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Intuit MailchimpSenior Event Project Manager
Mar. 2024London Area, United KingdomStrategy: developed and executed event strategies for 10+ global industry conferences, boosting brand visibility by 15%; created tailored engagement tactics that boosted sales-qualified leads by 10% at key events Operations: implemented a system that reduced planning time by 25% and improved team efficiency; coordinated cross-functional teams and vendors, ensuring seamless execution; managed a $600K budget, reducing costs by 12% while maintaining quality; negotiated vendor contracts, cutting expenses by 20% through strategic partnerships; streamlined processes, saving 10% on recurring expenses Stakeholder Management: aligned event goals with business objectives, achieving a 98% stakeholder satisfaction and 98% positive delegate feedback; strengthened relationships with key industry partners, securing high-profile event collaborations that enhanced Mailchimp’s brand presence and credibility
CitiSenior Project Event Manager
Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2024London, England, United KingdomProject Management: led 10 end-to-end large, complex and high profile across EMEA Operations management: sourcing, negotiating, contracting and onboarding suppliers; implemented cost-saving measures by negotiating vendor contracts, resulting to 15% cost reduction Executive Engagement: tracked and on-boarded senior executives for VIP projects Insights: Initiated the integration of post-event surveys as a strategic measure to assess attendee feedback, offering insights for the ongoing enhancement and optimization
Hyve Group plcCommunity Development Manager - Shoptalk
Sep. 2021 - Sep. 2022London, England, United KingdomResearch & Sourcing: researching, identifying, and selecting key and new business accounts through different platforms i.e. social media, data platforms, CRM etc. Planning and executing acquisition plans of C-level executives from Retailers & Brands for Shoptalk Europe (>5,000 delegates/600VIPs) and Shoptalk Fall Meetup Customer Experience: Working with key stakeholders to enrol them into relevant and networking collaboration programmes
Informa Connect - FinanceSenior Event Manager
Aug. 2017 - Sep. 2021London, United KingdomResearch & sourcing: conducted extended research on LinkedIn, resulting in sourcing and connecting with C-level speakers Client Engagement: engaging 2,000+ senior Finance, Banking & Insurance executives globally, drawing from an established network of contacts. People Experience: managing the full experience for sponsors achieving proven ROI; awarded “Best VIP Experience Award” as a recognition for consistently receiving excellent feedback from clients (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs and MDs) Communication: Driving project interest through social media and alternative channels
The EconomistEvent Manager
Nov. 2015 - Aug. 2017London, United KingdomStrategic Sourcing: Sourced and engaged >300 speakers capitalizing on own network of contacts Stakeholder Communication: Built strategic relationships with internal stakeholders who could provide links to potential speakers – Developed and managed professional relationships with high-profile speakers and with their PR bureaus Project Management: delivered > 40 projects in total, partaking a Team Award for Best New Conference Launch for “Pride and Prejudice 2016” (over 500 delegates) http://conferenceawards.co.uk/2016-awards/
London FirstProject Administrator - Global Cities Business Alliance
Mar. 2015 - Oct. 2015London, United KingdomKey Achievement: Led the logistics management of a global start-up project on Urban Development - Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services Responsibilities:
- Managed all facets of event operations taking the lead in critical logistics decision making - Drafted personal calendars and itineraries for 52 senior level participants and clearly communicated all information personally to them
- Project managed Steering Group meetings and a Strategy Day, exclusively for senior partners, consultants and senior government officers
- Researched global opportunities in business development
MergermarketResearch Relationship Manager
Nov. 2014 - Jan. 2015London, United KingdomKey Achievement: Have been commented by name on the company newsletter as “Having done exceptional work for a Temp” Responsibilities:
- Daily data research to support Finance decision making
- Made on the spot decisions with regards to crediting or not financial deals (min. 5mn$ value) which would greatly impact on Mergermarket’s League Tables
IBC - International Broadcasting ConventionEvent Coordinator
Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2014London, United KingdomPre show VIP planning and coordinating
- Enriched the experience of international VIP speakers by coordinating their travel, accommodation and transfer arrangements to the standards they are accustomed to
- Ensured all VIPs’ commitments with international Press was coordinated to the finite detail. On time, to the point
- Supported the speakers’ PAs by drafting detailed personal handbooks and itineraries for each speaker
On site VIP speaker management
- Collected and escorted speakers to their session and to press conferences
- On call 24/7 to ensure maximum impact
Sponsored sessions management
- Read contract agreements on sponsored sessions and made sure all contract requirements were observed and met
- Officially represented IBC in the conference during all sponsored sessions and solved any issues arising
Biscuit RadioDigital Media Coordinator
Nov. 2011 - Sep. 2013Digital media events Coordinator
- Implemented radio station’s annual marketing plan regarding event planning
- Managed 20 events/year
Social media planning
- Created and maintained social media presence for the promotion of events *Increased the station’s market penetration and share, as proven by independent radio ratings
Radio4UMarketing Assistant
Dec. 2010 - Apr. 2011- Researched the corporate database to establish the target group
- Assisted in developing marketing activities to attract larger audiences
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