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Jillian Park

Event Manager
Dubai

Summary

Event Manager with an extensive portfolio managing over 1,000 events and operations for major brands and celebrity talent including a range of concerts, conferences, exhibitions, theatre shows and major sporting events. Specializes in making complex projects seem simple, through seamless execution, maintaining client satisfaction. Personable, exceptionally organized with a passion for creating a supportive & motivating team environment.

Major Events Managed: The MTV Awards, Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Expo 2020 Dubai, Andy Murray LIVE.

Live Entertainment Managed: Beyoncé, Drake, Hugh Jackman, Cher, Elton John, Little Mix, and more.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Event Manager

Expo 2020
07.2021 - Current

Number of Events Managed: 240

Managed special events ranging from conferences to cultural performances at one of Expo's largest pavilions (Terra Auditorium – Sustainability Pavilion) on behalf of Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimi.

  • Ensured Terra’s mission of sustainability was upheld by 100+ participant countries over the course of 240 events hosted at the pavilion
  • Developed scopes and contracts to ensure seamless execution of events with third party contractors
  • Project managed contractor delivery working closely with venue management.
  • Executed three events a day for 6-months straight, ensuring effective client relationships and time management throughout.

Event Manager

Scottish Event Campus/ The SSE Hydro
Glasgow, Scotland
05.2013 - 04.2021

Number of Arena Events Managed: 360

Arena Capacity: 15,000

Managed the #2 busiest venue in the world – the SEC. Coordinating the execution of the largest concerts, sporting events and special events in the U.K including Justin Bieber (Purpose Tour), Nicki Minaj (The Nicki Wrld Tour), Warhorse, and UFC (Fight Night).

  • Event lead responsible for front and back of house delivery for three major venues on one campus, overseeing all aspects of Event delivery, control room management, full operational planning and client/artist relationships
  • Exceptional delivery of on sales, budgetary control and venue management ensuring efficient cost management and optimizing profit
  • Lead in crisis management and response for a variety of high-risk events, coordinating with law enforcement and emergency response teams
  • Operational lead on all new business, coordinating with sales team to create comprehensive plans for potential new clients and partners.

Education

NVQ - Level 4 Spectator Safety Management

SEC

International General Certificate - Health And Safety

NEBOSH

Professional Certificate & Diploma - Event And Safety Management

National Arena's Association

Bachelor of Arts - (Hons) Festival And Event Management

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
09.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

    Project management

Operational planning

Strong leadership

Exceptional organization & communication

Works well under pressure

Timeline

Event Manager

Expo 2020
07.2021 - Current

Event Manager

Scottish Event Campus/ The SSE Hydro
05.2013 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - (Hons) Festival And Event Management

Edinburgh Napier University
09.2010 - 06.2013

NVQ - Level 4 Spectator Safety Management

SEC

International General Certificate - Health And Safety

NEBOSH

Professional Certificate & Diploma - Event And Safety Management

National Arena's Association
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