Oliver's Profile
Experience Summary
Ten years of promotional and event marketing over countless campaigns ranging from product launches and sampling to technical demonstrations.
Smart, punctual and enthusiastic, I have just moved back to the UK after 3 years of Managing 4 man Geophysical Survey Operations in Western Australia.
Beginning a Teaching PGCE in September, I am available and actively seeking promotional work over the summer. View
my contact details, availability, and stats.
Experience
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Other Experience
A vast wealth of experience since my first foray into the industry at 17, I have been involved in almost all aspects of promotional marketing, event management, product sampling and demonstration both as an individual and leading an being part of a team. I am reliable and comfortable in all situations and work well under pressure and when given responsibility.
Skills
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Languages
First language: English
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
A handful of Assistant Event Manager Roles before quickly being made Event Manager for Subsequent Jobs and Campaigns involved regional technical demonstrations for brands such as Sony & Intel whilst proactive team roles include work for Tropicana, 3Mobile and O2.
Auditing
Long term auditing for a well known supermarket giant.
Automotive
Whilst having no promotional work experience in the Automotive sector, my wealth of knowledge of the Automotive market and the mechanical aspect of such products means that it is a field that I would be interested in.
Chef
Conferences
Costume and Character
Walkers Crisps new flavours launch, requiring costume dress up and role play for each character/flavour.
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
In-store product sales data capture and on street public questionnaire/ data capture.
Demonstration
A wealth of experience in demonstrations with 2x summer long campaigns for the Nintendo DS and subsequently 3DS the following year. Other product demonstrations have included new children's toys and my most recent and very successful campaign for a new mobile phone handset.
Event Management
Starting out in the industry at 2003 (17 years of age), I have since been involved in multiple campaigns covering many different roles and responsibilities up to Event Management. I have been responsible for teams up to 14 strong, with campaigns ranging, from sampling and selling to technical and technologic demonstrations.
Exhibitions
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
Hospitality and golfing events at the Celtic Manor Resort as rewards for staff and clientele of Major Banks and Blue Chip Companies alongside famous sporting events and celebrity tournaments.
Installation
In-store / Store approved
In retail stores and specific technical stores working alongside staff to promote new and existing products and services whilst helping to drive sales.
Leafleting
Leafleting and promotion for new brands and also for Government Awareness Campaigns concerning the implemention of new laws.
Merchandising
In-store merchandising for large supermarket client.
Modelling
Mystery Shopping
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
Roadshows
Sales
A wealth of sales experience including Intel, Tesco, Ikea Mobile, multiple children's toys and many more.
Sampling
A long list of sampling roles with a varying target market including brands such as Nestle, Bulmers, Colgate, Gillette, Cadburys, Walkers and many more.
Security
Technology
Having been personally chosen to re-represent brands on behalf of multiple companies due to my sales records and feedback, I can confidently state that this is a field of real expertise for me. Successful technology based campaigns include Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Intel, Nintendo and Ikea.
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
Bar work in Norway and Australia.
Car Driving License
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Computer Skills (Novice)
CRB
Recently CRB checked (Clear) for work within schools as part of my Teacher Training Course.
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Own large vehicle. Willing to travel and able to transport props and other large items.
Public Speaking
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading