PROFILE: Energetic, motivated Event Producer with proven abilities in the creation and delivery of successful award ceremonies, conferences, road-shows, press conferences and parties. Experienced from pitch to conception to completion: content development, creative concepting and briefing teams, logistics, technical productions, team management, client pitches, onsite delivery/execution and financial reconciliation. Strong negotiation skills and excellent relationships with production suppliers. CAREER HISTORY August 2012 – March 2013 Freelance Event Manager/Pitch Producer – Fisher Productions
Leading a team to create a pitch document and supporting budget to be presented as part of the tender process. Pitch wins during tenure include Stella & Dot, Marks& Spencers, Pimco and Save The Children.
Event Managing the Levis SS13 Preview event with one weeks notice to take the client’s concepts through to on-site delivery.
October 2010 - August 2012 Account Manager/Project Manager - TBA (Tony Ball Associates)
Account Manager for Proctor & Gamble, working across many of the brands including Hair Care, Fem Care, Baby Care, Beauty & Grooming, Pringles, Batteries, Home Care & Laundry.
Nurturing these client relationships to inspire further business opportunities.
Successfully running the P&G annual conference ‘MDO Away Day’ for past two years, which consisted of full production, content development and full logistics management for 800 delegates, including creation and management of delegate management system, registration, delegate transport and accommodation.
Leading the process for creating video content for an event which involves taking the client’s initial narrative and developing further; Directing the shoot; Overseeing the edit/post production to create the finished video.
Liaising with Sponsors on both the Cable & Wireless Innovation Event and Carphone Warehouse ‘Appys’ award ceremony to create an area of interest pre-show/conference. Assisting the sponsor with executing their creative to showcase their products/service but acting on behalf of the client by following their guidelines and ultimately obtaining client’s final approval.
Clients include Proctor & Gamble, Carphone Warehouse, Birds Eye, Cable & Wireless and News International. September 2005 – October 2010 Account Manager/Producer - MCM Productions
Successfully lead multiple new business initiatives, including producing and presenting event pitch proposals with cost breakdowns consistent with client’s budget allocation, controlling budgets up to £400k.
Day to day account-management across a number of projects such as car launches, pharmaceutical conference, teambuilding, international press launches, award ceremonies and parties. Events ranging from small meetings to conference with 500 attendees.
Establishing client objectives and developing creative briefs to achieve them
Briefing event teams and leading creative concept development
Evaluating and developing ideas into actionable plans
Negotiating all contracts, from suppliers to VIPs
Managing event and technical teams and all third-party vendors partners through to project completion
Working with press and external presenters on all technical requirements
Obtaining all relevant permits and permissions; complying with health and safety regulations
Managing and mentoring Event Coordinators throughout the event process.
Utilising skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Clients include RBS, L’Oreal, DMG, Boehringer Ingelheim, Men’s Health Magazine, House Beautiful Magazine, Honda F1’s Earthcar International launch, The Guardian, British Council, Royal Society, Little Britain Challenge Cup, House Beautiful Magazine and No.10.
August 2002 – September 2005 Marketing Co-ordinator - Estee Lauder Companies
Supported marketing event efforts for four high profile brands, Aramis, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan and Michael Kors.
Planned and managed press launch for Tommy Hilfiger/Beyonce fragrance ‘True Star’
Managed launch day roll out across multiple promotional sites across the UK
March 2002 – May 2002 Event Co-ordinator & Celebrity Booker - Maxim Women of the Year Awards (Freelance)
Worked closely with magazine Celebrity Editor in co-ordinating event
Responsible for celebrity guest list: selecting and booking high-profile VIPs to attend and present awards
Event Co-ordination on the day: briefing presenters on running order and script direction
December 2001 – March 2002 Special Events Co-ordinator – Mencap
Managed two charity fund raising events:
Mencap Gala Ball – aimed at Mencap’s highest level donors, held annually at The Dorchester Hotel and attended by 450 people.
Fallen – a Valentines Day fund raising initiative aimed at young professionals. The first of it’s kind at Mencap; attended by 250 people.
For each event, submitted detailed creative brief, involved in ideation, liaised with committee members, booked venue, negotiated sponsorship and donation arrangement, coordinated the actual event night and managed budget from start to finish.
May 2001 – July 2001 PA to Managing Director & Director of Films - Freud Communications
Performed PA role, plus worked very closely with Film team.
Activities included co-ordination of preview screenings for journalists to talent handling for premieres of High Heels & Low Lifes and Parole Officer
Managed the diaries of two busy high profile Directors; fielding calls and handling enquiries about on-going projects.
December 2000 – May 2001 PA to Managing Director - Tribal DDB, London
Organised the Managing Director’s professional time, keeping him abreast of internal news and changes; created presentations and ensured proper preparation for all appointments.
April 1999 – October 2000 PA to Head of Production and Head of Development - Granada Television, Comedy Department
Acknowledged receipt, logged and distributed scripts to script editors. Maintained updated script database.
Set up contracts and insurance in early production stages of production, co-ordinated casting sessions and read-throughs.
April 1998 – April 1999 PA/Secretary (Temporary Contracts)
January 1997 – March 1998 Freelance Model Maker - Aardman Animations, Animation Production Company
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August 2002 – September 2005