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A dynamic and accomplished Event and Project Manager with 15+ years’ experience in creating experiences and impressive high-profile projects and events
Sarah Lawrence
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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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A dynamic and accomplished Event and Project Manager with 15+ years’ experience in creating experiences and impressive high-profile projects and events. Demonstrable ability to lead and manage all types of international projects to engage with different audiences and diverse communities to create strategically led programmes and projects. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, building long lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders. Robust organisation and superb project management, resulting in the successful end to end delivery of a portfolio of events including; International Conference and Exhibitions, Fundraising and sponsorship programmes, International Incentives and Brand Activation events. Strong business acumen, well versed in financial and budget management, sales and negotiation. Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to proactively manage project plans, logistics, risk management and contingency planning. Possessing a passion for operational excellence and engagement through strategic project management methods. Extremely flexible and happy to travel both nationally and internationally to deliver any project!
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2020 - ?
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Foodbank Manager COVID19 Response Team
Gosport and Fareham Councils (Voluntary).
Due to the COVID pandemic I am actively working as a volunteer in my community on a full-time basis until work restrictions are eased.
◦ Strategic development of the Red, Amber, Green (RAG) COVID response process for Gosport and Fareham
◦ Full responsibility for the logistical management of the foodbank, its volunteer staff, deliveries and donations
◦ Working closely with Gosport and Fareham Borough councils on COVID19 response plan for the community
◦ Responsible for the full-time management of the foodbank, stock rotation, food health & safety and 150 volunteers
◦ Development of COVID19 comms channel plan, including social media, printed content, media coverage, website and crisis response call centre
◦ Development of all working processes for the foodbank to ensure health & safety measures are adhered to, COVID19 and GDPR guidelines are met in accordance with compliance and governmental frameworks
◦ Logistical management of all volunteers including rota management, volunteer comms and health & safety
◦ Proactively built working relationships with additional charitable agencies in order to work together as a community
◦ Instrumental in the process for the application and successful receipt of monetary grants from The National Lottery and other large charitable organisations to secure funding to support the longer term running and funding of the charity
◦ Strategic development of the Red, Amber, Green (RAG) COVID response process for Gosport and Fareham
◦ Full responsibility for the logistical management of the foodbank, its volunteer staff, deliveries and donations
◦ Working closely with Gosport and Fareham Borough councils on COVID19 response plan for the community
◦ Responsible for the full-time management of the foodbank, stock rotation, food health & safety and 150 volunteers
◦ Development of COVID19 comms channel plan, including social media, printed content, media coverage, website and crisis response call centre
◦ Development of all working processes for the foodbank to ensure health & safety measures are adhered to, COVID19 and GDPR guidelines are met in accordance with compliance and governmental frameworks
◦ Logistical management of all volunteers including rota management, volunteer comms and health & safety
◦ Proactively built working relationships with additional charitable agencies in order to work together as a community
◦ Instrumental in the process for the application and successful receipt of monetary grants from The National Lottery and other large charitable organisations to secure funding to support the longer term running and funding of the charity
Social Media, GDpr, Management, Website, Content, Compliance, Safety, Support, Community, Development, Health, Social, Processes, Manager
2019 - 2019
freelance
Freelance Event Manager
unknown.
Delivering a variety of strategic events for clients which include Corporate, Government and NFP
March 2019 – Corporate Client
o Designed Annual Conference programme with an innovative plan to match speakers and content to the event objectives
o Planned and implemented a different approach to previous conference programmes by introducing an event app, with simultaneous interactive sessions and motivational speakers to increase engagement and morale
o Received extremely positive feedback from delegates whilst supporting the client deliver key messages in a proactive and engaging way to their workforce
April 2019 | Financial Government Body
o Supported client with exhibition and sponsorship strategy for annual conference
o The objective was to increase income from their exhibition partners by 25% over a two-year period
o Designed a strategic plan to formalise the expansion of current offer, introducing process timelines, bespoke packages and creative marketing
o The client now has a strategy to implement for ongoing sponsorship events that will increase ROI year on year
May – June 2019 – Charity Client (Jo Cox Foundation)
o Project managed the logistics and onsite delivery of a large-scale community festival in London
o Developed logistical project plan for the programme delivery and created an engaging and creative programme of experiences and events
o Collaborated with and advised Charity Trustees, Board of Directors and stakeholders, working in line with the charity ethos and vision. Managed speakers, entertainers, third party suppliers and event crew, ensuring smooth operations and safe and engaging event production
o Created an overwhelming successful event, attended by 15,000 people and secured the event for the client to host in 2020
July – Nov 2019 – Event Agency
o Providing project management services to a leading international pharmaceutical company in line with their event programme strategy for their Health Care Professionals
