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Work History
2003

Freelance Event Manager

Delegate management & on-site logistics of a British Telecom UK seminar - 50 delegates
Delegate management of a British Telecom UK conference - 250 delegates
2002

Freelance Event Manager

A number of Christmas Parties for various clients ranging from 400 - 10 guests
A Hospitality Day for Decco, including logistics & event management, encompassing organisation of the entertainment, catering, design and format - 30 guests
A Family Fun Day for The Cookie Man, including logistics & event management, encompassing organisation of the entertainment, catering, design and format - 250 guests
A School Sports day (for adults) for Earls Court & Olympia Group, including logistics & event management, encompassing organisation of the entertainment, catering, design and format - 175 guests
A public Family Fun Day for SureStart, including logistics & event management, encompassing organisation of the entertainment, catering, design and format - 5,000 attendees
Complete delegate management of an International Conference for British Telecom - two conferences back-to-back including all flight, transfers and accommodation arrangements - total 250 delegates
On-site logistics & delegate management at three venues on a 38-venue roadshow for the Department of Education
Complete delegate management & on-site logistics of a British Telecom UK seminar - 50 delegates

2001

Freelance Event Manager

On-site logistics & delegate management of a Guinness International Conference in Dublin - 200 delegates
On-site logistics & delegate management of a Smirnoff International Conference in Cyprus - 220 delegates
Complete delegate management of a UK Conference for British Telecom - two conferences back-to-back including accommodation arrangements - total 250 delegates
On-site logistics & delegate management of a Guinness International Conference in Cyprus - total 150 delegates
Complete delegate management of a International Conference for British Telecom in Barcelona - including all flight, transfers and accommodation arrangements - total 120 delegates
On-site logistics of a Fujisu-Siemens International Conference in Paris - 150 delegates
Complete delegate management and on-site logistics for a series of international seminars for Reuters UKI in Madrid - 3 seminars, 4 days duration, back-to-back including all flight, transfers and accommodation arrangements - total 175 delegates

2000

Freelance Event Manager

Total Event Management and on-site management of Gartmore Investment Christmas Party - 600 guests
Total Event Management and on-site management of Reuters UKI Christmas Party - 1500 guests
On-site management of Instanet Christmas Party - 800 guests
Complete delegate management and on-site logistics for a series of international seminars for Reuters UKI in Boston - 3 seminars, 4 days duration, back-to-back including all flight, transfers and accommodation arrangements - total 125 delegates
Total Event Management and on-site management of KPMG meeting & teambuilding activity at Royal Berkshire Polo Club - 40 delegates
Total Event Management, delegate management and on-site management of Booze Allen & Hamilton overseas incentive trip to Malta - 125 delegates plus partners and children - including conference and social activities, evening entertainment and babysitting arrangements
Complete delegate management for Telewest sales conference - 280 guests
Total Event Management and on-site management of Sony party - 75 guests
Complete delegate management of a UK Conference for British Telecom - two conferences back-to-back including accommodation arrangements - total 250 delegates
Logistical transport arrangements and booking for 1500 delegates arriving through Heathrow and Gatwick airports to and from London venue including making accommodation and entertainment arrangements for a British Airways Product Launch over 2 days - total 1500 delegates

1999

Freelance Event Manager

Total Event Management and on-site management of Gartmore Investment Christmas Party - 550 guests
Total Event Management and on-site management of Harper Collins Christmas Party - 400 guests
Total Event Management and on-site management of Reuters UKI Christmas Party - 1200 guests
Total Event Management, delegate management and on-site management of International Bank of Japan, Equities Division Product Launch - 300 guests
On-site (assistant) management of Gillette Family Fun Day - 2000 guests
Total Event Management and on-site management of Sony party - 45 guests

1990-1999

Sony United Kingdom Limited, Weybridge, Surrey
Events Coordinator, Marketing Communications

1988-1990

Sony United Kingdom Limited, Weybridge, Surrey
Promotions Assistant, Merchandising

1986-1988

Sony United Kingdom Limited, Weybridge, Surrey
Administrator, Video Marketing

1985-1986

Parsons International, Addlestone, Surrey
Office Administrator

1983-1985

Rock City Recording Studio, Shepperton, Middlesex
Studio Administrator

1982-1983

Moviecam International, Shepperton, Middlesex
Secretary

Tel: 07961 322288 Email: freelance@dawn-lesley.co.uk

© Dawn-Lesley Colwell 2002