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Olivia Cox

Summary

Experienced events and catering professional with a strong track record in managing end-to-end event delivery for global organisations. Proven success in budget management, vendor negotiation, and stakeholder engagement. Currently pursuing further expertise through a Level 4 Diploma in Event Management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Catering and Events Specialist EMEA

DRW
2025.01 - 2026.04
  • Assisted in producing events across EMEA by coordinating logistics and vendor relationships.
  • Supported budget management through supplier negotiations for cost efficiencies.
  • Helped establish vendor frameworks to facilitate regional growth.
  • Collaborated with leadership to ensure events and catering align with business objectives.
  • Coordinated logistics including catering, and vendor arrangements across regions.
  • Aided in developing processes for consistent regional event execution.

Workplace Coordinator

DRW
2022.08 - 2025.01

• Led all internal events for London office, including large-scale and recurring programmes
• Delivered inclusive ERG events aligned with engagement goals
• Managed budgets, vendors, logistics, and stakeholder coordination
• Supported workplace operations (onboarding, travel, catering, space planning)
• Built foundational processes that enabled EMEA expansion (promotion to regional level)

Race Travel Coordinator (FTC)

Formula 1
2021.07 - 2022.08

• Delivered international operational support across global race events in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Coordinated global travel logistics for teams, media, sponsors, and VIPs
• Managed hotel contracts, rooming lists, and supplier relationships
• Operated in high-pressure, fast-paced international event environments

New Business Executive

Treatwell
2019.01 - 2021.06

• Managed full sales cycle from prospecting to close
• Delivered product demos, webinars, and partner onboarding, trained partners on Treatwell software and marketplace value propositions.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure long-term partner success

Travel Coordinator and Sales Consultant

Imagine Travel
2016.11 - 2019.01

• Coordinated travel and sales for the Asia team, assisting with itinerary creation, supplier liaison, and flight bookings and product updating.
• Managed supplier relationships and bookings
• Progressed into sales role following strong performance
• Created bespoke travel itineraries across Asia.

Education

BA - Photography and Film

Leeds Arts University
09/2012 - 07/2015

Skills

  • Event Planning & Delivery (End-to-End)
  • EMEA Programme Management
  • Budget & Cost Management
  • Vendor & Contract Negotiation
  • Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
  • Employee Experience & ERG Programming
  • Venue Sourcing & Logistics
  • Onsite Event Execution

Tools & Systems

Salesforce Splash Event Marketing Reposite Concur
Adobe InDesign Galileo & Amadeus

Professional Development

Level 4 Diploma in Event Management (CIM Accredited) – In Progress
Event Academy — Expected July 2026

  • Developing advanced skills in event planning, budgeting, logistics, and delivery
  • Completing a practical client event project to apply end-to-end event management
  • Gaining industry insight through webinars, networking, and live opportunities

Certification

  • Fire marshal certified
  • First Aid Trained
  • Full Clean Driving License
  • References available on demand

Timeline

Catering and Events Specialist EMEA

DRW
2025.01 - 2026.04

Workplace Coordinator

DRW
2022.08 - 2025.01

Race Travel Coordinator (FTC)

Formula 1
2021.07 - 2022.08

New Business Executive

Treatwell
2019.01 - 2021.06

Travel Coordinator and Sales Consultant

Imagine Travel
2016.11 - 2019.01

BA - Photography and Film

Leeds Arts University
09/2012 - 07/2015
Olivia Cox