Laura Gooch, Project Co-ordinator

Laura Gooch

Project Co-ordinator

Goose Communications

Location
United Kingdom - London
Education
Bachelor's degree, Event Management
Experience
15 years, 3 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 3 months

Project Co-ordinator at Goose Communications
  • United Kingdom
  • My current job since October 2011

My role at Goose has enabled me to work on International automotive events, launches, conferences, awards and public events.

Responsibilities included Pre Production and Onsite Co-ordination for clients including Bentley, Unilever, Bacardi, Syngenta, Royal Automobile Club, The Silverstone Classic and Costa. Roles involve organising event and staff logistics, print management, programme content and celebrity management.

I have worked on running events from A-Z, co-ordinating supplier, staff and guests.

Partner and Event Manager at One Love Club Events
  • United Kingdom
  • November 2012 to October 2013

Having noticed a gap in the market, I co-created, produced and promote a nightclub brand 'One Love'. Having pitched the brand to numerous venues, ‘One Love’ launched in November 2012, the brand now holds a termly residency in Bournemouth, expecting up to 1, 000 attendees per event.

My role within the brand is to assist in the design of promotional material, liaise with the venue, co-run social media, employ and organise promotional staff and hold budgets.

Wedding and Event Manager at Kalm Kitchen
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2010 to December 2011

Managing events from small private parties to celebrity weddings for up to 400 guests. Responsibilities involved liaising with clients, venues and suppliers. Working closely with the client to create their vision and implement their ideas. Overseeing the running of the event, organising and training staff and delegating roles.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Event Management
  • at Bournemouth University
  • June 2013

A management degree with an event focus. The degree taught an overall understanding of the concept, design and production of events. I particularly enjoyed studying marketing and the increasing role of technology and social media to the industry. Dissertation Title: The use of Experiential Events as a Marketing Tool.

High school or equivalent, ICT / Leisure Studies / Physical Education
  • at St Peters College
  • June 2008

Specialties & Skills

Teamwork
Time Management
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Event Planning
Calm and focused under pressure
Digitally Aware
Time Management
Communication Skills
Building Client Relationships
Organisation
Strong work ethic

Languages

English
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