LEE CLARKE
Liverpool
Summary
Operations and project leader with 15 years of experience managing multi-million-pound projects in live events, leisure attractions, and venue operations across the UK and Europe. Proven ability to oversee large-scale mobilization and operational performance in high-pressure environments, managing budgets, safety, logistics, and teams of up to 100 personnel. Demonstrates a strong track record of transforming complex operational plans into safe, efficient, and commercially viable outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
PROJECT ICE
02.2019 - Current
- Delivered complex event operations and project mobilisation from planning through live delivery and closure, ensuring safe, efficient execution across high-pressure environments.
- Managed budgets, procurement, logistics and staffing to keep projects commercially controlled and operationally on track
- Built operational procedures, risk assessments, emergency plans and safety systems that strengthened compliance and delivery readiness.
- Recruited, trained and led operational teams, contractors and suppliers to maintain delivery standards across complex project environments
- Produced technical drawings, site plans and 3D visualisations that improved planning clarity and supported smoother project execution
- Built strong client and stakeholder relationships, helping secure trust, alignment and effective coordination throughout delivery
- Delivered high-value projects from concept to operation, combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership
- Led operational teams and contractor workforces of more than 100 personnel, maintaining control in fast-moving live environments.
- Established trusted working relationships with local authorities, venue operators and commercial clients to support smooth project delivery.
- Managed sensitive, high-profile project work with discretion and professionalism, including assignments connected to the Saudi Royal Family.
Project Manager
ARENA EVENTS GROUP
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered complex infrastructure projects within demanding operational environments
- Played a key role in the delivery of infrastructure for the Ryder Cup in Paris
- Managed multi-million-pound project budgets and resources
- Maintained exceptional safety and compliance standards
Event Manager
MELLORS GROUP
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Coordinated operations to deliver exceptional service for nearly 100,000 visitors, enhancing overall visitor satisfaction.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and operational management.
- Oversaw seasonal attractions, leisure facilities and public events across multiple locations, ensuring seamless execution.
- Managed large teams, contractors and suppliers.
- Played a key operational role in Nottingham Winter Wonderland Ice Rink.
Customer Service Assistant
William Hill
01.2010 - 01.2012
Ice Rink Assistant
National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena
01.2007 - 01.2009
Education
AS Levels - English Language, Sport & Exercise Science
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, PE, French, Spanish
Woodchurch High School
Skills
- Operations management
- Project and programme management
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Budget forecasting
- Commercial management
- Procurement and logistics
- Contractor and supplier management
- Risk management
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Health and safety leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Workforce planning
- Process improvement
- Business development
- Event and venue operations
- Technical design and site planning
- 3D visualisation and modelling
- Technical drawing production
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Summary
- 15+ years of operational leadership and project delivery experience
- Delivered multi‑million‑pound projects across events, leisure, sports and infrastructure sectors
- Led teams and contractor workforces exceeding 100 personnel
- Supported projects attended by up to 100,000 visitors
- Key role in Ryder Cup infrastructure delivery in Paris
- Founded and grew a specialist event operations business
Certification
- Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Timeline
Operations Manager
PROJECT ICE
02.2019 - Current
Project Manager
ARENA EVENTS GROUP
01.2017 - 01.2019
Event Manager
MELLORS GROUP
01.2014 - 01.2017
Customer Service Assistant
William Hill
01.2010 - 01.2012
Ice Rink Assistant
National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena
01.2007 - 01.2009
AS Levels - English Language, Sport & Exercise Science
Birkenhead Sixth Form College
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, PE, French, Spanish
Woodchurch High School