Philippa Rees
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Philippa Rees

Freelance Events & Project ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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Philippa Rees

Freelance Events & Project ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a dedicated events professional who seeks to create stylish and innovative experiences. I am an assertive problem solver who thrives under pressure and am highly organised, creative and efficient. I am able to work effectively as part of a team and as a leader. I am sociable and approachable whilst being focused and highly driven.
Projects
  • Wilderness Feasts & Banquets: Season 9
    Wilderness Feasts & Banquets: Season 9I was the project and event manager for the Feasts and Banquets at Wilderness Season 9. Involved from the contracting of the chefs and restaurants onwards, I made all of the arrangements for the infrastructure, signage and styling required for the restaurants on site advancing, and managing each one during the festival. Attended all tastings, collated all biographies and photographs, collaborated on the copy for the festival programme and design of the menus.
  • Private Event
    Private Event
Projects credited in
  • Wilderness Festival Programme 2019
    Wilderness Festival Programme 2019I was back in the MAMA offices again this year to work on the programme for Wilderness Festival. The booklet got even bigger and the timeframe to complete it shorter, but since only a few illustration tasks were involved this time it was a much smoother and less pressured task. The ‘bible’ of 2019 spans over 150 pages and can completely replace your phone for the weekend. The programme includes a 4 day scheduler, descriptions and details of every event, introductions to important people, tips on
Work history
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    Event & Project ManagerAlderville Events Limited
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Dakar Rally 2020 Hotel Liaison Manager Diriyah Season 2019 Hotel Liaison and Production Assistant
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    Head of Special EventsKMC Squared
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Working across multiple festival projects and leading on all new business enquiries. Wilderness Feasts & Banquets 2019 - Responsible for the delivery of all Feasts, Banquets and Field Restaurants at Wilderness 2019 Sink the Pink and Peggy Gou Presents 2019 - Project Management of the Street Food line-up Camp Bestival 2019 - Project Management of the Feast Collective Naked City Festival 2019 - Project Management of the Street Food line-up and onsite delivery kmc2 Christmas Projects - Location to be announced - Project Management of the company's month long Christmas project We Love Cheese at Battersea Power Station, May 2019 - Delivered kmc2's signature We Love Cheese at Battersea Power Station in May 2019 with a footfall of 37,000 people across two days
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Skills
  • Live Event
  • Marketing
  • Sponsorship
  • Event Planning
  • Event Management
  • Entertainer
  • Event Styling
  • Event Manager
  • Social Media Active in
  • Entertaiment Manager
  • Event Management Documents
  • Live Event Production
  • Sponsorship Activation
  • Social Media Account Management
  • Sponsor Relations
  • Events Planning
Education
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    Ancient History ArchaeologyDurham University
     - Durham, United Kingdom
    I studied Ancient History and Archaeology at Durham University and obtained a 2.1 BA(HONs). I was a member of the college of St Hild and St Bede and was a member of the college boat club and part of one of the most successful Durham college crews ever.