Simone Cilia

Experience

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  Fairfax Media

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2011

  Conference and Event Manager

  Responsible for the production of program content for Financial Review Conferences and the provision of conference program research.• Produced gala dinners, cocktail parties and seminars for Financial Review, BRW, Smart Investor and other Financial Review Publications.• Developed and executed marketing campaigns. • Managed the development of Customer Relations Management (CRM) system, including the ongoing review and production of CRM policies, procedures, and records. • Liaised with and coordinated requirements for all event stakeholders including speakers, sponsors and key internal staff.• Managed Conference and Event Coordinators.• Managed and monitored event budgets to ensure maximum return on investment. Show less

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  Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Event Manager

  It was my responsibility to develop marketing strategy and execute marketing campaigns in association with all events produced by the Queen Victoria Market. Events included Suzuki Night Market, Luna 1878, Coburg and Geelong Night Market, Market Sessions and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Events attracted approximately a million locals and tourists patrons per annum.I was also responsible for managing the event-marketing budget and securing major event sponsorship.

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  University of St Andrews

  May 2013 - Jan 2016

  My main duty is to work with others to assist the planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, support, promotion, operation, review and evaluation of Change projects to meet Univeristy business requirements. I work collaboratively with staff to assist in developing project documentation including Terms of Reference, Business Cases and Project Delivery Plans.I proactively communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers, to clearly understand, capture and articulate business process and requirements using Agile methodology. I critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, resolving conflict, and distinguishing the underlying true needs from user requests.I enjoy collaborating with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs, ensuring project outcomes are fit for purpose. Much of the work I do involves liaising between business areas, technology teams and support teams across the University to deliver projects. The most rewarding part of my role is assisting Senior Lean Facilitators with the successful facilitation of internal and external Lean Rapid Improvement Events. Show less It was my responsibility to provide general secretarial and administration support to Vice Principal (Governance, Policy and Planning) and Chief Information Officer.Duties included: • Scheduling of all internal and external appointments, and acting as the first point of contact for the diaries of senior managers.• Liaising with other members of the Principals Office, IT Associate CIO’s, Heads of School, IT Services department, academics and staff.• Producing committee meeting papers, agendas, and minutes for meetings. Show less

  • Change Coordinator

    Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Personal Assistant

    May 2013 - Nov 2014
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  University of Stirling

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Events Manager

  Employed to plan, coordinate, deliver, and promote Global Challenges in Cultural Heritage conference.• Researched, designed, and promoted conference programme and portfolio of activities. • Secured conference speakers and managed their requirements.• Managed relations with conference partners and delivered partnership requirements.• Managed the coordination and logistical delivery a portfolio of activities including conference dinner, offsite workshops and craft exhibition, in partnership with University of Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland and The Palace Museum, China. • Developed and executed marketing campaign including print and online collateral, website, and social media content. • Successfully collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to capture and deliver requirements. • Successfully created the conference tool kit, to assist academics and faculty administrators in planning academic conferences. Show less

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  University of Glasgow Careers Service

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

  Event Manager

  I am employed to manage and expand existing events including the core recruitment fairs and Big Brave speaker series. I currently manage all events for the Global Opportunities Team where I am responsible for creating events that will inform and encourage students to study and work internationally. I have the opportunity to develop new College/School-specific events and formats and source new speakers and attendees. I am responsible for: creating virtual exchange programmes for Global Opportunities teamproject lead on persona project for Global Opportunities team the management for all technical aspects of eventstimelines and marketing plansthe proactive engagement of new speakersthe proactive development of new customersmaintain financial recordmonitoring and evaluation of feedback from eventsthe proactive development of new sponsorship Show less

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  City of Glasgow College

  Jan 2022 - now

  Lecturer

  I am part of The Flexible Workforce Development Fund team at the City of Glasgow College delivering workforce development training to up-skill and re-skill employees. This training enables employers to address skills gaps within their workforce and allow them to become more productive and efficient, as well as helping with post-COVID recovery. I specialise in Project Management, Marketing, Change Management, and Leadership, and aim to create collaborative and engaging learning experiences for my attendees. Show less