Sarah Smith

Experience

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  IIR Limited

  Mar 1992 - Feb 1994

  Managed a team of 10 conference producers, marketing and administrative staff in all aspects of producing and marketing business-to-business conferences and workshops

  • General Manager

    Mar 1993 - Feb 1994

  • Conference Producer

    Mar 1992 - Feb 1993
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  EuroForum (CI Communications Ltd)

  Mar 1994 - May 1998

  Managing Director

  Managed all aspects of growing and developing the European subsidiary of a Canadian conference production company. Achievements include expanding market share and increasing turnover by 300%; implementation of strategy to extend product base from UK based legal conferences to a diverse range of events across numerous sectors and countries; development of employee training programmes and sponsorship partnerships.

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  Sarah Smith Consulting

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2021

  Independent Consultant

  Part-time consultancy work on short and long-term projects including strategic reviews, interim management, training, and business support services for SME clients as well as direct sales experience.

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  St Lawrence Church, Bidborough

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2020

  Project Manager, Project 800 Redevelopment

  Led the project team to redevelop this grade 2* listed church. Worked closely with varied stakeholders to keep the project moving forward; developed fund-raising strategy including successful grant applications; and effectively managed project costs. (Voluntary position)

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  Operation Christmas Child (West Kent Processing Centre)

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2019

  Project Manager

  Seasonal management of a team of more than 500 volunteers over a 6 week period to check, process and export more than 40,000 shoe box gifts for disadvantaged children to eastern Europe and other countries. Work included training and managing a team of volunteer supervisors; managing the logistics of processing the shoeboxes; being responsible for health and safety including production of the Risk Assessment; liaising with Head Office to ensure smooth export of boxes; and effectively communicating with volunteers to encourage their ongoing support. Show less

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  COOK Trading Ltd

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

  RAW Talent Manager