Event Manager

• Mar 2020 - Present

Co-ordination and management of all events at Alleyn’s School and on occasion at external venues. Collaborate and work close with the senior leadership team on the planning, co-ordination, and organisation of all events at the School, reviewing forthcoming events and agreeing the actions needed. Work with event leads to develop concepts, prepare and manage guest lists and where applicable work with the marketing team to produce relevant event materials. Events include but are not limited to open days, banquet dinners, fundraising events, reunions, lectures, and conferences. Responsible for raising and resolving logistical points and clashes effectively and efficiently, successfully collaborating with multiple stakeholders including estates, catering and hospitality, AV and security. Lead and manage a small team including the Deputy Events Manager, the Events Coordinator, Front of House Ushers and Duty Managers. Show less

Event Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

Responsible for all hire enquiries at Australia House for internal and external agencies. Oversaw and managed large gala dinners and receptions for over 250 people. Input new policies and procedures to streamline processes and services, managed key commercial relationships with third parties and suppliers. Furthered my skills by working mainly independently, establishing myself early on into a large company with multiple prominent stakeholders. Also gained invaluable insight into the scale, structure and operation of an international government body. Show less

Deputy Commercial Event Manager

• Sep 2014 - Oct 2019