Experience

Target Conferences Ltd
• Israel
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Project Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Present


Paragon Conventions

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2012

  Responsibility for all issues related to international congresses, including coordination among the planning committee, team members and third-party contributors and suppliers. Key tasks include: 1. Managing the congress budget 2. Promotion and Marketing – increasing the awareness of the conference to the international market by researching new methods and channels 3. Working with the graphic designer to create innovative congress websites and promotional material 4. Client Liaison – leading committees and advising them on key aspects of the congress 5. Scientific programme management including interacting and liaising with speakers in the run up to the event 6. Liaising with the venue and dedicated Destination Management Company (DMC) on all operational areas – this includes attending site inspections in the relevant country prior to the congress 7. Coordinating and supervising the registration process, exhibition management and technical department to ensure the smooth running of the congress 8. On site management of the event and staff 9. Countries where I have organized conferences include Italy, Nigeria, India, Denmark, Bosnia, Australia, Hungary, Paris & Israel Show less



Victoria Government, Australia

• Events Manager- Contract Role

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  Responsibilities focused on coordinating a 2 day high profile conference for 300 delegates and a series of Regional Workshops. Key tasks included:  Researching and booking venues  Liaising and working with the graphic designer to produce all marketing materials and collateral for the event – e.g. branding, invitations, final information booklets and program  Coordinating speaker requirements  Receiving bookings and processing them using Events Pro software  Attending and managing the events on site.  Managing the event budget Show less



Benetas, Melbourne, Australia

• Marketing Coordinator - Contract Role

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  Benetas is one of Victoria ’s foremost providers of aged care services. Whilst working in the marketing team my key tasks included:  Measuring client satisfaction targets  Facilitating focus groups with existing clients  Developing and conducting satisfaction surveys through phone based interviews with existing clients using qualitative research methodologies  Conducting research with new clients using quantitative research methodologies  Analysing research data and preparing reports to inform the development of business plans and strategies Show less



Association of Colleges, London

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Coordinator

  • Nov 2004 - Oct 2007

  My key tasks included:  Liaising with clients and committees at a variety of levels  Researching and booking appropriate venues – including negotiation of contracts  Creating, managing and reconciling income and expenditure budgets.  Liaising with the graphic designer and committee for design of printed materials e.g. registration brochures, conference programs and marketing materials.  Working with a specific on-line event management software system (Events force)  Interacting and liaising with speakers in the run up to the event  Managing events on-site to ensure successful delivery of the conferences  Co-ordinating conference dinners and evening entertainment  Providing post conference evaluation and follow-up Show less



Fitch Training, London

• Training Coordinator

  • Feb 2003 - Dec 2004

  Fitch Training provides specialised financial training courses and events. My position was to provide assistance regarding the preparation and organisation for the events which included liaising with speakers, clients and participants , contacting venues with regards to conference halls available, equipment and refreshments and answering phones to resolve queries, questions and any other issues regarding the events Fitch Training provides specialised financial training courses and events. My position was to provide assistance regarding the preparation and organisation for the events which included liaising with speakers, clients and participants , contacting venues with regards to conference halls available, equipment and refreshments and answering phones to resolve queries, questions and any other issues regarding the events