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Project Manager specializing in Event design and build
Sam Felts
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Falmouth, United Kingdom
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Hey, i'm an excellent choice when looking for a dynamic hands on project manager offering end to end project management and can support from concept stages, budgeting, through to design, delivery and post event wash ups. My expertise lie in temporary structures and internal fit out along with exhibition stand work. I work internationally as well as in the UK and have worked most recently out in Saudi Arabia on the Saudi Cup, the most expensive horse race in the world running the fit out teams for my client. I'd love to support your business and project and have a diverse skill set all surrounding events, overlay and infrastructure, a keen eye for design and detail i support most of the major events in the UK hospitality scene and have a head for figures as well as a great temperament so get on well with colleagues and suppliers on the ground.. and of course the end clients! Look forward to hearing from you.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Spanish
Good
French
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2019 - ?
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Founder
FELTS EVENT SERVICES Ltd.
Falmouth, Cornwall
Establishing and running a small business offering project management / consultancy services to companies.
Building on the high-profile portfolio of clientele, events and projects delivered throughout my career now
offering my services and expertise to a range of new clients. Services can include anything from tender writing through to site / project management for fit out contracts within temporary buildings / structures used for
high end corporate sporting hospitality / visitor experience, or the design and delivery of new exhibition stands for leading brands. Offering an end to end service I design, advise, manage and plan the procurement,
installation and subsequent removal of sub-contractor services working with third party suppliers to ensure an
extremely high level of fit out / exhibit / work is achieved surpassing the client's expectations. Key challenges
lie in the ability to enter a business as an external project manager / consultant, understanding a company's
processes, background, history, relationships with the end client and other stakeholders and then building new
relationships with the team, client and suppliers working with their processes and costing methods to ensure a
smooth project delivery, on time and on budget. References and examples of work are available upon request.
Establishing and running a small business offering project management / consultancy services to companies.
Building on the high-profile portfolio of clientele, events and projects delivered throughout my career now
offering my services and expertise to a range of new clients. Services can include anything from tender writing through to site / project management for fit out contracts within temporary buildings / structures used for
high end corporate sporting hospitality / visitor experience, or the design and delivery of new exhibition stands for leading brands. Offering an end to end service I design, advise, manage and plan the procurement,
installation and subsequent removal of sub-contractor services working with third party suppliers to ensure an
extremely high level of fit out / exhibit / work is achieved surpassing the client's expectations. Key challenges
lie in the ability to enter a business as an external project manager / consultant, understanding a company's
processes, background, history, relationships with the end client and other stakeholders and then building new
relationships with the team, client and suppliers working with their processes and costing methods to ensure a
smooth project delivery, on time and on budget. References and examples of work are available upon request.
Design, Project Management, Project Manager, Writing, Budget, Contracts, Procurement, Management, Service, Costing, Contracts, Processes, Manager, Founder
2018 - 2019
freelance
Freelance Project Manager / Estimator (Sole Trader)
Falmouth, Cornwall.
Working for Seamless interiors, the leading event fit out and bespoke interior lining business within temporary
buildings, returning to them on a freelance contract basis, assisting the Managing director with pitching,
estimating, project management, sales, tenders, internal process management and development. Projects
delivered within this timeframe include Wimbledon Tennis, Magners Bar at Cheltenham Racecourse, Porsche at Brands Hatch, 6Nations Rugby to name a few. Seamless interiors provide a luxury interior & exterior fit out
solution created with stretched / applied graphics and signage, site based and workshop carpentry, upholstery,
scenic set builds, dressing, furnishing's, exhibits and require collaborative solutions to be agreed with other
trade services; production, HVAC, Furniture, floor finishers, to ensure a temporary venue can be transformed under extremely short time frames into a first class hospitality venue to meet the needs of the event & clients
vision. Logistics, scheduling, budgets, lead times and on-site delivery are always the key challenges but
overcome with meticulous planning, expert delivery and an ability to problem solve when under pressure.
buildings, returning to them on a freelance contract basis, assisting the Managing director with pitching,
estimating, project management, sales, tenders, internal process management and development. Projects
delivered within this timeframe include Wimbledon Tennis, Magners Bar at Cheltenham Racecourse, Porsche at Brands Hatch, 6Nations Rugby to name a few. Seamless interiors provide a luxury interior & exterior fit out
solution created with stretched / applied graphics and signage, site based and workshop carpentry, upholstery,
scenic set builds, dressing, furnishing's, exhibits and require collaborative solutions to be agreed with other
trade services; production, HVAC, Furniture, floor finishers, to ensure a temporary venue can be transformed under extremely short time frames into a first class hospitality venue to meet the needs of the event & clients
vision. Logistics, scheduling, budgets, lead times and on-site delivery are always the key challenges but
overcome with meticulous planning, expert delivery and an ability to problem solve when under pressure.
