Sophie Andrews
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Experience
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Future Travel Experience
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Operations
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Feb 2021 - Present
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PPS Publications
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United Kingdom
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Exhibition Operations
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Jul 2019 - Feb 2021
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Exhibition Operations Manager
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2021
Surrey
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Fireball Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Events Manager
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Putney, London Key account management for a diverse portfolio of bespoke events consisting of Awards Dinners, Conferences, Corporate Annuals, Parties, Major Fundraisers and one off Prestigious Events. As Senior Events Manager my main objective is to provide a fully comprehensive service for my clients, producing events that work conceptually, practically and financially. My role includes managing high profile clients, extensive experience of venue usage and delivering a seamless process from… Show more Key account management for a diverse portfolio of bespoke events consisting of Awards Dinners, Conferences, Corporate Annuals, Parties, Major Fundraisers and one off Prestigious Events. As Senior Events Manager my main objective is to provide a fully comprehensive service for my clients, producing events that work conceptually, practically and financially. My role includes managing high profile clients, extensive experience of venue usage and delivering a seamless process from conception to completion for all my allocated events. Fireball Ltd's key expertise is producing successful fundraising events and a particular highlight to date was being involved in the delivery of several events which raised money for Team GB for the 2012 Olympics. Show less
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Olympia London
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event / Duty Manager
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Apr 2007 - Oct 2011
I managed a vast portfolio of events at both Earls Court and Olympia. These included Exhibitions (both trade and consumer) up to 23,000m2, Banquets/Conventions up to 2,500 capacity and Concerts for 10,500 capacity. I managed a diverse profile of events including The Metro Ski and Snowboard show, Erotica, International Confex, Move It - Dance, Bloc Party 2009, Primal Scream 2010, Sky Televisions 'Got to Dance' Live Final. I oversaw the smooth running of all my allocated events… Show more I managed a vast portfolio of events at both Earls Court and Olympia. These included Exhibitions (both trade and consumer) up to 23,000m2, Banquets/Conventions up to 2,500 capacity and Concerts for 10,500 capacity. I managed a diverse profile of events including The Metro Ski and Snowboard show, Erotica, International Confex, Move It - Dance, Bloc Party 2009, Primal Scream 2010, Sky Televisions 'Got to Dance' Live Final. I oversaw the smooth running of all my allocated events from contraction, on site management, to post event administration.
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Conference and Event Coordinator / Duty Manager
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Feb 2005 - Apr 2007
I managed a variety of events with a main emphasis on conferences up to 1500 capacity and hospitality suites linked off exhibitions. I also managed both trade and consumer exhibitions up to 5500m2, banquets up to 350 capacity and special events. I was a senior member of the team which included decision making and allocation of events in my Manager's absence. I was also involved in the recruitment and interview process of new employees. During my time in the conference centre I… Show more I managed a variety of events with a main emphasis on conferences up to 1500 capacity and hospitality suites linked off exhibitions. I also managed both trade and consumer exhibitions up to 5500m2, banquets up to 350 capacity and special events. I was a senior member of the team which included decision making and allocation of events in my Manager's absence. I was also involved in the recruitment and interview process of new employees. During my time in the conference centre I got involved in the production, sponsorship and management of internally organised events - Quiz night for two years, Organiser's open evening and the Conference Centre's 20th year anniversary.
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Client Services Manager
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Jul 2004 - Dec 2004
I supervised all aspects of the running team from hiring, authorising holidays, producing schedules and implementing new procedures to ensure the highest possible standards of service were achieved and maintained.
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Logistics Assistant
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Dec 2003 - Jul 2004
Administrative support for a team of 8 Organisers. My responsibilities included liaison with Speakers, Sponsors and Venue Managers, registering and correspondence with delegates including mail merges, composing documentation packs and setting up conferences.
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Education
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London School of Public Relations
Diploma, PR -
University of Chichester
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media Studies