Michelle Ramsey

A proactive and client-focused Event Director/Senior Project Manager with a strong reputation for delivering results, exceeding expectations and maintaining a commercial mindset. Efficient in fast paced environments. Skilled in managing multiple projects and stakeholders with extensive experience of delivering global events.

Interested in all aspects of the event cycle but with a particular focus on logistics and operations. Educated to degree level with a working knowledge of Greek and other European languages. Currently seeking freelance / interim opportunities with agencies and direct clients offering pre/post and on-site event contracts both within the UK and internationally.

Remote work preferred due to home location. Flexible regarding roles undertaken, working hours and travel for on-site delivery.

Logistics Director – ERS Congress at Global Creative Agency for top 10 Pharma Company (2026-09 – 2026-09)

Supported the build and set-up of the Hospitality Suite at Fira Barcelona followed by 5 days during congress managing all logistic elements of the suite working in conjunction with all third-party suppliers and the meetings management company.

Senior Project Manager – Event Technology & Operations at Global Agency (2026-02 – 2026-07)

Management of all logistics, delegate management and registration activity to support an EMEA Flagship meeting along with oversight of the full event cycle for a smaller portfolio of meetings including on-site project management for client attendance at a major technology show in Paris.

Advanced

Cvent, Jifflenow and Planner use across all programmes. Developed a toolkit for the event cycle to support the on boarding and training of permanent staff members. Supporting the Lead for Event Experiences to define and develop policy and process and account transformation activities. Liaised with global creative and client relationship teams and external suppliers including third party logistics agencies.

Logistics Director – EULAR Congress at Global Creative Agency for top 10 Pharma Company (2026-06 – 2026-06)

Supported the build and set-up of the Hospitality Suite at London ExCel followed by 4 days during congress managing all logistic elements of the suite liaising with all third-party suppliers and meeting management company.

Event Director. Private Functions at HMWI (2025-11 – 2025-11)

Under NDA. Management of a series of “winter” and Christmas functions for two private business owners. Responsible for selection, negotiation and management of all suppliers and overall project management of production and delivery of all themed activity for 500+ guests. Recruitment and training of all support staff.

On-site Event Manager – ESMO Congress at Global Creative Agency for top 10 Pharma Company (2025-10 – 2025-10)

Providing on-site support for medical meetings during ESMO in Berlin. Liaising with all third-party suppliers across two venues. Ensuring relevant sign-in and compliance for meeting attendees.

Assistant Production Manager. Pharma in-house support at Global Creative Agency (2025-09 – 2025-09)

Contracted to provide on-site production support for a pharma company at their site in Belgium, predominantly speaker management and supporting the floor manager as required.

Event Director. Private Functions at HMWI (2025-08 – 2025-09)

Under NDA. Contracted by an existing client to have full management of 3 private functions for a total of 1,000 guests including; Gala Dinner (London), Cocktail Art Event (Paris), Wedding (South of France). Responsible for the full event cycle from sourcing venue, suppliers and staffing. Budget and finance management.

Event Logistics Director (Interim) at Global Creative Agency (2025-01 – 2025-07)

Sector: Healthcare. Reported directly to the SVP of the healthcare division. Worked with the organisation to support the development of a logistics team for a pharmaceutical account. Review and development of rates, policy and process working with both the account team and the client to establish improvements and best practice.

Management and training of the logistics team for the full project cycle from client briefing and registration site build to post event feedback. Oversight of all account budgets and contracts. Negotiated rates and cost savings.

Worked closely with the Account Director to develop the client relationship. Contributed to RFP’s and proposals. Managed own portfolio of projects including client internal meetings and congresses from initial brief to reconciliation.

Worked closely with internal/external production teams and third-party suppliers for on-site delivery. Utilised knowledge of pharma compliance.

Senior Logistics Project Manager (Contract) at Agency (2022-06 – 2024-12)

Sector: Healthcare. Delivered global congresses and meetings and provided leadership the logistics teams. Managed the full meeting/congress cycle from negotiating and contracting accommodation to event and complex multi-currency budget reconciliation using Procim and CVENT.

Worked in conjunction with the wider planning teams including production and design teams. Led client and internal calls, developed planning decks, running orders, crew and logistics schedules. Produced and reviewed delegate management policy and processes.

Created event safety plans. Co-ordinated on-site team recruitment and training. Managed multiple on-site meetings (medical and commercial), events and dinners. Supported the development of new initiatives and process review as required for all aspects of the delegate management experience.

Worked to strict Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements, sustainability targets and cost savings.

Event Sales & Operations Director (Contract) at Venue (2019-01 – 2022-06)

Contracted to review sales and operational procedures with a view to developing a 17-space event venue in East London. Completed a staffing restructure and upskilled staff in proactive sales and operational standards. Overall responsibility for all sales, marketing and business development activity.

Extensive proposal and bid writing. Turned the business from loss making to profitable for two consecutive years (during the pandemic) due to driving change in how the venue was used. 40% cost reduction achieved. Secured and delivered the highest single contract (£235K) in the history of the venue.

Post pandemic returned to delivering corporate events, weddings, gala dinners, product launches and filming contracts across the venue. Managed budgets or more than £2M. Member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Interim Event Project Director/Manager at Jack Morton (Health), Emota, M&IW, BI Worldwide (Shanghai/Singapore Division), Innovision, Holland International and GRG (2006-05)

Outside of the above key contracts. Providing event project leadership, strategic support and practical delivery from conception to evaluation both directly to event clients and via third party agencies. Sector exposure includes pharmaceutical, royal household, government, automotive, charity, leisure, B2B, manufacturing, travel, finance/wealth management and retail delivering a range of events covering incentives, award & gala dinners, product launches, conferences, meetings, business sessions and trade shows.

In addition, supporting film location logistics and production for a range of projects from TV and film shoots to adverts and music videos. Budget management of >£2M.

Business Owner at Ventura and Le Rêve (2006-05 – 2024-12)

Ownership of two travel related businesses; Ventura providing HR & Recruitment services for small hospitality businesses and Le Rêve a destination wedding company delivering high end weddings, ceremonies and private events internationally.

Freelance Consultant/Tour Manager – Travel, Events & Hospitality at Reed Elsevier (1998-01 – 2006-04)

Combined several freelance streams including event production, tour management for leisure packages (USA, Canada, Europe and Asia) and recruitment and training. Contracted to Reed Elsevier to undertake hotel inspections internationally. 2000/01 – Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Launched and delivered key UK tour programmes in USA and India.

Overseas Resort Staff — Representative, Airport Controller & Resort Manager at Kosmar Holidays, Inghams, Manos & Airtours

Managing teams of up to 25 resort representatives.

Group & Incentive Sales & Operations Manager at Rank Hotels

Responsible for incentive sales and operations for five London 4* and 5* properties.

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