Project Management, Project Manager, Event, Management, Sales, Development, Interior, Pitching, Production, Workshop, Manager
2018 - 2018
job
Operations manager
www.2020projects.co.uk.
20/20 Projects
Falmouth Cornwall - www.2020projects.co.uk
20/20 Projects are a design agency specialising in graphic design, signage, interior design and visitor
experience. Re-locating to Cornwall and coming on board as the Operations manager I was leading a team of
21 staff, directing in project meetings, management meetings, producing financial reports, sales forecasts,
overseeing and working with project managers and designers to deliver client concepts, attending contractor
meetings for the larger interior design projects and leading in pitching for new business opportunities and driving the business and its team forward. Projects completed when working with 20/20 Projects included -
rebrand of Falmouth Business school, assisting the Interior design team for the new innovative Launchpad and Link buildings, Looe harbour commission visitor experience centre, summer works at Falmouth university re-
designing existing buildings & formation of versatile Beach hut working modules. 20/20 have a great team and
reputation within the area and I particularly enjoyed the interior design work, developing my understanding of design related shared workspace, furniture design, shop fitting and graphic application.
Falmouth Cornwall - www.2020projects.co.uk
20/20 Projects are a design agency specialising in graphic design, signage, interior design and visitor
experience. Re-locating to Cornwall and coming on board as the Operations manager I was leading a team of
21 staff, directing in project meetings, management meetings, producing financial reports, sales forecasts,
overseeing and working with project managers and designers to deliver client concepts, attending contractor
meetings for the larger interior design projects and leading in pitching for new business opportunities and driving the business and its team forward. Projects completed when working with 20/20 Projects included -
rebrand of Falmouth Business school, assisting the Interior design team for the new innovative Launchpad and Link buildings, Looe harbour commission visitor experience centre, summer works at Falmouth university re-
designing existing buildings & formation of versatile Beach hut working modules. 20/20 have a great team and
reputation within the area and I particularly enjoyed the interior design work, developing my understanding of design related shared workspace, furniture design, shop fitting and graphic application.
Design, Operations, Graphic design, Operations manager, Management, Sales, Interior, Pitching, Manager
2014 - 2017
job
Senior Project Manager
www.seamlessinteriors.com.
As Senior Project Manager I had the responsibility for the delivery of ~ 70% of the business's projects
converting new enquiries and growing existing accounts. Working on a diverse and often large-scale range of projects provided the opportunity to develop and refine my project management skills, increasing my
exposure and knowledge of trades within the industry, awareness of new products, material finishes and ways to apply and offer these into projects, further benefitting the client and achieving the highest level of finish.
Each project managed offers different and new challenges, always rewarding and delivered to the satisfaction
of the customer. Favourite Project whilst with Seamless interiors: Buckingham Palace, The Queens Garden
Parties & Summer Openings
converting new enquiries and growing existing accounts. Working on a diverse and often large-scale range of projects provided the opportunity to develop and refine my project management skills, increasing my
exposure and knowledge of trades within the industry, awareness of new products, material finishes and ways to apply and offer these into projects, further benefitting the client and achieving the highest level of finish.
Each project managed offers different and new challenges, always rewarding and delivered to the satisfaction
of the customer. Favourite Project whilst with Seamless interiors: Buckingham Palace, The Queens Garden
Parties & Summer Openings
Project Management, Project Manager, Management, Manager
2011 - 2014
job
General Manager
Piggotts Company Ltd.
(Crown Group -parent company)
Ongar, Essex -www.piggotts.co.uk
Working as the General Manger for one of the country's leading temporary structure and events services
providers. The business is owned and part of a larger group of companies, The Crown Group (50M turnover),
with all 11 businesses at that time revolving around servicing the events industry. Reporting directly to the managing director and responsible for managing a team of sales and customer service staff, fifteen full time
site staff with an additional fifty temporary site crew, hired during the peak trading months. Set annual
revenue targets in 2011 of £1.55M, 2012 of 1.83M, 2013 of 2.2M all of which were achieved top and bottom
line. Operationally this role was very demanding and required me to work very closely with the Operations
director for the four departments, ensuring the delivery of all marquee-based events. Also required were my
attendance at company management meetings, sharing updates and financial reporting to the Group's CEO
and private meetings with the Chairman. 2012 being the Olympic year presented numerous challenges with the operation of the business being the busiest in its history within all four departments. This event was my
favourite and most challenging to deliver as I was personally responsible for the delivery of The Metropolitan
Police forces temporary site on Hackney Marches, for the Mounted Branch, which including the design and fabrication of 40 horse stable blocks along with office suites, catering and relaxation areas for the force during the build-up, event and post event breakdown.
