Simon's Profile
Experience Summary
The first thing people usually notice about me is my professional approach to everything I undertake. in all aspects of my life. Having taken some time out of the Promotions world to focus on my personal business ventures, I found myself missing the variety and excitement from Promotional Work, and now am looking to get involved again in my free time.
I have had experience in a plethora of different promotional work in the past; working for some high profile clients, and undertaking many roles, including Events Manager. I take pride in any task in hand and produce work to a standard of excellence, combining quality and consistency. I consider myself very approachable, likeable and ensure the job gets done.
My Background: I am BSc (Hons) Music Technology graduate from Leeds Metropolitan University and specializing in the field of sound recording, sound editing and sound design within the film and television industry. - so naturally, I am a bit of a film geek, and am very tech savvy. I am computer literate on both PC and Mac and am actually a self taught web designer, having recently pursued the interest in 2014/2015. View
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Languages
First language: English
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
Have been Event Manager and Assistant Event manager for many campaigns. These have included Nokia Roadshows, Audi A6 Roadshows through to sales exhibition stands and simple leafletting jobs.
Auditing
Automotive
Chef
Conferences
Costume and Character
I have helped chaperone costume characters.
Credit Card Trained
Through part-time work at numerous Costa Coffee outlets and also in a pub and restaurant i have gained experience with cash handling and use of electronic and manual credit card machines
Data Capture
When working on a roadshow campaign for Audi, part of the job was to capture data from the public which would then ultimately result in contact being made to the consumer. The contact made would have been to send out further information about the car, arrange a test drive and also resulted in car sales for Audi.
Demonstration
I have worked in a team on a promotion for Nokia and the Big Dance festival around london May-June 2010. I demonstrated the Nokia X6 model to people and was successful in getting across the key features of the phone that Nokia requested we demonstrated.
Event Management
I have been event manager for a campaign for dettol which was held at the ideal home show at earls court, london. Here I managed a team of 2 people and ensured we exceeded the target sales required by the client. I have also event managed a campaign for match attax, whereby i was responsible for a team of 2 people. this campaign also involved technical rigging.
Exhibitions
I worked at the Collectors Convention held in Warwickshire in 2005 in which i worked on the tills dealing with cash and credit card sales. I have also worked at the IPEX Printer show at the NEC in which i providing packs of information for people at various stands in the exhibition hall.
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
Having worked in the catering industry, i have experience in producing and serving food and drink at consistent high standards.
Installation
I have undertaken many rigging jobs in the past.
In-store / Store approved
I am selfridges store approved having worked at the christmas grotto in selfridges, oxford street, london.
Leafleting
I have leafletted for several 02 stores which promoted in store offers and attracted high numbers into the store. Also leafletting was a large part of the promotion i completed for Cushelle.
Merchandising
I have merchandised for an activity day provider, and have been required to visit stores to check the pos is displayed correctly.
Modelling
Mystery Shopping
Various mystery shopping work. Most recent was to asses product knowledge of Nokia's Lumia range of instore staff with the brief to actively sell.
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Rigging
When promoting Cushelle, i was required to help setup the stand which housed the game that was a integral part of the promotion.
Roadshows
I was part of the core team on a roadshow which promoted the new A6 for Audi. We toured nationwide, demonstrating features and providing information to consumers about this new vehicle.
Sales
I have gained experience in sales at the Collectors Convention and also in the jobs i have had in the catering industry. I was also successful in up-selling numerous different products at the point of sale.
Sampling
I sampled for Gizeh at V-Festival 06 and Leeds Festival 06 in which we raised awareness of the product at a large percentage of the festivals.
Security
Technology
I have demonstrated the Nokia X6 mobile phone but alongside this i am technologically minded in which i personally own a lot of the latest technology. I adapt to new products easily and offer learn to use them to the fullest extent of their use.
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
I worked in a pub/restaurant for 9 months in 2009 and often worked alone on the bar. I gained experience in producing a wide variety of drinks.
Car Driving License
Car License only - test passed and clean license held since 23rd November 2006
Have experience driving transit/sprinter and luton vans.
Computer Skills (Advanced)
I have been using computers for around 15 years and have an advanced knowledge on both PC and Mac.
Computer Skills (Novice)
CRB
Face Painting
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Public Speaking
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
Qualifications
BSc Music Technology - 2.1 - Leeds Metropolitan University
BTEC Music Technology - DMM - Stafford College
7 GCSE's - including english maths and science - Great Wyrley High School
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