Experience

South Hampstead High School, GDST

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

• Events and Operations Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

• United Kingdom
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Event Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  A world leading cancer charity funding state of the art equipment, ground breaking research and the best patient environments at The Royal Marsden Hospital, including a £70m capital appeal to create the Oak Cancer Centre Providing maternity cover to lead the High Value events team to deliver a mix of virtual and live events, providing opportunities for cultivation and stewardship, engaging with committee fundraising and events to close the Capital Appeal. for the construction of the Oak… Show more A world leading cancer charity funding state of the art equipment, ground breaking research and the best patient environments at The Royal Marsden Hospital, including a £70m capital appeal to create the Oak Cancer Centre Providing maternity cover to lead the High Value events team to deliver a mix of virtual and live events, providing opportunities for cultivation and stewardship, engaging with committee fundraising and events to close the Capital Appeal. for the construction of the Oak Cancer Centre. Show less A world leading cancer charity funding state of the art equipment, ground breaking research and the best patient environments at The Royal Marsden Hospital, including a £70m capital appeal to create the Oak Cancer Centre Providing maternity cover to lead the High Value events team to deliver a mix of virtual and live events, providing opportunities for cultivation and stewardship, engaging with committee fundraising and events to close the Capital Appeal. for the construction of the Oak… Show more A world leading cancer charity funding state of the art equipment, ground breaking research and the best patient environments at The Royal Marsden Hospital, including a £70m capital appeal to create the Oak Cancer Centre Providing maternity cover to lead the High Value events team to deliver a mix of virtual and live events, providing opportunities for cultivation and stewardship, engaging with committee fundraising and events to close the Capital Appeal. for the construction of the Oak Cancer Centre. Show less



Blackcurrant Events Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Events Specialist

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2021

  Providing live and virtual event delivery for a range of clients across a variety of sectors and charities on a freelance or contract basis • Client consultation to establish event brief and objectives with a focus on budget, type of venue and location, audience, timescale, marketing/brand message and outcomes. • Research and sourced venues and suppliers for events including conferences, AGM, private dinners and celebrations, awards, sporting events, networking and business meetings… Show more Providing live and virtual event delivery for a range of clients across a variety of sectors and charities on a freelance or contract basis • Client consultation to establish event brief and objectives with a focus on budget, type of venue and location, audience, timescale, marketing/brand message and outcomes. • Research and sourced venues and suppliers for events including conferences, AGM, private dinners and celebrations, awards, sporting events, networking and business meetings, virtual events and European group getaways. • End to end contract management including negotiation and delivery of services, technology and AV • Engaging with sponsors to raise income and sponsorship for each event. Managing the relationships with event / funding stakeholders ranging from brand managers to CEO. • Ensuring projects/events are successfully delivered on time and within budget. Develop project plan to enable weekly reporting and identifying and address risks and issues • Developed programmes based on client requirements also covering any staff resourcing and management including recruiting and training required Show less Providing live and virtual event delivery for a range of clients across a variety of sectors and charities on a freelance or contract basis • Client consultation to establish event brief and objectives with a focus on budget, type of venue and location, audience, timescale, marketing/brand message and outcomes. • Research and sourced venues and suppliers for events including conferences, AGM, private dinners and celebrations, awards, sporting events, networking and business meetings… Show more Providing live and virtual event delivery for a range of clients across a variety of sectors and charities on a freelance or contract basis • Client consultation to establish event brief and objectives with a focus on budget, type of venue and location, audience, timescale, marketing/brand message and outcomes. • Research and sourced venues and suppliers for events including conferences, AGM, private dinners and celebrations, awards, sporting events, networking and business meetings, virtual events and European group getaways. • End to end contract management including negotiation and delivery of services, technology and AV • Engaging with sponsors to raise income and sponsorship for each event. Managing the relationships with event / funding stakeholders ranging from brand managers to CEO. • Ensuring projects/events are successfully delivered on time and within budget. Develop project plan to enable weekly reporting and identifying and address risks and issues • Developed programmes based on client requirements also covering any staff resourcing and management including recruiting and training required Show less



National Association of Shopfitters

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant Events Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2020

  • Advising on Events strategy, devising and implementing a new events programme to raise the profile of the NAS and to encourage attendance at events and attract new members. • Strategic introduction of sponsorship income stream for business plan. Engaging and negotiating with sponsors to produce sponsorship packages to suit both parties, raising in excess of £120k to significantly raise income for the events • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders and represented the… Show more • Advising on Events strategy, devising and implementing a new events programme to raise the profile of the NAS and to encourage attendance at events and attract new members. • Strategic introduction of sponsorship income stream for business plan. Engaging and negotiating with sponsors to produce sponsorship packages to suit both parties, raising in excess of £120k to significantly raise income for the events • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders and represented the association in the absence of the Director at events • Responsible for Marketing the NAS, using social media, digital newsletter, printed materials, communications and managing the Wordpress website • Advising on Health and Safety compliance, carrying out risk assessments for each event and ensuring the NAS were compliant Show less • Advising on Events strategy, devising and implementing a new events programme to raise the profile of the NAS and to encourage attendance at events and attract new members. • Strategic introduction of sponsorship income stream for business plan. Engaging and negotiating with sponsors to produce sponsorship packages to suit both parties, raising in excess of £120k to significantly raise income for the events • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders and represented the… Show more • Advising on Events strategy, devising and implementing a new events programme to raise the profile of the NAS and to encourage attendance at events and attract new members. • Strategic introduction of sponsorship income stream for business plan. Engaging and negotiating with sponsors to produce sponsorship packages to suit both parties, raising in excess of £120k to significantly raise income for the events • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders and represented the association in the absence of the Director at events • Responsible for Marketing the NAS, using social media, digital newsletter, printed materials, communications and managing the Wordpress website • Advising on Health and Safety compliance, carrying out risk assessments for each event and ensuring the NAS were compliant Show less



