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Creatively minded with an eye for detail and a passion for Production. A natural problem solver who’s process driven and enjoys meticulous scheduling & logistics planning. With 10 years’ experience working in the Experiential & Events industry, my specialities include: Client Relations, Budget & Schedule Management, People Management, Set & Activation Builds, Operations & Logistics, Crowd Management planning and Live Event Delivery (Consumer & Influencer events). Responsibilities: Account & Client Management: • Receiving & responding to client briefs, including establishing company R&Rs & SOWs. • Client relationship building, ongoing Client point of contact & Project Team Lead throughout projects. • Safeguarding brand identity & keeping project objectives at the forefront of all planning. • Supplier & Freelancer sourcing, briefing & contracting, and ongoing management. • Ongoing & post project analysis & reporting. Timelines & Budgets: • Producing detailed project timelines & budgets, and ongoing management. • Handling invoicing processes & payment plans. • Maintaining a holistic overview of project deadlines, driving delivery of production elements in a timely manner. • Safeguarding agency profit & fees. • Post-delivery budget reconciliation. Creative Development: • Creating venue branding plans. • Writing 2D & 3D design briefs, managing feedback & edit processes. • Writing photographer & videographer briefs for live event capture. Staffing & People Management: • Project recourse planning for both pre-production & live. • Onsite team management, driving performance to achieve project KPIs. • Training & mentoring junior members of the team. Logistics & Event Delivery: • Venue & location sourcing, handling booking processes and ongoing management. • Producing detailed & well-thought-out install schedules, and detailed logistics plans. • Tech & AV planning included overseeing lighting designs. • Review & implement Health & Safety requirements. • Crowd Management planning. • Live event delivery of (but not limited to) Product Launches, Sampling Campaigns & Tours, Luxury Brand Fan Zones & Expo Stands, Press Dinners & Influencer Events. Technical & Personal Skills: • Fantastic interpersonal skills, a great communicator. • Positive, approachable with a solution focused style of management. • Effective Networking & negotiation skills. • An ambitious team player. • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office tools, Google Drive applications, and both Mac & PC computers.