in and out for structure production of all attractions in South Regent Street area. VIP DAY: Responsible for organising stall construction and liaising with subcontractors in Oxford Street (East). NFL DAY: Responsible for overseeing Load in and out for structure production of all attractions in South Regent Street area.
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Podpads Ltd
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United Kingdom, Ireland & Europe
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Site Manager
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2012
Managing successive week-long projects at all major festivals. Held responsibility for construction of accommodation and customer experience throughout the event. 2012 Projects include: Bestival Electric Picnic Reading V Chelmsford Secret Garden Party Latitude LushFest Isle Of Wight Download Achievements: Organising Crew of 40 to construct structures for 1,000 guests within tight deadlines to deliver excellent product quality. Implementing progressive work practices improving company performance year on year. Worked with company directors to improve product and establish company as industry leader in event accommodation. Show less
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ESL Teacher
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
Teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea for six months in private school. Creating and delivering lesson plans daily and producing school teaching syllabus in collaboration with native teachers. Teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea for six months in private school. Creating and delivering lesson plans daily and producing school teaching syllabus in collaboration with native teachers.
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Events Assistant
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2012 - 2012
Quality control invoicing for EMA music awards Germany 2012. Quality control invoicing for EMA music awards Germany 2012.
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Education
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University of the West of England
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Philosophical Studies (Joint Honours) -
Fitzwilliam Institute
Event Management Training Diploma, Events Management -
The Corsham School