Sahara Elliot
London
Summary
Detailed Event and Project Manager versed in coordinating and executing small and large-scale events. Upbeat and organized with long-standing history of client satisfaction. Exceptional reputation for bringing client visions to fruition.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Exectutive
Royal Society of Arts
04.2024 - Current
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Brand Activation Manager
Amplify Events
08.2023 - Current
- Setting up festival bars, ensuring stock is properly arranged, and payment systems are properly in place
- Managing VIP bars and brand activations for high profile clients
- Supporting employees needs, and assuring their success
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
Community Lead & Administration Executive
Feel Good Everyday Fitness
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Planning and executing classes plans
- Working with business founder to create and run community events, such as sports days, networking events, challenges, pop ups, and speaking events
- Ensuring registrations and memberships of clients have been processed appropriately
- Emailing and communicating with clients to assist with membership and registration needs.
- Partnered with management to implement processes and complete special projects.
Event and Project Manager
TOIT Events/ RBC GranFondo Whistler
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led team as first contact for event information for participants, staff, and volunteers for all events
- Handling setup and execution of registration system and data
- Organized and managed large-scale event that was attended by over 7000+ people from initial planning to successful completion
- Creating participant communication and event guides, as well as facilitating marketing promotions and sponsorship activation
Sales Coordinator
Faculty Brewing
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Prepared and distributed sales reports for internal review and analysis.
- Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
- Managed logistics for sales events and trade shows.
- Generated large scale sales to chain of 25+ stores
Venue Manager
The Pipe Shop/ Wallace Venue
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Led tours for customers planning events, weddings and conferences.
- Provided first-class customer experiences to increase venue reputation and build repeat business.
- Met licensing and statutory requirements for compliant events and performances.
- Allocated staff and responsibilities according to event needs, maintaining smooth venue operations.
- Fostered relationships with local and national vendors to support favourable pricing and delivery options.
Event Coordinator (Contract)
Vancouver Sun Run
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw camper registration and enrollment, implementing online registration systems to streamline process for 10,000 + people
- Promoted upcoming events to drive awareness, increase attendance and support client success.
- Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
- Prepared event reports and tracked key performance indicators to measure event success.
- Generated reports to evaluate KPIs, event logistics and financial data to inform future event strategies.
Education
Professional Certificate - Google Project Management
Coursera
04.2024
Associate of Science -
Langara College
06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
BCIT School of Business
06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Analytics
- MailChimp
- WordPress
- Hootsuite
- SEO
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Travelling
- Dancing
- Boxing
- Pottery
- Cooking
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Exectutive
Royal Society of Arts
04.2024 - Current
Brand Activation Manager
Amplify Events
08.2023 - Current
Event and Project Manager
TOIT Events/ RBC GranFondo Whistler
01.2022 - 01.2023
Community Lead & Administration Executive
Feel Good Everyday Fitness
06.2021 - 05.2023
Sales Coordinator
Faculty Brewing
01.2021 - 12.2021
Event Coordinator (Contract)
Vancouver Sun Run
12.2019 - 03.2020
Venue Manager
The Pipe Shop/ Wallace Venue
01.2019 - 03.2021
Professional Certificate - Google Project Management
Coursera
Associate of Science -
Langara College
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
BCIT School of Business
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