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Helen Arnold
Helen Arnold is a freelance events professional with over 18 years experience in planning and delivering a wide range of events, exhibitions, forums, conferences and outdoor festivals within varied business sectors and for companies both large and small. Working during her career, and now in her freelance capacity, with many clients from both the private and public sector, not-for-profit and charity organisations. Through the management and development of events in all shapes and sizes (private, consumer and trade) Helen has gained excellent project management and communication skills, she is also creative, hard working and meticulous. She has the ability to work well under pressure as part of a team or alone and is available to work on a freelance basis on short term or long term projects

Alexandra Atkinson
Alexandra provides a flexible, full service end-to-end event management solution, specialising in B2B events, conferences, residential conventions, launches, exhibitions, meetings, incentives, gala dinners and parties. Having risen through the ranks to Director level at a number of London’s top event agencies, Alexandra is uniquely placed to offer the high quality, big impact services that you’d expect from a large events agency, whilst maintaining flexibility, transparency and cost-efficiency.

Alexandra has managed events all over the world for delegate numbers of 10-1000+ with budgets in excess of £1.5m. Alexandra specialise events for the IT, Telco, Finance, Insurance, Marketing, Transport and Automotive sectors.

Saimah Awan
A dynamic and intelligent Marketing/PR/Events Professional with strong interpersonal skills and experience of working in a variety of environments and cultures. Excellent at building relationships with a commitment to client service and the delivery of tangible results. Internationally adept, with a passion for the creative arena. Passionate about working with organisations where skills attained can create real impact.

Christine Barr
Based in The Midlands, Christine has worked in the conference and event industry for the past ten years. She works with strategic processes in mind when organising events and believes “your event will be safe in her hands” – taking time to understand what clients wish to achieve from events.

Christine regularly works with UK Associations, Federations and Societies and corporate companies to produce and develop their conferences to a profitable and quality added value level.

Services offered include venue sourcing and management, project management, programme and speaker production, delegate management, survey management, budget management and sponsorship and exhibitor sourcing.

Rachel Bird
With 13 years of experience in the event management industry, I specialise in ground logistics on any scale. My experience has spanned the music, sports, corporate and hospitality sectors, during which time I have ammassed valuable and high level skills in organising and delivering ground logistics and delegate management for conferences, meetings, product launches, award ceremonies, private functions, music festivals, concerts and tours. I am conscientious, meticulous, calm under pressure, a good communicator and speak fluent French. Based in the south of France, I have gathered a wide range of contacts across Europe within hotels, venues, transportation and event suppliers. Through previous associations, I would have access to other services including group air deals, air or boat charter options, and high level concierge services.

mobile: +33 (0)6 21 35 19 51
email: homebird2004@hotmail.com
profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbird

Sue Blewett
I am a highly experienced conference and exhibition manager with global experience of planning the larger exhibits and conferences. My experience includes many years at managerial level with an indepth knowledge of project planning, man management, regulatory issues, budget control, venues - congress centres and hotels, symposia, exhibitions, medical secretariats.

After many years in the pharmaceutical corporate world I would now like to offer this experience on a freelance basis.

I am based between UK (North West of England) and Spain but am happy to undertake any project large or small from full project management to hands-on onsite help.

Contact:
Sue Blewett
SB Events
tel: 44 (0) 1625 584631
mobile 44 (0) 7785 347628
tel (34) 966 423424
email: susan.blewett@btinternet.com

Natalie Brook-Reynolds
My background is as a freelance show caller, production manager, events co-ordinator and stage manager with extensive experience of managing large scale events from my time as a stage manager which involved working on large West End productions, to tight budgets and deadlines. I come as a freelance with full public liability insurance of £10,000,000. Previous Stage Management experience has been as a Company Stage Manager - West End on Shadowlands, Pinter's People, 6 Dance lessons in 6 Weeks, Rat Pack, Constant Wife. I am very well versed in budgeting, Health & Safety and liaising with clients. I have also worked as Associate Producer and Production co-ordinator on a number of TV events.

