About me
A hard working, creative and energetic events manager looking for new challenges within the food industry as we enter 2021. I have strong experience in sales management, operational management, creative design, social media, event planning, customer service and team leading. I am looking to develop on all of these skills within a more business development led role within an exciting forward thinking food company.
Work history
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Event Sales ManagerCreate Food
24 Endeavour Way, London SW19 8LG, UKFull Time
(Part of CH&CO group)
I manage sales & events across all of the incredible venues that we work with in London & outer London. I work as part of the bespoke event sales team so we handle all enquiries and events ranging from bespoke parties, gala dinners, corporate dinners, receptions & conferences. I have been able to apply my creative skills to various parts of the business working on social media projects, promotional internal events and show cases which is something I've always wanted to get involved in.
Since March, things have looked very different at Create and we have seen a lot of changes within the business but we have adapted in whatever way we can. I have managed to continue in my role and am helping to see the company through this difficult year, putting plans in place for when we are out the other side of the situation and producing control procedure documents for clients to see how we can operate safely during this time. It has been challenging to say the least but I have developed many new skills and it has forced me out of my comfort zone, taking charge in other areas of the company.
- enquiry handling from beginning to end
- operational input at events
- leading small teams
- training new employees on our bespoke system at CH& CO and on our SOP's
- building and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and venues
- striving for high standards in all areas of the business and assisting in maintaining those
- being aware of current food trends and what our competitors are offering
- social media handling
- working on promotional event and show case projects
- assisting with financial reporting
- meeting quarterly targets
- wedding sales and event management
- assisting with menu photoshoots
- discussing wine and food confidently
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Event Sales CoordinatorParty Ingredients
- London, United KingdomFull Time
I started my time at the company in a supportive role as an events assistant but throughout the year I progressed into managing sales across three of the companies contracted catering venues. This involves taking clients from the enquiry stage through to the actual event taking place and managing it on the day. I gained fantastic experience and built good relationships with corporate and commercial clients. It was the perfect stepping stone for me to get a great insight into the world of catering for large numbers and then progress within the industry.
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Skills
- Client Services
- Sales
- Account Management
- Event Admin
- Event Catering
- Creative Admin
- Styling
- Adobe Photoshop
- Operational Management
- Event Management
Education
First Class Honours, BA (Hons) Textile Design for Fashion and InteriorsChelsea College of Arts (UAL)
- 16 John Islip St, Westminster, London SW1P 4JU, UK
Specialising in screen printed textiles
Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern DesignChelsea College of Arts (UAL)
- 16 John Islip St, Westminster, London SW1P 4JU, UK
Specialising in screen printed textiles for fashion pieces.
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