Zainab Hussain
WIGAN,GREATER MANCHESTER
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in logistical planning, event coordination, and catering management. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking proficiency and leadership acumen, ensuring seamless execution of complex projects. Adept in utilising Microsoft Office Suite to enhance organisational efficiency and creative thinking to drive innovative solutions. Committed to leveraging skills in event planning and excellent organisation to achieve career goals in high-impact roles within the events industry.
Seasoned in event management with career focus on large scale corporate and social events. Able to deliver memorable and successful events by leveraging creative vision, organisational skills and vendor management. Expertise in strategic planning and budget management ensures events consistently meet client expectations and financial targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Event manager
Carringtons Catering
Skelmersdale, Greater Manchester
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Coordinated all aspects of weddings, ensuring a seamless and memorable day for clients.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors for mutual benefit in future collaborations.
- Conceptualised creative ideas for unique wedding experiences tailored specifically to each client's desires.
- Liaised closely with venue staff on the wedding day to ensure flawless execution of plans.
- Due to Covid, i was actively working for a few months
Senior Events Manager
Payal Events
Manchester
06.2017 - 11.2019
- As a Senior Events Manager I am responsible to ensure all events are running smoothly and my team have covered all aspects and they are prepared for their events.
- Planned detailed itineraries to deliver seamless experiences for attendees.
- Solved complex logistical problems to ensure smooth running of events.
- Trained junior staff members to increase overall team proficiency.
- Managed all aspects of venue selection, contract negotiation and relationship management with venue owners.
- I motivate my team on the day with my leadership skills an ensure all aspects of an event have been covered and met to the highest standard.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Leading a team of coordinators
- Training and over-seeing events
- Dealing with suppliers, invoices, quotations and negotiation
- Site visits, going out on events as a catering manager ensuring food service is running smooth or as event coordinator managing all aspects of the day.
- Managing an event with a team of chefs, numerous staffs as well as taking care of the client throughput the event
- Managing budgets and ensuring targets have been met
- Creating a wedding and meeting client mood board and desired look for their day - Travelling all over country depending on the client handed to me
Catering manager
Silverfox Events
Manchester , Greater Manchester
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Along with working at Payal Events, i would working along with Silverfox to run all catering aspects of the event.
- Coordinated large-scale catering events, contributing to the company's reputation.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure competitive pricing.
- Managed all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Conducted regular staff meetings for improved communication within the team.
- Handled event logistics from concept to completion, delivering seamless experiences for clients.
Sales and Events Coordinator
Payal Events
Manchester
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Payal Events is a catering and events Management Company situated in Manchester, providing professional catering and management services. With over 20 years extensive experience, with offices in Manchester and London.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Sales team, answering calls with clients over the phone
- Putting a package together tailoring client’s needs, if it is catering only or event management also.
- Meeting with clients face to face basis, food tasting and closing bookings
- Payal Events is a catering and events Management Company situated in Manchester, providing professional catering and management services. With over 20 years extensive experience, with offices in Manchester and London.
Summer Intern
Bolton Excellency Exhibition Centre
Bolton
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Bolton Excellency provides tailored event packages for both corporate and public functions, at all levels from production to catering
Member of Staff
Morrison’s Supermarket
11.2008 - 06.2014
- June 2011- April 2014: Pharmacy and Dispensing Technician
- Nov 2008- June 2011: Checkout Operator
Education
BA HONS - International Hospitality and Event Management
University of Central Lancashire
09.2012 - 06.2015
Dispensing Technician Training - undefined
Morrison’s Pharmacy
07.2013 - 04.2014
Event Safety Management Training - undefined
Uclan
Award in Food Safety in Catering Level 2 (QCF) - undefined
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
BTEC National Diploma - Science
Runshaw College
09.2008 - 05.2010
GCSEs - undefined
Christ the King Catholic Maths and Computing College
09.2003 - 06.2008
Skills
- Logistical planning capability
- Multitasking proficiency
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Leadership acumen
- Event planning expertise
- Catering management
- Event coordination
- Excellent organisation
- Creative thinking
Custom
- Art
- Running
- Swimming
- Reading books
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Floristry Arrangements
Languages
English
Fluent
Punjabi
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Event manager
Carringtons Catering
01.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Events Manager
Payal Events
06.2017 - 11.2019
Catering manager
Silverfox Events
01.2017 - 10.2019
Sales and Events Coordinator
Payal Events
06.2015 - 06.2017
Summer Intern
Bolton Excellency Exhibition Centre
03.2014 - 07.2014
Dispensing Technician Training - undefined
Morrison’s Pharmacy
07.2013 - 04.2014
BA HONS - International Hospitality and Event Management
University of Central Lancashire
09.2012 - 06.2015
Member of Staff
Morrison’s Supermarket
11.2008 - 06.2014
BTEC National Diploma - Science
Runshaw College
09.2008 - 05.2010
GCSEs - undefined
Christ the King Catholic Maths and Computing College
09.2003 - 06.2008
Event Safety Management Training - undefined
Uclan
Award in Food Safety in Catering Level 2 (QCF) - undefined
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
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