Events Officer at Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council (2022-10 – Present)
- Lead the operational delivery of an annual programme of festivals and events attracting over 130,000 attendees, including Enchanted Winter Garden, Northern Ireland's premier Christmas event.
- Manage multiple event budgets simultaneously, with individual project values exceeding £800,000, alongside procurement and supplier contracts.
- Develop Event Safety Management Plans (ESMPs), risk assessments and emergency procedures to ensure safe, compliant event delivery.
- Coordinate multi-agency planning with emergency services, council departments, contractors and key stakeholders.
- Manage event infrastructure, security, medical services, traffic management, traders and operational logistics.
- Monitor event performance through financial reporting and post-event evaluations, driving continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with elected members, community groups, performers, suppliers and partner organisations.
Event Manager - Community Service Leader at Liv Student (2021-11 – 2022-02)
- Planned and delivered a varied programme of student events
- Managed event budgets
- Promoted events to maximise attendance
- Supported student wellbeing through community engagement initiatives
HR Officer at Sport NI (2022-02 – 2022-10)
- Managed end-to-end recruitment campaigns
- Produced job descriptions, advertisements and candidate packs
- Coordinated interviews and recruitment panels
- Managed onboarding processes
HR Recruitment Officer (Covid-19 Workforce) at South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust (2020-06 – 2021-11)
- Supported large-scale recruitment during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Coordinated onboarding for new employees
- Produced reports and workforce information
- Managed recruitment systems and databases
General Manager at The Lovington Bakery (2019-01 – 2020-02)
- Managed day-to-day operations of a busy café
- Led and developed a team of 10 staff
- Controlled budgets and stock
- Negotiated with suppliers
- Organised promotional events to increase revenue
- Monitored financial performance
Events & General Manager at The White Horse Inn (2017-07 – 2019-01)
- Planned and delivered weddings, conferences, private functions and corporate events
- Managed client relationships from enquiry through to event delivery
- Prepared event budgets and quotations
- Coordinated suppliers and venue teams
- Managed event schedules and logistics
- Increased event visibility through marketing and social media
- Analysed event performance to improve future delivery
Tour Co-ordinator at WorldStrides (2016-10 – 2017-07)
- Coordinated educational tours throughout the UK and Europe
- Booked accommodation, travel and attractions
- Managed supplier relationships
- Worked closely with finance and operations teams
- Ensured tours were delivered smoothly and within budget
