Elissa Wilson
United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished events professional with expertise in event marketing and promotion alongside leveraging event tech and web design to enhance engagement. Demonstrates a strong ability in Buyer recruitment and acquisition, coupled with skills in editorial and content creation. Strong passion for community building and a definite people person. Also enjoys and regularly practices writing, the performing arts, watercolours and travel in both a professional and relaxed capacity.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Buyer Community Manager
micebook
London
2025.03 - Current
- Build and nurture consistent relationships with Buyers to ensure live event targets are met.
- Curate and deliver event marketing campaigns, including promotional copy, email communications and social content.
- Work across micebook platform and with event tech partners such as Grip and Cvent to ensure streamline meeting processes for forum style events.
- Strengthen micebook communities through quarterly live events, collaborating with the wider team to produce high quality content.
- Support editorial department with Venue of the Week articles and international reports, including trips abroad as media for familiarisation trips.
Buyer and Events Executive
micebook
London
2024.11 - 2025.03
Community Associate
WeWork
London
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Delivered a high standard of front-of-house service, welcoming members and visitors in alignment with brand values.
- Planned and executed monthly themed events, including networking evenings and building-wide activations.
- Conducted tours for prospective clients and supported marketing through photography and content capture.
- Coordinated with internal and external brands to enhance community engagement.
Waitress
The Black Dog
Vauxhall, London
2021.09 - 2023.09
- Worked efficiently in a high-volume hospitality environment.
- Developed strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills to ensure guest satisfaction.
Education
BA (Hons) - Acting and Performance
University of the Arts London
2021.09 - 2023.07
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Exeter
2020.09 - 2021.07
A Levels - Drama (A*), English Literature (A), Politics (B)
Loughborough High School
Skills
- Event Marketing and Promotion
- Buyer Recruitment & Acquisition
- Editorial & Content Creation
- Networking & Community Building
- Event Technology and Web Design
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Strong and Consistent Work Ethic
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Performed at the V&A Museum (live exhibition, 2023)
- Performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2019)
- Freelance voiceover acting
- All A* & A grades at GCSE
Timeline
Buyer Community Manager
micebook
2025.03 - Current
Buyer and Events Executive
micebook
2024.11 - 2025.03
Community Associate
WeWork
2023.09 - 2024.05
BA (Hons) - Acting and Performance
University of the Arts London
2021.09 - 2023.07
Waitress
The Black Dog
2021.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Exeter
2020.09 - 2021.07
A Levels - Drama (A*), English Literature (A), Politics (B)
Loughborough High School