Ongar, Essex -www.piggotts.co.uk
Working as the General Manger for one of the country's leading temporary structure and events services
providers. The business is owned and part of a larger group of companies, The Crown Group (50M turnover),
with all 11 businesses at that time revolving around servicing the events industry. Reporting directly to the managing director and responsible for managing a team of sales and customer service staff, fifteen full time
site staff with an additional fifty temporary site crew, hired during the peak trading months. Set annual
revenue targets in 2011 of £1.55M, 2012 of 1.83M, 2013 of 2.2M all of which were achieved top and bottom
line. Operationally this role was very demanding and required me to work very closely with the Operations
director for the four departments, ensuring the delivery of all marquee-based events. Also required were my
attendance at company management meetings, sharing updates and financial reporting to the Group's CEO
and private meetings with the Chairman. 2012 being the Olympic year presented numerous challenges with the operation of the business being the busiest in its history within all four departments. This event was my
favourite and most challenging to deliver as I was personally responsible for the delivery of The Metropolitan
Police forces temporary site on Hackney Marches, for the Mounted Branch, which including the design and fabrication of 40 horse stable blocks along with office suites, catering and relaxation areas for the force during the build-up, event and post event breakdown.
Design, Operations, Event, Customer service, Management, Sales, Service, Office, Ceo, UP, Manager, ME
2009 - 2010
job
Sales & Marketing manager
The Pearl Tent Company Ltd.
Godstone, Surrey -www.thepearltentcompany.com
Working for this Luxurious bespoke marquee provider, developing the business with the managing director from the ground up, I was responsible for proactive and reactive sales, direct and indirect marketing, building
brand awareness, website development, developing new business, product design and manufacture, stock
procurement, maintaining and building client and supplier relationships. This was a fantastic experience
working on some very high-profile events where aesthetics and design were hugely important to the end user.
Working for this Luxurious bespoke marquee provider, developing the business with the managing director from the ground up, I was responsible for proactive and reactive sales, direct and indirect marketing, building
brand awareness, website development, developing new business, product design and manufacture, stock
procurement, maintaining and building client and supplier relationships. This was a fantastic experience
working on some very high-profile events where aesthetics and design were hugely important to the end user.
Marketing, Design, Product Design, Procurement, SoMe, Sales, Website, Development, UP, Manager
2009 - 2009
job
Production Assistant
Mirage Events Ltd.
(sister company to 'The pearl Tent Company')
Bletchingley, Surrey -www.mirageevents.co.uk
Reporting to the production manager and managing director assisting in the delivery of live events, and private
parties. Key responsibilities: creating bespoke proposals, managing budgets, logistics, sketching, artist
impressions, client facing, event management, venue sourcing, booking suppliers acts and entertainment to on
site event support. Within this role I was able to apply learned methods and advise on marquee structures to clients and select the best suppliers for each event
Bletchingley, Surrey -www.mirageevents.co.uk
Reporting to the production manager and managing director assisting in the delivery of live events, and private
parties. Key responsibilities: creating bespoke proposals, managing budgets, logistics, sketching, artist
impressions, client facing, event management, venue sourcing, booking suppliers acts and entertainment to on
site event support. Within this role I was able to apply learned methods and advise on marquee structures to clients and select the best suppliers for each event
Event, Management, Sourcing, Support, Production, Booking, Manager
2008 - 2009
job
General Manager
Bell Marquees Ltd.
Esher, Surrey -www.bellmarquees.co.uk
Reporting to the managing director co-managing a small marquee and event company, responsible for all
functions of running the business from face to face sales, proposal preparation, winning contracts, managing
events, cold calling, building new and strengthening existing client relationships to the operational
management of equipment, staff and vehicles
Reporting to the managing director co-managing a small marquee and event company, responsible for all
functions of running the business from face to face sales, proposal preparation, winning contracts, managing
events, cold calling, building new and strengthening existing client relationships to the operational
management of equipment, staff and vehicles
Contracts, Event, Management, Sales, Contracts, Manager, Winning
2007 - 2007
job
Account Manager
GL Events.
Guildford, Surrey -www.gl-events.com
Reporting to the regional manager with responsibilities for full client liaison, on site event management,
winning profitable contracts, increasing profit margins, assisting colleagues in the delivery of their events,
running of the office and build team when regional manager is unavailable.
Site Foreman (Marquee hire)
(More employment references available upon request.)
Reporting to the regional manager with responsibilities for full client liaison, on site event management,
winning profitable contracts, increasing profit margins, assisting colleagues in the delivery of their events,
running of the office and build team when regional manager is unavailable.
Site Foreman (Marquee hire)
(More employment references available upon request.)
Contracts, Account Manager, Event, Management, Office, Contracts, Manager, Winning
My education
2002
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2005
University of Plymouth
BSc, Science & Technology
BSc, Science & Technology
1989
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2000
City of London Freemens School
Secondary, Art & design, English, Maths, Spanish, French (Minor in Drama)
Secondary, Art & design, English, Maths, Spanish, French (Minor in Drama)
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