Megan Breakwell
Tarporley,United Kingdom
Summary
Event, partnerships and outreach professional with over seven years' experience delivering conferences, speaker programmes, workshops and public engagement activities. Experienced in coordinating 100+ external speakers, engaging 1,500+ participants and managing projects from concept through to evaluation. Strong background in stakeholder management, partnership development and event delivery, with a proven track record of securing strategic partnerships, generating income and managing event logistics, sponsorship and audience engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Partnerships Manager (Freelance)
Canine Principles
2025.01 - Current
- Created and delivered the Inside Out Symposium, a national conference featuring 16 speakers, including international contributors
- Led partnership development activities across the organisation, securing 30+ new partners and generating £16,000+ in partnership income
- Secured and managed six sponsors for the Inside Out Symposium
- Led event planning from concept through to evaluation, including venue liaison, scheduling and stakeholder management
- Coordinated speaker communications, travel, accommodation and event logistics
- Supported event marketing, ticket sales and audience development activities
- Conducted post-event evaluation and feedback analysis to inform future delivery
Module Lead & Entrepreneurship Skills Lecturer
Wrexham University
2021.12 - Current
- Created and led a recurring 12-week speaker programme, now entering its fifth year
- Coordinated 100+ external speakers, including internationally recognised entrepreneurs and industry experts such as Levi Roots
- Engaged 1,500+ participants through speaker-led programmes, events and outreach activities
- Led undergraduate and postgraduate entrepreneurship modules across multiple programmes
- Designed and introduced a Master's-level entrepreneurship module, contributing to postgraduate growth and generating over £1 million in additional revenue over five years
- Developed and maintained partnerships with businesses, entrepreneurs and external organisations to enhance student opportunities and programme delivery
Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Wrexham University
2019.12 - 2021.12
- Supported 200+ early-stage and growing businesses through workshops, mentoring and one-to-one support
- Designed and delivered entrepreneurship support programmes, enhancing skills and opportunities for students and external businesses
- Coordinated guest speaker events with entrepreneurs and business leaders, fostering networking and knowledge sharing
Education
MBA -
Wrexham University
Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) -
Wrexham University
BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship -
The Open University
Skills
100 External Speakers Coordinated
1,500 Participants Engaged
30 Partnerships Secured
£16,000 Partnership Income Generated
16-Speaker National Conference Delivered
200 Businesses Supported
Timeline
Partnerships Manager (Freelance)
Canine Principles
2025.01 - Current
Module Lead & Entrepreneurship Skills Lecturer
Wrexham University
2021.12 - Current
Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Wrexham University
2019.12 - 2021.12
MBA -
Wrexham University
Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) -
Wrexham University
BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship -
The Open University