Amanda Stephenson , Pewsey, United Kingdom

➢ I am a highly accomplished and results-oriented senior events director with a proven track record in the planning and production of innovative, live and experiential/communications and marketing incentives. Focusing on customer loyalty, brand awareness and strategic sales that directly support bottom-line business growth.
➢ Solid business acumen and in depth knowledge of the full life-cycle of live events, marketing strategies and related integrated services assist in developing both public and private sector branding strategies; designing fully-integrated live experiences that directly promote core customer needs and meet their communication objectives.
➢ Agency experience allows me to manage numerous accounts simultaneously, from initial lead identification and negotiation to delivery of products and services as well as regular client follow-up.
➢ A broad perspective gained from living and working internationally enables me to work effectively across diverse cultures.
➢ Strong negotiation and budgeting expertise, while always maintaining a focus on the bottom line.
➢ A healthy dose of thinking outside the box mixed with a hint of common sense and a dash of problem-solving helps me to identify and resolve issues at both strategic and tactical levels.
➢ Clients are what make this industry fun! Building solid, long lasting relationships; presenting vision, strategy and service offerings to client teams, stakeholders and potential partners are all vital elements to retaining repeat business.
➢ Strong leadership and supervisory abilities, with success in assembling, mentoring, and supervising quality, productive teams ensuring great team dynamics and a focus on thoroughly pleasing clients.
➢ I have a consistent track record of achieving innovation and profitability; and of establishing and exceeding formal sales goals.
➢ Excellent written and communications skills lets me engage with all the elements of the pitching process: from concept / pitch development to leading and supporting the presentation process - all underpinned by a clear understanding of client objectives, communication strategies and associated challenges.