Years experience in higher education

Dedicated with over 15 years experience within the higher education sector. Highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation skills. Well versed in strong communication and problem solving.
Adept at multi tasking and always willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Years experience in higher education
Years experience in event management
Events Officer at the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, a non-profit supporting university career professionals, with responsibility for planning and delivering conferences, training sessions, and professional events. Key contributions included sourcing venues and negotiating supplier contracts, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating event logistics and AV setup, and providing on-the-day support to delegates and speakers. Also managed sponsor and exhibitor relations by promoting opportunities, creating marketing materials, meeting revenue targets, and supporting exhibition delivery. Additionally gathered and analysed post-event feedback to inform continuous improvement and enhance future events.
Supported sales initiatives by selling advertising space through telephone and face-to-face interactions to achieve sales targets from 1991 to 2003.
Facilitated event management efforts at Sheffield Newspapers by assisting in the planning and execution of various events to improve brand visibility and audience engagement.
Collaborated with team members in the delivery of award ceremonies and exhibitions, promoting teamwork and creative ideas.
Assisted in daily operations of legal practice by performing photocopying, deliveries, and errands. Supported legal team as a secretary by managing diary schedules and answering calls.
Facilitated communication through audio typing of letters and documents.