September 2012 - June 2013

ISLINGTON METAL WORKS

A fast-paced music venue, hosting a wide range of events from metal festivals to weddings. During my year of employment, I used attention to detail to help brides create their perfect wedding and used my organisational skills to help create systems that enhance productivity and reduced paperwork.

Islington Metal Works: CV

Personal Assistant & Event Coordinator

General administrative duties - creating invoices, creating an organisational system for clients and staff, keeping on top of bookings

Research many important legal requirements for the venue, such as acoustic calibrations

Created, compiled and prepared reports, presentations, and correspondence

Improved efficiency by organising paperwork

Managed and prioritised schedules to ensure that time is focused on critical and strategic issues

Ensured smooth filtering of information to the relevant staff and vice versa

Prepared and coordinated commercially sensitive, and highly confidential information and documents

Acted as the first point of contact, screening and handling calls as appropriate

Created and Implemented a google drive system for brides to upload their swatches and images to ensure we can provide them with their dream wedding.

Created event proposals which fit client requirements and presenting proposals by the deadline

Maintained a working relationship with vendors and venues

Planned event aspects, such as room capacity, seating, dining, and guest list

Coordinated event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers

Stayed under budget while planning event specifications

Managed and oversaw events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organising vendors

Planning multiple events at once such as a wedding in the main room, a birthday party on the top floor, and filming in the stable yard.

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