o Managing a rigid and complex compliance structure in line with pharmaceutical guidelines
o Logistical, budget and creative content management for international symposia, seminars and Advisory Boards with 1,000 plus delegates
o Delivery of a multi-track and complex conference in Dublin for 2,500 people with a budget of £6 million
March 2019 – Corporate Client
o Designed Annual Conference programme with an innovative plan to match speakers and content to the event objectives
o Planned and implemented a different approach to previous conference programmes by introducing an event app, with simultaneous interactive sessions and motivational speakers to increase engagement and morale
o Received extremely positive feedback from delegates whilst supporting the client deliver key messages in a proactive and engaging way to their workforce
April 2019 | Financial Government Body
o Supported client with exhibition and sponsorship strategy for annual conference
o The objective was to increase income from their exhibition partners by 25% over a two-year period
o Designed a strategic plan to formalise the expansion of current offer, introducing process timelines, bespoke packages and creative marketing
o The client now has a strategy to implement for ongoing sponsorship events that will increase ROI year on year
May – June 2019 – Charity Client (Jo Cox Foundation)
o Project managed the logistics and onsite delivery of a large-scale community festival in London
o Developed logistical project plan for the programme delivery and created an engaging and creative programme of experiences and events
o Collaborated with and advised Charity Trustees, Board of Directors and stakeholders, working in line with the charity ethos and vision. Managed speakers, entertainers, third party suppliers and event crew, ensuring smooth operations and safe and engaging event production
o Created an overwhelming successful event, attended by 15,000 people and secured the event for the client to host in 2020
July – Nov 2019 – Event Agency
o Providing project management services to a leading international pharmaceutical company in line with their event programme strategy for their Health Care Professionals
o Managing a rigid and complex compliance structure in line with pharmaceutical guidelines
o Logistical, budget and creative content management for international symposia, seminars and Advisory Boards with 1,000 plus delegates
o Delivery of a multi-track and complex conference in Dublin for 2,500 people with a budget of £6 million
Event, Manager, Project Management, Risk Management, Budget and accounting, Change management, Content Production, People management, Business strategy, Marketing
2019 - 2019
job
third party suppliers and event crew
Charity Client.
◦ Project managed the logistics and onsite delivery of a large-scale community festival in London
◦ Developed logistical project plan for the programme delivery and created an engaging and creative programme of experiences and events
◦ Collaborated with and advised Charity Trustees, Board of Directors and stakeholders, working in line with the charity ethos and vision. Managed speakers, entertainers, third party suppliers and event crew, ensuring smooth operations and safe and engaging event production
◦ Created an overwhelming successful event, attended by 15,000 people and secured the event for the client to host in 2020
◦ Developed logistical project plan for the programme delivery and created an engaging and creative programme of experiences and events
◦ Collaborated with and advised Charity Trustees, Board of Directors and stakeholders, working in line with the charity ethos and vision. Managed speakers, entertainers, third party suppliers and event crew, ensuring smooth operations and safe and engaging event production
◦ Created an overwhelming successful event, attended by 15,000 people and secured the event for the client to host in 2020
Operations, Event, Safe, Festival, Community, Production
2017 - 2019
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Commercial Planning Manager
Kingfisher Plc.
◦ Accomplished event expert, collaborating closely with senior leaders on the development, strategy and delivery of the commercial elements of the group business year cycle via experiential events, responsible for a yearly budget of £4 million
◦ Effectively drove the group's international commercial agenda with management of quality interactions between Kingfisher leaders
◦ Developed an effective and strategic event platform to engage with all 77,000 colleagues and built brand and colleague engagement aligned with the long-term commercial strategic plan
◦ Accountable for the delivery of all events including the Annual Conference, training events, brand activations, high profile dinners and award ceremonies
◦ Ensured effective delivery of all events whilst mentoring and managing a team of five, engaged with all key senior stakeholders, L&D, Procurement and PR and Marketing teams
◦ Effectively met strategic goals and brand engagement targets and accountable for the development of engaging and effective programmes
◦ Developed and managed robust project plans, creative content and overall event budget
◦ Continuously improved internal processes and practices, strategically delivering engaging and innovative events aligned to business objectives
◦ Effectively drove the group's international commercial agenda with management of quality interactions between Kingfisher leaders
◦ Developed an effective and strategic event platform to engage with all 77,000 colleagues and built brand and colleague engagement aligned with the long-term commercial strategic plan
◦ Accountable for the delivery of all events including the Annual Conference, training events, brand activations, high profile dinners and award ceremonies
◦ Ensured effective delivery of all events whilst mentoring and managing a team of five, engaged with all key senior stakeholders, L&D, Procurement and PR and Marketing teams
◦ Effectively met strategic goals and brand engagement targets and accountable for the development of engaging and effective programmes
◦ Developed and managed robust project plans, creative content and overall event budget
◦ Continuously improved internal processes and practices, strategically delivering engaging and innovative events aligned to business objectives
Marketing, Budget, Creative content, Training, Mentoring, Procurement, Event, Pr, Management, Content, Development, International, Processes, Manager
2014 - 2017
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Business Events Partner
B&Q Plc.
