Paul Crumbie
Glasgow,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in event production, leadership and motivation, and account management. Demonstrates strong skills in travel management, executive assistance, and project coordination. Adept at managing complex projects and ensuring seamless execution. Committed to driving organisational success through effective coordination and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
EA to Andrew Dobbie - CEO & Office Manager
MadeBrave
Glasgow, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted in decision-making processes by conducting comprehensive research.
- Prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff and organisation.
- Organised master calendar of appointments, operational targets and projects.
- Facilitated efficient office operations by managing correspondence, filing systems and organisational procedures.
- Coordinated events by managing budget, logistics and event support.
Event Producer - Tia Maria - Latitude Festival
Equals Agency
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision and expectations for each event.
- Negotiated costs with suppliers to meet client event budgets.
- Welcomed guests into venues, showing them to tables and providing menus.
- Established effective staffing rotas, adapting staffing levels to business volume to maintain operational efficiencies.
Event Manager
Alpha Agency
London
09.2015 - 09.2023
- I had to be able to identify, incorporate, and impart the brand values and promote the brand in a positive manner
- Be skilled in communicating in crowded and noisy setting such as product launches, events, trade fairs, etc
- I have to be a cheerful individual who can easily attract and connect with all types of audience
- Be physically and mentally alert while being adaptable to the situational requirements
- Stay update with the recent developments with the brand in question
Event Manager
Kru Live
London
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements
- Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)
- Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel)
- Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event
- Manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs
Event Producer
Sassie P Productions x MCSaatchi Sport
Glasgow, United Kingdom
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivering a tennis-themed in-house event for all their employees at their Glasgow Head office
- From fabrication, to fit out and managing 5 Brand ambassadors
- Wimbledon announcing their Partner Bank Barclays
Executive Assistant to CEO
Outright Games
London, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 07.2023
Executive Assistant to Es Devlin & Studio Operations
ES DEVLIN DESIGN LIMITED
London, United Kingdom
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Full management of Principals personal life to include administration, and management of household staff
- Management of social calendar, appointment scheduling, and gatekeeping / inbox management
- Extensive diary management for my Principal
- Maintaining all filing systems for family and studio
- Processing all UK and overseas expenses
- Carry out research as required
- Organising all UK and overseas travel and accommodation and co-ordinating extensive travel itineraries
- Organise and oversee specific projects as required by the Principal and studio
- Organising events and training sessions
- Manage debenture allocations and other client entertainment
- Basic Maintenance and organisation
- Helping keep the office space tidy
- Ordering studio supplies
- Arranging deliveries, couriers etc
- Organising/having an overview of the diary, meetings and travel
- Organising freelancers
- Doing the weekly food shop
- Keeping track of people's birthdays (as the team grows)
- Company renewals, membership subscriptions, ordering office supplies/equipment
- HR administration involving staff development, appraisal arrangements, office events, visa sponsorship, maintaining office policies, inductions for new staff and managing all personnel records confidentially and professionally
- Tracking holidays, sickness and overtime (including on and off-boarding employees, payroll management, contracts, benefits, and supporting recruitment.)
- Manage job applications
- Replying to emails and enquiries
Event Producer
Sassie B Productions x MCSaatchi
Glasgow, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Wimbledon announcing their Partner Bank Barclays
- Delivering a tennis-themed in-house event for all their employees at their Glasgow Head office
- From fabrication, to fit out and managing 5 Brand ambassadors
Account Manager - Strategic Partnerships - Volunteer role
Pride in London
London, United Kingdom
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Strategic Partnerships is the team responsible for Pride in London's income generation in relation to all corporate partnerships deals
- My clients are PureGym and Amazon Prime
Office/Reception Manager & EA to Adrian Phipps - CPO
Secret Escapes
London, United Kingdom
03.2021 - 09.2021
Office and Reception Manager
Secret Escapes
London, United Kingdom
10.2020 - 03.2021
Office Manager (TEMP)
Gett
London, United Kingdom
09.2020 - 10.2020
Senior Office Manager- LDN&MCR
LADbible Group
London, United Kingdom
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed teams across London and Manchester offices ensuring alignment
- Recruited admin team when necessary
