Fergus Walker

Passionate Junior Events Producer with a background in event operations, sponsorship and partnerships, I excel in planning, organizing, and executing a diverse range of events. My hands-on experience in managing logistics, client relationships, and on-site event operations, combined with my ability to thrive in fast-paced hands-on environments, allows me to contribute effectively to team objectives. My skills in communication, problem-solving, and creativity are attributes that help produce memorable and successful events.

Scofell Landscapes Ltd 

Commercial Landscape Supervisor (current role)

• Supervising the landscaping and upkeep of multiple commercial and private properties to ensure deadlines are hit and standards are kept.
• Assisting the build and planting of large events such as The Newbury Show.
• Ad hoc admin assistance with orders, corresponding with clients and suppliers.
• Running regular workshop events at Vodafone HQ - working with the client to engage office workers in outdoor and environmental activities.

IMG            2019 - 2023

Commercial Operations Assistant 
 

Rugby World Cup France 2023

• Assisted in the planning and execution of commercial branding and sponsorship operations across two stadiums.
• Ensured compliance with World Rugby and IMG guidelines for all set-up activities related to branding and sponsorship.
• Communicated effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, facilitating smooth processes related to branding installation, accreditation, match management, broadcast, and match officials.
• Supported the implementation of various sponsorship activations, including hospitality suites, player of the match presentations, and stadium tours.
• Maintained a commercially clean venue during tournament periods, effectively preventing ambush marketing and safeguarding exclusive category rights for partners.
• Served as the primary contact for numerous Rugby World Cup clients, fostering strong professional relationships to enhance client satisfaction.

Commercial Ops & Court Assistant 

Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic (Hurlingham Club)                     2019, 2021, 2022 & 2023

• Assisting event set up and delivery of the annual GA tennis classic at Hurlingham.
• Responsible for correct set up and branding on court ensuring an immaculate court for both players and sponsors alike.
• Ensured correct crowd management and match scheduling was followed.
• Supported multiple sponsorship activations, including pro am’s, GA fashion shows, player signing sessions and corporate hospitality.

ATP Champions Tennis (Royal Albert Hall)                                                                           2019, 2020

• Supported the scheduling and logistics of multiple tennis players and their respective matches, travel, press and transport.
• Assisted with sponsorship branding installation, match programmes, accreditations, sponsorship activations, crowd management.

Affinity Crew  2021 - 2023

Operations Assistant

• Assisting the set up and take down of multiple events in the North West of England
• Supported the hands on set up of gigs, sports events, concerts such as Coldplay, major TV and film sets (Peaky Blinders & Ted lasso)

Lead Coach               2020 - 2023

Dallaglio RugbyWorks 

• Helping young kids both at inner city schools and people referral units from underprivileged backgrounds. Coaching rugby to kids who have been taken out of mainstream education, giving them life skills to help get back on track.
• Additional fund raising led me to be part of the support crew of a 2 week “Cycle Slam” across Spain and Portugal. This involved everything from mapping out routes, organizing hotel rooms and hosting the celebrity riders.

Sports Marketing Management degree