Jessica McGuinness

Events and Operations Manager with 4+ years' experience delivering complex, client-facing projects and events from concept through to execution. Experienced across corporate, private and community events, with a strong track record in stakeholder management, logistics, supplier coordination and operational delivery. Confident managing multiple projects, budgets and stakeholders in fast-paced environments to deliver seamless event experiences.

Events and Operations Manager at Karnival (2026-01 – 2026-07)

• Managed the planning and delivery of up to 20 client-facing events per week, across corporate, seasonal and community settings.
• Coordinated event operations across 50+ venues, working with clients, venues and 100+ traders and vendors to manage logistics, access and operational requirements.
• Delivered events ranging from 70 to 500,000 attendees, including high-profile events at Hampton Court Palace, Ascot and Canary Wharf.
• Created client proposal decks and curated trader selections based on event requirements, audience and venue specifications.
• Conducted venue site visits and oversaw on-site setup, ensuring operational readiness, presentation and smooth event delivery.

Project Manager at Adept Field Solutions (2021-11 – 2025-12)

• Planned and managed client-facing projects and events including pilot interview days and patient focus groups across UK and international markets.
• Acted as the main liaison for all stakeholders, coordinating timelines, logistics, and supplier meetings to ensure flawless event delivery.
• Oversaw budgets up to £500,000, including invoice tracking and cost control to achieve financial targets.
• Lead planning, logistics, and execution for multiple time-sensitive deliverables.
• Delivered exceptional client service and support incident management during high-pressure situations.

Planned Career Break - Travel (2026-07 – Present)

• Taking a planned career break to travel, with plans to return to a career in events and operations.

BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Clinical Approaches – University Of Sussex (2018 – 2021)