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Natasha Work-Rodgers

@natashawork-rodgers

Event Project Manager delivering high-end conferences and events through precise planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a high-trust events team where I can own end-to-end planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination—keep learning, and deliver memorable client experiences from venue selection through on-site execution.

I’m an Event Project Manager with a background across a broad range of industries and event planning, focused on creating excellent client experiences. I enjoy taking ownership from research through delivery, keeping stakeholders aligned while building smooth, high-performing experiences for attendees and guests.

In my recent role, I led planning and delivery of the annual EMEA Banking conference in Paris for 140 attendees, supporting contracting, budgeting, and travel execution. I also managed venue research and compiled detailed reporting, coordinated rooming lists, restaurant reservations, and attendance lists, and collaborated with high-ranking stakeholders to understand individual needs and design effective meeting collateral.

My experience also includes client-based planning as a Wedding Coordinator and Meeting and Events Planning Executive, where I created bespoke proposals, negotiated prices and packages, arranged site visits, and maintained accurate bookings and function sheets (including Opera PMS updates). I’ve additionally supported high-profile hospitality at the British Film Institute (BFI), contributed to inclusion-focused programming as a University participation advisor, and previously led festival operations by coordinating and briefing 140+ volunteers—bringing adaptability, problem-solving, and decision-making to every event.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Event Planning Coordinator

Latham & Watkins

May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)

Led planning and delivery of the annual EMEA Banking conference in Paris for 140 attendees, coordinating logistics and client experience. Managed contracting and budgeting activities, researched venues, and maintained detailed event project files including rooming lists and reservations.

Event Planning Budgeting Contract Negotiation Venue Research Travel Coordination Vendor Management

Wedding Coordinator

King Street Townhouse

Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

Managed wedding inquiries from initial contact through final handover to the hotel operations team, ensuring accurate guest and booking details. Created bespoke proposals, negotiated pricing and packages, coordinated site visits, and handled rooming lists, menus, pricing, and timings.

Wedding Planning Client Account Management Contract Negotiation Budget Management Venue Selection EMS & CRM Coordination

Meeting & Events Executive

The Midland

Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)

Processed contracted meeting and event bookings by collecting delegate numbers, rooming lists, and timings and ensuring data accuracy for hotel systems. Produced function sheets for events and updated sales, catering, and PMS Opera records to align revenue with event contracts.

Meeting & Event Operations Function Sheet Preparation Delegate Management Booking Coordination Attention To Detail

Guest Coordinator (BFI)

British Film Institute (BFI)

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)

Supported high-profile festival guests by coordinating travel arrangements, screening schedules, and attendance for key events. Maintained festival databases and web/press materials, researched cultural funding opportunities, and managed guest hospitality within budget.

Hospitality Press Release Support

Widening Access Advisor

University of Nottingham

Nov 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Engaged and supported the Widening Access Participation program through developing and delivering Inclusion, Diversity and Equality initiatives. Created, presented, and proposed program ideas to support student participation and inclusion goals.

Widening Access Programs Diversity And Inclusion Student Support Program Development Presentation Stakeholder Engagement Education Outreach

Festival Events Operations Manager

International Jazz Festival

Mar 2018 - Aug 2018 (5 months)

Coordinated, briefed, and led a team of 140+ volunteers by creating rosters and assigning roles during festival events. Managed talent/artist coordination with vendors and performers and handled logistics including deliveries, pick-ups, purchasing, budgeting, ticketing, and bank transactions, resolving issues during operations.

Volunteer Management Roster Management Event Logistics Budgeting Purchasing Ticketing Emergency Response

Marketing Analyst

International Film Society

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018 (0 months)

Gathered insights on festival experiences by interacting with cast and crew and observing the Palm Springs culture and event operations. Used these observations to better understand the drivers of audience experience for a marketing-focused analysis.

Marketing Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

Visual Merchandising Team Lead

Charming Charlie

Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 10 months)

Led, trained, and delegated work to a marketing team of ten and implemented merchandising strategy to achieve merchandising KPIs. Focused on execution of retail merchandising initiatives to drive measurable performance targets.

Visual Merchandising Team Leadership Training & Delegation Merchandising Strategy KPI Tracking Retail Execution Performance Monitoring

Showcorps Front of House Lead

Telluride Film Festival

Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 (1 month)

Directed front-of-house operations for Showcorps to deliver exceptional film-going experiences. Managed and catered to high-profile clients while ensuring strong guest experience and smooth festival operations.

Event Operations Customer Service