Hollie Tomney

Responsible for managing the overall programme of events at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, working with event clients & National Governing Bodies including Aquatics GB & Swim England. With responsibility of managing the event diary, costing and contracting each event, building business to generate £1 million of event income in the financial year.

Overseeing operations of each event from initial booking enquiry to event completion, managing cross-functional teams successfully to ensure smooth running of a diverse range of events, including Aquatic Events (National and Regional Swimming gala's/Diving/Water Polo) & Dry sporting events (Karate/Trampoline/Dance).

Managing Corporate dinners for 800+ attendees & Sheffield Hallam Graduations with 9000 graduates & 36,000 guests attending over the course of 30 ceremonies.

Key responsibilities include-

• Managing event logistics in the run up to the event & on the day, ensuring smooth running of multiple events..
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers, securing best value for money as well as thorough event costings & contracts- to ensure events are profitable, whilst meeting stakeholder goals.
• Ensuring all counter terrorism measures within the venue are adequately implemented and to ensure all relevant training and information sharing in the venue and company counter terrorism practices and risk mitigations are undertaken.
• Implementing and complying with the company Health & Safety Policy.
• Lead on post-event evaluation, including event debriefs with clients & venue teams to ensure improvement on future performance.

As Event Coordinator I was key contact for visiting event companies, this role includes liaising with event organisers to ensure all counter terrorism, health & safety rules, guidelines and best practices are adhered to throughout build and event, managing various contractors throughout and liaising with relevant authorities where necessary. As Event Duty Manager, I was responsible for on the day services throughout the venue, and event ensuring all departments are operating in line with agreed procedures and quality control systems.

Key responsibilities included-

• Delivering exceptional customer service to both front of house and back of house event clients and customers.
• Liaising with the Venue Manager to ensure all requirements are met with respect to the smooth running of the events (from load ins/load outs and all events, shows and productions).
• Handled unforeseen challenges smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption to the event flow.
• Enhanced attendee experience with meticulous attention to detail in event planning.

As Event Duty Manager I was responsible for the planning, coordination and management of club nights, live gigs, and corporate events, taking place in Sheffield Students' Union venues ranging from 50 to 2000-person capacity.

Key responsibilities include- event planning and briefing, artist liaison and hospitality, bar and security staff coordination, health and safety/risk assessment, efficient venue operation and customer service, post-event reporting and evaluation.

As an Information and Communications Assistant at the Sheffield Students Union, I worked a variety of different roles, including the welcome desk and the box office. Notable achievements include being awarded both the Student Staff Member of the Year and Overall Staff Member of the Year.