Saffron Montgomery
Ballymoney,Northern Ireland
Summary
Experience in luxury hospitality and guest experience, specialising in event coordination and stakeholder management. Demonstrated success in international motor sport hospitality, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in digital marketing, social media strategy and event branding, ensuring effective problem-solving and adaptability. Focused on enhancing guest experiences and achieving successful event outcomes through extensive skill application.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Event Assistant
North West 200
Coleraine
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Progressed from student placement to part-time and now full-time event assistant due to outstanding performance.
- Coordinated with competitors, sponsors, local councils and community stakeholders.
- Managed ticket sales, public enquiries and on-the-day event operations, ensuring smooth guest experiences.
- Delivered live digital communications across social media platforms with large-scale audiences (100k+ followers).
- Provided operational support during race week, resolving issues in real time and supporting race officials.
Team Member
Eventor
Europe
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered catering services for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Pirelli, Alpine and Williams Racing teams with over 120 truck drivers.
- Worked at prestigious international circuits including Monaco, Barcelona, Silverstone, Spa, Budapest and Zandvoort.
- Maintained high service standards in fast-paced, high-profile environments with global visibility.
- Gained first-hand insight into international event delivery, logistics and cross-cultural guest experiences.
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Dawson's Bistro, Magherabuoy House Hotel
Portrush, Londonderry
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised front-of-house operations in busy hotel restaurant maintaining service excellence.
- Coordinated with kitchen and management teams to deliver large-scale bookings and events.
- Handled customer feedback with professionalism and adaptability, ensuring luxury guest service.
- Provided reception support, including reservations, check-ins and guest enquiries of over 50 rooms.
Education
BSc (Hons) - International Tourism Management
Ulster University
Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens 09.2024 - 06.2025
Foundation Degree - Tourism Management
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast 08.2022 - 05.2024
Level 3 Diploma - Travel & Tourism
Northern Regional College
Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens 09.2020 - 05.2022
Level 2 Certificate - Tour Guiding
Northern Regional College
Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens 08.2020 - 08.2020
GCSEs -
Coleraine Grammar School
Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens 01.2020 - 06.2020
Skills
- Luxury hospitality and guest experience
- Event coordination and stakeholder management
- International motorsports hospitality
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Digital marketing and social media
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Event branding and activations
- Safety measures for events
- Social media strategy
- Catering coordination
Websites
Accomplishments
- Travel Student of the Year 2024, NI Travel News
- Student Management Potential Award Finalist, 2024, Institute of Hospitality NI
Passion For Motorsports
Growing up on Northern Ireland's North Coast, immersed in road racing culture, motorsports has been a lifelong passion. This enthusiasm has progressed into a professional career within international motorsports catering and event delivery, combining industry knowledge with operational expertise to create exceptional experiences in the fast-paced world of Formula One and the North West 200 Road Race.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Member
Eventor
05.2025 - 08.2025
BSc (Hons) - International Tourism Management
Ulster University
09.2024 - 06.2025
Event Assistant
North West 200
01.2024 - 08.2025
Foundation Degree - Tourism Management
Belfast Metropolitan College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Dawson's Bistro, Magherabuoy House Hotel
06.2021 - 04.2023
Level 3 Diploma - Travel & Tourism
Northern Regional College
09.2020 - 05.2022
Level 2 Certificate - Tour Guiding
Northern Regional College
08.2020 - 08.2020
GCSEs -
Coleraine Grammar School
01.2020 - 06.2020
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