- Implemented Health and Safety policies and ensured team compliance with latest regulations
- Coordinated travel and accommodation arrangements
- Managed planning for office events, socials, and summer party
- Managed quarterly budgeting and forecasting
- Developed and implemented new reception policies
- Managed company contracts and supplier relationships with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Partnered with marketing team to uphold visible brand message in all offices
- Investigated and sourced innovative merchandise for company
- Developed and implemented sustainable practices to enhance environmental performance across office locations
- Managed planning and execution of company events
- Facilitated onboarding process for new team members
Reception, Facilities & Events Manager (Interim)
Jones Knowles Ritchie
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage the team effectively, carrying out appraisals as necessary, setting achievable objectives and recruiting and replacing staff as appropriate
- Supervise the services provided by Reception, i.e., post distribution, phone answering, room booking, hospitality and ensure up to date practices are adopted to keep Reception current with Best Practice
- Keep all staff informed of office procedures
- Maintain schedules for the periodic inspection and maintenance of offices and monitor any work undertaken to ensure that it is to the required standards
- Introduce & maintain all necessary procedures to ensure & maintain the security of the building
- Manage cleaning provision for the building and monitor the work carried out to ensure that it is of the required standard
- Manage budgets for office facilities
- Manage engineering contractors (Engie)
- Health & Safety responsibility for policies & implementation of same, compliance with H&S laws, management of Fire training, systems, First Aid
Office Manager & EA to the Co-Founders at Cult LDN/NYC
Cult LDN + NYC
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Support the CEO's and other staff with appointment setting, calendar management, travel arrangements, correspondence and any ad-hoc duties
- Assist in scheduling, document preparation and logistics for the company
Office Manager - LDN/NYC
Cult LDN + NYC
London
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Acting as the main line of support for the office staff on a daily basis
- Booking transport and accommodation - Domestic and International working with budgets of up to 250K
- Organising company events, parties and wellness activities
- Overseeing the reception area, boardroom and studio ensuring they are kept to a high standard
- Stock control management of stationary, Kitchen and cleaning supplies
- Dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries, preparing letters, presentations and reports
- Managing office budgets, expenses and use of the company credit card
- Liaising with suppliers and clients
- Providing a by weekly breakfast and team lunch and any additional catering needs
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
- Delegating tasks to junior employees
- Organising induction programs for new employees
- Ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
- Attending meetings with senior management
- Assisting the organisation's HR function by keeping personnel records up to date
- Launching our New York Office and managing this office semi-remotely
Office Manager
Major Players
London
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Major Players is driven to provide you with the best talent and service every day
- We are the UK's leading recruiter for the creative, digital and marketing industries: supplying the best professionals to the country's top agencies and in-house divisions, across all levels within both the permanent and freelance markets
- Major Players is driven to provide you with the best talent and service every day
- We are the UK's leading recruiter for the creative, digital and marketing industries: supplying the best professionals to the country's top agencies and in-house divisions, across all levels within both the permanent and freelance markets
Skills
- Event Production
- Leadership and motivation
- Account management
- Travel management
- Executive assistance
- Project coordination
Timeline
Event Producer - Tia Maria - Latitude Festival
Equals Agency
07.2024 - 07.2024
EA to Andrew Dobbie - CEO & Office Manager
MadeBrave
11.2023 - 02.2025
Event Producer
Sassie P Productions x MCSaatchi Sport
05.2023 - 07.2023
Executive Assistant to CEO
Outright Games
04.2023 - 07.2023
Event Producer
Sassie B Productions x MCSaatchi
11.2022 - 12.2022
Executive Assistant to Es Devlin & Studio Operations
ES DEVLIN DESIGN LIMITED
10.2021 - 04.2023
Account Manager - Strategic Partnerships - Volunteer role
Pride in London
05.2021 - 02.2022
Office/Reception Manager & EA to Adrian Phipps - CPO
Secret Escapes
03.2021 - 09.2021
Office and Reception Manager
Secret Escapes
10.2020 - 03.2021
Office Manager (TEMP)
Gett
09.2020 - 10.2020
Senior Office Manager- LDN&MCR
LADbible Group
01.2020 - 04.2020
Reception, Facilities & Events Manager (Interim)
Jones Knowles Ritchie
04.2019 - 01.2020
Office Manager & EA to the Co-Founders at Cult LDN/NYC
Cult LDN + NYC
07.2018 - 04.2019
Office Manager - LDN/NYC
Cult LDN + NYC
01.2018 - 07.2018
Office Manager
Major Players
01.2017 - 01.2018
Event Manager
Alpha Agency
09.2015 - 09.2023
Event Manager
Kru Live
09.2015 - 08.2023
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