Tom Philpott
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am a strong working individual that is seeking a full time job in the Events Industry. I'm skilled in working on new challenged and projects both within a team environment and as an individual. I am passionate about the events industry and am always looking to expand my knowledge in every sector of the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Our Friends Electric
03.2023 - Current
- Project lead on monthly event - Corporate outdoor lunch with entertainment and catering for 300 people. Sold out 4 months running
- On site management coordinating brand ambassadors, suppliers, caterers and entertainment
- Coordinated day to day tasks with clients and suppliers
- Creating run sheets, supplier briefs, venue decks, swag decks, registration lists, timelines
- Worked on web-design platform for multiple events for corporate lunches, dinners and conferences for 200-500 attendees
- Supported events team across all sectors of the business working with clients such as Meta, Shopify & Pinterest
- Worked on multiple tasks and projects daily at the same time
Event Organiser/Business Owner
Friends Of Friends
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated event logistics and operations
- Increased brand awareness and built social media presence
- Managed administrative logistics of event planning, event bookings and event promotions
- Running and executing event from start to finish
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance for attendees satisfaction
- Liaised with external suppliers for hiring of equipment and services
- Wrote canned emails for mass sending, promoted event via social media. Marketed entire event
- Designed whole stage production for event
- Coordinated back end management prior to event and during event
- Generated $66000 in ticket sales, 3x the first year's ticket sales at $22000
Label Assistant
Gallery Recordings
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the marketing of events and record releases on the label
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships at events and online
- Assisted in delivering events from start to finish
- Uploading digital art and media for releases and events on label
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decision within events and internal operations of business
- Assisted with operations coordination
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Education
Bachelor of Entertainment Management - Arts And Entertainment Management
Australian Institute of Music
Sydney01.2024
Skills
- Organisation and Planning
- Event Management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Exceptional Communication Skills in person and over email
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Creativity
- Organisational Skills
- Proficient Computer Skills - Email, Microsoft, Google
- Web design skills - Shopify, Splashthat
- Managing registration lists
Career Goals
- Events Director
- Event Manager
- Artist Manager
Accomplishments
- Created Friends of Friends Festival
- Sold out Friends of Friends 2 years in a row
- Generated $22000 in ticket sales first year of Friends of Friends then tripled sales at $66000 for second year of Friends of Friends
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Our Friends Electric
03.2023 - Current
Label Assistant
Gallery Recordings
05.2022 - 02.2023
Event Organiser/Business Owner
Friends Of Friends
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Entertainment Management - Arts And Entertainment Management
Australian Institute of Music
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