Experience

Your Event Success

• Netherlands
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner/ Event Director

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Success-driven, resourceful event management professional with a verifiable record of organizing and managing small and large events from proposal up to delivery. Highly effective team leader with superior presentation skills, contagious enthusiasm and deep rooted passion for excellence. Established reputation of uniquely blending creative and administrative abilities to achieve the desired results. Track record of meeting and exceeding client expectations of quality. Event Production Management • Manage multiple projects simultaneously • Ensure efficient and effective scoping and planning for all proposals and projects • Venue sourcing • Manage vendor negotiations, secure catering, staffing, rentals • Video, photography, audio sourcing and management • Permissions and approvals with local authorities • Partner with cross-functional internal and external teams, including production partners, to ensure smooth delivery of events • Assist in filtering requests for events, partnerships and sponsorships, and determining appropriate levels of participation. • Manage guests lists, sending out invitations, etc. Supplier Management • High attention to detail: ensuring that events are smoothly managed and are on track with timelines • Produce timelines, status reports, schedules, call sheets and crew lists • On-site management, including event briefings for all departments • Post-event analysis and debrief meetings with client • Manage production assistant day to day activity Budget Management • Financial control/budget management, in coordination with the finance department • Supplier & venue negotiations • Full budget reconciliation post event Account Management • Manage client relationships • Proactive and responsive communications Show less



AWA Alexander Watson Associates

• Netherlands
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Organizer

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  - Financial and managerial administration - Identifying new business - Marketing and selling conferences to potential delegates - Coordinating logistics - Writing and commissioning promotional material - Undertaking appropriate research - Identifying and securing speakers or special guests - Preparing delegate packs and papers - Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly - Financial and managerial administration - Identifying new business - Marketing and selling conferences to potential delegates - Coordinating logistics - Writing and commissioning promotional material - Undertaking appropriate research - Identifying and securing speakers or special guests - Preparing delegate packs and papers - Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly



Container Centralen A/S

• Spain
• Retail

• Communication & Marketing Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Feb 2015

  • Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department • Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company objectives • Overseeing the company’s marketing budget • Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans • Planning and implementing promotional campaigns • Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity • Preparing online and print marketing campaigns • Monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing communications • Creating a wide range of different marketing materials • Working closely with design agencies and managing activities launches • Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives Show less



Mattel Europa BV

• • Jun 2011 - May 2012

  • Manage Business and Productivity Analysis and coordinate Product line reviews• Lead Business Development Processes and Marketing Communications• Preparing and setting up International Toy Fairs Showrooms• Bellow the Line project management• Coordinate development of European Digital Assets• Develop growth targets, business objectives and brand strategies for the Fisher-Price Brand

• • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Develop integrated creative communications programs for existing and new product platforms• Coordinate product management and cost reduction projects with internal and external resources to achieve results • Monitor and analyze sales volumes, market share trends and competitive activity along with internal budget• Plan meetings and events• Manage marketing projects for media, print advertising, in-store displays and website creations• Implement and manage Global Fisher-Price Newsletter and internal share sites for marketing teams Show less



Medwestern Lifestyle Events

• Event/ Conference Coordinator

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2008

  • Identify and secure speakers or special guests • Produce detailed proposals for the events (e. g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets) • Manage a budget • Secure and book suitable venues or locations • Overseeing event content • Manage Health and Safety at the event and liaise with event security • Plan room layouts and the entertainment programmes • Coordinate staff requirements and staff briefings, leading a team of 8 freelancers during the events • Recruit and lead up to 400 volunteers • Find and liaise with the suppliers, venues, caterers, contractors and equipment hire • Handling client queries and trouble shooting at the event • Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue • Post event evaluation Show less