Experience

N.Events London

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Director

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  N.Events London is a company built from a passion to bring people together through events. We offer a personalised and hands on service, catering for your every event need and go above and beyond to understand exactly what you’re looking for. We exist to create events where passion and purpose come together. N.Events London is a company built from a passion to bring people together through events. We offer a personalised and hands on service, catering for your every event need and go above and beyond to understand exactly what you’re looking for. We exist to create events where passion and purpose come together.



Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  • Project managing the delivery of NHS ‘Gratitude Festival’, week-long event to thank staff for their dedication during the pandemic. Events are both live and virtual. • Overall responsibility of budget management and liaising with all relevant teams in the Trust • Source and manage relevant suppliers, create ticketing process, run risk assessments and manage all stakeholders • Project managing the delivery of NHS ‘Gratitude Festival’, week-long event to thank staff for their dedication during the pandemic. Events are both live and virtual. • Overall responsibility of budget management and liaising with all relevant teams in the Trust • Source and manage relevant suppliers, create ticketing process, run risk assessments and manage all stakeholders



Urban Land Institute

• United States
• Real Estate
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Event Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  - Plan and deliver high quality international events, e.g. conferences, award ceremonies and retreats - Lead on programming of our virtual webinars, report launches, site tours and roundtables - Manage project budgets and plans and prepare status reports - Plan and deliver high quality international events, e.g. conferences, award ceremonies and retreats - Lead on programming of our virtual webinars, report launches, site tours and roundtables - Manage project budgets and plans and prepare status reports



Iraq Britain Business Council

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • May 2022 - May 2023

  Responsible for delivering IBBC’s annual events programme. Which include and are not limited to: Mansion House in London, IBBC Members retreat in Cumberland Lodge, Great Windsor Park, IBBC Summer Party at ROSL and a 3-day conference at the Address hotel in Dubai. Responsible for delivering IBBC’s annual events programme. Which include and are not limited to: Mansion House in London, IBBC Members retreat in Cumberland Lodge, Great Windsor Park, IBBC Summer Party at ROSL and a 3-day conference at the Address hotel in Dubai.



Climate Group

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Logistics Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end logistics and delivery of Climate Group’s events at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 based in Scotland. - Events include a gala dinner with awards in Edinburgh Castle, two full day conferences, a drinks reception and multiple roundtables. Attended by senior figures in the world’s largest corporations plus heads of state and regional governments. - Key tasks include venue and supplier management, cost negotiating, speaker management, delegate management, registration management, event design, sponsorship management and ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered at all events, including any Covid safety policy. Show less



Fair Education Alliance

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Apr 2021 - May 2021

  • Take over planning and execution of their 2 week virtual conference for over 600 attendees • Create project plan, detailed running orders, train staff on Zoom, arrange full event logistics and manage workstreams • Post event follow up • Take over planning and execution of their 2 week virtual conference for over 600 attendees • Create project plan, detailed running orders, train staff on Zoom, arrange full event logistics and manage workstreams • Post event follow up



Sedex

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Event Organiser

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Manage the overall planning and delivery of the conference and Sedex Awards evening with over 700 delegates • Main point of contact and liaise with vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, delegates, speakers and stakeholders during the event planning process • Source potential speakers and provide briefings for conference sessions • Manage the event within the allocated budget and scope • Manage the ticket registration process • Manage the overall planning and delivery of the conference and Sedex Awards evening with over 700 delegates • Main point of contact and liaise with vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, delegates, speakers and stakeholders during the event planning process • Source potential speakers and provide briefings for conference sessions • Manage the event within the allocated budget and scope • Manage the ticket registration process



Energy Saving Trust

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  - Managing end to end delivery of Fleet Heroes Awards and Conference at The National Gallery for over 150 delegates. - Managing end to end delivery of Fleet Heroes Awards and Conference at The National Gallery for over 150 delegates.



Apps for Good

• United Kingdom
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Start to end delivery of flagship Awards ceremony • Managed event budget • Sourced all external suppliers and booked all logistical aspects • Managed the development and production of event marketing assets, PR and communications • Start to end delivery of flagship Awards ceremony • Managed event budget • Sourced all external suppliers and booked all logistical aspects • Managed the development and production of event marketing assets, PR and communications



The Prince's Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  (Contract) - Deliver ambitious income targets ranging from £350k-£1m depending on your allocated programme of events. - Support the wider events team to deliver £4m+ - Project manage a portfolio of events running all aspects of delivery including venue identification and hire, sourcing auction items, dealing with suppliers, health and safety, planning and logistics, processing invoices, ticket payments, dealing with delegate queries and ensuring compliance with our event strategy. - Support third party events and maximise income from them – source new opportunities where appropriate - Lead project teams for your events and ensure that all stakeholders are clear in their roles while driving the project forwards - Work closely with Philanthropy, Corporate and Individual fundraising teams to ensure lifelong stewardship journeys are in place for event participants Show less



