Aidan Mc Laughlin

Experience

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  Brookfield Johnson Controls

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Office Manager and Accounts Clerk
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  Original Spin

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2020

  Communications Advisor

  Public Relations, Publicity and Media Management.Assisted with multiple communications campaigns with a focus on film and theatre, including:Film: 15 national film festivals including Sydney Film Festival (media centre manager for 6 years, 6 festivals in total), Tropfest, Moonlight Cinema, and the Chinese International Film Festival.Large Scale Events: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Word Travels Story Fest, and Parramasala.Trade Shows: IECC - Tattoo and Body Art Expo, SMASH! Manga Anime Show.F&B: Sydney Craft Beer Week, Kensington St., Pyrmont Festival, and Stanton & Co.Stakeholder Management and Cross Promotion.Managed the communications and cross promotion campaign for the Royal Opera House London, Live Cinema Season 2018, 2019.Coordinated National cross promotion campaigns for Darwin Festival, Event Cinemas School Holiday Programs and Taste of Tasmania to name but a few.Event Management.Having been with Original Spin, formerly Cardinal Spin, for over 5 years I have facilitated the smooth execution of numerous venues launches, red carpet events and stake holder events, including:Sydney Film Festival, Tropfest and Trop Jr. Awards Ceremonies, AMMA’s and the NSW Premieres Harmony Dinner.Office Management.Day to day running of our office, including the recruitment and management of our interns.Trouble shooting issues was a huge part of my day which required critical thinking to ensure productivity wasn’t jeopardised and there was a creative atmosphere in which team members and interns could thrive.Internship Program.Managing our internship program (2015 – present) is a favourite of mine. Developing processes and strategic timelines for recruitment of interns and how to best manage their time ensuring they had the best exposure to the Public Relations and Communications industry.Personal Assistant.Excellent exposure to the ins and outs of the daily running of a boutique agency whilst developing organisational skills. Show less

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  LUCAS Restaurants

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Event Coordinator

  Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues.Planning event aspects, such as venue, seating, dining, and guest list.Delegating event planning tasks to other staff members where necessary.Demonstrating strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings and taking clients on tours of venue possibilities.Coordinating event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers.Staying under budget while planning event specifications.Issuing invoices and collecting payments in a timely manner and creating comprehensive and readable financial reports.Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organising vendors.Communicating with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event, and when necessary crafting marketing materials such as print and Internet advertisements for individual events.Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of the company to further these sales opportunities. Show less

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  Screen Producers Australia

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Communications and Marketing Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Communications and Marketing Specialist

    Aug 2021 - now