Emily

Full CV / Resume

Emily Hooton
14 Cooks Mead, Rusper, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4PU • 07595664175
• • NI : JJ750992A

Personal Statement

I am a newly accomplished PR & Events Executive who joined Rutland Group Limited in April 2014 to work on Wings & Wheels Air and Motoring show. I have 5 years background in s and later travelled, subsequently changing career to working within the events industry. I am experienced in the events entertainment sector since May 2013 conveying creative and innovative concepts, paired with an administrative background. I have previously worked on various events for Dash Concept Limited and Innerplace Concierge based in Central London.

Work Experience

Sept to Sept 2015 Full Time 12 month contract PR & Events Executive; Rutland Group Ltd, Dunsfold Park
Provide support in the development of Wings & Wheels by:
Responding to all business and general enquiries.
Arranging meetings, managing incoming and outgoing post, diaries, filing system, and other ad hoc administration tasks for the PR, marketing and events manager.
Project managing events and tasks as required with the support of the PR, marketing and events manager.
Maintaining accurate and up to date information in event and sales databases as appropriate.
Assisting with marketing, promotion and PR of all activities including any press launches and press facilities.
Producing written communications, including reports, updates or proposal as needed for each activity.
Attending and working event and trades shows as required.
Assisting with the creation and updating of social media, digital marketing and print communications material and literature, including event sites.
Managing event support staff (interns, temporary administrative staff and week-end event staff) in absence of the PR, marketing & events manager.
Assisting with the development if communications material and literature, such as news letters, sites, etc.
Developing and maintains relationships with Dunsfold Park tenants
Managing the Wheels Zone and every aspect under that including the Static Arena, Parades and Stunt Zone, and assisting with the Motoring Demonstrations organized by Brooklands Museum. Recruiting exhibitors, traders and entertainment.

Mar to Sept 2014 Full Time 6 month contract Events Assistant; Wings & Wheels, Dunsfold Park
Development, production and delivery of projects from proposals right up to delivery
Delivering projects/events on time, within budget, that meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations.
Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project
Communicating, maintaining and developing client and staff relationships
Handling operational and administrative functions
Providing support and direction to the team
Giving innovative and creative ideas
Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners
Liaising with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event at Press launches, site and attending trade events
Organising the production of tickets and packages
Planning layouts and entertainment, scheduling workshops and demonstrations
Coordinating volunteer staff at workshops
Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery
Coordinating suppliers, handling client queries
Managing troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly
Supervising the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently
Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event participants).
Dealing with positive and negative feedback to help improve fourth coming shows.

Oct 13 to Oct 14 Full Time Intern; Innerplace, London
Operating the main mailbox in outlook, making dinner, club, guest list reservations for members/clients, and obtaining tickets for events; sporting, theatre, premiers, parties.
Providing information about local features such as shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreational destinations in London
Performing office duties; answering e, invoicing, general admin, updating internal systems
Assisting the Managing Editor with various topics; updating site, blog, newsletters, mail outs and reviews
Carry out unique requests such as searching for hard-to-find tickets or making VIP reservations for important clients/members.
Assisting in planning special events, parties, and meetings, which may include company parties, corporate or personal events for clients and members
Investigating and comparing venues, restaurants, private member clubs.
Reviewing restaurants, clubs and bars in Central London, writing up positive reviews for the Editor to feature on our site, and in our newsletter and blog
Door hosting at company events, welcoming guests and ensuring everything runs smoothly throughout the event
Performing excellent customer service skills on all levels and maintaining great working relationships
Assisting the whole team and Director where applicable; pick up and deliver items, or run errands for the director.

Jul 13 to Mar 14 Part Time Sales and Event Manager; Dash Concept, London
Establish relationships with clients. Be present to meet and greet customers as appropriate. Be aware of company policies. Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements. Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities. Have full product knowledge of the facilities offered. Ensuring excellent customer service. Invoicing. Extending business relationships and bringing in new leads.

Oct 2011 to Present Part-time Bar attender/waitress; Toby Carvery, Langley Green, Crawley
Main duties include bar attending, taking payments, serving food, cleaning and giving excellent customer service.

Nov 2007 to Dec 2012 Full-time Finance Assistant; B&CE Benefit Schemes, Manor Royal

Feb 2011 to Aug 2011 Part Time Nanny; Munford Family
St Tropez, France July 2011 – Aug 2011
St Moritz, Switzerland Feb 2011 to Feb 2011

Jun 2007 to Nov 2007 Temporary Full-Time s Payable Clerk; Virgin Holidays Limited, Crawley

Feb 2006 to May 2007 Full-time Customer Manager; Barclaycard, Crawley

Oct 2005 to Jan 2006 Full-time Receptionist; Virgin Active Gym, Crawley

June 2004 to Oct 2005 Full-time Receptionist; Arora Ho, Crawley

June 2002 to Jun 2004 Retail Assistant; Faith Shoes, Crawley
Jun 2002 to Jun 2003 Part-time Retail Assistant
Jun 2003 to Jun 2004 Full-Time Retail Assistant

Education

2008 to 2009 Central Sussex College

NVQ
OCR Level 2 Certificate in ing

2002 to 2003 The Holy Trinity School Sixth Form, Crawley

GNVQ
Leisure Tourism

1998 to 2002 The Holy Trinity School, Crawley

GCSE
English Literature Geography
English Language Mathematics
IT French
Business Studies Science
Food Technology Religious Studies