EVENTS CONNECT CONFERENCE 2022 ALUMNI PANNEL
SPEAKERS
EVENTS PROFESSIONALS
AGENDA
MEET YOUR ALUMNI
The Alumni Pannel Session will provide current students with the opportunity to learn from previous experiences and explore the different pathways former students have taken into the Events Industry.
Project Manager @ The Fresh Group
Mike Linford
BA (Hons) Events Management
Year of graduation: 2021
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Mike is currently account manager at The Fresh Group, having previously worked at Make Events as an Events and venue co-ordinator. Mike has also been mentored by Elevate as part of his events journey.
Meet Mike on LinkedIn
Project Manager / Creative Specialist
Shivani Mehta
BA (Hons) Events Management
Year of graduation: 2016
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Shivani is project manager at aps Events and Media, in her previous roles she has worked a senior production coordinator for CTL communications. Shivani has a vast range of events experience having held roles for Manchester Digital and Conference Partners International.
Meet Shivani on LinkedIn
Business Owner @ savage_pnp
Elisha Savage
BA (Hons) Events Management
Year of graduation: 2017
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Elisha is a business owner, having established her events and music business, Savage_PNP in 2021. Elisha’s has an extensive events background, having held roles at Qube Events and Production, Don’t Panic Events and Visual Architects.
Meet Elisha on LinkedIn
Freelance live events professional
Adam Dixon
MSc International Events Management
Year of graduation: 2021
Adam won the departmental prize at Manchester Met for ‘Best performing student’, which was awarded to him in the 2022 ceremony. Adam has extensive experience working in festivals. As a freelancer, he has worked in projects both in the UK and more recently in Saudi Arabia.
Meet Adam on LinkedIn
Junior Events Fundraiser @ RMHC UK
Gaby Pardoe
BA (Hons) Events Management
Year of graduation: 2022
Gaby secured her current position, Junior Events Fundraiser, at Ronald McDonald House Charities based in Manchester ahead of her completing her degree. She had previously volunteered for as a fundraising assistant providing her with value experience for the role.
Meet Gabby on LinkedIn
Education Services Administrator
Michael Hawkins
BA (Hons) Events Management
Year of graduation: 2021
Michael has just secured a new position at Manchester Met, following his events internship with the university. Michael is the Education Services Administrator – his role contributes to the welcome events and award ceremonies - which highlight both the start and end of a student’s journey.
Meet Michael on LinkedIn