LOUISE ROMERO
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P rofessional Summary
A well presented, highly personable and efficient events manager with an ability to work independently in a changing and
multi tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation and
delivery focus and a active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and
comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on, growth orientated work environment
Personal skills: Creative Lateral thinker, Highly organised with attention to detail, I thrive under pressure. I am capable of
managing projects simultaneously and also a team player. I have very high technical skills.
Skills
Event Management Account Manager Creative and Lateral thinker
Experential marketer Conference Management Highly organised
Trade Show Management Promotional Management Attention to detail
Stage Manager Thrive under pressure
Capable of managing projects simultaneously
Passionate about what I do
Work History
01/2007 to 01/2010
Jack Morton Senior Producer
Jack Morton – Melbourne Australia
Project Management For International Trade Shows, Conferences, and Meeting Planning Responsible for the planning and
execution of trade shows, conferences, meetings, and other revenue generating events in Australia, New Zealand
and the Pacific.
Create and implement marketing strategies for trade shows, corporate events, conferences, meetings, educational
programs, and trade missions
Overall event responsibility includes: organizational leadership, budget preparation, on-site coordination, and management
of cross functional teams
Create integrated planning timelines to coordinate pre-event logistics, exhibit design and set-up, transportation, security,
and allocation of services
Extensive experience in vendor relations and business partnership development
Launching of creative strategies to showcase the clients product
Implement project management practices that ensure direction, motivation, resources and effective communication to
maximize event planning and execution
01/2005 to 01/2007
Directions Senior Producer
Directions Formally Hancock Events – Sydney Australia
Formally Hancock Events) Directions is one of Australia's leading event companies, managing, Special events,
conferences, incentives, road shows, product launches, internal corporate communication to destination travel.
Job Role includes Event/Promotions Manager for all events.
Job role includes - project management of all events, client/account management in the corporate sector specializing in
B2B, marketing, promotions and special events.
Creative control over all aspects of the event/promotion Direct client contact for all job development, management,
execution and post wrap up of event Staff and office management
Developing and managing all budgets
On site event and promotions management, also entertainment and supplier management Marketing and communications
development for clients
Developing tenders for staging, lighting, sound and artists, then managing suppliers and stage-managing the actual events.
Management of trade/road shows from concept, design and implementation m
Allens Arthur Robinson Christmas Party
11/2003 to 10/2005
Event Manager
Now Events and Communication – Sydney Australia
Now Events and Communication - Event Management and Marketing Now is a specialist communication event company,
specialising in internal communications, project management, video production, live communication to corporate
hospitality.
Job Role includes Event/Communications Manager for all events.
Job role includes - project management of all events, client management in the corporate sector specializing in B2B,
writing event and sponsorship proposals, along with, promotion briefs and submissions of tenders Staff and office
management
Developing and managing all budgets
On site event and promotions management, also entertainment and supplier management Marketing and communications
development for the company
Developing tenders for staging, lighting, sound and artists, then managing suppliers and stage-managing the actual events.
Management of trade shows from concept, design and implementation.
Managing all promotional work and model management.
Work Examples
03/2003 to 11/2003
Production Manager
2003 Croc Festival Children's Indigenous Festival – Sydney Australia
Co-ordinate all production elements, including travel for production crew and Government VIP guests, for the seven Croc
Festival™ events across Australia.
Dealt with Government departments in regards to sponsorship, philanthropy, funding and general requirements, supplier
sourcing and liaison for Staging across Australia, managed everything from: ablutions, catering, logistics, risk management,
transportation, Australian Army liaison, Operational management, Waste management, Festival location management, writing
proposals and tenders, employing staff and sourcing and managing volunteers, managing a multi million dollar budget,
spreadsheets and database management, coordination of entire event!
01/2000 to 03/2003
Event Manager
Vision Splendid Media and PPR – Sydney Australia
Event Management, Product Placement, Promotions Manager, Multi Media, Film and Video
Budgeting, scheduling, W.I.PS, logistics
Developing and executing creative concepts
Event promotions, and promotion staff on site management
Event marketing, promoting the event and collateral management
Supplier liaison
Management of staging and technical aspects
General administration
Management of development applications to council and Sydney harbour foreshore authority.
01/2000 to 04/2000
Assistant to the Art Depatment
The man Who sued God - Art Department – Sydney Australia
Directed by - John Woo
Was the art department assistant
05/1999 to 12/1999
Art and costume department
Farescape - Jim Henson Productions – Sydney Australia
Tim Ferrier, Set Decorator - Oleh Sokolovsky.
Costume Department.
I was standby costume and art department for main cast and extras, also costumes construction, dying costumes and
breaking down costumes.
Fabrication of art department items
01/1999 to 01/1999
Costume Designer - Terry Ryan, Costume Superviso
Grand Opening Fox Studios
Art Department, set dresser, painter and runner.
Directed by - Gillian Armstrong, Production Designer - Sally Campbell Feature Film 2000/2001 "The Man Who Sued
God" Gannon Films Job role
01/1999 to 00/00-1
Assistant Stage Manager
01/1999 to 02/1999
Producer and Sponsorship Manager
Story Thieves Children's Play – Wagga Wagga
Producer of a small children's play for the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Sort sponsorship
Managed all marketing
Ticket sales management
Play budget management
Staff and actor management
Casting
00/00-1 to 00/00-1
Event/Promotions Manager
for all events.
Job role includes - project design, project management of all events, client/account management in the corporate sector
specialising in B2B, marketing, promotions and special events.
Creative control and management over all aspects of the event/promotion Direct client contact for all job development,
management, execution and post wrap up of event Staff and office management Developing and managing all budgets
On site event and promotions management, also entertainment and supplier management Marketing and communications
development for clients Developing and managing tenders for staging, lighting, sound and artists, then managing suppliers
and stage-managing the actual events.
Management of trade/road shows from concept, design and implementation.
Managing all promotional work and model/staff management.
Some Work Examples: Account/Event management / Product Launches/Conference Management/Exhibition Corporate
Accounts I managed: Finance Ford - I work as the account Senior.
00/00-1 to 00/00-1
Television Product Placement Manager
E ducation
2013
B.A: Business management - small business
Penn Foster - San Diego, CA
Small business management
2004
Diploma Diploma: Business Marketing Entertainment Marketing
APM Training Institute -
Diploma in Business Marketing, Major in Entertainment Marketing Sponsorship Risk Management Event Management Public
Relations Business leadership Artist Management
1999
Degree BA Degree:
Charles Sturt University -
BA Degree (Design for Theatre and Television) Promotion and Sponsorship of theatre, television and events along with
Production management of events, theatre and television, costume design and wardrobe management. Stage management,
floor management, Lighting for theatre and television, Sound for theatre & TV, set design for theatre & TV.
Certifications
Awarded an AFMEA accreditation by MEA
Additional Information
Accreditation's and Licenses American Driver's