GOOD TO MEET YOU!
Every event, every room, every human connection, it starts with a handshake, a name badge, an introduction. Connection is the whole point. It's why people show up, why organisations invest, and if I'm honest, why I've never lost interest in this work after twenty years of doing it. Twenty years teaches you a lot, mostly that no two events are the same, and that the best ones look effortless precisely because someone was working very hard behind the scenes.
Hello...
...probably the most used phrase in the world
I have spent two decades delivering high-impact events across four continents for C-suite, VIP and global audiences. Scale ranging from intimate HNW client dinners to international conferences with 3,000+ attendees, and budgets from a few thousand to well over £2m. What stays consistent is the same approach: clear thinking, calm under pressure and an instinct for what actually matters when things get complicated.
This is me in Rio!
My career has taken me across professional services, finance, energy and science with clients such as Shell International, EY, Credit Suisse and Grant Thornton. More recently I was event producer at the Local Leaders Forum at COP30 in Rio de Janeiro; C-suite and global Mayor roundtables at one of the world's most significant climate summits. One of those projects that reminded me why I do this.
I'm available for:
in-house contracts
freelance opportunities
consulting engagements
part time roles (client or agency side)
London based.
Get in touch, lets chat!
OPENING SEQUENCE
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year UK Final Award Show
I was proud to be part of a team in producing this opening sequence for EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year UK Final award show.
The event itself celebrated the UK's leading entrepreneurs from various industries competing in regional heats that led to the UK final held at The Brewery, London.
The theme was "accelerating growth" where we recognised entrepreneurs were a huge contributer to the UK's accelerating economy.
This sequence opened the show and takes us on a journey through an energetic and immersive accelerator machine.
Experience
2022-Present
Events and Live Marketing Planner
CREDIT SUISSE
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Complete ownership in planning, marketing, branding, communications, AV and creative production for UHNW client events held at the National Gallery.
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Implemented a self portrait idea to drive employee engagement for the arts sponsorship by running a firm wide competition which was supported by the MD for the Culture and D&I team.
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From concept to delivery, management of Credit Suisse’s’ European conferences
2021
Project Manager
FIRST FOR GOLDMAN SACHS
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Project lead management of all assigned conferences, events and on-campus events from inception to execution including HNW client events, Virtual/Hybrid conferences
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Client, stakeholder and third party vendor management at the highest level
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Project budget creation, negotiation and reconciliation
2021
Freelance Events Manager
and Video Editor
SELF EMPLOYED
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Providing video editing services using Adobe Creative (Premiere and After Effects) to various clients such as Financial Times, Event Concept, Intuit and Xerox.
2020
Marketing Manager
FINANCIAL TIMES
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Creation and management of FT’s digital marketing campaigns for Women At The Top and The Global Boardroom events using the Bizzabo platform
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Virtual event support using the Bizzabo platform
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Video editing live event sessions using Adobe Premiere Pro CC
2018-2020
Events Project Manager
SHELL INTERNATIONAL LTD
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End to end project management of high profile global events ranging from 250-500 Shell customers, staff and VIPs
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Led the VIP Hospitality at Shell’s flagship Make The Future festival attended by 10k+
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Controlled budgets and delivered over £2m of projects producing accurate cost estimates for multiple clients
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Created in excess of £300k savings to the business by negotiating costs and fees with event contractors
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Orchestrated a team of third party suppliers
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Led the team from brief to delivery across a multitude of high profile events and cross media projects include campaign visualisation and conceptual design, print, e-publishing, mobile and digital media
2017-2018
Events Executive - Head of Growth 365
GRANT THORNTON
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Event lead for Growth 365 client events, a premium service from Grant Thornton for mid market clients with a turnover of £10m to £250m
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Organised logistics for events ranging from 10 to 300 attendees, including sourcing venues, invitations, registrations and RSVPs, catering, speakers, branding and promotion
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Produced accurate cost estimates for internal stakeholders whilst achieving sales targets. Client retention stayed at 95% during my role with a total income of approx. £400k from successfully delivering client satisfaction events.
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Responsible for the implementation of event strategies, managing our affinity partnerships with Aston Martin and Bremont watches and delivering circa 60 events per year across the UK
2011-2017
Senior Events Executive - Production
EY (ERNST & YOUNG)
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Successful project and event management of over 20 events every year (physical and virtual), including the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards ceremonies, high end client entertaining/hospitality and various partnership art events with the Tate (circa 100-800 attendees per event across London and UK)
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Solely responsible for the event production of UK Major Events of high value (£100k+) and risk
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Creative design and management of EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year client events (circa 10 events with 20-150 attendees) including FTSE100 clients and the UK’s leading entrepreneurs
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Personally created the Entrepreneur Of The Year marketing launch films for 3 years running (see Projects section)
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Used creative and technical expertise in order to contribute to proven budget negotiations and managed budgets in excess of £500k
There's more...
Technical skills
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Adobe Creative Suite (inc Premiere Pro and After Effects)
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Virtual event platforms (inc Zoom, Cvent, ON24 and Bizzabo)
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Project management (inc Monday and Asana)
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Digital media inc social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok)
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Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms)
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MS Office Suite
TESTIMONIALS
Peter Stewart, Global Business Manager at Shell Catalysts and Technologies
Stuart worked for me in 2019 and 2020 on the organisation of a major event in Europe, which was sadly postponed due to COVID-19. I was very impressed throughout with his creativity and attention to detail, but also his ability to manage the schedule and budget and to keep the various strands connected. He was responsive to our needs and displayed plenty of initiative, only checking in when needed. I would certainly recommend Stuart to anyone looking for an events professional.
Andrew Lowe, Project Manager (Technical Events Production) at Metro Broadcast Ltd
Stuart is a very professional event manager with a unique combination of creative flair and technical production expertise. Having worked together on an international conference I found Stuart to be an ideal partner in working through the logistical, technical and budgetary challenges allowing us to deliver on the event objectives making it a successful event for the participants and stakeholders. It was a pleasure to be able to work with Stuart in bringing his creative vision to life, his tireless energy throughout the whole process made the project hugely enjoyable and satisfying for my team.
Kathrin Blaha, Senior Communications Adviser, Shell International Ltd
Working with Stuart to successfully deliver a joint global project has been a great experience - Stuart has a warm personality and always makes sure that he is constantly on the ball for his stakeholders. His knowledge, experience and passion to get things done, while managing the expectations of all stakeholders, was of great added value to successfully complete our joint project. Working with Stuart has been a real pleasure.
