lindaelsdon
Director Leslie Edward Events / Freelance Event Manager
Freelancer.
Category: Events
About Linda
25 years experience conceptualising, planning, executing and evaluating internal and external event programmes working within the Investment Banking Industry
Now run own my own events and Freelance in the events industry
Have worked nationally and internationally for Destination Marketing Companies, Associations, Corporate, Public Sector, Charity, Independent Women Organisations with audience sizes ranging from 10 – 20,000
Events portfolio includes meetings, workshops, UK based conferences, company and charity fun days, venue sourcing, parties, private dinners and lunches, cocktail receptions, client hospitality, road shows, research, incentive trips and overseas familiarisation visits
Attend on a regular basis various industry conferences, exhibitions and networking events to keep abreast of the event industry
At each of the roles I have also covered the Business Administration for the Departments supported as well as being the Travel Co-ordinator ensuring compliance with all policies and expense control
My strengths include having strong organisational and administrative skills, being a team player, being client focused, outgoing, can liaise at all levels, use initiative, proactive, willing to get involved, to learn new skills and assist others when needed