Craig Swain
@craigswain
Organised events and operations professional with 14+ years in administration and project coordination.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated events, operations and administration professional with over 14 years' experience delivering complex projects on tight deadlines. I have coordinated logistics for TV/film production, weddings and large-scale corporate events while managing client relationships and supplier deliveries.
My strengths include project coordination, scheduling, budgeting and accurate record-keeping, supported by proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and CRM systems such as Salesforce and HubSpot. I have acted as main client liaison and site manager, producing documentation and ensuring health & safety compliance.
I adapt quickly to new technologies and remote working; I am seeking fully remote roles in administration, project support or client management where I can apply my organisational, communication and problem-solving skills to add immediate value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer
PAWS Dog Shelter
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 (2 months)
Supported shelter operations and administration, assisting with fundraising and community outreach to improve animal welfare outcomes.
Site Manager
LPM Bohemia
Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Oversaw large-scale event installations, coordinating subcontractors and managing health & safety compliance; produced schedules, managed budgets, and delivered projects on time to client specifications.
Marquee & Event Rigger
LPM Bohemia
Jun 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Assisted project managers with logistics and administration for large-scale events, maintained inventory and equipment records to support smooth operations.
Event Technician & Rigger
Party Doctors Events
Feb 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered technical support and rigging services for events, ensuring equipment reliability and assisting with on-site logistics and setup.
Marquee & Event Rigger
LPM Bohemia
Apr 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Performed marquee installation and event rigging across multiple events, supporting safe setup and breakdown and liaising with teams to meet project timelines.
Sales & Administration Assistant
Jestic Foodservice
Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years)
Provided sales administration including CRM updates, order processing, client communications, and preparation of reports and quotations for management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kingswood Training
Combination Arb Course, Arboriculture
2024 - 2024
Completed a Combination Arboriculture course focused on practical arborist skills and safety procedures.
Harrogate Army Foundation College
Army Foundation College Programme, Military Training
2007 - 2008
Undertook initial military training at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.
Mascalls Secondary School
GCSEs, Secondary Education
2001 - 2007
Grade: 5+ GCSEs A–C
Secondary education completing 5+ GCSEs at grades A–C.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
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