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Jan – Dec 2024
Research and Event Assistant — IPPPRI, Anglia Ruskin University
Coordinated the full lifecycle of a regional stakeholder conference — logistics, venue coordination, delegate communications, on-the-day facilitation and post-event evaluation.
- Maintained a detailed tracking system covering attendance, dietary requirements, accessibility needs and travel
- Analysed attendee feedback and produced post-event reports — 90% rated the event "extremely useful"
- Managed delegate communications, invitations, registrations and responses before the event
- Coordinated catering, IT, accommodation, travel, parking and event-related financial administration
- Liaised with the venue, suppliers and internal teams regarding room arrangements, catering, parking, signage and audiovisual requirements
- Prepared agendas, presentations, registration materials, delegate information, signage and supporting event documentation
- Served as a key contact for delegates, responding to enquiries and providing clear information before, during and after the event
- Coordinated on-the-day delivery, welcomed attendees, supported speakers and resolved practical and technical issues