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Nat Wheeler

Maidenhead

Summary

Adept at orchestrating large-scale events and enhancing business processes, I leveraged my expertise in logistics management and vendor negotiation at Three UK to streamline operations and foster robust client relationships. My proactive approach and ability to cultivate professional networks have significantly contributed to achieving strategic marketing and business development goals.

Dynamic Event Specialist with expertise in developing new opportunities, gaining competitive advantage, identifying effective strategies, improving decision-making and driving organizational performance. Solid foundation in principles of marketing and quantifiable methods for marketing management. Accomplished in media management, public relations and program content. Organized in managing and executing assignments, tasks and special projects on time and within budget requirements.

Client-focused [Job Title] gifted at translating creative visions into unique events. Expert in event planning with success in controlling costs through strategic negotiations with vendors, suppliers and venues. Committed to making client wishes come true.

Self-directed event coordinator with over [Number] years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Specialist

Three UK
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Designed strategies, budgets and tactics for annual marketing goals while planning post-production trade shows and other events.
  • Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives.
  • Upheld best practices for budgeting, projects, timelines, and presentations while developing detailed planning strategies.
  • Coordinated event planning, bookings and logistics while monitoring budgets and writing proposals.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.

Team Coordinator

Three UK
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Used advanced features of Microsoft Office to complete necessary reports for senior management review.
  • Assigned various tasks to group members according to skills and experience to achieve maximum productivity.
  • Developed solid professional relationships to broaden efficiency of [Type] cross-functioning groups.

Personal Assistant - Director of Retail

Three UK
02.2016 - 05.2020
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Regional Administrator

Three UK
02.2015 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
07-2005

Skills

  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Event design
  • Business development
  • Ticket sales
  • Registration management
  • Travel arrangements
  • Logistics management
  • Budget management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Meeting planning
  • Conference preparation
  • Event calendar management
  • Events logistics management
  • Business administration

Timeline

Events Specialist

Three UK
05.2022 - Current

Team Coordinator

Three UK
05.2021 - 05.2022

Personal Assistant - Director of Retail

Three UK
02.2016 - 05.2020

Regional Administrator

Three UK
02.2015 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

Sheffield Hallam University
Nat Wheeler