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Anna  Warda

Anna Warda

Reading ,Berkshire

Summary

Skilled professional in the Defence Industry with expertise in structured project management, complemented by a strong background in budget control and international stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to manage events and conferences, and coordinate complex schedules strictly adhering to company governance and compliance standards. Proven expertise in client liaison, strategic and scheduling, sponsorship acquisition, and event marketing strategy. Proficient in price negotiations, conference management, planning and logistics. Commented to delivering seamless events that consistently exceed client expectations. Adept at effective communication with diverse teams and key customers to ensure successful project execution. Holds an active security clearance, enabling trusted access to sensitive information and projects, and eager to embrace new challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Events Project Manager

Thales
Reading, West Berkshire
2022.07 - Current
  • Managed a hight-profile 3-day military hospitality event accommodating over 120 internal and external customers, successfully strengthening relationship with clients worldwide.
  • Led and facilitated high profile hospitality event and registration for 300 guests using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
  • Coordinated travel arrangement for guest and speaker at conferences, ensuring seamless logistic.
  • Managed multiple sponsorships and memberships governance, building and maintaining strong relationships with military and civilian stakeholders.
  • Led meetings with department executives to review project status and drafted action plans to implement proposed changes.
  • Coordinate logistics for domestic and international events, liaising with venues and suppliers to meet all requirements and standards.
  • Supported the Transformation Project lead, assisting with communications and training to facilitate effective organizational changes.
  • Managed expectation and requirements of a key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects.
  • Designed project presentations and reports for executive leadership teams.
  • Enhanced company reputation by successfully managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Chaired project governance reviews and proactively resolved challenges to ensure smooth execution.
  • Boosted return on investment for clients by negotiating advantageous contracts with vendors.
  • Ensured seamless events with meticulous attention to detail during the planning stages.
  • Elevated brand visibility by creating engaging marketing materials for each event.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, leveraging previous experiences in boosting project progress.

Government support

•Ensured that company receives Government support (DIT DSO, FCO, MOD) for our key campaigns

•Managed regular engagement for campaigns through regional reviews and specific Integrated Campaign Team meetings

•Coordinated Export campaign engagement

Office Manager for Thales CEO

Mitie
London, City of London
2019.07 - 2022.07
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks
  • Managed supplier relationships to secure best pricing and service delivery
  • Facilitated staff training sessions to enhance productivity and job satisfaction
  • Maintained company records in compliance with legal requirements. Oversaw recruitment processes, attracting top-tier talent for team expansion
  • Updated office policies to reflect changing business needs and regulations
  • Organised staff holiday schedules without disrupting workflow continuity
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures for smoother financial operations
  • Resolved employee conflicts with tactful mediation strategies

Education

Certificate in Event Planning - Events

Training Qualification UK

Certificate of Empowered Communicator Programme - Communication

Institute of Internal Communication
2025.05 - 2025.10

Skills

  • Highly Structured Project Management (budgeting, planning, resourcing, scheduling, contact management, process improvement )
  • Fluent in English and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Competent user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira & Customer Relationship Management software
  • Multitasking capability
  • Bespoke event creation
  • Excellent team collaboration skills across all job families, businesses and countries
  • Ability to manage conflicts with tactic mediation strategies
  • Time management
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

    Two times Gold Award for excellent work and amazing success

    in delivering the world's largest military air show The Royal

    International Air Tattoo

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native

Timeline

Certificate of Empowered Communicator Programme - Communication

Institute of Internal Communication
2025.05 - 2025.10

Events Project Manager

Thales
2022.07 - Current

Office Manager for Thales CEO

Mitie
2019.07 - 2022.07

Certificate in Event Planning - Events

Training Qualification UK
Anna Warda