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Highly experienced strategic advisor for business, technology and live event planning and delivery
John McKiernan
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London, United Kingdom
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I have broad experience in delivering live events, business and marketing consultancy and running finance and budgets. With an easygoing, pragmatic style and sharp eye for detail, I am noted for having safe hands when securing the necessary required outcomes, including tackling tricky situations and complex information. Adaptable, efficient and diplomatic, there is tenacity for getting the job done well, on time and within agreed expenditure.
Markets
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Lithuania
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2009 - ?
job
Event Producer, Curator and Consultant
Platform-7.
Key tasks, devising conceptualisation, production, delivery and consultation of various size live events for a range of clients and budgets across a range of sectors, including the creative industries, finance, transport, universities, local and national government and EU. Keeping within strict budgets, often subject to external audits, roles include understanding strategic direction and ensuring presentation captures client’s core message, values and objectives.
www.beyondp7.com // www.platform-7.com
www.beyondp7.com // www.platform-7.com
Event management, Event planner, Art Direction, Performing, Management Consulting, Business strategy, Presentation, Microsoft Products, Business development, Project coordination, Project Management, Communication, Idea and concept, Idea generation, Social Media, Social media content, Blogging, Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace, Websites, Budget and accounting, Bookkeeping, Debtor and creditor accounts, Excel
1998 - 2009
job
Business Owner
Moonbow Jakes Coffee Bars and Venues.
Business start-up, Moonbow Jakes Coffee Bars and Venues grew to three sites in South London, employing more than 40 people, with exhibitions, nightly live performance, talks and outdoor theatre, plus external bar and performance arm for community events. Role involved designing new concepts and fit-out of previously derelict sites, brand building, recruitment, managing teams, marketing, budgets, public speaking and advisory role for local authorities and new business start-ups. https://platform-7.com/2019/09/18/moonbow-jakes/
Startups, Start-up, Entrepreneurship, Management, Project Management, Business development, Business strategy, Marketing, Communication, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Retail, Social innovation, Strategic Innovation, Innovation, Idea generation
1996 - 1998
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Business Partner
Brown Mac Flooring.
Identifying a growing trend for wooden floors, Brown Mac rapidly grew and established a large portfolio of domestic and commercial clients, fitting new solid wood floors, repairs and sand and seal. Role included, company start up, brand building, marketing, technical understanding, client meetings and sales, supplier negotiations and accounts. Stake sold to business partner to finance Moonbow Jakes start-up.
Financial Management, Administration, Bookkeeping, Excel, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Business Controlling, Budget and accounting, Finance, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communication, Concept Development, Project Management, Management, Business strategy, Business development, Entrepreneurship
1988 - 1995
job
Group Financial Controller
Gold Greenlees Trott Advertising Plc (GGT).
Group Financial Controller of the rapidly growing, and Gold Award winning advertising agency GGT (now TBWA), with clients including Cadbury’s, Toshiba, Mazda, Boots and Allied Domecq. Following a series of promotions, job role included client facing negotiations (£60m+), ensuring budget compliance for major television and print campaigns, contracts, major supplier negotiations, artist buyouts and media agreements, while managing a team of 14.
Advertising, Budget, Print, Contracts, Compliance, Contracts, Winning
1986 - 1988
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Credit Controller
Bartle Bogle Hegarty Advertising (BBH).
Credit Controller of multiple-award winning BBH, during period of rapid growth and expansion from 40 people to over 300, with blue chip clients including Levis, Audi, Asda and Nationwide. Role included ensuring smooth payments, solving issues arising from multi-million pound productions, work-in-progress billing and overseeing accounts payable.
Financial Management, Debtor and creditor accounts, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Reporting, Business Intelligence, Budgeting, Excel, Finance, Financial statements, Annual reports
My education
2008
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2009
Goldsmiths, University of London
MA, Culture Industry
MA, Culture Industry
1998
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2004
Open University
BA (Hons), Business and Sustainable Innovation
BA (Hons), Business and Sustainable Innovation
1991
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1992
Open University
Certificate, Humanities
Certificate, Humanities
1991
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1992
Open University
Certificate, Humanities
Certificate, Humanities
1989
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1991
University of the Arts London (UAL)
HNC, Marketing and Distributive Trades
HNC, Marketing and Distributive Trades
1989
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1991
University of the Arts London (UAL)
HNC, Marketing and Distributive Trades
HNC, Marketing and Distributive Trades
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