Elissa Whadmore
Essex
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. Personable and collaborative communicator and decisive leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Executive
Anglia Tours
Kelvedon, Essex
11.2022 - Current
- I provide accurate & timely tour costings to enable sales & tour consultants to provide detailed quotations for prospective Tours with either Anglia Tours, FHT Travel or Study Experiences
- Assist with the production of weekly business performance statistics with historic comparison and trend analysis; report progress on annual bookings targets setting out weekly targets
- Resolved customer and subcontractor issues, disputes and claims during pre- and post-contract phases.
- Identified business growth areas, analysing market and resource data.
- Sourced services and resources needed, negotiating costs with external stakeholders to ensure project completion.
Head Wedding Planner
Braxted Park
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated with Brides and Grooms and External suppliers, communicating the event agenda to ensure strict timelines were met.
- Designed bespoke concepts for weddings of up to 400 guests.
- Delivered weekly handovers to the operations team, this ensured and questions to be answered in detail prior to the event
- Assisted in the selection of themes and other service vendors, making recommendations to match the client's vision and budget.
Event Manager
Elcot Park
Newbury, West Berkshire
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Facilitated catering services and planned menus to complement event theme and client preferences.
- Designed event floorplans in alignment with budget and venue constraints.
- Reconciled accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain proper budget allocation and capital.
- Planned and efficiently organised activities, details and timelines for large- and small-scale events.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Maintained close communication with couples to achieve wedding goals and mitigate service issues.
- Coordinated photographers, videographers and musicians for seamless rehearsals and wedding ceremonies.
Event Manager
The Aviary Bar
London
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Organised all events at a popular venue in central London
- Followed up on all enquiries, either contacting over the phone or email, sending proposals and arranging viewings onsite
- Liaised with clients to determine event requirements and constraints, outlining package options to meet needs and exceed expectations.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy
GCSEs - English, Science, Maths, Geography, German and Textiles
Skills
- Supplier relations
- Vendor relationship management
- Event sales
- Promotional advertising
- Events requirements gathering
- Catering coordination
- Conference management
- Event planning
- Operations management
- Audio equipment set up
- Event budget management
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Commercial Executive - Anglia Tours
11.2022 - Current
Head Wedding Planner - Braxted Park
01.2020 - 09.2021
Event Manager - Elcot Park
03.2015 - 12.2017
Event Manager - The Aviary Bar
09.2012 - 12.2014
North Star College - NVQ Level 2, Beauty Therapy
The Dorcan Academy - GCSEs, English, Science, Maths, Geography, German and Textiles
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