MICHA STAINES
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Personal Assistant with experience in managing executive schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Detail orientated and resiliant Event Manager working in high-pressure environments organising multiple events simultaneously, and budget management of up to £600,000. Proven ability in coordinating multiple teams, managing high profile client relationships, and maximising operational efficiency. Successfully delivered projects generating over £1 million daily, while maintaining strong supplier partnerships. Eager to leverage excellent organisational skills and detailed operational insights to enhance executive support at a corporate institution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Henri Azzi - Mutiple Buisness Owner
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Contributed to successful project execution by assisting with planning, implementation, and monitoring progress.
- Managed personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments and booked travel arrangements for future events.
- Organised logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes.
- Coordinated up to 5 events and functions simultaneously with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
- Strengthened client relationships through timely follow-ups and proactive problem solving.
- Facilitated smooth business transactions through diligent management of invoices, expense reports, and budget tracking.
Event Operations Manager
One Circle Short Term Contract
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed logistics for large-scale events, resulting in seamless execution and positive attendee feedback.
- Developed detailed event plans, ensuring all aspects of the event were executed smoothly and on time.
- Supervised a team of up to 600 event staff, providing guidance and direction to ensure high levels of performance and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at events, maintaining a safe environment for attendees and staff members.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly for future events.
Career Break
Travel
11.2019 - 04.2022
- I moved to Sydney on my own from the UK.
- Shortly after, Covid hit; which restricted work and travel plans.
- I worked part time and freelance roles between travelling plans.
Event Manager
Creativevents
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Directed the streamlined planning and execution of multiple outdoor bars and catering units at events such as Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, BBC Proms in the Park and many more.
- Orchestrated meetings and established relationships serving as the primary contact for high-profile clients such as the BBC, Festival Republic, the RHS and many more.
- Managed budgets of up to £600,000, delivering bars and catering units that grossed over £1 million per day.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate lower quotes for services.
- Acted as the linchpin between various teams, coordinating operations effectively, creating and managing the timelines for everyone to follow.
- Collaborated with alcohol brands to enhance and elevate brand visibility
- Recruited trained, and managed teams of staff to assist with event operations and logistics.
- Onsite operations manager during events managing up to 10 bar managers and overseeing their management of up to 400 staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Nottingham Trent University
UK07-2014
Skills
- Event management
- Budget management
- Multitasking and organisation
- Strong work ethic
- Client relations
- Supplier negotiations
- Team leading
- Operational management
- Charismatic personality
- Adaptability
- Calendar management
- Document preparation
- Attention to detail
- Administrative support
- Confidentiality
- Travel planning expertise
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Henri Azzi - Mutiple Buisness Owner
09.2022 - 04.2025
Event Operations Manager
One Circle Short Term Contract
04.2022 - 09.2022
Career Break
Travel
11.2019 - 04.2022
Event Manager
Creativevents
03.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Nottingham Trent University
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