Shivani Mehta Patel

Experience

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  Peacocks

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2013

  Sales Assistant

  Through working at Peacocks I gained valuable experience and transferable skills:- Confident with engaging with customers from behind the till, on the shop floor and also on the phone and dealing with any problems and queries they may have- Stock Replenishment was key to ensure store was presentable and appealing to meet customer expectations- Organised floor movements and layouts to increase the appearance of the store, this helped to be creative and think from a customers perspective - Worked on delivery; unpacking, hanging, tagging and getting stock on to the shop floor within a short time scale, teaching me the importance of time management- Confident using technological equipment like Till operating system and other POS software- Sale experience involved marking down clothing and ensuring each stand has the correct POS displayed Show less

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  SMG

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

  Food and Beverage Assistant

  Roles and Responsibilities include:- Serving food and drinks, ensuring high customer service - Cash handling, bar preparation and closing down duties- Cleaning- Restocking and also stock take before as well as after shows

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  Mistry Marketing & Events

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Intern

  I was an Intern at Mistry Marketing & Events, working on a variety of projects. Overall, I was involved in the following:- Researching tasks to help scope the viability of projects- Assisting with planning projects, including resources- Suggest target audiences for events: speakers, attendees, exhibitors- Assisting with developing online and offline marketing material to support and promote the events- Helping to implement and deliver the event on the day - Administration to support projects, plus ad hoc tasks given Show less

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  Dream Community

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Mazu Temple Burning Man Project

  Working as part of the Dream Community Arts Project based in Taipei, Taiwan, I was responsible for several aspects of the Mazu Temple – from promoting campaigns and processions in Taipei to producing content and finally supporting the project at The Burning Man event in Black Rock City, Nevada USA. The Mazu Temple project is dedicated to the Buddhist and Taoist goddess of the sea Mazu – protector of travelers and one of Taiwan’s most popular deities. The art piece converges cultures and blends east with west through a beautifully crafted wooden temple – where visitors can observe or participate. Whilst in Taipei my responsibilities included assisting in the planning and preparation for the main event, organizing local campaigns and parades, costume creation and design, resourcing events – from performers to cleaners, liaising and engaging with key stake holders as well as government departments and documenting the preparation of the event. The finale of the project was at the Burning Man event – a yearly event attended by 70,000 participants. During this week long event I was responsible for organizing and participating in processions and demonstrations that consisted of drumming and dance, assisting in the education of the cultural aspects of the temple and promoting participation. The week-long event saw hundreds of visitors to the temple where I would provide an introduction to the art piece and temple, answering questions and ensuring visitors could openly participate if they wished. The event concluded with the burning of the Mazu Temple, attended by several thousand on lookers, and finally clearing up the ashes as part of the leave no trace principle of Burning Man.Below are several links related to the project – http://www.mazugoddessoftheemptysea.com/http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2015/08/30/2003626510http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/burning-man-mazu-temple_55c26b82e4b0d9b743daa945 Show less

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  Conference Partners International

  May 2016 - May 2019

  Senior Account Executive

  Roles and Responsibilities:- Designing and building online registration system for assigned projects using Event Management Software, Events Air and WordPress- Registration and processing of online booking forms to include delegate correspondence, invoicing, credit control and bank reconciliation - Liaising with delegates/speakers/organisers/sponsors/exhibitors/contracted suppliers - Maintaining conference database to ensure all checks are carried out regularly - Organisation and on-site management of registration - Management of abstracts through the online abstract submission system (Events Air) - Assisting in marketing and promoting the conferences & working with in-house web developer and in-house graphic designer as required - Tours, excursions and accommodation management - Assisting conference Account Manager with completing various tasks (i.e. logistical management of venue, exhibition and sponsorship management) - Training colleagues and new starters to use Events Air and understand conference partners processes - Attending client meetings and producing meeting notes - Providing the client with post conference delegate statistics report and working with the account manager to ensure delegate services reconciliation matches the overall budget Show less

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  Manchester Digital

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Events Coordinator

  As the events co-ordinator at Manchester Digital, I ensure members have access to a wide variety of events, such as seminars, roundtable discussions and insight sessions where they can develop their knowledge, widen their networks and network within the wider Manchester digital and tech community.

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  Deloitte

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Supporting the delivery of audits for global clients within Deloitte's Audit & Assurance service line. Working on a variety of large and small engagements alongside senior managers as well as the whole audit teams (including partners and directors) to ensure the audit is delivered on time and within budget according to the project timeline.

  • Senior Associate - Project Management

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Associate - Project Management

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
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  CTL Communications

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Senior Production Co-ordinator

  Senior Production Co-ordinator working across events, communications, digital and film. Key role and responsibilities include:- Working cohesively with producers to assist management across pre-production, content creation, on-site delivery, technical and post-production- Client management and day to day contact including creation and distribution of contact reports- Creation of content, themes, logos and branding- Development of communication plans - Assisting producers and key stakeholders with session development- Script writing - Creation of video, including writing treatments, briefing editors and graphics and providing guidance on voice over artists- Liaising with AV, logistics and venue staff- Budget creation and management- Creation of accurate project plans and relevant project documentation such as technical running orders, health & safety documents, rehearsal schedules and crew call sheets- Ad-hoc duties including (but not limited to) updating system databases, organising social events, managing travel and accommodation Show less

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  Aps Events & Media

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2025

  Project Manager