Founder & Event Planner - Victoria Social Events Co
(2026-05)
Founded and run an independent events business specialising in private celebrations and bespoke event experiences
- Lead full event delivery from concept through to execution, including venue sourcing, supplier management, catering, décor and guest communications
- Design and produce bespoke celebration and wedding cakes for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions
- Manage all business operations including marketing, client consultations, quotations, bookings and social media strategy
Freelance Project Manager/Executive Assistant - BAE Systems
(2025-01 - 2026-03)
- Supported senior stakeholders across a multi-market organisation, managing complex diaries, travel, meetings and priorities
- Coordinated onboarding processes for large volumes of new starters, ensuring smooth and consistent induction experience
- Managed multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing deadlines and shifting priorities
- Produced documentation, coordinated cross-functional meetings and maintained accurate records to support programme delivery
- Built strong working relationships across teams to enable efficient communication and operational alignment
PA to Regional Officer / Events Coordinator - Unite the Union
(2017-10 - 2024-12)
- Planned and coordinated conferences, training courses and stakeholder events across the North West
- Managed venues, catering, attendee communications, agendas and event logistics for large-scale events and meetings
- Liaised with employers, legal representatives and union members to deliver key organisational activities
- Managed budgets, communications and stakeholder engagement across complex projects
Business Owner - Vicky's Coffee & Cupcakes
(2015 - 2018)
Successfully launched and managed an independent coffee shop and bakery business.
- Planned and delivered charity events, networking events and private celebrations
- Managed customer service, supplier relationships, budgeting and social media
- Designed and supplied bespoke cakes for celebrations, weddings and corporate events
Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President India & Director of Hawk Aircraft Programmes (Management Committee Board Level) - BAE Systems
(2008 - 2015)
- Planned and coordinated high-profile VIP visits and hospitality events involving international stakeholders and delegations
- Managed complex itineraries, travel arrangements, accommodation, venues and event logistics
- Coordinated large-scale training programmes and business events across multiple UK sites
- Organised catering, guest communications, meeting schedules and supporting documentation
- Managed budgets, stakeholder engagement and project administration
- Delivered a large organisational training programme, coordinating schedules, communications and attendee management across multiple locations
Assistant: Event Coordinator - Unite the Union
(2011-10 - 2017-09)
- Coordinated and delivered events for union conferences, training courses, membership development and networking
- Planned venues, catering and attendee logistics for events of up to 500+ attendees
- Managed delegate communications, produced event documentation and updated systems to record attendee details
