Anna Johnsson
Twyford,Berkshire
Summary
Motivated individual eager to contribute value to large-and small-scale event planning. Possesses high attention to detail and excellent capacity to meet challenges with critical thinking and adaptability. Hard-working and multi-skilled event manager. Personable and collaborative communicator and decisive leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
MD
Team Umbrella Ltd
Twyford, Berkshire
2013.03 - Current
- Running a boutique full service events agency on a day to day basis.
- Liaised with clients to determine event requirements and constraints, outlining options to meet their needs. Working to budgets and time limits, exceeding expectations in delivering local, national and international events.
- Sourced venues to host board meetings, conferences, team-building days, training days, product launches and high end incentives, as well as arranging site visits with clients and suppliers.
- Hiring and training of event staff, and co-ordinating and delegating tasks during the events.
- Negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers to achieve mutually favourable agreements.
- Co-ordinate logistics of event set-up.
- Prepare, monitor and maintain event budgets.
- Arranging and booking of transportation, including private jets, ground transportation, luxury cars, yachts, coaches, vespas etc.
- Facilitated smooth running of events, leading pre-event team briefings to present final action plan and provide updates on last-minute details.
- Co-building the company website.
- Working with external marketing team to market TU.
Travel and Event Coordinator
Grosvenor Travel
City of London
2008.01 - 2013.02
- Booking and issuing of individual and group airline tickets all around the world.
- Sourcing, booking and arranging site visits with venues locally, domestic and internationally.
- Liaising with clients and suppliers on a daily basis.
- Negotiating contracts between clients and suppliers.
- Sourcing and training on site teams.
- Running events on site.
Travel Coordinator
News International
City of London
2006.01 - 2007.01
- Booked and issued individual and group travel worldwide.
- Sourced and booked venues for interviews and events.
- Liaised with journalists, interviewees, suppliers.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism
Lugnet Gymnasiet
Falun, Sweden 1994.01 - 1994.12
Haraldsbo Skolan
Falun, SwedenSkills
- Project oversight
- Conference management
- Transportation and logistics planning
- Supplier relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- High-value project management
- Guest relations
- Team Leadership
- Team coordination
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Project Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Swedish
Native
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MD
Team Umbrella Ltd
2013.03 - Current
Travel and Event Coordinator
Grosvenor Travel
2008.01 - 2013.02
Travel Coordinator
News International
2006.01 - 2007.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism
Lugnet Gymnasiet
1994.01 - 1994.12
Haraldsbo Skolan