Bernie Manning

Experience

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  Formal Affairs

  Jun 1992 - Sept 2010

  Shop Proprietor/Manager

  Complete management of business including:• Marketing, PR and updating the website• Implementing staff rotas• Purchasing & stock control• Training and development• Accounts/Budgeting • Event Theming• Attending trade shows

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  Jersey Wedding Services

  Jun 1996 - Sept 2010

  Proprietor – Wedding Organiser

  Marketing services in UK media, leading to the organisation of full wedding packages, which were then sold to tour operators and individual clients. Services included:• Booking wedding venues, photographers, flowers and special requests• Organising specialist catering facilities including wedding cakes• Transport• Hotel accommodation • Registry Office arrangements including obtaining relevant official documentation

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  Formal Events

  Jun 2000 - Sept 2010

  Proprietor/Manager

  Corporate and Private Event ManagerProject manage corporate and private events in Jersey, Guernsey and Sark; from booking artists and staff to organising & project managing events from conception to completion. Other duties included:• Organising travel arrangements - sourcing and booking flights internationally• Marketing –promoting events for clients • Risk management – prepare risk assessments for events• Finding suitable venues (hotels, marquees, conference facilities)• Arranging décor • Organising food/refreshments• Co-ordinating teams – recruiting and managing event teams including contractors and temporary staff• Budget control – using Excel spreadsheets• Organised wedding fairs for corporate clients and own company Show less

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  BCM Enterprises

  Sept 2010 - now

  Proprietor

  Events Project Manager In recent years I have been self-employed working as an Event Project Manager. Over the past year I have been responsible for managing a range of major private events and parties.