Phoebe Bugden
With ten years experience in conference management, I can offer a variety of services for your event, from programme development, speaker management, venue liaison, sponsorship management, event logistics, delegate administration, to quite simply providing an extra pair of hands on site.

I have worked in Hong Kong and Singapore, returning to London in 2003 and have managed conferences globally from Sydney, Singapore and Mumbai, to Algiers and Bucharest, covering a variety of industries. I work predominantly from home, although am flexible with regards to some office based requirements and for meetings, as well as for on site as and when required.

Mary Burmester
Based in Sussex, and from a background of running an events department for a global pharmaceutical company, I am now using my 20 years experience in the industry as a committed and professional freelance event manager. My expertise spans every part of event organisation and includes venue sourcing, project and budget management, programme development, speaker management, travel planning, onsite logistics.

I have planned and delivered a wide variety of events in the UK, Europe, the US and many other long haul destinations; conferences, incentives, seminars, training courses, congresses, parties, gala dinners. My clients are from both the public and private sectors and include both large and small events.

June Cadogan
Based in London, June has worked in the events industry for around 12 years. Her experience covers the Agency, Corporate, Public and Charity Sectors. She has extensive experience in the management of complex logistics for large and small events. This include conferences, incentives, awards ceremonies, team building and product launches for clients from all industries such as automotive, pharmaceutical, IT, fashion and photography. Additionally June has extensive experience in proposal writing and venue sourcing.

Through the management of events, she has gained excellent project management and communication skills, she is also creative, hard working and meticulous. June has the ability to work well under pressure as part of a team or alone. She is available to work on a freelance basis on short term or long term projects in the office environment or assist on site.

For more information, contact June on:
mobile: 07774 872909 or
email: june@junecadogan.com

Elizabeth Campbell Boyd
I am a professional event manager, based in the US, specializing in the successful execution of concurrent domestic and international corporate meetings, conventions and incentive programs. My strengths include strong negotiations skills and knowledge of the process, current understanding of industry trends and legalities, and the ability to quickly access a situation to produce valuable resolutions to attain the goal. I offer services that range from site selection, full program management, to onsite logistics through invoice reconciliation. Most of my clients come to me through referrals. My goal to is partner with each client, providing them with my services as an extension of their current staffing. My specialties are successful contract negotiations, budget creation and control and adhering to crucial deadlines.

I have managed events in many locations including the United States, Mexico, Scotland, Italy, Brazil, Austria, Spain, Japan. My clients include both corporations, direct selling companies and school groups. I would be very interested in discussing how my services, partnered with your staff, would best benefit you.

Mandy Caruana
Mandy Caruana is a freelance event manager with over 10 years experience in planning and delivering a wide range of events within varied business sectors. Working over the years with many clients from both the private and public sector,not-for-profit and charity organisations.

Working most recently in Business, Design, Marketing, Human Resources and Mental Health. Mandy has implemented and delivered European and UK Conferences, Roadshows, Exhibitions, Lectures, Champagne Receptions and Annual Dinners. Mandy's expertise covers every part of event organisation from initial planning and logistics, to budgetary control, venue selection, speaker briefing and on-site management.

Flora Castillon
Flora Castillon is a project manager, with over 8 years of events experience. She has managed events in 16 countries - from China to Iran, London to San Francisco. She has coordinated and managed large scale conferences for audiences of up to 10,000 - with clients including Cisco, Microsoft, Shell and Xerox and road shows that involved multiple creative, technical and logistical components across the world for Samsung, the Doha Asian Games and the Beijing Olympic Games. Over the last three years, she has been responsible for direct supervision of teams of up to 20 event staff. With a degree in French Literature, she speaks three languages fluently (English, French and Spanish).

