Karen Rome

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT KAREN ROME

Summary Experienced event manager who has worked on events within the UK and overseas inc Europe, USA and Middle East. Currently responsible for delivering annual hospitality programme, conferences, product launches and recognition programmes I have 18 years of industry experience with an excellent track record of delivering high profile events. Specialties • Extremely well organised event manager who delivers on time and under pressure • Excellent communicator who ensures regular and concise project updates • In depth knowledge of financial budgeting and processes including managing own budgets • Key negotiator with third party suppliers • Work really well under pressure • Excellent knowledge and approach to event management with extensive knowledge of corporate hospitality and conferences and all aspects of project management • Industry, market and competitor awareness within corporate events and hospitality context • Working cross functional groups, leading cross functional event project teams • Formulate proposals and costings for bespoke events and working through from conception to completion • Relationship management of key accounts, brief and manage the delivery of third party suppliers on specific support activities ensuring delivery to the required high standard - on time and within budget • Represent Aegon at internal and external events Other • Management and mentoring of events team which included performance reviews, allocation of work, on-site performance and training