Catharine Dickinson

I live in Cambridge, am married with 3 children. I’m looking to get stuck into a new challenge within an events/marketing role. 

Personal Profile 

 I am a dynamic, focused and effective individual with extensive experience working in events, marketing and digital media. I am extremely motivated to hit deadlines, I am target driven and now seek a fresh challenge in my career.   

 Proven Strengths and Attributes 

 Events and marketing experience, digital media, excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, adaptable, open-minded with team leadership skills, personable and articulate, conscientious. I have experience in budgetary control with focus on maximising profit.   

 Career Profile 

 NextGen Digital Media Ltd Part Time Marketing & Events Consultant 2021-Current 

Advisory role to the directors of a D2C digital media agency based in Cambridge. My role includes: 

Event strategy and management  

Social media & digital content management 

Management and analysis of data 

Overseeing delivery of client objectives  

Attending management meetings  

2014 - 2021 Career break to focus on family 

E2B Group Ltd, London Marketing & Events Director October 2010 – December 2013 

Responsible for creating and running events, marketing & digital content divisions which included: 

Bespoke client event and media solutions tailored to meet objectives and drive ROI for company customers  

Creation & delivery of B2B industry schemes & events in environmental management / CSR  

Driving content on social media for industry schemes 

Managing digital content to be distributed on a digital B2B community & social media channels 

Building of B2B community peaking at 25,000 SMEs 

Environment Media Group Ltd, London Head of Events & Marketing             May 2008 – October 2010 

Responsible for creating and running an events & marketing division which included: 

Event creation, branding, PR & marketing strategy & delivery 

Driving new business & creating sponsorship opportunities 

Management & creation of Conference portfolio, marketing & delegate sales 

Liaison with Editorial teams to create conference theme & content  

Industry Awards events creation, management & marketing  

Database & client management systems 

Supplier management  

Event website creation, sales material, marketing & delivery 

Employment of team executives   

Management of client/industry partnerships 

Management of company’s industry exhibition presence and hitting KPI objectives 

CMP Information, London Account Manager June 2007- May 2008 

(Now UBM Live, London)  

Event Uk & International Confex exhibitions, the heart of UK events: 

Issuing written proposals to prospective companies 

Selling to new and existing database 

Client management at show 

Competitor show visits 

Development of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for clients  

Montgomery Exhibitions Ltd, London Project Manager June 2006-June 2007  

Responsible for show project management, including; 

Show Branding and continuity   

Design of digital assets and content management 

Hitting and exceeding sales targets  

Data verification, control and enhancement  

Supplier management    

Staff development and leadership 

Examples of projects: 

 IFE Fresh Produce Russia, Moscow, IFE Hungary/Foodapest, Interbuild India,  

Montgomery Exhibitions, London Project Executive April 2005– June 2006 

Responsible for show development and sales: 

Selling to new and existing database 

Design and management of digital assets 

Content creation 

Monthly targeted email and press promotion 

Assisting design and production of sales collateral 

Examples of projects:  

- IFE India, Interbuild India, New Delhi 

Education 

2000 – 2003 The University of Liverpool  

Batchelor of Arts with Honours, School of History, 2.1 

James Allen’s Girls’ School, London 

A Levels : History [B], Politics [B], Italian [B] 

GCSEs    : 10 A/A*  

Languages English mother tongue, Italian Good, French Good