Experience

Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Events Manager - Conferences

  • Jan 2016 - Present



Chartered Insurance Institute

• Events Executive

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2015



Royal Aeronautical Society

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Conference & Events Organiser

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2013

  Organise conferences, lectures, receptions, dinners and social eventsPrepare and manage budget for each event, maximising surplus/profitIdentify sponsorship opportunities and potential sponsors; liaise with sponsors and coordinate benefitsResearch and source venues in the UK when conferences are held offsiteMarket exhibition spaces and consequent liaison with exhibitorsRegular contact and liaison with speakers inc. senior executives, military personnel and the peerageProduce publicity material for events and liaise with designer, printer and mailing houseDistribute publicity material by researching relevant mailing lists and handle advertising for eventOversee delegate registration, production of delegate packs and badges by Events AssistantCoordinate catering, AV arrangements and accommodationOnsite management of event; liaison with speakers, chairmen, venue, technician & exhibitorsCreate online questionnaires for delegates and sponsors and evaluate feedback for future planningProduce CD-Rom for Conference proceedingsUpdate website with event information, images and brochuresProvide support and attend committee meetings for allocated Specialist Group Committees

• Conference & Events Assistant

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

  As assistant, processed conference registrations and associated financeAs assistant, sole responsibility for all preparation of delegate packs and badgesPlus other jobs as above



LimeLight Sports

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelancer

  • 2008 - 2010



UpStage (London)

• Operation Assistant

  • Feb 2008 - Apr 2008

  Liaised with suppliers and ushers Contracted freelance staff and live artistes Attended internal and external meetings Assisted the LiveCom team with daily duties, booking hotels, flights and logistical duties Event operations and general administration Liaised with suppliers and ushers Contracted freelance staff and live artistes Attended internal and external meetings Assisted the LiveCom team with daily duties, booking hotels, flights and logistical duties Event operations and general administration



TUI

• Germany
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entertainer

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2007

  Developed, organised and ran activity programmes and evening entertainment Confidence gained in customer focus and complaint handling Developed, organised and ran activity programmes and evening entertainment Confidence gained in customer focus and complaint handling