Matt Hancock

Experience

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  WATERMARK EVENTS LIMITED

  Jan 2005 - Sept 2005

  Crew Member

  Attending roadshows and events, promoting ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) extensively across the UK

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  Cumberland Lodge

  Jul 2006 - Mar 2020

  Pro-actively generate charitable and non-charitable business for Cumberland Lodge.Supervise and mentor Duty Managers & Hospitality ApprenticeDevelop new business contacts and to propose ways of generating new business and activities, working within an agreed marketing and sales promotion planEvent ManagementNegotiation and Diary ManagementMarketing & Social MediaHospitalityForecasting & BudgetingUndertake regular benchmarking of the Lodge's conference facilties Co-ordinating incoming conferences and eventsTaking fortnightly operation meetings Efficient and concise use of Events Perfect (inputting, reporting, invoicing) Front-of House and concierge duties Assist in the set-up of conference rooms (including AV/IT requirements) Communicating effectively with all relevant departments Participating in health and safety, fire safety and security procedures

  • Sales, Marketing & Events Manager

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2020

  • Duty Manager

    Jul 2006 - Aug 2008
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  University of Chichester

  Mar 2020 - May 2022

  Conference Officer

  Planning, booking and co-ordinating facilities and services for a comprehensive and efficient conference, event, summer school and bed & breakfast operation.This role requires great communication and interpersonal skills to build and nurture working relationships to ensure we deliver successful events and enjoy repeat business.Ensures all legislative obligations and best practices are met, including administration and financial responsibilities. Works flexibly to participate in a call out rota and works outside core working hours in support of the Campus and Residential Services operation. The roles also requires to work additional hours to support the conference activity during busy periods.During the recent pandemic, I have gained experience within the Accommodation Team. This involves conducting welfare checks to students, carrying out bedroom inventories and bedroom checks along with responding to students/parents concerns and queries on the phone, in person or via email. Show less

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  City of Portsmouth College

  May 2022 - now

  Events Manager

  Responsible for the management and promotion of cross-college events to raise the profile of the college to key audiences and stakeholders including prospective students, parents, employers and staff.Management of the colleges' event calendarProfessional and timely delivery of the college's calendar of events from conception to completion. These include staff/student awards ceremonies, round tables, Open Events and employer workshops in the format of face to face, hybrid and online.Cost management resulting in events being delivered on time and within budget.Working with the wider marketing team, design a range of event invitations, promotional literature, website copy and social advertising to enthuse, engage and encourage attendance.To liaise professionally and confidently with key contacts at all levels both internally and externally, building productive and friendly working relationships. Show less