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JULIE CONWAY

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong track record in event and entertainment management, known for creativity in enhancing productivity and streamlining operations. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership, with a talent for negotiation and decision-making. Proven ability to leverage effective communication skills to build relationships and drive organizational success. Seeking new opportunities to apply diverse expertise and tackle fresh challenges.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Director

EVENTFUL SPECIAL EVENTS PTY LTD
02.1997 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Events & Entertainment for the corporate, private & charity markets.
  • Meet with clients to discuss expectations, objectives and budgets of special events
  • Offer creative direction including; theming concepts, entertainment and audio visuals
  • Source and negotiate with venues, catering, suppliers and entertainers
  • Construct detailed proposals
  • Manage contracts, payments and budget expenses
  • Organise travel arrangements: Logistics, flights, accommodation and ground transfers
  • Draft worksheets and event schedules
  • Event coordinator - onsite management of the event and liaising with all parties
  • Band and entertainment management
  • Events & Entertainment for the corporate, private & charity markets.

Office coordinator – Contract roles

KABUKI BOY
02.2019 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Marketing and Promotions Company
  • Assistance and coordination of promotional events
  • Supervision and training of new staff members
  • General office duties: Phone enquiries, logistics, stock control
  • Marketing and Promotions Company

Administration & Office Manager

FIRST COURIERS
02.2014 - 02.2019
  • Company Overview: Boutique Logistics Solutions for the Entertainment Industry & Luxury Brands
  • First point of contact for new and existing clients
  • Organising and managing emergency end-to-end logistical solutions nationally and internationally
  • Setup and maintain national & international network of suppliers negotiating terms & fees
  • Create and maintain database and booking systems
  • Diary management for all staff – daily management of travel and meetings
  • Accounts: Payable & receivable, Expense reconciliation, financial reports for Director
  • Marketing: Create concept, design and implement marketing campaigns
  • Recruitment: Advertise, interview and train new staff members
  • Step into General Manager role to cover annual leave
  • Boutique Logistics Solutions for the Entertainment Industry & Luxury Brands

Talent Consultant

ENTERTAINMENT PERSONNEL
04.2007 - 12.2009
  • Company Overview: Entertainment Recruitment Agency
  • Liaising with clients to establish job brief and staffing requirements
  • Interviewing and matching candidates to specific job assignments
  • Personnel Coordination for various special events. Clients included ‘The Sydney Film Festival’, ‘Life InStyle Expo’
  • Management of temporary / casual / promotional staff for leading entertainment venues such as The State Theatre
  • Data entry of talent in database
  • Entertainment Recruitment Agency

Skills

  • Project management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Staff management and training
  • Team collaboration
  • Contract management and negotiation
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Financial management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Creative thinking and direction
  • Proposal development
  • Challenge-oriented

Certification

  • RSA – Responsible Service of Alcohol
  • RCG – Responsible Conduct of Gaming
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • First Aid

Background Checks

Police Check

Working with Children

Timeline

Office coordinator – Contract roles

KABUKI BOY
02.2019 - 08.2024

Administration & Office Manager

FIRST COURIERS
02.2014 - 02.2019

Talent Consultant

ENTERTAINMENT PERSONNEL
04.2007 - 12.2009

Managing Director

EVENTFUL SPECIAL EVENTS PTY LTD
02.1997 - 01.2025

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