Experience

George P Johnson Experience Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Producer

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  • Project lead for the IBM installation at SIBOS 2022 in Amsterdam, as well as logistics manager for IBM EMEA pop-up activations 2022 • Head of operations for Atlassian High Velocity (ITSM) London 2022 • Project lead for Cisco Executive Symposium Amsterdam 2023 • Expo lead for Envestnet Summit Denver, Colorado 2023 • Project lead for IBM Hybrid Cloud Roadshow London 2023 • Project lead for the IBM installation at SIBOS 2022 in Amsterdam, as well as logistics manager for IBM EMEA pop-up activations 2022 • Head of operations for Atlassian High Velocity (ITSM) London 2022 • Project lead for Cisco Executive Symposium Amsterdam 2023 • Expo lead for Envestnet Summit Denver, Colorado 2023 • Project lead for IBM Hybrid Cloud Roadshow London 2023



Wellpleased Events

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Events Producer

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Taking the lead re producing Superdrug/Marie Curie extravaganza ball and TrustFord’s annual awards ceremony as well as assisting with GroceryAid/Waitrose annual garden party • Taking the lead re producing Superdrug/Marie Curie extravaganza ball and TrustFord’s annual awards ceremony as well as assisting with GroceryAid/Waitrose annual garden party



The Birley Clubs

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Private Events Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Organising exclusive events, with extensive budgets, in London’s famous private members’ club Annabel’s and its three sister venues • Heading all logistics, finance, and detailed planning whilst managing expectations of HNWI for large-scale luxury events • Working alongside a cross-channel of departments on the orchestration of décor, furniture, staging, sculptures and AV, including rigging and de-rigging; security including specific arrangements for celebrities; VIP guest lists, dietary requirements: all to complex timelines and tight deadlines • Booking and efficiently overseeing and managing multiple acts, talent, and entertainments per event • Constant and fast-paced communication with both clients and multiple departments for a smooth and efficient outcome • Creating beautiful and elegant experiences within an opulent setting, all executed with a refined touch and remarkable eye for accuracy



The Tech Capital

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Development Manager & Head of Operations

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Heading all operations for a new digital media platform in the global digital infrastructure sector including finance, budgets, events and logistics • Leading and identifying new business and prospective clients; supporting ongoing relationships • Heading all operations for a new digital media platform in the global digital infrastructure sector including finance, budgets, events and logistics • Leading and identifying new business and prospective clients; supporting ongoing relationships



BroadGroup International

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Awards & Special Projects London, Europe, Asia & America

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2021

  Events management with a leading global digital infrastructure company responsible for a series of international events including the annual flagship global award ceremony for the sector, The Datacloud Awards, and the first international Edge Congress.Conferences, Events & Webinars• Heading operations for conferences and exhibitions end-to-end from negotiating contracts to floorplans, exhibitor packs, event guides, all deliverables, production, branding, signage, décor, and F&B• Supporting virtual/digital/webinar platforms including coordinating design to specific needs, providing support and guidance for projects, and liaising with all point-of-contact persons to manage the delivery of key event-related elements• Managing budgets (up to 290k) including negotiating overall spend reduction (20% - 30%) and up to 40% reduction on key items (e.g. Delegate Day Rate) while maintaining high standard of the brand• Strategic planning of multiple events across the globe simultaneously • Heading event administration and logistics on a day-to-day basis, working to tight deadlines, including troubleshooting, post-event transaction lists, regular team briefings, marketing support• Sourcing venues and conducting site visits across the UK and overseas • Leading communication throughout the process, from pre-event presentations to post-event follow-up, with a focus on excellent customer service, in order to maximise future opportunities and encourage repeat business• Managing business relationships with clients and suppliers• In-person event management including oversight of set, stage, and exhibition building, AV and tech equipment, lighting and technicians, as well as heading registration• Legal compliance and risk management adoption, implementation, and monitoring

• Event Planning Manager London, Europe, Asia, Dublin & Scandinavia

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Award Ceremonies • Lead event planning: large-scale orchestration and table planning (600 +), timelines, call sheets and scheduling, with a focus on elevating the guest experience• Sourcing, negotiating and booking entertainment and talent (celebrity comperes, comedians, opening acts, Voice of God etc.), associated AV and other equipment • Managing celebrity / speaker liaison including flights, transfers, accommodation and in-person welcome • Heading event pre-delivery: invitations, photographers, camera crew, security, managing the delivery team, script writing with the content team • Heading event execution: in-person coordination of all aspects of awards/gala dinner on the night, including managing and briefing staff, escorting celebrities / keynote speakers• Catering and supplier liaison with a focus on preserving high standards and enhancing the guest experience; responsible for food and wine tasting, menu selection, cuisine preference, dietary requirements



The Bankside Health Club

• United Kingdom
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personal Trainer

  • Feb 2008 - May 2017

  I worked as a self-employed personal trainer at a variety of central London health clubs, including The Bankside Health Club, Chelsea and Notting Hill Harbour Club and The Riverside Club. • Managing all aspects of running own business including marketing, PR, social media; budgetary, financial and diary management; scheduling sessions, meetings and fitness classes • Training up to 35 clients per week, each with varying personal objectives; designing bespoke programs, monitoring all aspects of progress in training including diet, weight, body mass index



Virgin Active

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Trainer

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2008

  • Managing and personal training: 30 - 35 clients a week at all levels of fitness, studio classes and running league • Managing and personal training: 30 - 35 clients a week at all levels of fitness, studio classes and running league



Images Agency London

• London, United Kingdom

• Fashion Stylist, UK & Dublin

  • Sep 2002 - Nov 2006

  • Coordinating and supervising fashion shoots for various media including TV shows (The Johnny Vaughan Show, Off The Rails) and magazine editorials (Refresh, Image, Social & Personal, Dubliner, Irish Independent) • Liaising with model/PR agencies and press, negotiating and presenting ideas to media and personal styling • Coordinating and supervising fashion shoots for various media including TV shows (The Johnny Vaughan Show, Off The Rails) and magazine editorials (Refresh, Image, Social & Personal, Dubliner, Irish Independent) • Liaising with model/PR agencies and press, negotiating and presenting ideas to media and personal styling