Sharon Aitken

Experience

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  Murrayfield Experience

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  C+B Sales Co-ordinator

  Successfully delivered a professional coordinating and sales service, from enquiry to delivery across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings and events; including international conferences to day meetings and dining events from 25 delegates to 500, both for internal and external clients.

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  Chartered Institute of Housing

  Jul 2008 - May 2011

  -Researching, designing, developing and delivering a comprehensive programme of conferences, seminars and events to promote policy and good practice- Event Management, from planning through to delivery then post event evaluation-Marketing and promoting events through various methods to maximise attendance.-Financially monitoring income and expenditure on events to maximise income.-Ensuring the cost effective recruitment of speakers to fulfil each event.-Budget Management Develop sponsorship and exhibition business for all CIH Events including the CIH Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition.-On-site management of exhibitions- Management of exhibition and sponsorship budget- Developing and implemented an effective marketing strategy for the Conference and Exhibition alongside the Conference Team Supported the preparation and delivery of one and two day conferences as well as the CIH Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition. :- Assisted with onsite management of all events including - Delegate management- Invoice Management- liaising with venues and suppliers- Various other general admin tasks

  • Events Organiser (Secondment)

    Apr 2010 - May 2011

  • Business Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

    Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Conference and Events Administrator

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2009
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  GSi Events Ltd

  May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Event Co-ordinator

  - planning and delivery of a series of running events in various locations across the UK- Logistics- Volunteer Management of teams throughout UK - Budgetary responsibility- Preparation of event manuals-onsite management of events from planning - delivery. - design and distribute marketing collateral - website management

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  Assembly Rooms Edinburgh

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2015

  Event Co-ordinator

  I have contributed to raising the profile of the Assembly Rooms since it re opened for Corporate and social events following its £9.2 million refurbishment in Sept 2012 .- implemented new admin systems to assist with the sales and planning process. - respond to incoming enquiries- promote the venue to prospective clients through site visits and client meetings - Prepare proposals for new and repeat clients - contract administration and invoicing - Co-ordinate arrangements for all events, including liaising with clients, various suppliers and internal teams. -Assisted with the redesign of website and marketing collateral - website management and social media - Management of key accounts including regular communication- Produce reports for management, including monthly Feedback from past events- Assist with sales budget- Team 'go to' proof reader Show less

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  Conference Partners

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2017

  Senior Account Executive
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  The University of Edinburgh Conferences & Events

  Oct 2017 - now

  • Conference and Events Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Event Co-ordinator

    Oct 2017 - Nov 2021