Michelle Bland
Ascot,UK
Summary
- Freelance specialist with over 20+ years experience in the creative comms/events industry.
- +5 years experience in Interior Design.
- A pro-active, creative individual that turns heads, sparks emotion & deliver results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Events Specialist
Freshly Squeezed Events
2024.04 - 2025.07
- Lead end to end Project Manager of multiple events & activations.
- Design event set-up and displays to match client requests.
- Manage budgets, timelines, suppliers & logistics.
- Liaising with graphic studio for artworking/design.
- Streamlined communication with clients to ensure transparency in event planning process.
- Selected decor and event materials fitting clients' requests, vision & brand guidelines
Interior Designer
Deborah Law Interiors
2019.01 - 2024.09
- Project lead for many residential projects in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire area from 50K to 500K.
- Creating moodboards, schedules, sample boards.
- Liaising with suppliers for ordering/purchasing furniture, fabrics & accessories.
- Engage and procure trades for renovation.
- Transformed dull spaces into vibrant areas with colour schemes tailored to client preferences. Improved space functionality with innovative furniture & accessories placement.
- Installation & transformation of all projects
- Developed cost estimates, providing transparency in budget matters to clients at every stage of the project.
Conference Producer
FMCI
2011.01 - 2018.01
Account Manager
Brainstorm Communications
2002.03 - 2009.11
Communications Manager
Southcorp Wines
2000.01 - 2002.01
PR Manager
Rosemount Wines
2000.01 - 2002.01
Events Producer
Safeway
1997.01 - 2000.01
Graphic Designer
SEL Graphics
1994.01 - 1997.01
Skills
Proven track record of delivering live events & activations from start to finish
Excellent client handler & communicator
Cool under pressure & thrives on challenges
Strong attention to detail with a creative edge
Brilliant team member
Willingness to travel & flexible working
Custom
- Playing golf
- Skiing
Timeline
Events Specialist
Freshly Squeezed Events
2024.04 - 2025.07
Interior Designer
Deborah Law Interiors
2019.01 - 2024.09
Conference Producer
FMCI
2011.01 - 2018.01
Account Manager
Brainstorm Communications
2002.03 - 2009.11
Communications Manager
Southcorp Wines
2000.01 - 2002.01
PR Manager
Rosemount Wines
2000.01 - 2002.01
Events Producer
Safeway
1997.01 - 2000.01
Graphic Designer
SEL Graphics
1994.01 - 1997.01