Kyriakos Poulos

Experience

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  Magpi Events

  Oct 2002 - Dec 2004

  General Manager / Founder

  Events Management Promotional Company, DJ agency, Organising Corporate and Dance events. (UK, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus)Organising Corporate events (Children’s foundation, Gordon space, Budweiser)•Allocating and Monitor sites, offering I.T support. Hiring Artist, performers and•Managing production, advertising, Marketing and promotional team.•Press conferences, presentations, Writing sponsor and events proposalsOrganising Dance events:- (Yoshitoshi, shindig, Summerlove Europe festival)•Managing artists, booking DJs and bands (Contracts, payments)•Monitor and allocating Budgets (Venues, DJs, advertising, production) •Setting up events, stage manager and managing sites (events management).•Marketing, advertising, and promotional duties.•Productions, setting up PA systems and stages.•Admin, clerical duties, databases, business development and recruitment.•Developing company's portfolio Show less

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  Smartfusion

  Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

  Operations Events Manager

  •Managing and co-ordinating mobile technology communication marketing events •Project Management, allocating, managing and monitoring event sites.•Logistics production, booking tours, Co-ordinating deployment and suppliers to help deliver an event). •Events management (Liaising with organisers, health and safety awareness, lighting, •P.A, sound systems and technology), Conferences (Nokia, Orange, Vodafone, BT), award •Ceremonies (Mobile awards, CIB 1st women’s award). Festivals (low festival, urban music festival, O2 Party in the Park)•Mobile Technology, Training people on mobile technologies,•Support, budgets, research, Purchasing (Suppliers Negotiation) Show less

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  Cogora

  Oct 2005 - Apr 2015

  Operations & Logistics Manager

  Contact Exhibitors, Contractors & Venue •Managed from start to finish all projects from start to finish, between 30 to 200 exhibitors and From 300 – 2500 Delegates, up to 27 events over a year.•Plan and execute all operations and logistics for Conferences and Exhibitions across the entire Healthcare and medical portfolio from start to finish.•Contact regarding catering/AV/Venue, Floor plan, stands, design, Liaising with all the exhibitors and contractors •To oversee the effective and efficient onsite management during events.•Health and Safety Management of shows •Manage the customer services, responding to all inquiries in a timely mannerExhibitors Manual•Putting together and setting up exhibition’s manual, sending out manual to exhibitors, setting up and deciding deadlines with contractors and venues. After being with the company for 3 years I designed and build my own exhibitor’s ManualEvents - logistics•Updating outside event database with monies spent and details of events•Booking flights and accommodation where necessary, booking stand space at exhibitions•Solve any problems that arise on the day, managing exhibitions/conferences/meetings•Maintenance and management of all floor-plans •Design and production of all feature areas•Coordinate with other team members to ensure the sponsors overall experience runs smoothly for registration, housing and speaking slots•Deliver stakeholder and sponsor services, once contracts have been signed, including after-sales support and communication pertaining to their attendance at events•Confirm all of the AV requirements and conference room design and build Show less

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  Double Trouble Productions Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2015

  Events Manager

  Double Trouble Productions events Production Company. Our contacts bring you the latest DJ’s and our experience ensures that your events will be a great success, from booking DJs to full venue productions, lighting, AV, Sound, Bar set up, stuff, Security, stage management, onsite Management, digital marketing, promotionsWith our in-house PR, booking artist & management agency, Promotions, management team, venue finder, marketing, supplier, DTP both originates dance based events and develops existing ideas on behalf of the client.We committee to our promises and aims.Your Project becomes Our ProjectWe have worked with and hosted events for:Brands: Carl Cox "The Revolution Continues", Amnesia Ibiza, Cavo Paradiso club, Cavo Paradiso CD9, CD10, CD11, Moon Harbour Recordings, Hideout Rec, People from Ibiza, Weplayminimal, All Inn Recs, Fathers & Sons, AvotreSponsors: Cuervo, Durex, Red Bull, DJ Download Corona, Babicka Vodka, Budweiser, Juno Records, Condom WearMedia: tilllate.com Mag, Be-at.tv, Pulseradio, TRSN, Loop TVCharities: Oxfam & Oxjam, Music4Children CharityFashion labels: Dirty Fresh Laundry, Avotre, Local Celebrities & Vagabonds Clubs: Paramount, MOS, EGG, Cable, Corsica Studios Social Basement Warehouse spaces: Hurn Street, Hewett Car Park, Leather Factory, Netil House 000 Warehouse, 90 Main Yard, Hoxton Basement and Shutter Studios, Ground 281, Village Underground Show less

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  Shutter Studios

  Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

  Venue Manager & Bookings

  Shutter Studios – Double Trouble Productions Ltd are pleased to announce their new adventure, managing the bookings for all dance events and logistics requirements from Sound, AV, stage, lighting, bar etcShutter- StudiosLocated in the thriving Olympic borough of Hackney Wick, in the heart of London’s Artist Quarter, Shutter-Studios is a hub for radical and avant-garde creative industries.To date Shutter-Studios has hosted some of the worlds leading artists, DJ’s and creative entrepruiners including: DANZSHLAG, Doubting Thomas, Nokken, FILASTINE, DUBUDDAH, Matt Kirk, Double Trouble Productions, Rhythmatic, Toi Toi, Sound Illusions, Nightclubber, London Project, 2AM, The Diamond Noise and Go Opera!Shutter-Studios is the perfect venue for all professional, corporate and creative activity; a flexible space used for photographic, editorial and commercial shoots, film and advertising locations, corporate functions, production and events.Shutter-Studios also supports upcoming artists and creative entrepruiners and as such has hosted degree shows and projects in collaboration with London’s leading universities including: Wimbledon College of Art, University of Westminster, University of East London, Goldsmiths and Roehampton.Shutter-Studios is the venue that caters to all your client’s needs, offering the following facilities:Address: Unit 6 Hamlet Industrial Estate, White Post Lane, London E9 5ENSpace for hiring / Events / Exhibitions / Filming / Workshop / Photo-Shoots / Studio space•Main Responsibilities:•Business Development•Outsourcing Suppliers•Events Management•Events Bookings•Looking after event’s Diary•Contracts, payments •Logistics, Sound, AV, lighting, stage, bar, Security cloakroom, cleaning and Staff •Licence applications Show less

