Senior Events Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Brand Host

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Venue Manager

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Temporary role stepping in to manage Menier Venues for events, photo-shoots & filming in the recovery after Covid-19 Had to be a solution-orientated self starter, inheriting events, enquiries, complex systems & unfamiliar venues to deliver the events and lucrative hires to a small business. Temporary role stepping in to manage Menier Venues for events, photo-shoots & filming in the recovery after Covid-19 Had to be a solution-orientated self starter, inheriting events, enquiries, complex systems & unfamiliar venues to deliver the events and lucrative hires to a small business.

Head of Event Sales

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

- Pro-active sales role, sourcing and leading revenue stream for 6 Benugo Restaurants in London - Targeting high value clients, leading negotiations and maximising revenue for event and exclusive hire of contrasting Benugo venues, by leading the company’s online presence, promotional campaigns and concepts to secure new business. - Managing the client and venue staff needs, logistics and expectations, from the conception to the delivery of event, for groups of 25-500 in 6 high value West End venues - £200K in event revenue solely generated in the first 180 days in the role. - High value events converted and delivered with Citibank, IBM, Infinity Works, Nike and many more - Single headedly implemented Collins as the Benugo customer booking system. Self-teaching the CRM, overseeing staff training, negotiating with third party and designing the customer facing CRM for all bookings. Show less

Head Of Sales Department

• Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

- Research & seek out my own B2B sales leads with London venues to secure subscription business. - Sole income generator, encompassing over 70% of the company’s total income over 5 years, with a largely unknown brand and start-up.- Leading, recruiting & developing the sales team with regular external business coaching- Senior and exemplary source of venue knowledge in the largest location agency in the UK The Location Collective- Conceived, organised and conducted several video testimonial shoots with high end event venues such as D&D, The London Edition, Old Billingsgate, Benugo and many more- Year 1: £63K in subscriptions generated & 107 Paying Venues - Year 2: £81K in subscriptions generated & 112 Paying Venues- Year 3: £85K in subscriptions generated & 124 Paying Venues- Year 4: £90K in subscriptions generated & 110 Paying Venues Show less

Senior Venue Consultant

• Jun 2014 - Apr 2017

- Book & conduct face to face sales meetings with high end events industry decision makers, setting trends in the industry. - Convey key industry messages to achieve paying business partners, and a consultant on how best to secure business in the events industry

Innovation Sales Manager

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

- New Diageo role dedicated to growing innovation brands essential for the future growth of the industry.- Representing innovation products such as Jeremiah Weed Cider, Pimms Blackberry & Elderflower, Captain Morgan Spiced and Gordon's Crisp Cucumber in 2000 licensed on trade outlets in West London. - Integral part in successfully establishing ‘Jeremiah Weed Brews’ in the London on trade. Achieving 9% market share of packaged ciders, organising & activating brand events and pioneering new distributions Show less

Business Development Manager

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

- Representing Diageo brands such as Guinness, Smirnoff, Tanqueray & Johnny Walker in high volume licensed on trade venues & outlets in West & Central London. - Responsible for investment budgets to support pubs, bars and clubs, managing over 250 accounts in a crucial and competitive area of business. - Maintaining successful accounts through great relationships, as well as gaining incremental business through encouraging customers to realise the commercial benefits of Diageo brands to their businesses.- Executed a successful Red Stripe campaign & brand presence at The 2012 Notting Hill Carnival; worked with brand team & several high volume accounts to secure incremental orders. Show less

Talent & Events Manager

• Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

Organising, hosting and promoting live music events for ‘Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar’, New York City. Responsible for producing and managing the company website, mailing lists, social media and PR Liaised with local media & drinks companies to promote & advertise events Successful ventures included 25th anniversary shows by ‘Black 47’, Piers Turner & ‘Cherish the Ladies’ ‘Singer-songwriter idol’ a 12 week competition which was featured in New York’s ‘Home & Away’ newspaper ‘Irish Battle of the Bands’, a competition orchestrated in 5 different New York City music venues, the winners of which played in front of 50,000 people at Citi Field stadium during Irish Culture Day, August 2010 Other duties included; bar managemnet, hospitality, stock management, managing venue budgets Show less

Business Development Executive

• Jan 2008 - Mar 2009

Responsible for management of high priority accounts in valuable territory of Chelsea & Kensington Promoted and boosted Coca-Cola brands sales and profit by distribution of the portfolio, equipment, promotional material and increased volume All targets for 2008 exceeded Availability of Coca-Cola brands increased by 16% across the region. Responsible for management of high priority accounts in valuable territory of Chelsea & Kensington Promoted and boosted Coca-Cola brands sales and profit by distribution of the portfolio, equipment, promotional material and increased volume All targets for 2008 exceeded Availability of Coca-Cola brands increased by 16% across the region.

Account Executive

• Feb 2005 - Sep 2007

Head Office representative for all London pubs, bars, clubs & restaurants as well as the main contact for all London Business Development Executives and Sales Managers Increased distribution & maximised profit of 65 Diageo brands in London Made the most "Decision Maker Calls" & developed the most sales in the history of the department Over achieved final year sales target at £172,000 (860% of target) Head Office representative for all London pubs, bars, clubs & restaurants as well as the main contact for all London Business Development Executives and Sales Managers Increased distribution & maximised profit of 65 Diageo brands in London Made the most "Decision Maker Calls" & developed the most sales in the history of the department Over achieved final year sales target at £172,000 (860% of target)