Davey's Profile
Experience Summary
I have worked in promotional marketing and events for 8 years starting as a brand ambassador and now as an event manager. I have a wide range of experience in particulary the food and beverage sector. My interests include fitness, restaurants, fashion, movies and music. My best achievement so far is having a beautiful daughter this year. View
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Other Experience
My background as a restuarant manager has given me a good background in food/ beverage, dealing with the public, marketing, problem solving and being flexible.
Skills
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Other Skills
Fantastic social and interpersonnel skills
Actively managed large groups of promotional teams
Languages
First language:
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
I worked at heathrow airport for a year in a supervisory role. We worked both airside and landside doing various promotions including many to educate those using the airport on any recent security changes.
Assistant Event Manager
I have carried out this role on many occassions.
Auditing
Automotive
Chef
Although not trained I studied catering and have cooked on many roadshows with a microphone for sainsburys and provamel.
Conferences
Costume and Character
I have dressed up as many characters particulary for one day promotions to creat a buzz eg elvis, spiderman, kilt, tuxedo, bit of fruit, a giant bunny, a telephone, darth vadar, a pimp etc. I am happy to do this kind of work
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
Demonstration
Demonstating new phones, cameras,
Event Management
I have event managed for 7 years for teams up to 25. I enjoy taking a supervisory role, liasing with the office and client to creat an enjoyable marketing experience for the customer. I love working with colourful people and the general public. Recently I have worked on a galaxy chocolate campaign, Alpro soya products, seeds of change and an organic tour.
Exhibitions
I have worked at many exhibitions recently at the grand design show as assistant event manager in charge of ten staff.
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
I have a catering background initially working as a chef,barman, waiter and progressing into restaurant management. I also worked for a couple of high end private catering companys who did prestigious events eg product launches, art gallery/movie premieres.
Installation
In-store / Store approved
Leafleting
I have done plenty of these over the years and am happy to carry out this work.
Merchandising
Modelling
Mystery Shopping
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
As an event manager i am always involved in rigging the stand and particulary if some other company is doing it making sure it is done to the right specification.
Roadshows
I have worked out many of these particulary at supermarkets eg haagen dazs, tetley tea, mars, galaxy,
Sales
I work at a small group of gyms driving sales of gym memberships by organising guest passes, competitions and awareness days. I carry this out a few days each month.
Sampling
I have sampled many products particulary guerilla campaigns and at supermarkets, stations and universities.
Security
I have acted as security on stands staying on them overnight to ensure the safety of equipment.
Technology
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
I worked in the catering industry for 10 years and worked in numerous bar and restaurant jobs including as restaurant manager
Car Driving License
I have an old style licence letting me drive motorbikes, anything up to 7.5 tonne and trailers. Licence currently clean.
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Computer Skills (Novice)
Basic skills on computer, Clait course acheived with Word, Excel and Powerpoint
CRB
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Yes, trained by st Johns ambulance
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Yes, drive any cc of bike
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Yes, citroen berlingo which seats five and all backseats can be taken out to creat area for box transportation.
Public Speaking
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
Qualifications
ba in hotel and catering management with tourism/marketing, certificates in journalism and fashion industry