London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Event Manager

  • May 2018 - Nov 2018

  (Contract) - Develop a comprehensive events plan, in consultation with senior stakeholders and in response to the College’s objectives - Project manage the production of the College’s main events - Liaise with colleagues in developing ideas and formulating proposals relating to events - Develop events and their related collateral in the context of the College’s brand and overall objectives - Continually evaluate and develop invitation processes and guest liaison strategies - Keep up to date with good practice and event opportunities externally - Manage budgets and to effectively liaise with stakeholders in respect of budget allocation and regular reporting - Line manage staff including induction and probation, 1;1’s and appraisal - Represent the College, its brand and its objectives when developing events - Oversee install and production and liaising with externals - Manage external contractors - Oversee the process of student engagement and student feedback in relation to our main College events - Work closely with Head of Communications and Director of Internal and External Relations in maintaining protocols for event development and realisation and to support the running of the College’s events strategy meetings - Provide clear evalutation and feedback after events in order to inform future planning - Perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the University - Undertake continuous personal and professional development, and effectively use the University’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities - Make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness Show less



UK Youth

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Development and the Senior Management Team to establish and deliver an events strategy • Line manage the Events Co-ordinator and Events Intern • Lead on managing all aspects of UK Youth showcase income generation and cultivation events. These include Annual Gala Dinner, Comedy Evenings, Awards evenings, and programme launches • Project manage two 3/4 day public art exhibitions, 'Art for Youth' in both London and Yorkshire • Create and manage events budget, including all income and expenditure • Responsible for generation an income of over £500,000 annually • Oversee and support all UK Youth challenge events, including the London Marathon, London Paris Bike Ride and Vitality 10K • Recruitment, retention and renewal of event supporters and sponsors • Liaise and work closely with specific event committees • Build effective relationships with our members, partners, funders and sponsors • Produce detailed project plans for all events • Secure and book suitable venues or locations • Arrange venue management, caterers, contractors, equipment hire, event resource • Manage staffing requirements and briefings for events, including volunteer management • Identify and develop new opportunities for events • Secure sponsorship/supporters as required • Commission and manage external suppliers • Report post-event evaluation, including producing reports for event stakeholders • Work with the Head of Partnerships and Development setting the annual budget and targets for all income generation events • Manage and operate within the agreed business plan and budget to ensure that UK Youth development targets are met • Supervisor, develop and motivate members of the bid writing team whether they are employees, consultants, volunteers or interns Show less



Tomorrow's People

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

• Events and Philanthropy Manager

  • Dec 2015 - May 2017

  • Delivering key engagement events throughout the year including staff conferences; profile raising receptions at Number 10, Number 11 Downing Street, and The House of Lords; high net-worth receptions at the Royal Residences of Frogmore House and Bagshot Park, celebrity events, public events and gala dinners and award ceremonies in both London and Scotland • Responsible for raising £250k + for fundraising challenges and events across the UK • Responsible for organising and implementing 2 day staff conference for 150 employees • Manage all events logistics including guest management, catering, venue liaison as well as any liaison with representatives from the office of our Royal Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex • Work with agencies and other team members to design, print and distribute event marketing materials • Responsible for managing Event Assistant • Maximise opportunities resulting from events attendees in partnership with the Corporate Relationship Managers • Develop detailed events budget, monitor progress against budget and reforecast income and expenditure as required • Grow the fundraising challenge portfolio to target as wide an audience as possible, and therefore, increase income year on year • Work with regional colleagues to develop a fundraising challenge strategies across our five regions of operation • Regularly communicate and maintain relationships with major donors • Managed and led teams to deliver each event including external volunteers • Signatory of the company Show less



The Blakemore

• London, United Kingdom

• Events Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Assisted and led on site visits with potential clients and created bespoke proposals • Co-ordinated all necessary departments to ensure all set ups and activities were executed in a timely manner for each event • Processed post-event summaries, invoices, and reviewed execution of event for general client service satisfaction • Dealt with catering and operations hand over on the day of the event to ensure smooth running • Acted as a brand guardian to ensure the team are adhering to brand guidelines. Regularly reviewed marketing and membership communications • When necessary oversaw team of vendors and event contributors including performers, photographers, caterers, and transportation service • Helped deal with any VIPs to ensure correct VIP procedures took place • Built relationships with external suppliers to ensure the client got the best service and cost • Worked alongside sales team to service and solicit new potential business Show less



The Utility Warehouse

• London

• Energy Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Handle customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions and payment extension service requests. Repair trust, locate resources for problem resolution and design best-option solutions. Interface daily with internal partners in accounting, field services, new business, operations and consumer affairs divisions. • Managing a high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment. Resolved an average of 350 inquiries in any given week and consistently meeting performance benchmarks in all areas (speed, accuracy, volume).Working on internal marketing campaigns • Developing and understanding the critical importance of customer service and excelling these skills to the best of my capability • Problem solving and telephone etiquette skills • Correspondence - dealing with partners and customers • Charity committee Show less



Karen Millen

• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Stylist

  • May 2010 - Jul 2012

  Working in a retail environment has provided me with a good insight into fashion retail and consumer behaviour. • Company Brand Ambassador nominee – attended press events, meetings and gained an in depth insight into company • Held responsible for meeting financial and personal weekly targets • Satisfy the needs of clients and dealing with client issues • Trainee in store banking and Web specialist – cashing up, exceptions and dealing with website orders. Working in a retail environment has provided me with a good insight into fashion retail and consumer behaviour. • Company Brand Ambassador nominee – attended press events, meetings and gained an in depth insight into company • Held responsible for meeting financial and personal weekly targets • Satisfy the needs of clients and dealing with client issues • Trainee in store banking and Web specialist – cashing up, exceptions and dealing with website orders.