Will Connolly
Will Connolly is a freelance event manager with over 5 years industry experience. Being young Will benefits from being intune with trends and the latest in design, music and technology. Will has worked in planning and delivering a wide range of events within varied business and not-for-profit sectors. Will has worked for high profile clients such as GQ, The Princes' Trust and Transport for London but will offer a much more competetive rate than anyone else here.

Working most recently in PR, Design, Marketing, Human Resources and New Business Generation. Will has implemented and delivered Business lunches with BBC journalists, Presentations, Exhibitions, Champagne Receptions, Fashion Shows and Corporate Dinners. Will's expertise covers every part of event organisation from initial planning and logistics, to budgetary control, venue selection, speaker briefing and on-site management.

For more information and for an informal discussion about your event, please call Will on 0775327 6618 or email connollywilliam@hotmial.com.

Rebecca Colthorpe
With experience of managing corporate events (clients include RBS, ABN AMRO and PwC Consulting), ranging from large conferences (2000+ delegates) through to smaller meetings including inductions, team building and training events, Rebecca is now available to support your event on a freelance basis.

To find out more about how Rebecca can help to make your event exceptional, visit www.peardropevents.co.uk, or call Rebecca on 07855 369428.

Dawn-Lesley Colwell
With an event it has to be delivered on time, budget and spec - there are no second chances.

With over twenty years experience organizing events and delegates for companies such as British Airways, BT, Diageo, Gartmore Investments, Harper Collins, IBJ, Reuters, SAP and Sony, to name but a few; I am highly experienced in ensuring that this happens.

I have organized meetings for a few people through to huge events for thousands. I have experience in all aspects of event management, including:

Susie Davies
A professional Senior Project Manager with more than 8 years experience in event management working with clients from entertainment, health, environment and international trade, largely in the public sector. Skilled at managing complex projects within tight deadlines and budgets. A proven track record in excellent client care demonstrated through repeat business and a reputation for close attention to detail.

Louise Dawes
Over the last ten years I have gained a full catalogue of International events experience. This includes, weddings, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, conferences, training courses, exhibitions, live shows and in-house corporate events.

My services include, event planning, budgeting, venue sourcing, logistics, travel, onsite management, marketing, event design and much more. I am easy to work with, hand-ons, a good communicator and can adapt to any situation. I work mostly from home, however I am available for onsite event work and when needed for office based work.

Yvonne Donaldson
Having spent over 20 years in the International and Incentive Travel business, managing major corporate events for many blue chip clients, Yvonne has an excellent knowledge and skill set in this sector. Business development, project and contract management and a ‘hands-on’ approach to delivery, have contributed to her success as an accomplished and respected industry professional.

Now living in Derbyshire Yvonne continues to work within the industry on a freelance basis and is available to assist with your next project either office based or on site.

Claire Elbrow
Experience event manager and conference producer. Past events include large conference right through to exclusive dinners. Expertise runs from start to finish of events which includes speaker and delegate recruitment, advertising, marketing & PR, budget management right through to follow up.

Current clients include two membership based organisations with 4 events a month, student focused events, plus a annual large conference.

Lynne Evans
Based in North London, Lynne Evans is an award winning Event Director with a proven ability to successfully launch, produce and manage high-profile events.

An independent event services professional with over 20 years experience in launching, planning and delivering a wide range of events. Conference programme planning, high level speaker services and VIP management are of the highest calibre – most clients come via referrals.

Through the creation, direction and development of events in all shapes and sizes, Lynne is an excellent project manager with access to a pool of similar professionals should the need arise. Whatever your event requirement – even just an extra pair of hands onsite, then Lynne can be of assistance.

Lynne Evans
Managing Director
Lynne Evans Events Ltd
tel: +44 (0) 7740 676773
fax: +44 (0)808 208 9433
email: lynne@lynne-evans.com
web: www.lynne-evans.com
Skype: lynne.evans51

Lynette Flynn
I think it takes a special sort of person to work in the events industry. You must have impeccable organisation, leadership and communication skills and work well within a team. A meticulous attention to detail along with the ability to relate to people whatever their role, from grass roots to director level, is not an easy combination to find. To be able to smile in the face of adversity, to think on your feet, to be the first to arrive on site and the last to leave are the qualities of true event management. Having been bitten by the bug I am grateful to possess all of these skills.

