Crystal Kirkley

• Worked on a variety of projects across a number of teams over a 5 month contract
• Supported on projects for large corporate brands
• Event logistics such as liaising with venues, venue searches, schedules, and guest and crew management
• Used internal platform, Procim to manage budgets (£250,000) and timelines
• Worked alongside the creative and production teams and supported in creating pitches for new and existing clients
• Worked onsite delivering events in the UK and abroad including, World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

• Managed medium to large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
• Efficiently organised events in detail, meeting timelines, managing budgets and delivering events onsite
• Secured and organised over 200 events from private parties to corporate events including luxury brands
• Built the Events department up from scratch. Implemented pricing structure and venue layout to maximise space and increase profits
• Marketing - organised all marketing collateral, images, videos and event packages.
• Showcased facilities to prospective clients through in-person visits and marketing resources.
• Business Development - Researched new business opportunities and strategies. Developed relationships with customers, clients and partners to generate repeat business.
• Brought in gross profit of over £350,000 for a start up venue (within the first 3 years), ranging over 150 events year
• Meeting clients face-to-face, hosting showcases, generating new leads and prospective customers
• Line Management - Managed team of event coordinators and admin assistants including quarterly reviews, performance reviews and day-to-day supervision
• Prepared, monitored and maintained marketing budgets, KPI's and companies projections for year ahead.
• Supervised and built relationships with external contractors to achieve successful events. Collaborated with a number of external suppliers to bring in more business

• Meetings with stakeholders and clients to discuss the project in hand
• Organising the event end to end, taking into consideration certain language barriers, security restrictions and cultural requirements
• Working with the Philanthropy and Financial services departments running their event within Europe and Internationally
• Delivering all onsite events within the UK and Internationally
• Budget planning/forecasting for events and activities
• Creating, designing and implementing marketing strategies
• Hiring and working with external production companies / Event design
• Working with external caterers on bespoke menus
• Speaker management - Looking after high speakers such government officials and members of the countries Royal families whilst and adhering to the regulations of the business and the speakers needs
• Working on Tradeshows and Exhibitions to successfully deliver the brand and product to clients
• Keeping all aspects of the event on brand with the company's ethos
• Handled unexpected issues promptly, minimising disruptions during events.
• De-briefing post event and pre-planning for repeat events. Collected and analysed event feedback to measure success of events and identify areas for improvement.

• Organising private and corporate events from the initial enquiry stage, working with clients individual needs for each event
• New Business Development, Marketing strategies and campaigns
• Delivery of Events on the day – running and overseeing all corporate and private events.
• Managing the team, recruiting staff and allocating agency staff for specific projects
• Contract agreements with new suppliers and other third party organisations
• Social media – Managing social media for Two Fish, updating and creating content
• Ensured timely completion of all pre-event preparations, coordinated closely with venue management teams and suppliers.

• Post Sales client management, planning and delivering the event according to their exact specifications
• Adding value through my creative input around decor, theming, catering options
• High standard of communication with clients via emails, meetings and telephone
• Sourcing and booking sub contractors such as entertainment, DJ's, Florists
• Menu tastings and managed menus from in house caterer
• Creating floorplans, running orders, AV specs
• Invoice and Purchase order Management as well as budget management
• Working closely with all in-house departments with regards to upcoming events.

Prior to 2011, I have worked for Morgans Hotel Group (both Sanderson & St Martins Lane Hotels), Supperclub and Purple Panther Events.

Before that, I worked in the Caribbean running Weddings and Corporate events for two high profile venues