Experience

Lift and Escalator Industry Association LEIA (LIFTEX 2022)

• Exhibition Sales Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Present



Montgomery Group

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Exhibition Sales

  • May 2022 - Sep 2022

  Providing Exhibition Sales to the permanent team on the UK's leading SPECIALITY & Fine Food Fair, which is held annually at Olympia London (now in its 23rd year) . Attracting over 34 companies, the majority exhibiting as NEW exhibitors for the first time. Providing Exhibition Sales to the permanent team on the UK's leading SPECIALITY & Fine Food Fair, which is held annually at Olympia London (now in its 23rd year) . Attracting over 34 companies, the majority exhibiting as NEW exhibitors for the first time.



Diversified Business Communications UK Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibition Sales

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Supporting Diversified Communications in evaluating and researching the re-launch of The London Design Fair https://www.londondesignfair.co.uk/ which is now planned for 2023 & providing exhibition sales support to the Digital Construction Week event 18 - 19 May 2022, ExCeL London. Here I was able to support the permanent sales team via adding over £123,000 of exhibition stand sales, principally from new first time exhibitors. Supporting Diversified Communications in evaluating and researching the re-launch of The London Design Fair https://www.londondesignfair.co.uk/ which is now planned for 2023 & providing exhibition sales support to the Digital Construction Week event 18 - 19 May 2022, ExCeL London. Here I was able to support the permanent sales team via adding over £123,000 of exhibition stand sales, principally from new first time exhibitors.



QMJ Group (Hillhead Digital)

• Exhibition Sales & Administration Hillhead Digital 2021

  • Nov 2020 - Mar 2021



European Trade & Exhibition Services Ltd

• Exhibition Sales Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Providing Exhibition Sales support to both The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show (11 - 13 February 2020), Farnborough International Exhibition Centre www.industrysouth.co.uk. This included a re-book rate of over 70% for the 2021 Show. Also supported and provided exhibition sales support for the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics Show (2 - 3 October 2019), Event City Manchester. Providing Exhibition Sales support to both The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show (11 - 13 February 2020), Farnborough International Exhibition Centre www.industrysouth.co.uk. This included a re-book rate of over 70% for the 2021 Show. Also supported and provided exhibition sales support for the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics Show (2 - 3 October 2019), Event City Manchester.



LEIA (LIFTEX 2019)

• Exhibition Sales Manager

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  Leading on the event sales for the UK's only dedicated exhibition for the Lift, Escalator & Access industry. Staged once every three year's at London's ExCeL. Leading on the event sales for the UK's only dedicated exhibition for the Lift, Escalator & Access industry. Staged once every three year's at London's ExCeL.



The QMJ Group Ltd

• Exhibition Sales

  • May 2017 - May 2018

  Supporting the Hillhead Show in developing and growing their flagship event for the "Quarrying, Construction and Recycling Industry". 26 - 28 June 2018, Hillhead Quarry. www.hillhead.com Supporting the Hillhead Show in developing and growing their flagship event for the "Quarrying, Construction and Recycling Industry". 26 - 28 June 2018, Hillhead Quarry. www.hillhead.com



QMJ Publishing Limited (The Natural Stone Show 2017)

• Exhibition Sales

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  Supporting The Natural Stone Show 2017 with Exhibition Sales support Supporting The Natural Stone Show 2017 with Exhibition Sales support



LIFTEX 2016

• Design

• Event & Exhibition Sales Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  Event & Exhibition Manager for LIFTEX 2016. Working with LEIA (The Lift and Escalator Industry Association) in delivering their trade event LIFTEX, held once every three year's at ExCeL London. www.liftex2016.com Event & Exhibition Manager for LIFTEX 2016. Working with LEIA (The Lift and Escalator Industry Association) in delivering their trade event LIFTEX, held once every three year's at ExCeL London. www.liftex2016.com



The Emergency Services Show

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibition Sales

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Supporting the team at Broden Media with their Emergency Services Show at the NEC. Delivering more Exhibition Sales to their annual trade event, the largest in the UK within this growing and important sector.www.emergencyuk.com Supporting the team at Broden Media with their Emergency Services Show at the NEC. Delivering more Exhibition Sales to their annual trade event, the largest in the UK within this growing and important sector.www.emergencyuk.com



QMJ Publishing

• Exhibition Sales Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

  Working with the team at QMJ Publishing, the owners and organisers of:The Natural Stone Show, (28 - 30 April 2015) at London's ExCeL. www.stoneshow.co.ukTo assist them with the development of the UK's only dedicated B2B covering the Stone industry. (The Event now in it's 11th Edition). Working with the team at QMJ Publishing, the owners and organisers of:The Natural Stone Show, (28 - 30 April 2015) at London's ExCeL. www.stoneshow.co.ukTo assist them with the development of the UK's only dedicated B2B covering the Stone industry. (The Event now in it's 11th Edition).