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  Ground 281

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Events Bookings & Operations Manager

  Double Trouble Productions Ltd are pleased to announce their new adventure, managing the bookings for all events and logistics requirements from Sound, AV, stage, lighting, bar etc::new kids on the block::In the heart of East London, number 281 Kingsland Road is the home to a new duo of multi functional event spaces. Just a short walk away from the City and Shoreditch is The Paradise Inn and G r o u n d 2 8 1. Ground floor is home to the quirky The Paradise Inn pub and the event space G r o u n d 2 8 1 awaits you on basement level. They can be used for separate or collaborated events trough out the year and the venue holds several late licences that can be used on application. G r o u n d 2 8 1 is the multi functional event space on basement level below The Paradise Inn. Its square event space measuring 18x8 meters with a bar covering the whole wall at the far end, great for fast service and minimizing the wait for a drink. The minimal brick interior design is perfect for all purposes and the eye catching details creating great talking points. Space for hiring / Events / Exhibitions / Filming / Photo-Shoots / Bday's / Product launches / Private parties •Main Responsibilities:•Business Development•Outsourcing Suppliers•Events Management•Events Bookings•Looking after event’s Diary•Contracts, payments •Logistics, Sound, AV, lighting, stage, bar, Security cloakroom, cleaning and Staff •Licence applications Show less

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  Data Center Dynamics

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Event Operations Manager - Europe

  Primary responsibilities•Take a leadership position on the events assigned to me by the HOP from start to finish•Ensuring all the events I manage are within approved budget •Ensuring costs are negotiated and managed as best as possible across all areas of the event•At all times to strive for excellence in whatever I do and ensure that attention to detail and high standards of delivery and customer service are maintained EVENTS •Project Managing Exhibitions and Conferences from 30 to 250 stands and 300 to 4500 attendees in London, Turkey, Dubai, and France. Managing budgets daily from 100k - 1 million•Sourcing new venue and negotiating contracts•Looking after from start to finish all events from the venue, catering, branding, carpeting, signage, AV, Conference rooms, meeting rooms, registration, and staff.•Source reliable local suppliers for all event materials (print, signage, giveaways, bags, and lanyards) •Ensure all artwork requirements are communicated, at least 2 weeks prior to the print deadline, to the design department and that all teams selling sponsorship are aware of these print deadlines •Organise and plan the entertainment events, drinks receptions, gala dinners from planning to execution.•Inventory sponsors management, managing their contract deliverable, ensuring inventory and all relevant are kept updated. •Liaise with all sponsors to deliver the Sponsorship deals, from branding, conference and meeting rooms, bags, 3D banners, badges, registration and internet area.•Conirm all of the AV requirements and conference room design and build •Maitenance and management of all floor-plans VENUES: EXCEL, CRYSTAL / SIEMENS, HALIC CONGRESS CENTER, EUROSITES SAINT-OUEN Show less

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  Rhythmatic Open Air Festival

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Senior Operations Events Manager

  •License, Municipality of Pelion, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance •Source the venue and deal with all aspects of venue set up, deal with the local Authorities for the License, Municipality of Pelion, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance •Monitor and allocating Budget – Venue, DJs, advertising, suppliers and production•Outsourcing media partners and sponsors. •Sponsors – Putting together sponsors and media proposals, outsourcing Drinks, and Media sponsors and Liaise with all sponsors to deliver the Sponsorship deals.•Marketing – Commission Festival leaflet: brief, liaison with designer, Festival Producer, print production and proofreading, write content, update and maintain the Festival website•Design – Promotional material and website•Suppliers – AV, lighting, printers, security, onsite registration, power supply, travel and accommodation, negotiate contracts and prices and appoint contractors for all services for the festival, ensuring that competitive pricing.•Coordinate concert production – Staging, lighting, equipment hiring and distributing scores•Artist liaison – Rehearsal schedule, travel and accommodation and meals •Prepare festival and musician schedule•Health and Safety, Risk Assessment, Traffic Management. •Staff, Vehicle and Security Schedules•Development of the festival programme Show less

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  All Around Events LDN

  Sept 2016 - now

  Managing Director

  •Event management - Offering complete event management service, budgeting, scheduling, site selection, acquiring necessary permits, arranging decor, event security, catering, coordinating with third party vendors, and emergency plans. Creating effect marketing campaigns for clients projects •Venue management - dealing with clients, contracts, bookings, manage the clients event on the night, booking staff (security, bar staff etc) responsible for premises licence as DPS, H&S and RA, working with the local authority and other stakeholders, managing and training venue staff when applicable, venue maintenance and general improvements.•Venue finder - outsourcing venues for various clients for private, cooperate and Live Events, dry hire or wet hire and assisting of coordinating the logistics from start to finish •Coordination logistics - looking after the logistics of our clients in terms of, license application, outsourcing suppliers (AV, lighting, staging, catering, registration, security and staffing)•Deliver and Manage projects from start to finish and within budget and at the higher standards•Promotions, Marketing & Social Media•Building strong network across multiple industry sectors Show less