Planned, managed and delivered a two day international scientific conference for 200 delegates - clinicians, health policy makers and pharmaceutical companies.
Responsibilities included development of scientific programme and the selection and management of 35 strong Faculty.
Development and delivery of all Faculty and Chair briefings.
Management of all design and print production elements including delegate packs, conference booklets, branding, presentation slides.
Management of Florence based logistics company overseeing travel and accomodation.
Management and directing team of audio visual contractors.
Copywriting and management of interactive conference website.
Development and management of £300,000 budget.
On the day event management.
Delivery of pre- and post- conference social programme.

I additionally planned, managed and delivered one day European scientific conference for clinicians and European health policy makers.
Development and management of £100,000 budget.
Creation of stakeholder database and management/maintenance of complete invitation process.
Overseeing all audio visuals and managing the team of contractors.
Management of all Chair and Faculty briefings.
Management of all design and print production elements, management of Florence based logistics company overseeing travel and accomodation.
On the day event management.

Planned and delivered the inaugural Which? Awards - high profile industry awards ceremony at the British Museum for 320 leading national and international manufacturers and retailers to showcase Which? product and service research.
Project management of entire project from conception through to on the day logistics.
Selection and management of external and internal suppliers including venue, media production, audio-visuals, design, print and catering.
Speech writing and briefings for Chief Executive, key-note guest speakers and event compere.
Identified and executed all internal consultations and sign-off procedures with Senior Management.
Negotiated and managed high profile spokespeople; the broadcaster Fiona Bruce, CBI Director-General Richard Lambert, Minister for Pensions James Purnell MP and video message from Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP.
Responsible for the project budget of £75,000.

Lead officer on the development and launch of the Which? Best Buy Icon from stakeholder consultation through to design and implementation.

Organised and delivered a programme of customer facing Meet the Manager events at Underground stations along the network.
Planning, development and supervision of marketing materials, publicity, display stands, corporate representation and briefing.
Planned, developed and delivered a programme of VIP stakeholder events for Ministers, MPs and London Assembly Members to demonstrate station modernisations and the corporate Investment programme.
Developed and rolled out a stakeholder contact management programme for the JNP lines.

Developed, organised and delivered two high profile events to commemorate National Science Week.
Celebrating British Science - a celebratory event showcasing British scientific talent from leading research centres and provided a platform for the Secretary of State to deliver his keynote speech of the year on science and innovation. Attended by 250 key stakeholders.
National Science Week's Energy Debate - a panel-led debate and conference to feed directly into the DTI’s Energy Review. Panel members included Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks and HM Government Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King. Attended by 250 key stakeholders.
Designed and organised a programme of high profile awareness-raising activities for Ministers and key stakeholders within the science, business and energy communities.
Oversaw the development of all marketing materials, supplier contracting and supervision and invitee database creation and implementation.
Working to very tight deadlines, created and implemented a strategic communications plan for National Science Week which instigated joined-up internal and external communications and complimented the Department’s annual business objectives.
Developed an evaluation package for National Science Week 2006 and a Communications plan for 2007 based on lessons learnt and longer term business objectives.

Established/ developed a stakeholder engagement and events programme for CJIT across the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales.
Developed a programme of targeted stakeholder events in partnership with 42 Local Criminal Justice Boards including networking dinners and consultation events.
Managed and developed the Criminal Justice Experience - an interactive ‘walk through’ the criminal justice system from an IT perspective. This included weekly tours for Ministers, criminal justice practitioners, police, Government departments and suppliers.
Organised large scale, high profile, cross-Government stakeholder events.
Oversaw the design and management of marketing resource and collateral including external suppliers; designers, printers, events companies and research organisations.
Initiated and implemented a calendar of high profile keynote speaking opportunities for the Director General and CJIT Directors at conferences and events.
Ensured all stakeholder activities were fully integrated across all communications functions including programme marketing, new media, press.

Organised and delivered tailored consultation events across England and Wales for all stakeholder groups; students, 16 to 25 year olds, charities, local authorities, business leaders, the media and opinion formers.
Ensured an inclusive consultation programme across multiple communities including; business, the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and young people.
Designed and produced marketing collateral including consultation document and final report.
Prepared speeches and presentations for Commissioner Ian Russell, CEO ScottishPower, and the Review Team, briefings to MPs and Ministers.
Developed/executed a diverse communications strategy including direct marketing, targeted consultation events, media relations and new media.
Line managed the External Relations Co-ordinator.

Developed a high regional profile for the Commission and the activities of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Forums through direct marketing and media relations.
Established and developed systems for the Press Office including a media contacts database, media monitoring and evaluation techniques and an events management function.
Proactively identified local and regional media opportunities as well as profile-raising events in order to engage patients and the public in effective involvement in health, particularly, traditionally excluded groups.
Positively contributed to the national communications department’s media working group including the preparation of media guidelines and media training for Forums members and the roll-out of the Commission’s branding and Communications activities.

Organised the annual Life After Stroke Awards event for 150 people including media, celebrities and the public.
Venue selection, supplier negotiation and management, development and supervision of all design and promotional work.
Development of invitee database and management of the invitation process.
Project managed the annual Stroke Awareness Week for two years from theme concept to execution including organising launch events at Horse Guards Parade, photo calls and other media events.
Organised national Grand Hat Day including all publicity, celebrity involvement, marketing and promotion