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Sharon Giddens

Sharon Giddens

Stevenage,Hertfordshire

Summary

Accomplished event and account manager, working with key clients in the pharmaceutical sector on medical education projects. Experience in event planning, budget management, scheduling, diary management, marketing and communicating with all stakeholders. Now seeking to transition into a role that is onsite or hybrid that allows collaborative working in a local office setting.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Event Manager

Real Chemistry
London
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed large-scale UK events from initial planning to successful completion
  • Coordinated with external vendors for seamless execution of services
  • Responsible for scheduling and diary management for large scale congresses such as ASCO

Senior Account Manager

Uniphar (formerly E4H)
Arlesey, Bedfordshire
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managing day-to-day activities on multiple pharmaceutical projects as well as creating project schedules, timelines and briefing documents for internal teams and third parties
  • Led on quality review and ensured all projects were kept within budget and to deadline, monitoring progress and project reconciliation
  • Forged strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders to increase trust and loyalty
  • ABPI Compliant

Account Manager

E4H
Arlesey, Bedfordshire
09.2017 - 01.2022
  • Managed pharma education projects with key clients from start to finish including internal briefing, asset deliverables, communication with weekly client calls and reporting and analytics of project
  • Time management skills – multitasking and prioritisation of tasks
  • Communication skills, liaising with client and internal department heads

Education & Events Manager

Davis Schottlander & Davis Ltd
Letchworth, Hertfordshire
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for marketing, co-ordination and implementation of all educational courses and seminars including direct marketing as well as targeted email campaigns, liaison with presenters, venues and delegates
  • Website content updates, web posting, social media marketing
  • Rebrand of company website
  • Running dental educational events onsite

Marketing Manager

Maya Asset Management Ltd
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
02.2011 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for production of all marketing material, media schedule, photo shoots, park audits, seasonal campaigns, e-shots and updating Darwin Holiday Parks website for 10 parks across South West.
  • Involved in driving incremental spend at parks through children's activity programmes and F&B promotions.

Account Manager

LAW Creative Marketing Agency
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
03.2003 - 11.2010
  • Running local marketing help line for Holiday Inn Hotels
  • Supporting on accounts including Rank Group Gaming, David Lloyd Leisure and InterContinental Hotels Group
  • 6 month secondment to David Lloyd Leisure head office in Hatfield to facilitate and project manage rebrand of all Next Generation Clubs to David Lloyd Leisure including signage, staff uniforms, internal and external marketing collateral and direct mail to all current and existing members

Education

BA (Hons) - Business Studies

University of Bedfordshire
Luton
09.1998 - 07.2002

Skills

  • Event planning & project management
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Budgeting
  • Diary management & scheduling
  • Multitasking & problem solving
  • Venue sourcing
  • Team player
  • Customer service excellence

Software / Platforms

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Teams / Zoom
  • Box / SharePoint
  • HubSpot
  • Teamwork's
  • Mailchimp

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Event Manager

Real Chemistry
09.2024 - 06.2025

Senior Account Manager

Uniphar (formerly E4H)
01.2022 - 08.2024

Account Manager

E4H
09.2017 - 01.2022

Education & Events Manager

Davis Schottlander & Davis Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2017

Marketing Manager

Maya Asset Management Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2012

Account Manager

LAW Creative Marketing Agency
03.2003 - 11.2010

BA (Hons) - Business Studies

University of Bedfordshire
09.1998 - 07.2002

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