Experience

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  CREAT3D Ltd

  • Reading, United Kingdom

  • Director

    • 2013 - Present
    • Reading, United Kingdom

    Independent Additive Manufacturing Solutions Provider. Providing clients in Engineering, Manufacturing, Design & Education sectors with additive manufacturing advice, analysis and process improvement, alongside provision of equipment and related support services.Responsible for the strategy, development, planning and execution of all events, marketing, advertising and media relations for CREAT3D.

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  BMW UK Ltd

  • Germany
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Media Events Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

    Responsible for the strategy, development, planning and execution of all BMW and MINI UK media events for new product launches. Events are located in both UK and Europe and attract a high number of key UK journalists, engaging with our brand during a specifically designed event involving key driving routes, product presentations and social engagements. All work is completed in house with no to minimum use of agencies.

  • Trade Parts Manager/Parts Marketing Manager

    • Apr 2007 - Sep 2010

    Responsible for various Aftersales project areas for retail and business customers on both BMW and MINI brands including marketing campaigns for Genuine Parts and Bodyshop and development of events and national incentive scheme Trade Parts (sale of Genuine Parts to independent garages) programmes.

  • Various Roles

    • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

    Used Car Marketing Assistance for BMW Approved Used Cars and MINI Cherished: September 2005 to September 2006.Customer Services Coordinator: September 2006 to March 2007

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  Vodafone

  • Event Organiser

    • Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

    I worked for a Vodafone Programme that stretched across three operating companies - UK, Netherlands and Ireland. Roles and skills included:Complete responsibility for organisation of more than 20 large workshops taking place in the UK, Netherlands and Ireland. Involved:Working with the planning team to define the workshop structure.Coordinating invites and replies.Organising all travel and accommodation requirements for all attendees. Within this, activities also included setting up corporate accounts and visiting venues to ensure the appropriate setting.Dealing with all other administrative, budgeting and catering requirements.Acting as a central point of communication between all parties involved.General office and administration work including taking minutes from team meetings, being responsible for managing all travel requests for the entire programme and becoming involved in external recruitment.