Demelza Slaney - Wedding Coordinator

14/01/2024

My new CV is ready to go! We've recently moved to Cornwall and the boys are settled in their fantastic school so time to looks for some Cornish opportunities!

14/01/2024

I’m an innovative event coordinator with outstanding organisational skills and a wealth of management experience in the events, hospitality and retail industries.
I am proactive, with an eye for detail, and have a proven track record for converting leads into sales. My weddings and events are always delivered on-budget, on-time, and always with positive reviews from both clients and guests alike.
After 5 years raising my 2 children, I am now excited to be returning to work, ready to take on new challenges in the events space.

EXPERIENCE�
Wedding & event coordinator, the grim’s d**e hotel 4*
2017 - 2018 (maternity cover)

Work included booking, planning and coordinating weddings, functions and corporate events for up to 120 guests
Venue marketing, including billboards, magazines, wedding websites and various social media channels
Planned and managed wedding fairs, showcases, seasonal and charity events
Contributed heavily to the venue’s successful application for an outdoor wedding license
Became proficient with the Rezlynx hotel booking system
Received many 5* reviews customer service reviews, which mentioned me by name, and can be viewed on hitched.co.uk, ukbride.co.uk and the venue’s website, grimsd**e.co.uk

Wedding & Event coordinator, Bushey hall golf club (VELADAIL HOTEL GROUP)
2014 - 2017

Exceeded my annual sales targets: 2015 +31%, 2016 +37%, 2017+40%
Work included booking, planning and coordinating indoor and outdoor weddings, functions and corporate events for up to 120 guests
Created new wedding and events packages which became both highly appealing, and profitable.
Designed the accompanying brochures and leaflets to the packages
Created marketing campaigns with the success used as a main KPI
Built a strong relationship with the golf members with whom the events space was shared

Department manager, John Lewis
2006 - 2014

Supported senior management with operational plans and oversaw their implementation to the highest standards
Lead and supported my department team, including conducting appraisals
Managed projects such as clearance, seasonal changes, stocktake, department and branch events
Increased profit, reduced wastage and worked to enforce health and safety standards
Presented to all levels of management including Head Office
Organised our branch AGM’ for 650 partners (which first ignited my passion for events) and wrote weekly branch newsletters
Managed my department’s participation in the annual branch survey. In 2012 and 2013 my department had a 100% response rate, and over the years we won ‘Best Improved’, ‘Best Results’ and also ‘Department of the Year’ (a management highlight for me).�

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & FIRST AIDER, TOURING SOLUTIONS,
2016 - 2018 (Part Time)�
Attended live music shows for the business as First Aider and Production Assistant
Completed remote admin work including receipt uploading to SAGE One��
SKILLS

Full clean UK driving license
RYA - Competent crew
Red Cross first aider till 2013

REFERENCES
Available upon request

09/10/2023

Eight-year-old English Springer Spaniel Barney loves to feel the wind in his face when he's out on his long walks whatever the weather.

His owner Demelza, who shops at our Truro store, said: "Barney loves windy walks and always has. We recently moved to Cornwall and it’s Springer heaven. Barney likes walks on the beach and safely swimming in the sea – it's the best exercise for him as it’s low impact on his joints." Demelza says: "Barney's very trusting and chilled and my best friend."

28/07/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154561748236400&id=511661399

14/10/2022

So now these cheeky monkeys have all grown up I think the start of 2023 is the time for me to return to work! 🥰🥰🥰

07/05/2020

Sorry I’ve been so quiet! I actually went on to have my second son, everyone please meet Lowen! I’ve always wanted 2 children and thought it was best to have them close in age so I could return to work without having to go on maternity leave again (our family is now complete!). Lowen is still very new so I’m going to stay at home for a bit longer! I have been asked to help with some close friend’s weddings this year and next year so that is keeping me happily busy! Unfortunately some have been postponed due to corona virus and I have never met such positive brides and grooms in my life! A lot of my supplier friends have also been to positive and productive with their furlough and I’m keen to support them as much as I can.
At the moment I’m hoping to return to work in January 2021 🤞 so will keep my eyes peeled for any positions!

11/09/2019

A lovely reminder of this lovely couple! I really love coordinating weddings and meeting so many nice people! Looking forward to getting back to work in the near future! ❤️❤️❤️

18/07/2019

I attended a course in Wales on how to coach children. I wanted to specialise in Rugby (which I played growing up!). Unfortunately the scheme finished in 2013 and I was unable to finish the course.

https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hr-news/supplier-news/john-lewis-employees-donates-40000-hours-through-sports-coaching/28180

Share this storyJohn Lewis Partnership has recently celebrated the second anniversary of its Partners in Sport programme by announcing that it has trained almost 200 Partners (employees) as sports coaches over the past twelve months, providing over 40,000 hours of support to local communities. Overw...

11/06/2019

I’ve been sailing since I was 12 with school and returned over the years to teach younger children. I joined the John Lewis sailing club and spent many weekends sailing around the Isle of Wight. I also went on to get my ‘RYA competent crew’ certificate.

09/06/2019

A lovely Facebook memory for today!

01/06/2019

I had some time in 2017 to volunteer as a Beaver Leader at my local Scout group! Was extremely rewarding and I learnt a lot about working and motivating young children.

01/06/2019

I worked at John Lewis for nearly 12 years and was a Section Manger in a variety of departments. I gained excellent customer service and managerial skills. I had a real passions for making the store look good and keeping my team happy! In 2012 I contributed to the best ‘partner survey’ results for my department that the business has ever seen. I arranged the Watford branch’s 2013 AGM and this made me realise that this organising and running events was what I excelled in and thoroughly enjoyed!

28/05/2019

27/05/2019

I’m trained on Rexlynx to book events and am aiming to learn Opera this year! I learnt some basic Receptionist skills so that I could help the team from time to time!!

27/05/2019

Such a beautiful winter wedding showing that any time of the year is magical! I adored Devon & Lewis and their families! The videographer (serenity) were fabulous and professional and kindly made this for me to use for marketing.

Video Credit: www.serenitypictures.co.uk

27/05/2019

A sample video made my husband to showcase the venue.

Wedding's at the Grim's D**e start from £79* per person Call our wedding coordinator on 0208 385 3100

27/05/2019