I'm flexible and mobile. I can undertake any aspect of event management including venue searching, video production, logistics support, content production, pitch conceptualisation, technical and creative support, budget management and on-site support. I can also provide a full event management service from brief to delivery representing your company.

Pia Howe
Based in the Midlands and with 9 years of experience in planning and delivering a wide range of events within varied business sectors, I offer a high level of skills in organising and delivering on-site venue event management; this includes venue sourcing, contract negotiation, delegate & speaker management, travel planning and budget management.
I am a management and research oriented individual with strong communication, organisational and time management skills and speak fluent German. I am results-orientated, self-motivated and take an energetic and determined approach to each project with boundless enthusiasm for event management. Through my extensive international travel I have gathered a wide range of contacts across Europe, Middle East and Africa within hotels, venues, and transportation and event suppliers.

Mobile: 07787 34 20 97
E-mail: piahowe@googlemail.com
Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/piahowe

Kerstin Jones
Kerstin has been in the events industry since 2000. She is a professional with global event marketing and management experience who has strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Extensive experience gained in organising high-level business-to-business industry conferences and roadshows throughout the world. The conferences cover a wide range of sectors including finance, law, tax, aviation, telecoms, hotel industry and more. A bonus, Kerstin speaks German, French and English fluently.

She would be delighted to assist you in promoting your events at any stage and/or running your events successfully on-site.

Steve Johnson
Following the last 10 years running a company, producing and managing presentations and events for large companies and organisations, I am now looking to use my 20 years of experience in a different way. I am offering my production management skills on a freelance basis, for either short term or long term contracts. I have a sound knowledge of all aspects of production management, budget control and project delivery. I also have video and sound editing skills as well as experience producing onscreen graphics. I enjoy working as a leader or team member. I am discreet and loyal and have references from past and existing clients.

Steve Johnson
Freelance Producer/Production Manager
tel: 01780-450844
mobile: O7860-500046
email: steve@liberty-house.com

Andy Judson
Andy Judson has 12 years experience as an Operations Manager and Account Director within corporate communications, primarily within live communications across the spectrum of brand experiences, road shows, conferences, hospitality, incentives, exhibitions, parties and charity fundraisers. My key skills cover Logistics, Sales & Marketing and Sponsorships. I have worked extensively around the world and have experience across the Middle East, USA and Europe.

I have worked in a freelance capacity for a number of years which has provided me with a sound understanding of P&L / Bottom line plus business development and growth. I am effective both at a strategic and logistical level and am regarded as an effective client and team manager. I can work closely with clients on their event / brand strategies and am able to lead teams to plan and deliver them. I also have several years experience as a team manager whether it be office based or managing teams remotely. I have managed budgets in excess of £1million.

During this time he has worked for many blue chip companies such as Marks and Spencer, Lexus, Fiat, RBS, BT, Openreach, Hilton Group and KESA Electricals PLC (Comet) across the whole spectrum of communication media. He has also freelanced for many of the industry’s leading, award-winning agencies.

His expertise lies in the creation and implementation of content for all types of event to deliver clients’ messages to internal and external audiences. Extensive experience of pre-production and on-site delivery from proposal writing and presentation, set design, equipment specification and presentation production to rehearsal management and show calling. His attention to detail ensures seamless delivery every time.

Richard Kidd
Over 20 years experience of the conference and event organisation with an excellent in-depth understanding of the events and corporate hospitality industries. A proven track record in logistics and planning, a positive attitude to problem solving and devising practical solutions. Competent in French, experience of brand and product management.

I am an energetic, adaptable and versatile self-starter. I have strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills combined with very good analytic and strategic capability.

