Michelle Wheatley

Projects Delivered include:

Hotel Sourcing RFP, Meetings & Events Strategy, Travel & Meetings RFP and development of Meetings & Events

• Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
• Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
• Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
• Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
• Facilitated client meetings, fostering strong relationships and partnerships.

• April 2024 - June 2024 Freelance Event Director - University Festival curation and delivery
• June 2023 - touch associates ltd - Freelance Project Manager - Pharmaceutical company
• April 2023 - June 2023 Clearwater Events Ltd - Freelance Event Director - University Festival management and production
• Group and individual coaching and mentoring
• Motivational speaking on empowerment, setting and achieving goals and self confidence

• Remote, global event team leadership including resourcing, management and development
• Creation and management of client business plan, budget, optimization plan and KPI performance
• Responsible for driving revenue and securing savings
• Stakeholder and client contact on both informal and formal basis - full business reviews, connection points and development of action plans
• Identification and implementation of process enhancements such as technology efficiencies, communication improvements and automation
• Sourcing, negotiation, contracting and management of events - all operational elements
• Website development, delegate management and project management - escalation point for event queries, creation of registration process and payment solutions
• Direct liaison for travel arrangements

• Implementation of global meetings and events program
• Research, implement and optimise new technologies to support global program
• Collaborate with global team members to optimise processes through SOP analysis
• Critical evaluation of local and global processes - empower local, strengthen global

• End to end management and delivery of global meetings and events
• Flagship VIP event manager specialising in supplier liaison, gala dinner management and delegate management
• Large-scale corporate event manager handling events from 30-2000 delegates, globally
• Budget, project and experience management