James Sweeney

Experience

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  Sky

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Events Assistant

  • Production Assistant to Production Manager • Artist LiaisonWorking for Sky Arts at a major literary festival was an early and valuable experience of working behind the scenes in a professional production environment. It was very rewarding to be given the responsibility of ensuring Artists were well looked after between events

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  Classic sFx

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2019

  Freelance Production Manager

  Classic SFX are specialists in flame technology and special effects.I regularly work freelance for Classic SFX, with varied responsibilities - Business development, focusing on Wales as Regional Manager- Production management, as member of a skilled team producing event displays all over the UK and Ireland

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  Hilton

  May 2014 - Jan 2015

  Conference and Events Team

  Wide range of duties assisting the Conference & Events Manager with their large events.

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  AP Security (APS) Ltd

  May 2015 - Apr 2021

  AP Security (APS) Limited is an independent security company providing a range of services for event and facility security.I worked with AP on a freelance basis. I worked closely with the AP management team supporting them at a wide range of their high profile events all over the UK. From May 2015 to August 2015 I was the full time Operations Assistant assisting the Cardiff/Bristol Area Manager with logistics, operations and security for 16 events throughout the UK including Royal Ascot, Bristol Harbour Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Prudential Ride London and Leeds Festival. I was given significant responsibilities working as a part of a strong team. The combination of office administration, decision-making, and on-site roles gave me a great insight to the events security industry. My role developed on weekly basis, allowing me to apply my knowledge to different situations and take on varied management tasks. It was very rewarding to be responsible for the safety of the public and guests. Responsibilities included: · Booking event staff· Transport management, to/at events· Kit and distribution management· Supervising events· Control Room & Communications Management· SIA roles· On-site administration· Crowd management· Creating documents· Vehicle Management· Processing staff job sheets Show less

  • Regional Manager

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Operations & Account Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Operations Assistant / Freelance Events Team

    May 2015 - Dec 2017
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  EVENT360_Sport

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2017

  Freelance Stage/Event Manager

  EVENT360 specialise in the production & delivery of stadium ceremonies & spectator experiences at global sporting & corporate events/venues. I worked at many major UK Stadia including Principality Stadium, Twickenham, St James' Park & Old Trafford. My role was based on event sites supporting the Production Managers to deliver large spectator experiences.

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  JRS Events

  May 2016 - now

  Owner

  Building on from my extensive freelance career, I established JRS Events in 2016. Providing a range of event services to client requirements. Offering:- Crowd Management & Safety Operations- Event Security - Pure Event Management - Qualified event professionals Established in 2016, provides the ultimate Event Management package. Headed by James, who has a wealth of industry experience managing projects in the UK and overseas, delivers a wide range of services. James has been working in the live industry for 11 years. He is highly experienced in dealing with complex and challenging large-scale events.The team at JRS Events are talented, experienced, and well-qualified event professionals. Our clients are loyal to us because we have a passion and enthusiasm that sets us apart from other event companies. Show less

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  CCHA Ltd.

  Oct 2020 - now

  Director

  Event Advisor to the Board of Directors.

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  Radius

  Apr 2024 - now

  Director

  Experts in crowd management planning and delivery, dedicated to keeping audiences safe at events.Offering bespoke consultancy to our clients.