Camilla McGregor

Camilla McGregor

Events ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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Camilla McGregor

Camilla McGregor

Events ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Events Manager with 4 years' experience in communications and events in sectors ranging from fashion and art to sports and horticulture. Experience delivering experiential and live events, private views, gallery launches, conferences, seminars, press events, fashion events and B2B exhibitions.
Projects
  • The Landscape Show 2015, 2016 and 2017
    The Landscape Show 2015, 2016 and 2017Operations Manager for The Landscape Show, a trade exhibition dedicated to qualified garden designers, landscape architects and contractors. Dealing with every aspect of the show from seminar programming, marketing, exhibitors, venue hire and catering to AV requirements.
  • SMMEX International at Wembley Stadium (2016 and 2017)
    SMMEX International at Wembley Stadium (2016 and 2017)A sports merchandise & marketing exhibition. As Operations Managing I dealt with all operational aspects from liaising with the venue, sourcing suppliers, taking care of exhibitor needs to identifying then securing speakers for the seminar programme. Organising a VIP drinks reception for special guests at the Hilton Hotel, giving exhibitors and special guests such as premier league club buyers a chance to network.
  • Carmignac photojournalism Award: Davide Monteleone 'Spasibo' Saatchi Gallery (2015)
    Carmignac photojournalism Award: Davide Monteleone 'Spasibo' Saatchi Gallery (2015)Working on both the press breakfast and private view at The Saatchi Gallery. Working closely with Davide Monteleone and the Carmignac foundation, ensuring the right press and special guests attended each event.
  • Rich Hardcastle: Mr Detective Man, Mead Carney Fine Art (2015)
    Rich Hardcastle: Mr Detective Man, Mead Carney Fine Art (2015)A selling exhibition of photography by Rich Hardcastle featuring David Gandy. Writing the press release, contacting media, then obtaining press coverage in publications such as Time Out, Harpers Bazaar and The Guardian. Arranging the private view, liasing with the artist and gallery to ensure all needs were met. Inviting media, specific collectors and interest groups as well as VIP’s to the private view and ensuring press coverage of the event.
  • Wonderland Magazine: February / March 2014
    Wonderland Magazine: February / March 2014Providing Creative Assistance to the Creative Director across the whole issue, helping to formulate and realise the concepts behind her ideas. Coordinating shoots, ensuring all items were called in on time, liaising with production and producing call sheets for the shoots. For shoots such as: 'I used to be Snow White but I drifted'
  • Hugh Arnold: Agua Nacida, Mead Carney Fine Art (2015)
    Hugh Arnold: Agua Nacida, Mead Carney Fine Art (2015)Organising the press campaign and private view for the photography selling show of former Vogue photographer, Hugh Arnold. Receiving press coverage and coordinating a successful event.
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Work history
    Event Marketing Manager
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    • Developing and implementing a presence at B2B exhibitions such as droidcon and CIPD and consumer events for clients such as HSBC, Cisco and Palantir. • Stand Management - planning and coordinating logistics, stand creation and giveaways. • Marketing – working with the graphic design team to create printed marketing materials and collateral for shows.
    Operations Manager
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    • Coordinating onsite and offsite - venue search and management; working closely with stand designers and contractors; overseeing procurement of catering, AV and rental needs. • Seminar programmes - identifying and securing speakers and special guests; scheduling seminars. I have developed the Landscape Show’s internationally recognised 2 day programme covering topics from garden design and architecture to green infrastructure, engaging up to 100 speakers. • Developing, implementing and managing events - from the Landscape Show with up to 3000 delegates to parliamentary events with the All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group (APPGHG). • Stakeholder relationships - forming and maintaining relationships with clients from exhibitors to special guests; responsible for repeat business. • Marketing - writing press releases; writing and securing content for our websites; ensuring the wording is appropriate and our brand image stays clear and exciting. • Liaising with clients and designers - creating a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures; sticking to print deadlines. • Working to a budget – sourcing and comparing competitors, then negotiating the best value approach. • Invoicing - preparing and issuing invoices; ensuring effective credit control to maintain cash flow. • Social Media - managing and curating all content for our Twitter and Instagram accounts; maintaining consistency of message and style.
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Skills
  • Events
  • Event Production
  • Social Media
  • Marketing
  • PR
Education
    BA Theology 2:1 2010 - 2013
     - Exeter, United Kingdom
    Achieving a 1st in both my art history dissertation and events management module.