Experience Portfolio

Projects Delivered

I have developed and delivered hundreds of event projects over my 20+ years of experience, from candle-lit community processions to fundraising Gala dinners, from high profile private parties to corporate PR and brand launches, from West End opening nights to complex food & drink festivals, and from impactful conferences to engaging education activity.

Bloodhound Is Go

“Slow” tests for Bloodhound – a STEM project which aims to break the World Land Speed Record. 3 days of events at Newquay Airport with global media coverage, STEM activities, exhibition, VIP catering, food & drink traders, retail outlet, and stage show.

Agile on the Beach

A 3 day conference in Falmouth, Cornwall focusing on Agile practice both within and beyond software across 5 tracks. Attendance of 450 international delegates.

City of Lights

Annual community procession with giant artist-made lanterns, samba and brass bands, over 1000 school children with homemade lanterns and attendance of approx 30,000.

Projects Delivered:

Complex Large-scale One-off Events: Bloodhound Is Go, Pirates on the Prom, BBC Blast

Food & Drink Festivals: St Ives Food & Drink Festival

Music & Creative Festivals & Events: Live at Heartlands, Music Truro, Lorient Festival – Year of Cornwall and Isle of Man, iOrchestra, LEAT Project

Charity Projects: Cornwall Care Awards, Military Wives Choirs Foundation

Events Strategy/Campaigns: Bridgwater Sustainable Travel Campaign, Heartlands, Borough of Culture Bid – Hammersmith & Fulham, Identity – G7 supply bid, Purple Flag Week Torbay

Corporate Events: Living Villages (Truro property consultation), Seasalt Cornwall, Tregothnan Tea, Falmouth University, Wheat Quarter (Welwyn Garden City)

Community Events: Bristol Playday, City of Lights, Art in the City, Christmas in Camborne/St Austell/Newquay/Torbay, Plymouth Pride, Ping!, Falmouth Red Arrows, Fowey Red Arrows

Conferences: AEME Forum, Agile on the Beach, Military Wives Choirs Foundation Conference, GoodFest, Bennett Institute – OpenSAFELY

Private Parties: John Le Carre’s 80th Birthday, Royal visits with Her Majesty The Queen, Prince Andrew, and other VIP guests

Commercial Projects at English National Ballet: Porsche Taycan launch, Lenovo product launch, Oppo product launch, Ballet in the Square, Dancer appearances/bespoke performances

Core Events at ENB: Opening nights, Fundraising Galas, Cultivation events, Engagement experiences

Safety Consultation: Tunes in the Dunes, The Great Estate, British Science Festival

Education and Training Events: Thrive Bath, AEME Forum, MUTI Live, Learning & Teaching Innovation – Event Simulation Project (UON)

Testimonials

Jamie H.

“Claire has a gift for knowing what the client needs, she can interpret the ideas and turn them around to create amazing results. We have worked closely with Claire and her team to deliver these results. Claire is a driven person who will exceed your expectations every time.”

Stephen F.

“We asked Claire to develop a comprehensive events strategy for Heartlands. She did a great job, knows her stuff and is practical and thoughtful. A pleasure to work with. Recommended!”

Patrick G.

“Claire has consistently delivered high quality creative results with a minimum of stress and always on time – they don’t come any better!”