Ailsa Cary
@ailsacary
Project and events manager at Zest Events Ltd., coordinating event delivery and providing executive support across client projects.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At Zest Events Ltd., I assist with coordinating event logistics from planning through on-site delivery, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
In this freelance role, I’ve adapted quickly across varied client projects. I also provide executive support with diary management, travel coordination, supplier coordination, and studio operations.
At Loop Generation, I managed products coming through the photo studio, took and edited photographic content, and wrote listing copy. I managed the Shopify site, products, and orders, and oversaw fulfilment.
My experience also includes project manager roles at Soul Spaces and Freuds Group, and a junior project manager role at Sue Whimster Curtains. I studied Textiles at Loughborough University and am exploring creative, purpose-driven opportunities that blend creativity with operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant to Wonkie Hills - Project and Events Manager
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Assisting with coordinating event logistics from planning through to on-site delivery, balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Learned to adapt quickly in a freelance environment, developing agility and resourcefulness across varied client projects.
Providing high-level executive support, including diary management, travel coordination, supplier coordinations, and studio operations
Worked as Founders Assistant at Act Sustainably Limited.
Managing all products coming through the photo studio, taking and editing all photographic content and creating copy for all listings.
Managing all aspects of the Shopify site, and all listed products, and orders, as well as overseeing product fulfilment.
Worked as Project Manager at Soul Spaces.
Worked as Project Manager at Freuds Group.
Worked as Junior Project Manager at Sue Whimster Curtains.
Worked as Estimator at Sue Whimster Curtains.
Vice Chair of the Design and Creative Arts Committee
Oct 2020 - Aug 2021 (10 months)
Worked as Vice Chair of the Design and Creative Arts Committee at Loughborough University.
Worked as Intern at Jess Weeks Interiors.
Worked as Junior Teacher at Windlesham House School.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Loughborough University
Bachelor's degree, Textiles
2019 - 2022
University of the Arts London
Art and design foundation diploma, Textile design interior design
2018 - 2019
Uppingham School
2014 - 2016
North Bridge House Schools
2009 - 2014
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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