Laura Van Nieuwenhove
Event coordinator
33 years old
Driving License
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (1150) Belgium
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
Event Manager
AmCham Belgium
June 2019
to November 2019
- Organization of events : Creation and coordination of networking and knowledge-sharing events based on the interests of the Chamber's member companies, from A (brainstorming) to Z (on-site presence at events)
- Calendar and event logistics management
- Budget management, contact and practical organisation with suppliers
- Event communication management: brochures, social networks, mailing campaigns via Net-Results, database management (SugarCRM).
Event coordinator & Project Manager
ESN (European Service Network)
June 2016
to May 2019
Full-time
Brussels
Belgium
- Event coordination : Logistical preparation, staff briefing, supervision of set-up and dismantling and on-site management of :
- ISICEM 2017 & 2018 : International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine : management of the exhibition
- GEEW 2017 & 2018 : The Gastroenterology and the Endotherapy European Workshop : management of the exhibition
- Meetings and conferences for private clients
- ISICEM 2017 & 2018 : International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine : management of the exhibition
- Involved in market research, developing sales & pricing strategies for old and new clients
- Global support to the project managers for various projects for the European Commission
- Management of several video shootings for the European Parliament
- Management of all the company's translations
Production associate - Events & urban art
Fondation Mons 2015
February 2014
to December 2015
Full-time
Mons
Belgium
- Logistical preparation, staff briefing, supervision of set-up and dismantling and on-site management of all events (100+ in 2015)
- Official representative of the Foundation Mons 2015 for all emergency services (safety, risk management, fire hazard) and mobility arrangements
- Author of the global administrative file - gathering artistic and technical info, and authorisations - which was then approved by the proper authorities (City of Mons, Police, Fire Department,...)
- Copywriting of texts and integration in the global communication (radio, press, social media…)
- Personal assistant to the production manager in her daily tasks
Assistant to the production manager
Radjiny Rune
September 2013
to February 2014
Temporary Work
Brussels
Belgium
- Personal assistant to the production manager in her daily tasks
- Author of official tenders addressed to various clients
- Logistical preparation, staff briefing, supervision of set-up and dismantling and on-site management of various events
- Staff planning and briefing: hostesses, parking boys, security guards,…
Internship in institutional events department
VO Event
2012
to 2013
Internship
Brussels, Belgium
- Personal assistant to the production manager in her daily tasks
- Author of official tenders addressed to various clients
- Logistical preparation, staff briefing, supervision of set-up and dismantling and on-site management of various events
- Staff briefing: hostesses, parking boys, security guards,…
Hostess welcoming exhibitors & sponsors
ISICEM (International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine)
March 2012
to 2016
Temporary Work
Brussels
Belgium
- Missions in March 2012, March 2013 and March 2016
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French
Expert
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English
Expert
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Dutch
Good
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Spanish
Intermediate
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Portuguese
Intermediate
- Understands and appreciates the importance of a job well done
- A genuine desire to achieve, excel and evolve
- Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously
- Extensive knowledge and curiosity for all new technologies (I’m referred to as ‘the geeky one’)
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Microsoft Office™ tools: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Expert
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Prezi
Advanced
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Keynote
Good
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Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, LinkedIn
Good
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Basic knowledge: Adobe Photoshop CS6, InDesign, and a keen eye for graphism in general
Intermediate
- Well-developped skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management
- Composition of effective and to-the-point presentations for various audiences
- Drawing up of retroplannings and calendar management
- Logistics management and coordination, people management and leadership skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English
- Thrives in a team environment and works well with others
- Commended for reliability and trustworthiness
During my time at the Institute, I was secretary to the nonprofit organisation Creative People.
Creative People organized several events during this time, among them :
Creative People organized several events during this time, among them :
- A party celebrating Sint-Niklaas
- Organisation of the Last Act party, who brought together 400 people in the Acte 3 in Braine l'Alleud.
- Scouting has been a big part of my life, up until now.
I started at 5 as a child, and am now one of the leaders of our 200-people organisation. It has been an exciting experience and I am always glad to share and live by the values the movement promotes.
- Festivals, concerts and live music
