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Megan R.

Corporate Event Planner, Event Business Support, Onsite Facilitator

London, United Kingdom
$45 per hour
10 jobs
$5K+ total earnings

Corporate Event Planner | Wedding & Event Business Support | Onsite Event Coordination If you're seeking expert co-ordination for your upcoming event you have come to the right place. I’m a seasoned accomplished Event Planner with over 10 years of experience crafting unforgettable corporate events, weddings, and private functions. I deliver exceptional planning and coordination services to clients globally, ensuring seamless communication and execution. My extensive background allows me to not only create memorable events but also support wedding and event businesses. I understand the intricacies of the industry. I offer specialised support for event businesses, handling time-consuming tasks such as vendor correspondence, timeline adjustments, and logistical coordination, allowing you to focus on the creative and strategic aspects of your work. I have 3 main areas of expertise -End to end event planning of corporate retreats, private functions and trainings - Onsite event delivery for UK events - London Venue Sourcing I am based in London, UK in the GMT/UTC/BST time zone. I have numerous systems in place that allow me to accommodate business needs around the world. In 2025 I have successfully delivered 18 networking lunches, training events and receptions as well as numerous virtual events. I have also supported 11 weddings and created 3 training guides to teach companies how host their own events. Why Work with Me? With a decade of experience, I provide dedicated, professional support tailored to your event’s needs, backed by glowing client reviews that showcase my expertise. Here are some of my key skills that will be key for your business: -Strategic event planning and project management -Budget development and cost optimization -Vendor negotiation and contract management -Timeline creation and meticulous schedule coordination -Onsite event management and real-time problem-solving -Venue selection and logistics planning -Creative theme development and décor coordination -Client communication and stakeholder management -Marketing and promotional support for events -Administrative support for event businesses (e.g., scheduling, invoicing, and client follow-ups) Let’s bring your next event to life and streamline your event business operations! Contact me to discuss how I can make your project a success.

Angelika J.

Event & Travel Virtual Assistant | Event Coordination |Content Support

Llanelli, United Kingdom
$12 per hour
2 jobs
$87 total earnings

Hi, I’m Angelika- an organised and proactive Event & Travel Virtual Assistant with hands-on experience supporting live events, logistics, and content creation. Over the past two years, I’ve been actively involved in organising and supporting events, including coordinating speakers, managing schedules, handling on-site logistics, and creating media content. I recently organised an international leadership event, working with multiple speakers and managing the event from planning through to delivery. I support event organisers, agencies, and travel businesses with: • Event coordination (speaker communication, schedules, logistics) • Email and calendar management • Travel planning and itinerary support • Research (venues, suppliers, bookings) • Content creation (Canva, CapCut, basic video editing) • General virtual assistance for events and operations I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and used to working in fast-paced environments while managing multiple responsibilities. I’m currently expanding my experience internationally through an upcoming event planning internship in Shanghai, which is strengthening my global perspective and event coordination skills. I’m here to help your events run smoothly and take the pressure off your day-to-day operations. Let’s work together!

Geraldine S.

Experienced Leisure and CorporateTravel Planner

Dartford, United Kingdom
$50 per hour
23 jobs

Greetings! I am a trave professional with over 20 years experience, I have worked as a tour guide, a travel agent, a reservations manager, a business development manager, face to face and online. I have extensive knowledge of destinations, understand b2b travel tools and have access to a myriad of products through my network: accommodation (hotels, apartments, villas), transport (flights, trains, cars, transfers), private jets, sightseeing (tours and individual visits), sporting events all around the world (football, motorsports, rugby, tennis, basketball, NFL...), concerts, boat chartering and anything else you might be after. I own a travel company, called Tramuda, where I specialise mostly in land bookings, individual and group reservation be it leisure or corporate. Do get in touch if you need help for a private or a business travel project. I am dynamic and very approachable, happy to discuss any plan. Customer satisfaction is paramount to me and new projects are always an exciting challenge. I kook forward to hearing from you! Very best regards! Geraldine

Vanessa B.

Expert Virtual/In-Person Events Producer | Trilingual ENG-PT-ES

London, United Kingdom
$50 per hour
17 jobs
$200K+ total earnings

✅ Reliable, organized, and highly skilled Events Producer with over a decade of experience performing management and administrative roles across various competitive industries, from Events and Marketing to Automation and IT. 🇬🇧 Hello 🇵🇹 Olá 🇪🇸 Hola, I’m Vanessa, your trilingual Events Producer, nice to e-meet you! My decade of experience in event operations management, administrative roles, travel planning, and personal assistance has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. I excel at: • Virtual/In-person Event Planning & Management • Operations and Project Management • Logistics Management • Registration Management • Travel Planning • Calendar Management • Scheduling • Customer service • General administrative duties I have strong leadership skills, I am a great communicator with the ability and experience to work both independently and as part of a team. I am fluent in both Portuguese and English, as well as conversational Spanish - fully skilled in translating Spanish to Portuguese or English! I am also a resourceful quick learner with a hands-on mentality, always eager to learn new skills! I have previous experience working with the following tools: - Events: Eventbrite, Airtable, CVent, Asana - Creative: Canva, MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, Later - Project Management: ClickUp, Asana, Trello, Zapier - Workplace: Outlook 365, Google Workplace - Communication: Slack, Whatsapp, Telegram, Zoom, Teams, Hihi Connect, Calendly - Finance: Paypal, Stripe, Xero I believe in hard work and honesty above all! I am always interested in making long-term professional relationships with my clients to ensure every project succeeds. So, if you hire me, I can assure you that you will not regret that decision. Ready to bring your event to life with seamless management and expert skills? Let's discuss your project needs and kickstart a successful collaboration. Contact me today!

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