Natasha J Dodds
Harrogate,North Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished event strategist and project manager with extensive expertise in live events, conferences, awards, and exhibitions. Proven track record in budgeting and financial oversight for projects up to £500k, alongside strong skills in supplier negotiations and stakeholder management. Adept at creative concept development and brand alignment, ensuring seamless logistics and on-site coordination. Experienced in managing VIP, celebrity, and political events while driving new business development and upselling opportunities. Multilingual proficiency in English and Spanish enhances communication across diverse teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Secretary
Beadnall Copley
Harrogate
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Returned to the UK property industry after a period working away from corporate for a while, bringing fresh perspective and renewed focus.
- PA to the owner, supporting both business operations and his charitable work.
- Responsible for a full range of administrative duties, account management, marketing activities, and HR support.
- Coordinated communications, maintained records, and ensured the smooth running of daily operations.
Manager
National & International Motorsport
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Managed, financed, and inspired my son’s career from competitive go-karting/ Ginette, F4 and now Le Mans European Championship.
- Planned and coordinated all logistics for racing team participation in international events.
Freelance Event Manager
NJD Events
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Expanded events portfolio, focusing on live events, awards ceremonies, conferences, product launches, hospitality, and exhibitions.
- Delivered events for 50–500 guests with budgets up to £250k.
- Managed events from concept to completion, including budgeting, supplier liaison, and logistics.
- Worked with marketing agencies to maximise client marketing outputs.
- Gained CPD-accredited TV presenter diploma; produced and presented online and video content.
Event Manager / Venue Owner
Capesthorne Pavilion
Macclesfield, Cheshire East
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Partnered with Capesthorne Hall to expand facilities and grow event revenue to support upkeep of stately home.
- Led design, planning, and execution of a new pavilion within Green Belt land.
- Managed bespoke events for 80–500 guests with budgets up to £500k, including celebrity and VIP occasions.
- Built preferred supplier network, boosting local business revenue.
Event Coordinator
Cocoon in the Park Festival
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2009 - 01.2009
- Produced procedural documentation for Police, Traffic, Fire, and Safety services.
- Oversaw successful delivery of event for 10,000 attendees; festival continues annually.
Event Marketing Manager / PR New Business Development
Brahm Ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Delivered events for major blue-chip companies across public and private sectors.
- Managed full event lifecycle, including creative briefs, logistics, budgeting, and post-event evaluation.
- Worked across PR, advertising, sales promotion, design, direct marketing, and digital departments.
- Handled celebrity and political appearances to maximise brand impact.
Education
Media and Spanish
Leeds Metropolitan University
A-Levels - Art, History, Spanish, General Studies
Loreto Grammar
GCSEs - undefined
Loreto Grammar
Skills
- Event Strategy & Project Management
- Budgeting & Financial Oversight (up to £500k)
- Supplier Negotiations & Stakeholder Management
- Live Events, Conferences, Awards, Exhibitions
- Creative Concept Development & Brand Alignment
- Logistics & On-Site Coordination
- VIP, Celebrity & Political Event Management
- New Business Development & Upselling
- Multilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Executive Secretary
Beadnall Copley
02.2025 - 08.2025
Manager
National & International Motorsport
01.2014 - 01.2024
Freelance Event Manager
NJD Events
01.2013 - 01.2017
Event Coordinator
Cocoon in the Park Festival
01.2009 - 01.2009
Event Manager / Venue Owner
Capesthorne Pavilion
01.2008 - 01.2012
Event Marketing Manager / PR New Business Development
Brahm Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2007
A-Levels - Art, History, Spanish, General Studies
Loreto Grammar
GCSEs - undefined
Loreto Grammar
Media and Spanish
Leeds Metropolitan University
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