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Felisha Weekes

@felishaweekes

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A dynamic and self-motivated professional with extensive expereince.

Barbados

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a new challenge in Barbados, utilizing transferable skills

As a seasoned event management professional, I have extensive experience in operations, project leadership, and team management across various sectors. My expertise includes budget management, project planning, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and content development. With a strong analytical mindset and excellent planning abilities, I have consistently delivered successful events and initiatives that meet and exceed organizational objectives.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with various organizations, including Ocean Media Group, Shard Financial Media, and Publishers Association. My experience spans managing conferences, awards ceremonies, and other events, with budgets ranging from £350,000 to overseeing the profit and loss of all conferences and awards across the year. I have also developed and managed team KPIs, contributed to product development, and presented to senior leadership teams.

I am now seeking to leverage my transferable skills towards a career transition away from live events, with a focus on opportunities in Barbados. I am excited to bring my expertise and experience to a new role and contribute to the success of a new organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Department, Conference and Awards Manager

Current

Ocean Media Group

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)

Led the conference and awards departments at a B2B media organization, managing a team and overseeing budgeting for events. Ensured successful execution of publication-led conferences and award ceremonies, achieving financial objectives and high attendee satisfaction.

Event Management Budget Management Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Content Development Strategic Planning

Production Manager

Shard Financial Media

Oct 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Produced and managed commercial conference agendas and digital broadcasts in the financial services sector. Developed project management plans, managed team KPIs, and secured high-level speakers for events.

Project Management Event Production Team Management Content Development Budget Management Marketing Support

Event Manager

Publishers Association

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year)

Managed a variety of events for a trade association, including AGMs and networking receptions. Developed annual project plans and managed budgets while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Event Management Budget Management Project Planning Marketing Content Creation Networking

Live and Virtual Event Producer

ScreenSkills

Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years)

Organized live and virtual events focusing on diversity and inclusion in the film and TV industry. Managed budgets, sourced panelists, and adapted events for online formats.

Event Production Virtual Events Budget Management Content Development Stakeholder Engagement Research

Training Coordinator and Project Manager

Indie Training Fund

Feb 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Developed and delivered training courses for the TV industry, managing events and liaising with stakeholders to ensure excellent service and successful training outcomes.

Training Event Management Customer Service Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CPD Accredited

Level 2 CPD Accredited, Management

2023 - 2023

Achieved Level 2 CPD Accreditation in Managing People, focusing on effective management practices and team leadership.

Agile Project Management

Foundation & Practitioner, Project Management

2018 - 2018

Completed Agile Project Management Foundation & Practitioner course, gaining skills in agile methodologies and project management techniques.

University of London

Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Linguistics

Completed a BA Hons degree in English language and linguistics, focusing on the structure, use, and development of the English language, as well as the theoretical aspects of linguistics.

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