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Mrs Sammy Connell
Full PCO

Mrs Sammy Connell

NASUWT - The Teachers' Union


Personal Statement

Conferences and Events Manager at NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union | Leading a team of professionals in planning, executing, and evaluating 60+ events annually | Over 15 years' experience in local government, charity, and Union sectors | Expertise in delivering large-scale, complex, and high-profile events for 1500+ attendees | Focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and well-being | Executive Member of ABPCO, contributing to strategic direction and industry representation | Passionate about mentoring and educating the next generation of event professionals | MA in Events and Exhibitions Management | Multiple prestigious awards for outstanding work in the events sector.

Role & Skill Areas

Heads up a team of events professionals to effectively plan, execute and evaluate 60+ annual conferences and exhibitions for NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union. Events range from conferences, seminars, party political events, festivals, galas, marches, demos and everything else in between.

Event Management Exhibition Management Leadership Team Management Stakeholder Management Business Relationship Management

Experience


Extensive experience of managing events including: large scale conferences for 1500+ attendees, exhibitions, gala dinners, drinks receptions, round table events, seminars, income generation events, outdoor events and bar-camps to name a few. Experienced in hosting virtual and hybrid events with complex programmes and democratic processes. Manages a team of events professionals to organise, execution and evaluate 60+ annual conferences, events and exhibitions. Experience of servicing a wide range of clients and positively engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Project management skills and product management skills including ability to deliver on time and within budget. Outstanding planning, organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to multitask.

Address

Primary Address (Business)

NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Hillscourt Education Centre
Rose Hill
Birmingham
West Midlands
B45 8RS
United Kingdom

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