Givergy

• United Kingdom
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Client Services

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

  • Led a team of 8 account managers, staffing and income team personnel who were responsible for supporting clients to produce fundraising websites and the use of technology at live events • Managed project planner and weekly team meeting to identify potential areas of risk, liaising with logistics and technical teams to reach resolution • Direct accountability for resolving any contentious issues with clients arising from account management, financial or technical concerns, during or… Show more • Led a team of 8 account managers, staffing and income team personnel who were responsible for supporting clients to produce fundraising websites and the use of technology at live events • Managed project planner and weekly team meeting to identify potential areas of risk, liaising with logistics and technical teams to reach resolution • Direct accountability for resolving any contentious issues with clients arising from account management, financial or technical concerns, during or after an event • Responsible for the recruitment and training freelance staff, ensuring levels required were available to cover 800 events in one year • Responsible for the scheduling of freelance and technical staff for client’s events • Identified operation efficiency issues, carried out review of processes, wrote new and rolled out new procedures to the business and staff within six weeks Working at events as Senior Event Manager as required Show less • Led a team of 8 account managers, staffing and income team personnel who were responsible for supporting clients to produce fundraising websites and the use of technology at live events • Managed project planner and weekly team meeting to identify potential areas of risk, liaising with logistics and technical teams to reach resolution • Direct accountability for resolving any contentious issues with clients arising from account management, financial or technical concerns, during or… Show more • Led a team of 8 account managers, staffing and income team personnel who were responsible for supporting clients to produce fundraising websites and the use of technology at live events • Managed project planner and weekly team meeting to identify potential areas of risk, liaising with logistics and technical teams to reach resolution • Direct accountability for resolving any contentious issues with clients arising from account management, financial or technical concerns, during or after an event • Responsible for the recruitment and training freelance staff, ensuring levels required were available to cover 800 events in one year • Responsible for the scheduling of freelance and technical staff for client’s events • Identified operation efficiency issues, carried out review of processes, wrote new and rolled out new procedures to the business and staff within six weeks Working at events as Senior Event Manager as required Show less



Retail Trust

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

• Head of Events & Community Fundraising

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Increased profile of flagship Ball to over 1,000 guests, increasing revenue from £400k to over £1m. • Responsible for management, logistics and support for all UK events including Regional Balls, sporting events, HNWI networking events and treks and challenge programme • Member of Senior Management Team to plan and organise 175th Anniversary celebrations, whilst ensuring additional events did not impact on current events programme • Planned and managed time and resource issues to… Show more • Increased profile of flagship Ball to over 1,000 guests, increasing revenue from £400k to over £1m. • Responsible for management, logistics and support for all UK events including Regional Balls, sporting events, HNWI networking events and treks and challenge programme • Member of Senior Management Team to plan and organise 175th Anniversary celebrations, whilst ensuring additional events did not impact on current events programme • Planned and managed time and resource issues to enable arrangements for Royal reception at St James’ Palace took place 3 weeks after flagship London Ball by managing project plan and recruiting volunteer support staff. • Provided expertise support to housing estate teams on local event organisation, marketing, management and Health and Safety • Collaborating with board level volunteer committees to maximise fundraising opportunities and support of event to attract attendees, donations, prizes and sponsorship. • Responsible for the management, reporting and delivery of event budget of £3M • Provided support to CEO to develop strategic and business plans and completion of funding application to The Lottery Fund.

• Events Fundraising Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2012

  • Recruited and managed a team of three support personnel to assist with the administration and organisation of the fundraising events, responsible for overall personal development of the team. • Reviewed, introduced and managed new relevant and engaging events programme, identifying new income streams and the introduction of mass participation treks and challenge programme. • Major project worked on included ‘Search for A Star’, a national singing competition for retailers held at 8… Show more • Recruited and managed a team of three support personnel to assist with the administration and organisation of the fundraising events, responsible for overall personal development of the team. • Reviewed, introduced and managed new relevant and engaging events programme, identifying new income streams and the introduction of mass participation treks and challenge programme. • Major project worked on included ‘Search for A Star’, a national singing competition for retailers held at 8 locations across the UK, culminating in semi finals and final in London • Responsible for the management and the continued year on year growth of events. • Managed the volunteer event committees to ensure continued participant attendance, income growth and donations.

• Events & Marketing Co-ordinator

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  • Recruited and managed a team of three support personnel to assist with the administration and organisation of the fundraising events, responsible for overall personal development of the team. • Reviewed, introduced and managed new relevant and engaging events programme, identifying new income streams and the introduction of mass participation treks and challenge programme. • Major project worked on included ‘Search for A Star’, a national singing competition for retailers held at 8… Show more • Recruited and managed a team of three support personnel to assist with the administration and organisation of the fundraising events, responsible for overall personal development of the team. • Reviewed, introduced and managed new relevant and engaging events programme, identifying new income streams and the introduction of mass participation treks and challenge programme. • Major project worked on included ‘Search for A Star’, a national singing competition for retailers held at 8 locations across the UK, culminating in semi finals and final in London • Responsible for the management and the continued year on year growth of events. • Managed the volunteer event committees to ensure continued participant attendance, income growth and donations.