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A strong, versatile and committed event specialist, significantly skilled in team participation.
Fiona Collie
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Corby, United Kingdom
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A strong, versatile and committed event specialist, significantly skilled in team participation. A highly motivated and values driven individual who considers people and strategy to ensure delivery of well- rounded events/incentives, which supports and responds to business needs and motivates the sales force to increase year on year.
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English
Fluently
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
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My experience
2006 - 2019
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Senior Event/Incentive Planner
Avon Cosmetics Ltd.
Key results and responsibilities:
• Managed the delivery of recognition/events (Gala dinners, Recognition lunches, Region meetings etc.) for all annual and quarterly programmes for both a self-employed and
employed sales force; these events were designed to recognise and motivate teams and individuals to continue to achieve targets. I was also responsible for managing the budget
which was in excess of +£1m
• Sourced and worked directly with Destination Management Companies to design and deliver
over 30 exceptional Incentive trips to recognise, encourage and motivate the sales force
• Managed one direct report who was responsible for attendance and accommodation,
logistics/travel for all events. Sourcing and buying incentive and recognition gifts for all
events. Promoting growth and development with challenging assignments
• As a member of the Senior Team within Communications and Events, I worked with colleagues to help develop the communications and events strategy, review team
performance and engagement activities. I also deputised for the Head of UK
Communications and Events when required.
• Successfully built and maintained working relationships with external vendors and 3rd parties
• On-site management for a variety of events
• Key member of the Events team responsible for the planning and delivery of National events
which also included being responsible for the seating plans for up to 1,000 people
• Proactive, self-starter and works on own initiative
• Created and presented event/incentive proposals and recommendations to Senior
Management and Director level and supported the decision-making process
• Presented with the Avon Flame Award in 2013. The Avon flame is awarded once a year by
the UK President to individuals who have achieved excellence in their particular field,
consistently go the extra mile and make an outstanding contribution to Avon
• Managed the delivery of recognition/events (Gala dinners, Recognition lunches, Region meetings etc.) for all annual and quarterly programmes for both a self-employed and
employed sales force; these events were designed to recognise and motivate teams and individuals to continue to achieve targets. I was also responsible for managing the budget
which was in excess of +£1m
• Sourced and worked directly with Destination Management Companies to design and deliver
over 30 exceptional Incentive trips to recognise, encourage and motivate the sales force
• Managed one direct report who was responsible for attendance and accommodation,
logistics/travel for all events. Sourcing and buying incentive and recognition gifts for all
events. Promoting growth and development with challenging assignments
• As a member of the Senior Team within Communications and Events, I worked with colleagues to help develop the communications and events strategy, review team
performance and engagement activities. I also deputised for the Head of UK
Communications and Events when required.
• Successfully built and maintained working relationships with external vendors and 3rd parties
• On-site management for a variety of events
• Key member of the Events team responsible for the planning and delivery of National events
which also included being responsible for the seating plans for up to 1,000 people
• Proactive, self-starter and works on own initiative
• Created and presented event/incentive proposals and recommendations to Senior
Management and Director level and supported the decision-making process
• Presented with the Avon Flame Award in 2013. The Avon flame is awarded once a year by
the UK President to individuals who have achieved excellence in their particular field,
consistently go the extra mile and make an outstanding contribution to Avon
Design, Budget, Event, Management, Sales, Sourcing, Growth, Development, Go, UP, President
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