Arron Bains

Experience

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  Restless Development

  Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  International Peer Educator

  * Planned and delivered teaching lessons and events (on English; Nutrition; Sexual Health) in the rural communities of Nepal, targeting the youth, teachers and the most impoverished community areas.* Developed cooperative working relationships with schools, community members and NGO’s which promoted cohesiveness and ensured events ran as smoothly

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  Gartner

  May 2014 - Nov 2015

  Events and Research Assistant

  * Database and research management, responsible for ensuring Gartner analysts event meeting schedule was assigned to the appropriate delegate depending on their query topic* Assist with event enquiries, calendar management, database and record management via Microsoft Outlook and Events CRM system

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  Citywire

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  Events Executive

  * Planning, supporting and managing events (forums, conferences, award ceremonies and roundtables) nationally and internationally* Managing the entire event life process from hotel negotiations, catering, client requirements, staff requirements to tech and equipment delivery. On-site event days required effective people management, attention to deal and ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment* Creating and building microsites using Cvent and in-house apps

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  BI WORLDWIDE

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2020

  Project Executive - Guest Management Services

  * Ensure delegate registration process is provided efficiently, productively and proactively. Providing a high level of service to clients and delegates, dealing with any queries in a short turnaround time* Organising logistics for clients and delegates including flights, accommodation, car transfers and visas within project budgets* Managing delegates registration data through CRM system Aventri and Microsoft Excel. Creating and maintaining event registration websites and reports Show less

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  Port Technology International - PTI

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Event Operations
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  FIRST

  Jan 2022 - now

  FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. Operating as a full-service agency partner or through embedding specialist talent into client teams, FIRST brings brands and people together through creative, connected experiences.

  • Event Technology Manager at FIRST at Goldman Sachs

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Associate Event Technology Manager at FIRST at Goldman Sachs

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2022