Summary
Hello I’m Mark. I’m the creator! I started my career in graphic design and marketing, and I’ve spent the last 10 years working in event management and hospitality. I am passionate about turning a good idea into a great reality and along with my colleagues at Giraffe, I am lucky enough to be doing this every day.
Giraffe Event Solutions is a passionate, highly focused and creative events management company with vast experience in organising all types of events; from small meetings and intimate dinners to large corporate award ceremonies, residential conferences and exhibitions.
However large or small your event is, we will carefully gain a clear understanding of your vision and ensure all the planning and running details are covered, making your event a huge success.
Event management, Visual Communication, Brand Identity, Design, Sales & Marketing
Giraffe Event Solutions is a passionate, highly focused and creative events management company with vast experience in organising all types of events; from small meetings and intimate dinners to large corporate award ceremonies, residential conferences and exhibitions.
However large or small your event is, we will carefully gain a clear understanding of your vision and ensure all the planning and running details are covered, making your event a huge success.
Expertise
Event management, Visual Communication, Brand Identity, Design, Sales & Marketing
Experience
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Giraffe Event Solutions
Director
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
Restaurant and Bars Manager
100+ Employees 2013 - 2014Responsible for the food and beverage operation within the hotel, including 100 cover City Café Restaurant and Blue Bar, 70 cover Piccadilly Lounge Bar, Breakfast, Room Service with a team of 2 HOD’s and up to 50 team members. Accountable for successfully achieving budgeted revenue and profits through careful management of Food and Liquor GP’s, payroll and thriving sales and marketing. -
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Meetings & Events Operations Manager
100+ Employees 2009 - 2012Responsible for the Meetings and Events operation in the hotel over 19 meeting rooms with a team of 15 – 20 team members. Involved with the introduction of the new meetings and events standards and training. Driving standards and exceeding guest expectations ensured return clientele and new business
Qualifications
2003 - 2005 East Lancashire Institute of Higher Education
BA Hons Graphic Design - 2-1
1998 - 2000 Northeast Wales Institute of Art & Design
HND Graphic Communications - Distinction
Interests and Hobbies
I am a keen runner, and after successfully completing the Manchester 10k, my next training goal is to run the Warrington half marathon in September under 2 hours.
I also enjoy craft beers and good food and when I’m not trying out Manchester’s new restaurants you will be sure to find me in my favourite spot in the peak district rock climbing and walking.
I also enjoy craft beers and good food and when I’m not trying out Manchester’s new restaurants you will be sure to find me in my favourite spot in the peak district rock climbing and walking.