Specialties:
In depth knowledge of the conference and events industry, Marketing, French, Sailing, Motorsport

Richard Kidd
Freelance Professional
tel : + 44 (0)1235 720939
mobile : + 44 (0)7889 644527
email: richard.kidd@talk21.com
MPI Member since 1997

Peter Kirkup
Based in Essex, Peter has 20 years experience in the Conference & Events Industry, holding senior positions at BT, Barclays and Vodafone. Peter is a creative and intuitive freelance, ready to bring you fresh ideas, offer refreshingly honest opinions and delivery above expectation. He will be focussed on what is the most practical solution for your communication or hospitality needs, offering impartiality and best cost approach.

Peter can assist you on a friendly and informal consultative basis, providing a sounding board for your ideas, assessing practicality, critical path planning, cost analysis and advice on third party agencies. Alternatively a complete end to end project management service including, pre-planning, venue search, audience acquisition, on site management and production and post event evaluation.

Francesca Knight
Francesca has great destination knowledge and a good network of contacts accross the globe. She has built up a vast experience of managing events both on site and pre/post event including budget management, running a team, contracting and managing suppliers, travel/hotel management, delegate management and proposal writing/pitching.

She is very personable and a great asset to any team. Francesca is available to be as involved as you need her to be or just provide extra support on site.

To see examples of her experience and to check availability,
please call: +447970675266.
Francesca Knight
Director
PinPoint Events Ltd

Steve Lewis
STEVE LEWIS works with both end-user clients and agencies as 'CONCEPT TO COMPLETION' PRODUCER/MANAGER for various EXPERIENTIAL communication events.

Steve has UNIQUE experience in the industry gathered over 20yrs and has added to this with a parallel career in motorsport. (Steve is one of 20 ARDS 'S' Superlicence Instructors).

This experience resulted in consultancy at ASCARI RACE RESORT in Spain, where Steve was able to combine event production, management and circuit-based activities.

SPECIALITIES:
PRODUCTION/MANAGEMENT: Conference, Exhibition, Events. 12 people to 12,000! Making the most of creative experiential events at all budgets to really make YOUR KEY MESSAGE WORK.

Mary Mavrogheni
Based in London, Mary has over 15 years of solid conference and event management experience behind her. Her company, birchlands agency, was set up in 2003 and now runs in excess of 20 conferences each year, in the UK and abroad. In addition Mary manages numerous corporate events for her clients, which include public, private and non-profit organisations.

Her wealth of experience, aptitude in problem solving and personable approach make Mary the perfect conference and event manager. She can offer a holistic solution, encompassing venue finding, delegate marketing, invitation service, sponsorship generation, and on site management.

If you would like to discuss a future conference or event with Mary, or simply require more information, please call on 0207 384 6566 or email mary@birchlands.co.uk.

Mary Mavrogheni
birchlands agency ltd
web: www.birchlands.co.uk
tel: +44 (0)20 7384 6566
mob: +44 (0)7817757962

Harry McNicol
Harry produces a wide range of live events, video and on-screen projects including award shows, conferences and parties.

Katharine Mann
Katharine has 14 years B2B sales experience within the conference, exhibition and publishing industry. 2bz Ltd is a sales consultancy set up to provide SME's and business units of larger corporations with experienced sales resource on a short term contract basis.

Her expertise covers market mapping,headhunting,new business development,product/event launches,onsite sales campaigns, and sponsorship/exhibition/conference sales campaigns.

Trisha Mentzel
Based in Berkshire has a wide range of international experience, managing large B2B events.

Key skills: ensuring the efficient, timely and smooth running of all conference management, finance and logistics.

Trisha is very organised, conscientious and used to working under pressure, working to a tight time line and budget. She's good at communication and liaising with senior management, and developing relationship with clients and suppliers. She is happy to work on long or short term projects, in the office as well as on site.

