Andrew's Profile
Experience Summary
" Andrew has run and done a number of jobs for Touchdown promotions ,- his work standard is first class , with great feedback from clients , good sense of humour and organsiation , and going the extra mile on the job to help give the client the results they need" ;- Oscar Peck , Staffing director ,Touchdown promotions .
"Great job running the "iron man 2" ,live promotion campaign , both here and abroad . Acting and costume character skills made the events memorable and drove great merchandise sales. A helpful , adaptable , hard-working , guy ." ;- Judy Janisheshki, vice - president, Marvel Character Appearances.
"we loved the concept of "tassimo man " Andrew came up with for the latest Bosch /Tassimo Campaign . What a great idea to drive interest and sales , and funny too . Not surprising he was one of our best sales/event managers in the country . Let's hope the "dark knight " will return soon !!; - Jane Lee , Director of Bosch small appliances
"this guy has to be one of the top event managers in the country;- he gets the job done fast and makes it funny! "simon Hall , Area Director, Kuoni
"The van broke down, the chiller box failed, the gearbox on the supply truck fell apart , and Andrew still managed to hit the target samples" Lisa Harman, Ocean spray campaign manager, cord promotions .
"organised, fun, hard- working, leads by example....;... a must if you are in charge of team of attractive girls sampling vodka in busy pubs and clubs! Andrew is your man !
Campaign Director -Smirnoff Black ice View
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Experience
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Other Experience
10 years , doing opening s and staff training / management , in restaurants and bars , including planet holywood , rainforest cafe , henrys cafe bar , zoo bar ,leicester square .
Expereinced hospitality mgr ..frequently hired to make and serve drinks for functions , private parties and corporate events , due to cocktail and bar training experience
Skills
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Other Skills
Snorkle and diving experience , from odd hobby of swimming with dolphins around the world .
Experienced cyclist and swimmer , with badge gradings up to 3000 meter distance .
former - professional loing - distance runner , with gogg , up to date knowledge of sportswear and equipment , especially trainers !! ( very useful in promos)
Military trained , ( navy reserves) as well as additional training from family with Military history . ( eg , Father - Royal Marines )
Languages
First language:
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
Auditing
Automotive
Chef
Conferences
many at earls court , olympia, excel , n.e.c. , trafford centre. ;
- ipex , book fair, world travel fair , place in the sun , print fair , world travel fair , bp conference , Feizter medical , skin 2 , world armns fair , , move -it , arts expo . health beauty and fitness,
Costume and Character
Marvel - iron man, sporticus , capt . hook , large yeti , starcraft space-trooper, father xmas, bears , lions , pandas, carphone wearhouse phone !
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
ikeain store , future source , (custome spend demographic)
Demonstration
bosch tassimo machines , ( 1 year , top sales in country ) , Earlex multi -spryers ( 1 year national campaign for b and q ...top seller )
Event Management
8 years experience on campaign and roadshows including , , smirnoff , ocean spray , eagle lager , bosch tassimo , garners pickles , pj smoothies , muller lite, o2, earlex , glist dishwasher powder, kuoni,
Exhibitions
loads of exhibitions at excel , earls court , n.e c. , olympia. including , book , show , vitality , show , comic con , BP general meeting , infotech security , toy fair , gadget show
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
10 years , as bar ad restaurant trainer and opener , doing outsource events for companies , such as Planet Holywood , Rainforest cafe , henry's cafe bar , zoo bar , london.
Installation
set up and break down of stands and display units for most roadshow jobs , from market stalls, to sweet shops , to juice sampling displays , all with brand heavily featured and positioned in store at maximum footfall postion
In-store / Store approved
costco ,macro , ikea, planet holywood , currys/pc world, security clearance for sensitve event such as arms fair .
Leafleting
ususally done in association with each brand , on the roadshow , either leafleting the event , ( film prmieres in multiplexes , activities at Winter world events , give- aways in store on the hour ) to givng money -off coupons with info about product in store , with all food , drink promos , or product launch , such as tools in b and q and homebase .
Merchandising
in association with roadshow promos , mixture of products from alcohol , to drinks , sweets , food bars , food samples , condiments ,.. promoting sales in store , as opposed to direct selling to stores.
Modelling
various adverts for Dell , lucky stike , sony , samsung , direct line , paddy power
Mystery Shopping
cartier , rainforest cafe , selfridges , city centre restaurants , whitbread bars .
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
print show live ,arms fair , ( twice ) , info tech security . use of autocue , and head mike presentation on big screens
Rigging
wimbledon live , exhibitions stands at n.e.c. , excel , and earls court .
Roadshows
11 years doing road shows as event manager , very varied , all over the country and also europe
Sales
citroen / woolf advertising , kogan page , telesales , bosch demo-selling
Sampling
loads ! ocean spray , walkers crisps, milky way , , fab lollies , , ice tea, dove moisturiser , sanex deodorant
Security
former doorman for 3 years , in clubs owned by Mecca chain , Peter stringfellow, and a couple of independents .
Technology
currys / pc world demonstrations for combination t.v remote controls
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
10 years training anmd managing staff in bars and restaurants , including many openings . highlights include ;-
Planet holywood, rainforest cafe, henrys cafe bar, zoo bar , leicester square
Car Driving License
full clean license , to drive any car . psv upt 9 people , ,vans mini vans and tuk-tuks .
r.a.c. trained motorcyclist with 20 years riding experience from scooters to superbikes
own gear , including new eu spec bluetooth helmet .
Computer Skills (Advanced)
ECDL - cetificate - intermediate level .
wide use of word , access ,excel , powerpoint presentation , touchscreen presentation , autocue , bluetooth transfer and communication, hemi transmission for presentations ect
Own company , doing own accounts spreadsheets .
Computer Skills (Novice)
CRB
Last checked xmas 2010 , for Father xmas camapign, for Rainforest cafe
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
yes , done many times , in Military reserves , restaurants , bars , exhibition centres
Health / Hygiene Cert
Done many times , dues to 10 years working in restaurant and bars , aloong with ongoing updates on various exhibitions and event managements
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Full , clean , R.A.C. trained . expereince of many bikes regularly over 20 years .
Nail Technician
Own Transport
owner of golf hatchback . Access to motorbike , currently saving for new .
Public Speaking
varied , from exhibitions , to pive presentations for clients such ads M.O.D.
Also weddings and funerals.
use of head mike , autocue , ect
Qualified Dancer
B.A IN DRAMA , ACTING ANF PERFORMING ARTS FROM WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA,
15 YEARS EXPEREINCE OF WORKING IN MUSICALS IN WEST END AND ON NATIONAL TOUR
Roller Skating / Blading
yes , better skater than blader , but abiility to do both
Qualifications
B.A DEGREE IN DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS , ( SEE ABOVE)
4 X A LEVELS ;- ENGLISH , HISTORY , FRENCH, DRAMA,
7 X O LEVELS ;- ENGLISH LANGUAGE , ENGLISH LITERATURE, DRAMA, MATHS , HISTORY , FRENCH AND LAW
Photos
Profile photos
Staff At Work photos