Sigute Ballico

Experienced Venue & Events Manager with over 10 years' expertise delivering high-profile corporate, cultural, private events, and exhibitions. Skilled in working with distinguished clients, public figures, and high-net-worth individuals, with a strong focus on discretion, professionalism, and seamless event delivery. Specialist in end-to-end event operations, stakeholder management, venue logistics, team leadership and client relations.

Proven track record of managing complex multi-event operations in fast-paced environments while consistently delivering exceptional client experiences and securing repeat business.

Events & Exhibitions Manager at Royal Geographical Society (2025-01 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end planning and operational delivery of exhibitions, conferences and private events
• Manage budgets, invoices, financial codes and operational reporting
• Coordinate staffing, venue logistics and supplier relationships
• Ensure consistently high standards of client service and event execution across all venue spaces

Venue Events Manager & Duty Manager (Freelance) at Royal Geographical Society (2019-01 – 2025-01)

• Managed a broad range of events across a large and complex heritage venue
• Acted as main operational contact for clients, contractors and event stakeholders
• Oversaw AV, room setups, deliveries, venue presentation, parking and contractor coordination
• Led teams during live events and ensured smooth operational flow across multiple simultaneous bookings
• Built strong long-term relationships with clients, suppliers and repeat corporate customers
• Successfully managed and supported events attended by high-profile individuals including Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Theresa May, Bernie Sanders, John Simpson, Gary Lineker and others, ensuring discretion and flawless execution

Office Manager (Freelance) at International School of Screen Acting (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Managed student registrations, scheduling, timetable and staff coordination
• Oversaw invoicing, payment tracking and administrative operations
• Supported marketing activity and maintained student databases and communications

Freelance Corporate Event Support at Morgan Stanley & McKinsey & Company (2015-01 – 2025-01)

• Supported delivery of conferences and corporate events across multiple London venues
• Assisted with event coordination, client support and operational logistics

B.A. (Hons) in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology – Vilnius University