Joe Bishop

• Led delivery of large-scale events including 4-day Boardmasters festival pre-parties with over 4000 attendees
• Secured sponsorship deals with alcohol brands (e.g. Rattler, Tarquin’s), negotiating cash contributions rather than product-only agreements
• Built and pitched event plans covering budgets, staffing and day to day timelines
• Improved team coordination during live events by introducing clearer, more effective communication tools
• Ran entire event operations in challenging conditions, keeping standards high and teams motivated throughout
• Worked closely with performers, suppliers and site teams to deliver smooth, on-time events

Took the opportunity to live and work in Canada as a Supervisor at Cypress Mountain.

• Supervised and developed a team of instructors, improving performance, engagement and service quality
• Drove a strong guest experience through clear communication, coordination and on-the-ground problem solving
• Maintained high service standards in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment

Short-term contract supporting a friend’s start-up business between roles, focused on driving sales and building brand presence.

• Drove customer outreach and engagement through targeted outreach and tailored solutions
• Built and expanded client relationships to support early-stage business growth
• Increased brand visibility and lead generation via TikTok (5.6m views, with others around 1m), LinkedIn and website built
• Expanded customer base with a strong focus on repeat and contract business

• Working in direct contact with hiring managers and other senior decision makers
• Approaching and partnering with software companies across the UK for business development
• Mentoring and guiding those more junior within the business by being open, honest, and approachable
• Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
• Being prepared and organised in order to act as a Senior while also performing as a Delivery Consultant

• Placing high end technical professionals in different sections of the software engineering industry on both a permanent and contract basis
• Qualifying and evaluating potential candidates
• Guiding candidates through several companies interview processes
• Developed detailed job descriptions to attract top talent.