For more information and for an informal discussion about your event, please contact Trisha:

Sarah L Miller
15 years professional event management working for WARC, managing, producing & marketing Advertising, Media, Marketing and Research conferences in Europe.

Key experience includes project managing the operational, budgetary andmarketing aspects; researching and producing conference programmes; sourcingwell known and highly regarded speakers and establishing and developing strong client relationships.

Sarah has a wealth of knowledge on UK & European venues, ensuring the bestrates. She has also built up very good relationships with AV companies who, to date, nobody can come close to on cost.

Launched & managed events from 900 sq m niche trade events to 50,000 sq m + consumers events and budgets to £2 million. Happy to take on sales projects, training, marketing and/or project management. Please see my website for further info.

Was described by the CEO of IDG World Expo as ‘one of the best event sales people he had ever met’. Plenty of references available.

Russell Morrow
Russell is a proactive and results-driven director level professional, with considerable commercial, strategic and management experience and a proven record of exceeding target.

With over ten years event experience in a number of senior management positions for leading companies including Richmond Events, Gartner, United Business Media and 5th Element Publications, Russell set up as a consultant in 2006 to provide organisations with sales, marketing, event and general management services.

Toni Nash
Toni Nash has been in the Event Management/Conference & Incentives arena for over 10 years, having worked at senior level for Elf (4th largest oil company in the world), producing Golf Days, Sailing Events, Powerboat Racing Days, Dinner Dance, Incentives etc. She has also worked for other agencies producing conferences worldwide. Planning events for numerous companies, with a great deal of knowledge within the pharma industry. Her network of worldwide contacts, ie Hotels, DMCs, suppliers & venues is extensive. Experience in: production of budget proposal, venue selection & negotiation, maintenance of database of delegates, delegates travel itineraries, ground transfer arrangements, translation requirements, A/V requirements, staging etc, photography, production of delegates information packs - printed materials, sourcing delegates gifts, off-site dinners or activities, management of on-site staff. Toni can plan your event from conception to completion or become involved at any phase of the project you require.

Lisa Pennington
Based in Manchester, Lisa has over 11 years of solid international conference and event management experience behind her. Her company, Definitive Events Limited, is a strategic event management company, working with clients to deliver creative event-led experiences which are the most direct way for people to connect, on every level, with clients’ companies, brands and offerings which are considered one of the strategic marketing and communication tools by companies of all sizes. Definitive Events delivers local, national, international and Global level events for Global Brands including Conferences, Corporate Hospitality (including bespoke Global VIP programme at Beijing 2008 and Athens 2004 Olympic Games for over 500 Global VIP guests), Fashion Shows, Product Launches, Dinners, Award Ceremonies and Incentives. Lisa is also a Full Member of Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) demonstrating her expertise and experience.

If you would like to discuss a future conference or event with Lisa, or simply require more information, please call on 0161 212 1595 or email info@definitiveevents.co.uk.

Alison Rawlings
Based in Manchester Alison has over 10 years experience of working in the events industry, delivering a wide range of international business conferences for delegate numbers of 100 ñ2000 plus.

Alison is highly adaptable into new teams and environments having worked for a diverse range of organisations, including commercial conference companies in London, membership organisations and local authority.

Katherine Rollett
Katherine has been involved in the events industry planning, delivering and evaluating events programmes since 2002. Her experience spans most industry sectors and her diverse events portfolio ranges from intimate, VIP events (10+) to large-scale international conferences (1000+) and high profile sporting events (2 million).

Specializing in operations and on-site event management, Katherine has worked with some of the UKís most established agencies including Jack Morton Worldwide, Quintessentially Events, Urban Caprice, Innovision, Gyro International & Zibrant.

Key skills include contract negotiation, budget control, client liaison, venue sourcing, event photography, proposal writing, logistics, production and post-event evaluation.

Richard Rowlands
An experienced Event Manager covering everything from Aims & Objectives via finance, developing, operations, managing through to evaluating.

