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Jo Farish

Event Design and Delivery
London

Summary

Full event design, planning and management experience including venue sourcing, supplier sourcing, and on-site delivery. Experienced in working closely with a range of food and beverage professionals from luxury catering companies and Michelin-starred chefs to small independent bars/kitchens and charity-run organisations. Creative problem solver with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills: works effectively with many internal and external stakeholders to strict deadlines. Experienced graphic designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
3
Certificates
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Food Show
London

Sales and Events Manager
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
  • Maintained and built relationships with event venues
  • Attends client meetings, show rounds, tastings and networking events
  • Created bespoke proposals for clients and venues
  • Attended networking events to generate new business opportunities
  • Responsible for invoicing and deposit payments

Range of Food, Marketing and Design Companies
London

Freelance Event and Project Manager
09.2020 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Provided project management, sales, marketing and design support to clients including Primeur London, Isle of Wight Tomatoes, OMO Design London and CSB Communications.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

Pale Green Dot
London

Business Development and Marketing Manager
09.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Worked collaboratively across this regenerative farming organisation to identify new business development opportunities
  • Assessed and analysed potential to grow/adapt existing services and products
  • Engaged external agencies to develop and deliver a marketing and PR plan
  • Developed relationships with customers, key influencers and partner organisations
  • Contributed to income generation opportunities, such as coordinating bids and proposals
  • Presented strategy updates and progress reports as part of the Executive Committee
  • Line management of 5 x salespeople, 2 x customer service agents, 1 x marketing assistant, and 1 x admin assistant, co.uk

Chelsea Physic Garden
LONDON

Venue Manager
09.2016 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Administered all phases of the event department, including sales, planning, marketing, servicing, and administrative procedures.
  • Produced detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
  • Managed various events from enquiry to completion while delivering the highest possible standards.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to deliver outstanding events.
  • Produced post-event evaluation to inform future events.
  • Assisted with public relations by participating in community events, which helped to draw in new business and patrons.

The Gin Garden
London

Founder
09.2011 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Founded a horticulturally focused cocktail events company capitalising on the UK’s renewed interest in gin and gardening.
  • Clients included Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Jimmy Choo, Chanel, RHS, Twitter, Rhubarb Catering.
  • Worked with multiple stakeholders in various sectors, negotiating contracts, hiring/managing sub-contractors, and implementing and maintaining risk assessments.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.

Bain and Company
London

Design Project Manager
02.2010 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Designed site-specific artwork for a large central London office building, including signage and large-scale graphics
  • A significant role in this two-year-long project included drawing up elevations and floor plans for contractors; liaising with architects, suppliers and contractors
  • Managed cross-department budgets and helped negotiate contracts.
  • Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Bain and Company
London

Graphic Designer
11.2003 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Led the roll-out of in-house presentation software across multiple international offices
  • Led a peer-to-peer global training programme for the Adobe Suite and design principles
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
  • Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.

Software

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Certification

Personal Alcohol License

Timeline

Sales and Events Manager

Food Show
10.2022 - Current

WSET Level 2

06-2021

Freelance Event and Project Manager

Range of Food, Marketing and Design Companies
09.2020 - 10.2022

Business Development and Marketing Manager

Pale Green Dot
09.2018 - 09.2020

Venue Manager

Chelsea Physic Garden
09.2016 - 09.2017

Food Hygiene Level 2

03-2015

Personal Alcohol License

01-2014

Founder

The Gin Garden
09.2011 - 07.2016

Design Project Manager

Bain and Company
02.2010 - 02.2012

Graphic Designer

Bain and Company
11.2003 - 02.2010

St. Martins College

Advanced Diploma from Design And Multimedia
09.2000 - 09.2002
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Education

St. Martins College
Perth, Western Australia

Advanced Diploma from Design And Multimedia
09.2000 - 09.2002

Skills

Event Design

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