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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

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

Languages

First language: English

Extra Information

  • 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.

  • Costume and Character

    Walkers Crisps new flavours launch, requiring costume dress up and role play for each character/flavour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bar Person

    Bar work in Norway and Australia.

  • Car Driving License

    8 years clean licence.

  • CRB

    Recently CRB checked (Clear) for work within schools as part of my Teacher Training Course.

  • Own Transport

    Own large vehicle. Willing to travel and able to transport props and other large items.

  • Qualifications

    BA French

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