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AMY LINGARD
Event Manager Mobile: 07515 659154 Email: [email protected]
I’m a keen and competitive go-‐getter who thrives on a challenge and exceeding expectations. I’m positive and outgoing, with first-‐hand experience managing and organising major events. And nothing motivates me more, than the delivery of a well-‐executed project from beginning to end. I am an ambitious individual, but take great pride in working exceptionally hard as a team member to provide excellence for a company or project. I’m also a self-‐confessed ‘excel geek’ with a deep understanding of event management processes to maximise results.
EDUCATION
Leeds Metropolitan University, 2011-‐2013 HND Events Management – Distinction
EXPERIENCE
Event Manager May 2015 – Current Highfield Marquees, Ripon
I was brought in to run the Events department at Highfield Marquees, working alongside the managing director to deliver high quality and creative events across Yorkshire and surrounding counties.
• Sourcing and buying materials for events, and working with clients to achieve their vision • Working onsite as Operations Manager during installation • Managing internal events for company • Overseeing and managing the marketing content for the company • Meeting clients and booking events, using Sage One Accounts Extra
Freelance Operations Coordinator April – May 2015 20 – 20 Events, London
Temporary 6 week Freelance post working alongside the Operations Manager managing the running and load out of Photo London at Somerset House May 2015.
• Creating and managing the Shipping Schedule for all vehicles coming to and from 3 different loading bays at Somerset House
• Liaising with exhibitors, chasing for information vital to the operations of the event such as pass, shipping and consent forms.
• Coordinating with designs and layouts for the stand plans at Somerset House • Attending client and site meetings • Managing the Shipping throughout event and dealing with unscheduled arrivals as well as client queries and
venue maintenance.
Thirsk School and 6th Form College, 2003-‐2011 A-‐Levels – English Language, Theatre Studies, Dance
10 GCSEs – A* -‐ C
Account Manager (Project Manager) March 2014 – Feb 2015 Acorn Events Ltd, Leeds
Sales Administrator October 2013 – March 2014 Rudding Park, Harrogate
In this role, I fulfilled key event administrative duties while also working with Event Coordinators as their administrative support and production assistant. Here I mastered and implemented extensive Delphi, Maestro Front Desk and event programming skills. I also fine-‐tuned my Excel and report capabilities – an achievement I knew would be crucial. Regular responsibilities included:
• Prop and equipment sourcing for weddings and annual events – including marketing materials for office and hotel staff
• Designing and producing event artwork (table plans, place cards, menus) where necessary.
Production and Events Coordinator June 2013 – September 2013 Blonstein Event Production, London
With Blonstein, I acted as Event Manager, Production Assistant, Personal Assistant and Accounts Coordinator where necessary. This complex role, in a small but highly successful team, saw me managing accounts, sourcing and budgeting, crucial path analysis and production for events such as London Fashion Week and the International Woolmark Awards. I gained strong team working skills and knowledge, including the importance of leading and motivating others. After a personal loss, I chose to move back to Yorkshire to be closer to my family. Key responsibilities include:
• Site visits for measurements • Designing pitch book for potential accounts • Coordination of PR and marketing strategy • Creating event schedules and contact sheets • Partnered the Sales team for pitching events and venues.
Responsibilities
• Site visit’s and client meetings coordination • Budget projection sheets and cash flow control • Team briefing management • Writing and issuing risk assessment and method
statements • Comprehension of scaffold and temporary structure • Planning, implantation and closure of over 10 events at
one time • De-‐brief and evaluation of each project to maintain
quality and targets.
Projects managed with Acorn
• The Commonwealth Games • Frieze Art Fair • Leeds Festival • Boomtown Festival • The Ryder Cup • Product Launches for Jack Morton Marketing
Agency • Swansea IPC Championships.
Volunteer (Assistant Venue Manager) June 2012 to Sept 2012 London Olympics 2012 (Clean Event)
In 2012, while studying, I was fortunate enough to be invited to work at the London Olympics. I took a role managing a cleaning team of 100-‐150 staff at the International Broadcasting and Press Centre, Olympic Park. The opportunity gave me chance to significantly develop my organisational and time management skills and understanding of delegation and meeting tight deadlines during an extremely high-‐profile event. Key responsibilities included:
• Assessing venues and work areas • Liaising with clients and media personnel to schedule and complete all tasks to deadline • Successfully deal with helpdesk enquiries • Complete all admin reports and records • Attendance of management meetings – keeping accurate minutes and effecting all actions accordingly • Arranging and managing the complete work schedules for two key buildings, encompassing all offices
and studios.
OTHER EVENT EXPERIENCE
Event Coordinator – Thirsk’s Chamber of Trade March 2011 to 2015 Working in a voluntary capacity acting as liaison between the business group and local schools, organising events and fundraising activities. Event Manager – Unit 1 Comedy Night April 2013 Undertook overall responsibility for a one-‐off charity event. Sourced venue and performers; designed and distributed marketing materials within timeframe and budget. Representative – UK Wedding Fairs, NEC Birmingham Oct 2011 Selected to represent House of Fraser to promote their Wedding List service at the UK’s premier wedding fair with over 500 exhibitors and 8,000 visitors.