Project Management

Project management of a successful in-person conference.

The UK’s leading independent association for professional valuers of jewellery, gemstones, watches and silver.

I project managed the delivery of the association’s first in-person conference.

As the association is run by volunteers, all of whom are already in employment or run their own successful businesses, there was a lot of work to be carried out at the point of my joining the project. The conference was 4-months out, the venue had been booked and presenters provisionally confirmed.

Created a shared, interactive workback plan, showing what needed to be done, by when and who. Acted as the presenter liaison, agreeing contracts and collating documentation. Advised on communication plan and produced a 32-page conference brochure, made available to download from the company website and as a printed document.

Over 120 in-person delegates experienced a successful and smoothly run conference. The workback plan is a tool which the association will use as part of their planning process for next year.

“Elaine played a vital role in the preparations for our annual professional conference. She demonstrated outstanding organisational skills with consummate efficiency. At the conference itself her talent for public speaking was put to good use introducing speakers and providing continuity as our MC. Not only is Elaine resourceful and practical, she is also a cheerful and positive team player and a joy to work with.”

Julian Cousins FGA DGA FJVA

Chair, Jewellery Valuers Association

"I have enjoyed working with Elaine on every one of the multiple, wide-ranging projects she has commissioned me for over the past eight years. Elaine always provides a comprehensive brief having given consideration and forethought to the end result, and what it will take to achieve it. Elaine supplies good-quality copy, incorporating useful notes and ideas on structure within the design. She has a keen eye for detail along with excellent proof-reading ability. She offers constructive feedback, always delivered positively and is a great project manager."

Jason Hart

Founder, hartfordesign

Elaine Ruddie

Project Management

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