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
2024.09 - 2025.06
- 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
2022.01 - 2024.08
- 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
2017.09 - 2022.01
- 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
2013.01 - 2017.08
- 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
2011.02 - 2012.12
- 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
2003.03 - 2010.11
- 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 1998.09 - 2002.07
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
2024.09 - 2025.06
Senior Account Manager
Uniphar (formerly E4H)
2022.01 - 2024.08
Account Manager
E4H
2017.09 - 2022.01
Education & Events Manager
Davis Schottlander & Davis Ltd
2013.01 - 2017.08
Marketing Manager
Maya Asset Management Ltd
2011.02 - 2012.12
Account Manager
LAW Creative Marketing Agency
2003.03 - 2010.11
BA (Hons) - Business Studies
University of Bedfordshire
1998.09 - 2002.07