holly moore

* Worked at Cheshire Cat Events Ltd * Alongside Director to review brand, identify target market to form a marketing plan. * Represented the business at networking and PR events; built a strong relationship with Manchester PA network to give access to our target customers. * Wrote event proposals to ensure maximum profit margins were achieved. * Pitched proposals to clients (individuals and groups) including the MD of LateRooms. * Project managed the event and staff and suppliers on site. * Worked at Canvas Lounge LTD * Working alongside the Director to develop the brand and increase turnover. * Recruited, trained and developed a new team. * Changed product offering – menu, cocktails, wine menu. * Implemented a social media strategy and set up twitter, face book. * Worked with web designer to launch brand new website. * Delivered event programme. * Increased turnover by 25% in six months. * Organised a joint PR event five start Radisson hotel and presented to 100 key decision makers.

ClubAZ is a not for profit organisation offering a portfolio of voluntary benefits to over 10,000 AstraZeneca members; in line with AstraZeneca's global health and wellbeing strategy to increase employee engagement and retention. Provided a Corporate Event Services for AstraZeneca -2010-2011 +101% on target, organising team building, themed dinners, long service awards, celebration events for 10 - 3000 people. Organised dinners with motivational speakers including Mark Foster and James Cracknell. Took Hospitality Department from - £76,000 to +£12,000 profit within 12 months. Recruited, trained and managed a team of 12. Designed a new menu with the Chef to improve gross profit. Increased Employee Discount Directory partners by 175% in 12 months - working with companies such as Vodafone, Red Letter Days, Marriot, Merlin and more. Generated advertising revenue for magazine and website - 2010-2011 +26% on target. Organised networking events and road shows across the UK to promote discounts. Pitched to 3000 Med Immune employees to convince them to join ClubAZ.

* Events Manager, August 2004 – May 2007: * Outline of Responsibilities and Achievements: * Responsible for meetings, private functions, weddings, golf days and charity events -.clients included NatWest, NHS, Roche, Siemens, Vertex, Variety Club, Coronation Street. * Increased revenue year on year & created a database of over 10,000 contacts. * Project managed refurbishment of function rooms. * Raised the profile of the business in the local area through networking and PR. * Introduced a calendar of member social events, marketing and sold tickets to the events. * Front of House Manager, March 1998 – August 2004 * Outline of Responsibilities and Achievements: * Managed a team of 12 staff. * Project managed the opening of a second reception. * Managed the tender process for the cleaning contract. * Implemented a Duty Management system. * Managed the customer complaints procedure for 3,600 strong memberships. * Responsible for the personnel administration for 140 employees - staff recruitment, selection, training, development and retention.