Project Management Consultant

• Jul 2022 - Present

Having previously been employed in a Project Management role, I was offered the role as PM Consultant to assist with the the demobilisation works of the nationwide testing sites by Sunbelt on behalf of the DHSC. Having previously been employed in a Project Management role, I was offered the role as PM Consultant to assist with the the demobilisation works of the nationwide testing sites by Sunbelt on behalf of the DHSC.

Operations Manager

• Dec 2016 - Present

Australia and New Zealand's largest BBQ & Music festival; Auckland Melbourne Sydney Toowoomba An integral member of the team, putting together the backbone of the operations and feeding into all aspects of each project, providing a rounded view with decision-making across all areas. • Writing and delivering a comprehensive project plan and core operational documents. • Ensuring the updating, tracking and sharing of all other documentation is implemented. • Working closely and developing relations with responsible authorities, including councillors, land owners and control officers. • Establishing commercial partners and negotiating deals, discount structures, and contracts. • Monitoring public & crew ticketing systems, setting sales targets, calculating sales projections. • Management of key onsite operational teams; security, fire, medics, welfare, noise management and production. • Procurement and contracting of structures, furniture, onsite comms, Wi-Fi, catering, plant and event infrastructure. • Onsite event management - ingress, egress, crowd management, traffic management and event control / JOC. Show less

Consultant

• Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

Working as a consultant, overseeing and advising on behalf of the STA (Saudi Tourism Board) for Founders Day. I was brought in with a team of 3 others from Evolution, to specifically assist with one of the various Founders Day shows. Helping to successfully execute the event and ensure the critical path was identified, correct and adhered to. Working as a consultant, overseeing and advising on behalf of the STA (Saudi Tourism Board) for Founders Day. I was brought in with a team of 3 others from Evolution, to specifically assist with one of the various Founders Day shows. Helping to successfully execute the event and ensure the critical path was identified, correct and adhered to.

Infrastructure Manager

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

Overseeing the demolition of a site with 300x contractors, followed by the build of MDL Beast 2021. I was Site Manager for the demolition stage, and moved to Infrastructure lead for Construction Phase 2; specialising in infrastructure and the successful installation of 150+ tents, 150+ cabins and 200+ restrooms. Overseeing the demolition of a site with 300x contractors, followed by the build of MDL Beast 2021. I was Site Manager for the demolition stage, and moved to Infrastructure lead for Construction Phase 2; specialising in infrastructure and the successful installation of 150+ tents, 150+ cabins and 200+ restrooms.

Project Coordinator

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

22,000 sqm family entertainment music and sports event in Riyadh, with 20,000 pax per day. Managing the project from conception to completion: content, activations, landscaping, decor, F&B, structures and all aspects that made an area of the site. Daily tasks included budgets, HS, scheduling, and liaising between site facilities, design, logistics, water management, construction and various suppliers. Client management, cost control, contract management, negotiation and persuasion skills were key, as well as successfully navigating fast evolving situations, and executing strategies that supported various stakeholders, internal and external. Show less

Site Office Manager

• May 2016 - Sep 2019

Site Office Manager - Lost Village Festival Site Office Manager - Festival Number 6 Site Office Manager - Bluedot Festival Site Office Manager - Lost Village Festival Site Office Manager - Festival Number 6 Site Office Manager - Bluedot Festival

Wholesale Office Manager

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

Festival and Events Freelancer

• Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

Office Manager - Parachute International Site Office - The Pleasure Garden Traffic Manager - Unify Festival Stage Manager - Australia Day Area Manager - Rainbow Serpent Festival Event Control - Let Go Fest Trader Manager - The Hills Are Alive Festival Site Coordinator - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Bump In Crew - Synergy Registration Manager - Wanderlust Gate Manager - GABS Festival Office Manager - Parachute International Site Office - The Pleasure Garden Traffic Manager - Unify Festival Stage Manager - Australia Day Area Manager - Rainbow Serpent Festival Event Control - Let Go Fest Trader Manager - The Hills Are Alive Festival Site Coordinator - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Bump In Crew - Synergy Registration Manager - Wanderlust Gate Manager - GABS Festival

Various

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

Zone Manager - 2017 Music Office Manager - 2015 Music Office Assistant - 2014 Zone Manager - 2017 Music Office Manager - 2015 Music Office Assistant - 2014

Production Manager

• Mar 2011 - Nov 2016

The UK's largest BBQ and Music festival; Manchester Bristol London Playing a central role in the successful progression of the company and the brand, I played a fundament part in developing a 3,000 capacity event, into three successful greenfield and city centre events (10K, 8K and 20K pax, respectively). • Competitor analysis and research for new target markets and product ideas. • Implementation and delivery of comprehensive core documents, including; Traffic and Noise Management Plans, H&S Policies, Risk Assessments, Security Schedules, Search & Entry Policies, Licence Applications. • Managing company relationship with responsible authorities, including SAG members, senior councillors, and - ensuring all licencing objectives and relevant regulations were addressed. • Appointing teams for each venture, managing, delegating and monitoring tasks effectively. • Creation of event site plan - managing the build, planning phase and onsite - also the venue layouts and catering footprints. • Management of all contractors; negotiating contracts, tender processes, PO’s and on-site delivery. • P&L for all events and catering operations, adjusting for income streams and unexpected overspend. • Collate data analytics and reports for event success, making recommendations for future events and following up any significant incidents. Show less

Site Office

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2016

Director

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2016

BEV is a hub connecting event organisers with willing volunteers to make both finding volunteers and volunteering easy. We have been involved with; 2.8 Hours Later Arc Festval Bristol 10k Bristol Shakespeare Festival Bristol Thai Festival Chic and Swagger Grillstock Harbour Wonderland Igfest Ithaca Axis Love Saves the Day Love Saves the Sunday Mayfest Race for Life Redfest See No Evil The Invisible Circus Theatre West Vegfest Wardrobe Theatre Identifying a need in the market, BEV was successfully set up and established as a company; recruiting, scheduling and managing 20-250x volunteers at any one time, across a diverse range of 15+ events annually. Consultation with Event and Festival Managers, to find out individual requirements and ensuring needs were met, plus the creation of all event and role specific training, H&S briefs and volunteer documentation. Construction and development of website with a 4000+ strong volunteer database, including skillset, interests, volunteer history and event deposit scheme for internal and external use. Collaboration with local councils, contributing to local community projects and initiating and launching a new event concept. Show less

Production - Various

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2016

Event Control - BBC: CBBC Live & Digital Logistics Manager - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Accreditation Manager - The Big Music Project Production Coordinator - Blackpool Illuminations Production Manager - BBC: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Production Assistant - BBC: CBBC Tour Show Production Assistant - BBC: The One Show live tour Event Control - BBC: CBBC Live & Digital Logistics Manager - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Accreditation Manager - The Big Music Project Production Coordinator - Blackpool Illuminations Production Manager - BBC: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Production Assistant - BBC: CBBC Tour Show Production Assistant - BBC: The One Show live tour

Admin and Information Officer

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

Accounts Technician

• Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

Site Manager

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

Area Coordinator

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Programming and coordinating the family area of Bristol Harbour Festival - 'Treasure Island' Programming and coordinating the family area of Bristol Harbour Festival - 'Treasure Island'

Area Coordinator

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

Project Manager

• May 2012 - Apr 2013

Market Coordinator

• Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

Trader Manager

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

Market Coordinator

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

Office Manager

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

Venue Manager

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

Artist Liaison & Artist Entry

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

Assistant Venue Rep

• May 2011 - May 2011

Events Assistant

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2010