Specialising in larger events, especially business events with 300-1,500 attending and consumer events with 1,000+ attending.

Mark Semple
I work in partnership with agencies, PR, facilities houses, specialist equipment rental companies and production companies. I’m passionate about what I do. I’m also proud to celebrate over 18 years in the industry, including over 10 freelance years trading as Hanger13. One of the keys to my success is my belief in working closely together and building long-term relationships with my clients. I provide a secure and confidential service and keep up to date with industry standards. That means I’m an expert you can trust. Working alongside your team, the specialist skills and equipment I can bring to your project include:

::: presentations, PowerPoint editing and operating
::: production management
::: VT, projection and vision mixing
::: audio-visual
::: kit – show-ready laptops, cue light and more

To find out how I can support your project, please get in touch:
Call: +44(0)7976 220 595
www.hanger13.co.uk

Sarah Sheehan
Sarah has 15 years experience in Event and Entertainment Management. Though based in Las Vegas, NV in the USA she has extensive experience in producing high end corporate events in exotic locations around the globe. Sarah has produced private parties from Country Clubs to Nightclubs and from Ballrooms to Backyards and Golf Courses. She has successfully produced events in nearly every type of venue imaginable, both indoor and outdoor and has encountered and overcome nearly every event challenge known to man! Sarah has extensive experience with Casino Gaming operations and was an inside Event Executive for seven years at one of the world's largest and most prestigious Hotel and Casino Gaming companies; the MGM Mirage Corporation. She’s produced corporate meetings and events for Fortune 500 company’s like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Ford, Nestle, Merrill Lynch, Norvartis and hundreds more. Sarah has expertise in Entertainment Production and has secured hundreds of specialty acts, celebrities, athletes, speakers, musicians and other performers and she specializes in creating custom productions for client’s General Sessions, Meetings, Galas, Awards Dinners, Grand Openings and other special events that illustrate and bring their brands to life!

Martin Smith
Qualified environmental consultant working in partnership with event organisers and venues to achieve BS8901 accreditation.

Exhibition and Event Consultancy Ltd is a leading UK based environmental advisory service committed to integrating environmental best practice into day to day business activities. Down to earth environmental advice and straight forward sustainable strategy make Exhibition and Event Consultancy Ltd the natural choice for businesses aiming to improve their green footprint and develop solutions to environmental issues.

Martin Smith
Technical and Environmental Management Consultant
NEBOSH Sp Dip Environmental Management
Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
tel: +44(0)7974 768553
email: mr.martin_smith@yahoo.co.uk
web: www.consultmartin.co.uk

mobile: 076 290 7886 (available 25hrs)
tel: 011 646 4396
fax: 086 513 9839
web: www.oxygenevents.co.za

Victoria Soor
Based in London, I have worked in the events industry for over 6 years, and have gained vast event management experience on a global scale. My experience ranges from large scale productions to smaller more intimate VIP events. I have strong relationships with many suppliers in the UK and overseas and am available for short and long term contracts. I have the capability to produce outstanding results whilst ensuring cost effectiveness and profitability. My capabilities cover event management, from conception to building budgets, creative design, venue finding, supplier negotiation, entertainment and technical requirements.

Being methodical, creative, energetic and very personable gives me the ability to communicate with people on all levels. My strong organization skills mean that no stone is left unturned prior to the big day! Past clients include Lloyd’s List, Moet Hennessey (Veuve Clicquot), Royal Bank of Scotland, Cartier, The Sun, O2, ABN Amro, Mittal Steel, Sotheby’s and TATA Consultancy.

Deana Stevens
I’ve been an independent meeting planner for 8 years. I am an accredited member of IATA. Local laws and IATAN made it easier to do business by creating a business name, thus “Grace Meetings & Incentives”. I am a sole proprietor and only bring in additional help as needed.

