Bree Pace
Experienced events and operations professional with a background in hospitality, event management, and equestrian events
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Experienced events and operations professional with a background in hospitality, event management, and equestrian events. Skilled in coordinating and delivering events from planning through to execution, managing budgets, securing sponsorship, and building strong client and stakeholder relationships. Strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills, with experience managing websites and social media platforms.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively in fast-paced environments.
Experience
Events Operations Coordinator - Revolution Events
(2025-03)
Oversee the end-to-end operations and logistics of a diverse range of events, including conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, and award ceremonies, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional standards throughout.
- Lead monthly internal meetings, pre-event briefings, and post-event reviews, introducing structured processes, standardised briefings, and guidance documents to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Manage contractors, caterers, event staff, venue teams, and speakers before, during, and after events to ensure smooth operational delivery.
- Create table settings and style venue spaces for gala dinners and award ceremonies, ensuring every event reflects the client's vision and objectives.
- Coordinate dietary requirements, accessibility needs, and special requests to enhance the attendee experience.
- Work within event budgets while supporting commercial objectives and revenue targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, speakers, exhibitors, and venue partners.
- Research and source suitable venues and suppliers to meet event requirements and client expectations.
- Manage event timelines and logistics, including accommodation arrangements for speakers, contractors, and event staff.
- Conduct venue tours for clients and prepare proposals for recommended event spaces.
Owner and Rosette Designer - BP Rosettes
(2020-03)
Lead all aspects of the business, designing and producing premium rosettes for agricultural and equestrian championships, as well as local dog and horse shows.
- Manage suppliers, production, and budgets to ensure high-quality products, timely delivery, and business profitability.
- Oversee scheduling and deadlines to maintain efficient day-to-day business operations.
- Produce product photography and provide samples to prospective clients to support sales and marketing activity.
- Secure event sponsorships to increase brand visibility and awareness within the equestrian and agricultural sectors.
Events Manager and Owner - BP Events - East Sussex and Kent
(2019-09 - 2026-04)
Organise and deliver high-quality equestrian events across East Sussex and Kent, alongside quiz nights and annual awards evenings, ensuring well-run and inclusive experiences.
- Manage events end-to-end, from planning and coordination through to on-the-day delivery and post-event review.
- Oversee event staff, catering, awards, schedules, and promotional activity to ensure smooth operational delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the equestrian community, suppliers, sponsors, and participants.
- Secure sponsorships, partnerships, and event entries to support growth and event success.
- Implement financial strategies to maintain profitability and manage operational challenges.
- Develop and deliver social media and marketing activity to increase engagement, attendance, and brand visibility.
Area Sales Representative - Niagara Equissage - Kent, Sussex, and surrounding regions
(2024-07 - 2025-03)
Managed sales across Kent, Sussex, and surrounding regions, building strong customer relationships and driving business growth.
- Developed and maintained client relationships, successfully closing sales and identifying new opportunities.
- Provided high-quality after sales support to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Supported commercial growth through outreach, marketing activity, and client engagement.
- Represented the business at local events, hosting stands to promote products and engage with potential customers.
- Utilised social media to promote products, create marketing content, and generate new business opportunities.
- Delivered product demonstrations and travelled across the region to engage directly with prospective clients.
Yard Staff and Instructor
(2023-03 - 2024-05)
Delivered riding lessons, horse care, and structured daily planning in a busy equestrian environment.
- Ran small-scale client-facing events and activities such as "Own a Pony" days.
- Managed apprentices, volunteers, and work experience staff, providing guidance and supervision.
- Maintained strong client relationships and ensured high standards of care and organisation.
Supervisor - The Rose & Crown, Burwash - Revived Inns - Burwash
(2022-04 - 2023-03)
Bar Manager - The Old Vine, Cousley Wood - Cousley Wood
(2021-06 - 2022-01)
Waitress and Bartender - The Wheel, Burwash - Oscola Pub co - Burwash
(2019-03 - 2021-06)
Delivered high-quality customer service across fast-paced hospitality environments, ensuring an excellent guest experience.
- Led team supervision and staff training, while supporting rota planning and daily operational management.
- Organised and supported a range of events, including quiz nights, live music, wine tastings, private functions, and client-hosted bookings for birthdays, anniversaries, wakes, and small wedding receptions and pre-ceremony drinks.
- Built strong customer relationships and effectively handled complaints and service issues.
- Assisted with operational duties including B&B bookings, venue presentation, and maintaining high standards across public areas.
- Monitored sales trends and customer feedback to support improvements in service delivery and profitability.
- Supported communication between departments to improve efficiency and service consistency.
Waitress and Bartender - The White Hart, Wadhurst - Oscola Pub co - Wadhurst
(2017-02 - 2021-06)
Delivered high-quality customer service across fast-paced hospitality environments, ensuring an excellent guest experience.
- Led team supervision and staff training, while supporting rota planning and daily operational management.
- Organised and supported a range of events, including quiz nights, live music, wine tastings, private functions, and client-hosted bookings for birthdays, anniversaries, wakes, and small wedding receptions and pre-ceremony drinks.
- Built strong customer relationships and effectively handled complaints and service issues.
- Assisted with operational duties including B&B bookings, venue presentation, and maintaining high standards across public areas.
- Monitored sales trends and customer feedback to support improvements in service delivery and profitability.
- Supported communication between departments to improve efficiency and service consistency.
Education
A level - Business - Uplands Community College (2018 - 2018)
A level - Law - Uplands Community College (2018 - 2018)
GCSE - General Studies - Uplands Community College (2016 - 2016)