◦ Strategic events lead within the Business Communications function on all internal events related to colleague engagement
◦ Managed and delivered Annual Conferences, Training programmes, Award dinners, large scale Exhibitions and Roadshows and any other experiential activity required from a strategic business element
◦ Spearheaded development of the event department and team and its strategic plan from the beginning, implementing processes for consistency and providing a strategic and financially viable approach to all events, including detailed budgets, project management event templates and best practice guidelines
◦ Well versed in strategic planning, project management disciplines and highly organised in a fast paced, changing business environment, providing continuous development and leadership to the wider team
◦ Instrumental in achieving two industry awards for "Best Retail Conference" and recognised as a respected corporate event provider by the event industry
◦ Managed and delivered Annual Conferences, Training programmes, Award dinners, large scale Exhibitions and Roadshows and any other experiential activity required from a strategic business element
◦ Spearheaded development of the event department and team and its strategic plan from the beginning, implementing processes for consistency and providing a strategic and financially viable approach to all events, including detailed budgets, project management event templates and best practice guidelines
◦ Well versed in strategic planning, project management disciplines and highly organised in a fast paced, changing business environment, providing continuous development and leadership to the wider team
◦ Instrumental in achieving two industry awards for "Best Retail Conference" and recognised as a respected corporate event provider by the event industry
Project Management, Retail, Training, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Event, Management, Development, Processes
2009 - 2014
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Senior Project Manager
MCI UK Ltd.
◦ Delivered end to end management and successful delivery of international conferences and events for Corporate and NFP clients
◦ Responsible for MCI's two largest clients, managing budgets in excess of £5 million and led the delivery of high-end events, conferences and exhibitions with complex programmes and over 10,000 delegates
◦ Accountable for responding to RFP's with creative proposals, sponsorship, programme and abstract management, managing large teams of people on site and building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
◦ Ensuring strategic business practices were constantly used, particularly when managing large fundraising, sponsorship & exhibition programmes, with numerous stakeholders and events that required membership driven and sponsor engagement
◦ Responsible for MCI's two largest clients, managing budgets in excess of £5 million and led the delivery of high-end events, conferences and exhibitions with complex programmes and over 10,000 delegates
◦ Accountable for responding to RFP's with creative proposals, sponsorship, programme and abstract management, managing large teams of people on site and building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
◦ Ensuring strategic business practices were constantly used, particularly when managing large fundraising, sponsorship & exhibition programmes, with numerous stakeholders and events that required membership driven and sponsor engagement
Project Manager, Fundraising, Management, RFP, Sponsorship, International, Manager, LED
2008 - 2009
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Events & Marketing Project Manager
Serco Plc.
◦ A temporary contract with management of eight people to implement a growth strategy plan for the newly developed event service, expanding external client base and market share
◦ Successfully implemented pricing and booking policies, identified and engaged with potential targeted clients
◦ Maximised business opportunities by motivating and developing the team on event practices, proposal writing and project management guidelines
◦ Successfully implemented pricing and booking policies, identified and engaged with potential targeted clients
◦ Maximised business opportunities by motivating and developing the team on event practices, proposal writing and project management guidelines
Marketing, Project Management, Project Manager, Writing, Growth strategy, Event, Management, Service, Growth, Booking, Manager
2003 - 2008
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Group Liaison Manager
BDS Mortgage Group.
◦ Initiated, promoted, managed and controlled all the company's corporate events and marketing plans in line with strategic company objectives
◦ Led a team of four people within the marketing department and organised 5* international incentives, training events, gala dinners and award ceremonies
◦ Strategically implemented marketing initiatives and strategies aligned with events to promote financial products and services resulting in increased profit and visibility
◦ Led a team of four people within the marketing department and organised 5* international incentives, training events, gala dinners and award ceremonies
◦ Strategically implemented marketing initiatives and strategies aligned with events to promote financial products and services resulting in increased profit and visibility
Marketing, Training, Corporate events, International, Manager, LED
My education
City AND Guilds
Professional, Business Development
Professional, Business Development
n/a
Secondary, Business Studies and Sociology
Secondary, Business Studies and Sociology
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