GROW London

• United Kingdom
• Executive Offices

• Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Supporting GROW London with the launch of their new contemporary garden fair, to be staged at Hampstead Heath, London, 20 - 22 June 2014. A major new consumer event for the discerning gardener, for London and the Home Counties. www.growlondon.com Supporting GROW London with the launch of their new contemporary garden fair, to be staged at Hampstead Heath, London, 20 - 22 June 2014. A major new consumer event for the discerning gardener, for London and the Home Counties. www.growlondon.com



Vos Media, (part of The Telegraph Media Group)

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  Appointed as Business Development Manager for: The Telegraph OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & TRAVEL SHOWExCeL, London, 13 - 16 February 2014www.telegraphoutdoorshow.co.uk Appointed as Business Development Manager for: The Telegraph OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & TRAVEL SHOWExCeL, London, 13 - 16 February 2014www.telegraphoutdoorshow.co.uk



LIFTEX 2013

• Exhibition Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2013

  Appointed as Exhibition Manager to run LEIA's trade exhibition LIFTEX 2013 Appointed as Exhibition Manager to run LEIA's trade exhibition LIFTEX 2013



Diversified Events Hong Kong

• Hong Kong
• Events Services

• International Sales Manager, Retail Asia Expo & China Retail Xpo, Learning & Teaching Expo Hong Kong

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  International Sales Manager for:Learning & Teaching Expo Hong Kong, 22 - 24 November 2012www.ltexpo.com.hkRetail Asia Expo, 12 - 14 June 2012, Hong Kongwww.retailasiaexpo.comChna Retail Xpo, 23 - 25 October 2012, Shanghaiwww.crxpo.com.cn International Sales Manager for:Learning & Teaching Expo Hong Kong, 22 - 24 November 2012www.ltexpo.com.hkRetail Asia Expo, 12 - 14 June 2012, Hong Kongwww.retailasiaexpo.comChna Retail Xpo, 23 - 25 October 2012, Shanghaiwww.crxpo.com.cn



Creating Landscapes

• Events Services

• Event Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

  Launching a new trade show: Creating Landscapes, 25th - 26th October 2011, Capel Manor College. In partnership with: landscapejuicenetwork.com Launching a new trade show: Creating Landscapes, 25th - 26th October 2011, Capel Manor College. In partnership with: landscapejuicenetwork.com



Pontoonworks

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Leading on all sales for a small but rapidly growing company concentrating on its two core areas:- Hire division (construction market and sports events)Sales division (permanent installations for marinas, private installations and larger MOD / construction projects) Leading on all sales for a small but rapidly growing company concentrating on its two core areas:- Hire division (construction market and sports events)Sales division (permanent installations for marinas, private installations and larger MOD / construction projects)



The CLA Game Fair

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements

• Exhibition Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2009

  Responsible for all exhibitors at The CLA Game Fair, the premier Country Sports and Countryside event in the world and one of the largest and most prestigious events in the UK.In charge of ensuring an income in excess of over £1.76m from over 900 ExhibitorsManaging the exhibitor showground plan as the event is uniquely held on a “greenfield” site at one of four prestigious stately homes each year, including Blenheim Palace and Belvoir Castle.Developing and improving the events sales and financial systems whilst maximising income from existing customers and developing and researching new markets.Leading and heading up the Sales Department.



Clarion NEC

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Show Manager

  • 2005 - 2006



Clarion Events

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Business Development Manager The Royal Smithfield Show

  • 2000 - 2004

  In charge of all exhibition and event sales totalling over £2.4million and over £100,000 in sponsorship sales. In charge of all exhibition and event sales totalling over £2.4million and over £100,000 in sponsorship sales.



The Royal Bath & West of England Society

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Show Secretary & Deputy Chief Executive

  • 1995 - 1999

  Responsible for managing and running the following events:The Royal Bath & West of England ShowThe South West Dairy ShowGrassland South WestBeef & Sheep South WestCore responsibilities:Directing and leading the show management teams (sales, marketing and livestock departments).Responsible for organising the smooth running of forty-three organising show committees.Increasing the Society’s profitability, profile and reputation within the agricultural and rural community within the South & West of England.Raising the Society’s profile via television, radio and other media interviews.Managed and implemented the successful launch of:The National Amateur Gardening Show, a joint venture with IPC magazines.The National Homes & Living Show

• Exhibition Sales Manager, The Royal Smithfield Show

  • 1991 - 1995

  Managed and led on all exhibition sales for The Royal Smithfield Show, the UK's leading farming trade event. Held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London. Managed and led on all exhibition sales for The Royal Smithfield Show, the UK's leading farming trade event. Held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London.



World Trade Promotions

• Nepal
• International Trade and Development

• Exhibition Sales Manager, Sunday Times Environment Wildlife & Conservation Show

  • 1989 - 1991

  In charge of all exhibition sales for this one off "consumer" environmental event, run in partnership with The Sunday Times. Held at The Grand Hall Olympia, London. In charge of all exhibition sales for this one off "consumer" environmental event, run in partnership with The Sunday Times. Held at The Grand Hall Olympia, London.



The Surrey County Agricultural Society

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to The Chief Executive

  • 1987 - 1989

  Supported and helped run The Surrey County Show, the UK's leading one day Agricultural Show, held at Stoke Park, Guildford. Assisted with the organisation and running of The Surrey County Ploughing Matches and Farms Competitions. Supported and helped run The Surrey County Show, the UK's leading one day Agricultural Show, held at Stoke Park, Guildford. Assisted with the organisation and running of The Surrey County Ploughing Matches and Farms Competitions.