In addition to my current independent work, my past career includes 13 years in event planning for several well-known corporations including PartyLite Gifts, Inc. and Ocean Spray Cranberries. Where I handled logistics, contracts, registration, food & beverage, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, airline travel, entertainment and event preparation for annual and semi-annual events.

Tony Thompson
A dependable event manager with over 21 years experience at manager and director level within the events industry, Tony has managed over 200 events in his career to date, including conferences, seminars, exhibitions, awards programmes and other live events. Operating as a freelance event manager and consultant since 2004, Tony has delivered successful B2B industry events on behalf of a range of corporate clients, professional membership bodies and charities. Strengths include: concept development, project planning, venue sourcing, event sales and marketing; programme management, logistics and operations, Tony works alone or as a member of the “client team”.

Tess Townsend
Having worked at the highest levels of the event industry for over 20 years, Tess's wealth of experience proves an invaluable resource whether producing an entire event from concept to delivery, or simply show-calling or PowerPoint operating on one of your shows.

Skills include client liaison at board level, content formulation and design, venue sourcing and management, copywriting, scriptwriting, visualisation of speeches, video and multimedia creation.

Tess has experience working in Americas, Bali, Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Europe, Morocco and Russia.

Tess quotes £400 + VAT + expenses, for a day of her time but is very open to negotiation.

If you are interested in meeting Tess or viewing her CV, contact her on:
mobile: 07778 277805
landline: 01483 455525
email: tess@studiob.co.uk
web: www.studiob.co.uk

Mike Travers
From not so humble beginnings Mike Travers trained with Trust House Forte the international hotel group working as a manager in their exclusive hotels division before leaving to join one of the UK's premier Incentive Travel Houses to manage a team of event staff - creating some spectacular and memorable corporate incentive programmes.

16 years working freelance in the event industry Mike Travers has experienced some pretty major public events including a Common Wealth Games, Opening & Closing Ceremonies for the Athens Olympic Games and recently worked on creating an operational template for Match the ticketing - the hospitality arm of FIFA for the World Cup in South Africa.

Mike Travers is available for freelance project work worldwide and can be contacted on:
tel: +44 (1604) 624545
mobile: +44 (7775) 595943
email: mntravers@hotmail.com

Simone Truter
Being an Event Manager is not a job. It is a passion! You have to be a special sort of person able to cope in the ever changing and fast paced event world. First up, last to bed, constantly dealing with people, fixing any problems before they arise, fast thinking to ensure smooth programme operation and always smiling. Silently and efficiently making sure that your event is the most memorable and well run affair ever!

I work well under pressure and I believe that I can be a valuable resource to your team or project.

Stephanie Vaughan
Stephanie is a highly motivated and well established freelance event manager based in London with over 20 years in the corporate market and 3 years of agency experience. Her many current high profile clients include IBM, Shell, Marks & Spencer, Eurostar, the British Council and Thomson Reuters. Her clients would describe her as someone who just gets the job done efficiently and effectively and appointing Stephanie is in the knowledge that you’re in a very ‘safe pair of hands’.

Laura Williams
Providing freelance event management services for corporate events. Specialising in logistics for a wide spectrum of events from conferences and exhibitions to golf days. Based in Bristol and have the flexibility to work in different parts of the UK and beyond.

From concept to delivery, within restricted timescales and budgets always providing a high level of attention to detail for every event. Embracing briefs with enthusiasm, negotiating with suppliers, providing clear communication and dedication throughout the planning to ensure successful events.

Available for short term and long term contracts. Pre-event management in your office as well as on-site.

Pippa Williams
After many years working in events both in the arts and pharmaceutical industries, Pippa Williams is available to produce and manage your UK and international conference. Based in Berkshire, Pippa has a wealth of experience in all areas of conference and event production and is just starting out as a freelancer. You are guaranteed a personal service and 100% commitment to the project.

For an informal discussion about your project, please call
mobile: +44 (0)7736 250597 or
email pipandpercy@yahoo.co.uk