EXPERIENCE
Carolyn has been an excellent ambassador for Robbie Gethin Associates since commencing at ground level as a professional driver in 2005. During the time spent as part of the team Carolyn has progressed to manage RGA events for successfully awarded contracts. Carolyn displays loyalty and professionalism at all times working extremely well under pressure, in order to communicate the logistical schedules of RGA clients. Carolyn operates with discretion and compassion, always considering the needs of the client, and balancing the welfare of the professional drivers to maximise efficiency from the RGA team. We would recommend highly Carolyn for future operations.
Nicholas Gethin, Director Robbie Gethin Associates
Hello!
I'm Carolyn and I have over 25 years’ solid experience in organising events of differing types and sizes. I am a highly personable and efficient event manager with significant experience predominately within large scale sports-related events including marathons, cycling and golf events.
I effectively demonstrate essential leadership skills: - developing strategy, project management, networking, negotiating, influencing, development, coaching and motivating. I have the ability to work independently in a dynamic and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines.
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My extensive experience together with a network of reliable partners, allows me to offer a full range of services to meet clients’ objectives. I can provide support to you in planning, logistics and delivery as an individual team member or as part of a wider team. I own a strong client focus with an active eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement and quality.
I am fully operational globally.
FREELANCE EVENT MANAGER from 2018
MTV Awards 2024 – Talent Hotel Transport Manager
Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2023-24 – iLUKA Account Manager for Official Partner Intel managing Guest Experience & WKF Programmes
Acciona Open de España Madrid 2022/24 – Robbie Gethin Associates (RGA) Player’s Fleet Transport Manager
BMW PGA 2018-2024 – European Tour Group Player Services & Players’ Lounge Manager
Transport Manager
Amgen Irish Open 2024 – European Tour Group Transport Manager
The Open 2005/2023 – RGA Management Team & Player/Client Liaison. 19 years’ experience of co-ordinating all aspects of player transportation including the management of players, patrons, and evac fleets
Scandinavian Mixed Open June 202-24 – RGA Players Fleet Transport Manager
Ryder Cup 2010, 2014, 2023 – Player Lounge and Team/Guest Services (including hospitality and transportation)MTV Awards 2024 – Talent Hotel Transport Manager
– European Tour Group Transport Manager
Scottish Open, The Renaissance Club, 2020 - DATE
Player's Services and Player's Lounge Hostess
Transportation and Logistics, Airport and Fleet Team Management
Roland Garros with Bright Partnerships June 2022
Hospitality Services
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Discovery/Eurosport/Fall-Line
Ground Transportation Team
VSA (Voluntary Service Aberdeen) March 2019 - November 2021
Freelance Special Event Consultant
The Open Championship 2005 - DATE
Transportation and Logistics, Airport and Fleet Team Management
London Art Frieze Fair 2018/2019
Transportation and Logistics (BMW)
Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year Glasgow 2019
Transport Manager
Valderrama Masters 2019
Transportation and Logistics, Airport and Fleet Team Management
Great North Swim Race Crew 2019
Swim Crew
Great Bristol 10k 2019
Start/Finish Race Crew
Great Stirling Marathon 2019
Site Race Crew
BMW SnowBomb Festival, Mayrhofen 2019
Guest Services
Great North Run & Great Tees 10K Sept 2018
Convoy Support and 10k Start Manager
Great Scottish Swim 2018
Hospitality and VIP Host
GLASGOW 2018 European Championships 2018
Protocol and Relations Customer Care Advisor
Great North Swim Race Crew 2018
Belgian Knockout Tournament 2018
Transportation and Logistics
Allianz Golf St Andrews 2018
Transportation, Logistics, Fleet Team Management and Client Services
Winter Olympics Pyeong Chang 2018
Ground Transportation Team
Volunteer Work
Stirling Start-Up Foodbank
COVID-19 Emergency Volunteer
Chest, Heart, Stroke Scotland
Volunteer
2013 - 2017
2009 - 2013
2012
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Leader of Regional Challenge Events Team comprising of day to day management, development and guidance to 6 Regional Challenge Programme Managers. Execute the planning, marketing, resourcing, implementation and delivery of a sporting events programme within Relationship Fundraising to meet the overall objectives of the Challenge Events programme and wider Fundraising strategy. Key highlight climbing Kilimanjaro October 2017.
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Senior Area Event Manager covering Scotland, NI & North East England. Responsible for managing and delivering a portfolio of exemplary running event inclusive of marketing strategy; supplier acquisition; producing a volunteer strategy and delivery of an excellent on the day participant experience. I supervised an agreed number of Area Event Managers and Event Assistants and Volunteers in their delivery of events
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Part of the Palestra Communication Centre working for LFT & LOCOG managing the flow of information to key stakeholders within Event Control
CLIENTS
The Open Patrons 2018
Allianz 2018
Roland Garros 2022
Glasgow 2018
European Championships
Great Scottish Swim 2018
Open Championship 2018
SKILLS
Leadership
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Effective Leader: friendly open personality, I encourage active participation and sharing of ideas
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Communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to adapt content and language to meet the needs of the audience
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Excellent Interpersonal Skills: experienced in negotiating, influencing and liaising at all levels
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Strong Client focus with proven ability to deliver and develop strong relationships
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Strong advocate of People Development with experience of coaching and organising training to meet individual development needs
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Proven Team Player: contributes effectively within a team environment, encouraging open and honest communication.
Strategy
Played an integral role in the development of the Challenge Events strategy, identifying and progressing opportunities for development and innovation.
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Event Planning
Responsible for managing and delivering a portfolio of exemplary events inclusive of marketing strategy; supplier acquisition; producing a volunteer strategy and delivery of an excellent on the day participant experience
Project Management
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Marketing
Price, Product, Promotion & Place
inclusive of Social Media Marketing
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