Laura Mills
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Laura Mills

Senior Project & Event Manager / ProducerUnited Kingdom
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Laura Mills
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Laura Mills

Senior Project & Event Manager / ProducerUnited Kingdom
About me
I am a first-class communicator with high attention to detail and a positive and engaging attitude. With over five years of experience designing and delivering distinguished events and experiences, I am a strong leader and a dependable team member; able to adapt to changing requirements and fast-paced environments.
Projects
  • Sony World Photography Awards
    Sony World Photography AwardsThe Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) take place every year over 3 days in central London. Sony staff, photographers, press and retailers are flown in from all over the world for a filled agenda, finishing with a gala dinner at Hilton Park Lane. For SWPA 2016, I was a logistics co-ordinator for the Press. Hotel, restaurant, supplier and client liaison were included in some of my responsibilites, as well as transfer management, and co-managing the photography shoot at Somerset House alongside
Work history
    Duty Manager
    Bournemouth, United KingdomFreelance
    I work for the Student Union Bournemouth University (SUBU) in a part-time capacity in a managerial role. I have worked her for four years now, having been promoted within my first 6 months. My roles include: money handling, venue security, team and project management, leadership and running the bar and kitchen.
    Wedding Reception Coordinator
     - Bournemouth, United KingdomFreelance
    I was asked by an ex-boss to manage his wedding reception for a guestlist of 140+. My responsibilities included: team management, venue management, food and beverage management, gift receipt, tech management and cash management.
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Skills
  • Logistics
  • Editing Proofreading
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Team Leader
  • Communication
  • Musician
  • Event Management
Education
    BA (honors) in Event Management
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    My final year modules included Financial Management, Strategy and Leadership, Small Business Management, International Events Management, and my dissertation. My dissertation was concerning Leadership within UK Events Agencies.