Ella O'Neill
Maidenhead,Berkshire
Summary
Event executive with over 2 years of experience in global venue finding and client account management, specialising in corporate events. Expertise in London venues, successfully leading venue sourcing projects from initial brief to the final delivery. Proven track record in building strong supplier relationships and delivering effective solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Event Executive
Lime Blue Solutions
Cookham, Berkshire
2024.01 - 2025.12
- Led venue finding projects (average 10+ per month) from initial brief to confirmation and onsite event support.
- Strong knowledge of London venues, with experience sourcing venues globally for a wide range of corporate events including private dining, seasonal celebrations and incentives.
- Managed several client accounts, acting as the primary point of contact and delivering a high standard of service.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines.
- Developed tailored venue proposals by analysing client objectives, requirements, and budgets.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with venues and suppliers, supporting long-term partnerships.
- Negotiated venue rates and supplier contracts, as well as managing terms and conditions.
- Attended site visits and supplier meetings to support successful event delivery.
Project manager
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Maidenhead, Berkshire
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with key
statutory, public, voluntary, and private sector partners working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. - Delivered priorities through task and finish groups by identifying and defining the task, establishing resources from organisations, supporting the groups, and keeping progress on track with regular reporting.
- Delivered high quality communication including social media to deliver effective safeguarding messages.
- Contributing to the production of annual reports, business plans and other documentation as required.
- Assisted with managing budgets as well as raising and paying invoices, collecting partners contributions and ensuring deadlines for payments and year end reports are met.
- Developed and maintained multi-agency outcomes frameworks, ensuring regular data analysis and performance were reported to senior leaders.
- Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
Skills
- Venue Finding across London, UK and Europe
- Client Account Management
- Commercial Awareness & Revenue Growth
- Supplier & Contract Negotiation
- Proposal Development
- Stakeholder Management
- CRM & Sales Administration
Education
Association for Project Management
(APM) degree apprenticeship
Project Officer for the Royal Borough
of Windsor and Maidenhead
January 2019-January 2022
A level in photography
Furze Platt Senior School
September 2016 to July 2018
Two BTEC's in Sports Studies &
Business Studies
Furze Platt Senior School
September 2016 to July 2018
GCSE's
11 GCSE's, Grades A-C, Including
Math's and English
Furze Platt Senior School
September 2012 to July 2016
Timeline
Event Executive
Lime Blue Solutions
2024.01 - 2025.12
Project manager
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
2019.01 - 2024.01