Alex McCarthy

Build and nurture long-term relationships with a global community of 1,000+ senior professionals, acting as a trusted point of contact and ambassador for the organisation across 12 international events per year. Engage daily with C-suite executives, Directors, and VPs, tailoring outreach and communication to a wide range of stakeholders — developing the high-level relationship management skills directly transferable to artist and industry partner engagement. Lead end-to-end event logistics across multiple international locations (London, Miami, Benelux, Manchester), coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver seamless experiences for hundreds of attendees.

Global Community Relations Manager - Clarion Events - Cyber Leaders' Summit - London, United Kingdom

(2025-01)

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with a global community of 1,000+ senior professionals, acting as a trusted point of contact and ambassador for the organisation across 12 international events per year.
• Engage daily with C-suite executives, Directors, and VPs, tailoring outreach and communication to a wide range of stakeholders — developing the high-level relationship management skills directly transferable to artist and industry partner engagement.
• Lead end-to-end event logistics across multiple international locations (London, Miami, Benelux, Manchester), coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver seamless experiences for hundreds of attendees.
• Manage a structured pipeline of relationships, tracking engagement and ensuring consistent, personalised follow-up to build loyalty and deepen connections over time.
• Produce regular reports and stakeholder presentations, translating community data into clear narratives for senior leadership.
• Represent the organisation at events and in the wider community, nurturing relationships with external partners and peers to strengthen the brand's presence and reputation.

Assistant Manager - Duke of Wellington - London, United Kingdom

(2024-06 - 2024-12)

• Managed day-to-day operations of a busy London venue, overseeing staff, coordinating events, and ensuring an exceptional experience for all guests.
• Built strong relationships with a diverse range of customers, regulars, and suppliers — demonstrating the interpersonal warmth and people-first approach essential to an ambassador-facing role.
• Organised and managed in-venue events from planning through to delivery, handling logistics, guest lists, and on-the-night coordination under pressure.
• Led and motivated a team in a fast-paced, high-footfall environment, developing confident leadership and communication skills across all levels of seniority.

Financial Assistant - Micro Finance Ireland - Dublin, Ireland

(2024-01 - 2024-06)

• Administered financial records and client correspondence in a regulated environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Utilised Microsoft Office 365 across all aspects of the role, maintaining accurate data and producing reports to support the wider team.

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Music - Technological University Dublin (2019 - 2023)