Alexandra McBeth

Alexandra McBeth

Bar Supervisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Account Manager

  • Education

    • University of Kent

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Creative Events: Design and Production First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Events Society A graduate with a First Class Honours in Creative Events: Design and Production. Throughout this course I have covered managerial, technical and creative aspects of events to create immersive, escapist, educational and interactive environments. Throughout my studies I have developed in-depth research skills using various methods and also have a range of theoretical knowledge within the events industry. I can use these skills in variety of practical situations when responding to briefs, and… Show more A graduate with a First Class Honours in Creative Events: Design and Production. Throughout this course I have covered managerial, technical and creative aspects of events to create immersive, escapist, educational and interactive environments. Throughout my studies I have developed in-depth research skills using various methods and also have a range of theoretical knowledge within the events industry. I can use these skills in variety of practical situations when responding to briefs, and communicating with clients. I am a highly visual individual and passionate about design. I am able to create design concepts for briefs, realising a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props and lighting. Show less

  • Experience

    • The Deltic Group

      Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
      Bar Supervisor

      Duties included cashing up tills, making sure the bar was always stocked, training new staff and making sure staff were always fulfilling their responsibiliies. Ensuring the customer service was up to company standard. Developed my personable skills, allowing me to work with people with various attitudes and abilities.

    • University of Kent

      Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
      Student Ambassador
    • Virgin Active

      Jan 2015 - May 2016

      • Supporting all departments, ensuring perfect execution of daily club operations whilst on shift.• Ensuring facilities and equipment were clean, safe, well presented and functional in line with brand standards. • Acting as the main point of contact for any external visitors or contractors, taking deliveries and ensuring company procedures were followed where necessary. • Resolving any issues that may arise and taking charge of any emergency situation. • Regular attendance at meetings to discuss monthly budgets and strategies in places to meet targets. • Daily banking Show less

      • Service Manager

        Sept 2015 - May 2016
      • Conference and Banqueting Co-ordinator

        May 2013 - May 2016
      • Front of House

        Jan 2015 - Sept 2015
    • Brandscape Group

      May 2016 - Mar 2018

      • Organisation of pay-to-play driving experience events on behalf of premium vehicle manufacturer.• Managing a team of permanent staff taking care of bookings, freelance hosts and qualified Driving Instructors for experience delivery.• Scheduling event days; sourcing and booking venues, completing contracts and suppling relevant health and safety paperwork.• Vehicle logistics and maintenance management.• Recruitment of Advanced Driving Instructors; reviewing their experience, carrying out interviews and organising essential training.• Monthly reporting for direct and 3rd party sales.• Ensuring marketing materials were in place and adhered to brand standards.• Dealing with escalated customer queries to ensure a suitable solution was agreed. Show less

      • Programme Manager

        Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Account Executive

        May 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Lantra

      Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
      Instructor and SHAD Event Co-ordinator

      • Organising health and safety training events on behalf of HSE (Health & Safety Executive) and internal quality assurance events.• Scheduling dates, booking venues, travel, accommodation and Instructors.• Co-ordinating the development of event materials by working closely with the Product Development team.• Fulfilling invitations and handling confidential data whilst adhering to GDPR.• Recruitment of instructors for training courses and renewal of memberships. • Ensuring databases are up-to-date with Instructor details and paperwork is filed accurately.• Organising Instructor training where needed and supporting their screening process. Including carrying out telephone interviews and organising skills assessments. Show less

    • Palmerhargreaves_uk

      Jan 2019 - now

      • Briefing and managing multi-channel creative campaigns on and offline from brief to completion. As well as tracking and evaluating the progress and keeping the client and creative teams up to date, whilst communicating any changes or developments. • Successfully build and manage close working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels within the UK and Europe to deliver multi-language projects. • Working on multiple projects simultaneously and communicating with internal and external project teams to discuss priorities and the status of projects, and creating timing plans where necessary. • Managing client expectations and the ability to work quickly ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest possible standard. • Handling the project workload for the account and ensuring all internal paperwork, processes and finances of live jobs are maintained and up to date.• Set-up of digital campaigns including monitoring, reporting and implementation of recommendations. • Accurately estimating for new projects, gather costs, monitor budgets and reconcile expenditure to ensure projects are delivered within budget. Show less

      • Senior Account Manager

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Account Manager

        Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
      • Senior Account Executive

        Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
      • Account Executive

        Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid

      Aug 2015
    • NPLQ

      Lifespan
      Aug 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Stage Manager

      Issued by Davy Jones Locker on Nov 2013
      Davy Jones LockerAssociated with Alexandra McBeth
    • Team Manager

      Issued by Just So Festival on Aug 2014
      Just So FestivalAssociated with Alexandra McBeth