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With over 15 years’ experience in the events industry, I bring a strong foundation in project management, organisation, and problem-solving. Since diversifying my career path from full-time events work, I’ve launched my own Hertford-based home improvement service, Task Woman Hertford. This in turn led me to my current position as Personal Assistant and Advisor to the Owner/Director at the major global watch parts supplier LBS. The role suits an events professional, with vast transferable skills, and reflects my hands-on approach, adaptability, and commitment to getting things done. I’m a proactive, positive individual who thrives on variety and takes pride in being reliable, resourceful, and calm under pressure. I’m now seeking a move into a Hertfordshire-based events position, combining my passion and expertise with a location which can fit around family life.…With over 15 years’ experience in the events industry, I bring a strong foundation in project management, organisation, and problem-solving. Since diversifying my career path from full-time events work, I’ve launched my own Hertford-based home improvement service, Task Woman Hertford. This in turn led me to my current position as Personal Assistant and Advisor to the Owner/Director at the major global watch parts supplier LBS. The role suits an events professional, with vast transferable skills, and reflects my hands-on approach, adaptability, and commitment to getting things done. I’m a proactive, positive individual who thrives on variety and takes pride in being reliable, resourceful, and calm under pressure. I’m now seeking a move into a Hertfordshire-based events position, combining my passion and expertise with a location which can fit around family life.

Clare Lavelle-Sturge

Project Manager, Executive Producer, Content Producer

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With over 15 years’ experience in the events industry, I bring a strong foundation in project management, organisation, and problem-solving. Since diversifying my career path from full-time events work, I’ve launched my own Hertford-based home improvement service, Task Woman Hertford. This in turn led me to my current position as Personal Assistant and Advisor to the Owner/Director at the major global watch parts supplier LBS. The role suits an events professional, with vast transferable skills, and reflects my hands-on approach, adaptability, and commitment to getting things done. I’m a proactive, positive individual who thrives on variety and takes pride in being reliable, resourceful, and calm under pressure. I’m now seeking a move into a Hertfordshire-based events position, combining my passion and expertise with a location which can fit around family life.…With over 15 years’ experience in the events industry, I bring a strong foundation in project management, organisation, and problem-solving. Since diversifying my career path from full-time events work, I’ve launched my own Hertford-based home improvement service, Task Woman Hertford. This in turn led me to my current position as Personal Assistant and Advisor to the Owner/Director at the major global watch parts supplier LBS. The role suits an events professional, with vast transferable skills, and reflects my hands-on approach, adaptability, and commitment to getting things done. I’m a proactive, positive individual who thrives on variety and takes pride in being reliable, resourceful, and calm under pressure. I’m now seeking a move into a Hertfordshire-based events position, combining my passion and expertise with a location which can fit around family life.

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With over 15 years’ experience in the events industry, I bring a strong foundation in project management, organisation, and problem-solving. Since diversifying my career path from full-time events work, I’ve launched my own Hertford-based home improvement service, Task Woman Hertford. This in turn led me to my current position as Personal Assistant and Advisor to the Owner/Director at the major global watch parts supplier LBS. The role suits an events professional, with vast transferable skills, and reflects my hands-on approach, adaptability, and commitment to getting things done.

I’m a proactive, positive individual who thrives on variety and takes pride in being reliable, resourceful, and calm under pressure. I’m now seeking a move into a Hertfordshire-based events position, combining my passion and expertise with a location which can fit around family life.

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Freelance Personal Assistant to Owner/Director at LBS

February 1, 2025 - Present

Provide support and professional advice to the Owner/Director across a broad range of responsibilities, including staff structure discussions and hiring, managing international travel bookings, planning Lean tours, sourcing branded merchandise, liaising with external suppliers, briefing graphic designers, preparing briefing documents, researching and booking staff team-building trips, and coordinating for external visitors. The role requires autonomy and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, often handling last-minute tasks with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset while staying organised and calm under pressure.

Freelance Event Producer at News Corp

September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Tasked with delivering three events for The Times and Virgin Radio within a tight timeframe. Project managed all three events concurrently, coordinating private sponsors, media agencies, high-profile guests, Times journalists, the Senior Leadership Team and external suppliers. Led sponsor meetings, planned timelines, proposed venues and topics, handled sponsor questions, and managed budgets. Resulted in three successfully executed events and strong client relationships within a demanding freelancer environment.

Founder/Owner at Task Woman Hertford

February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Launched a Hertford-based home-improvement service. Built the business from the ground up, created social media accounts and promotional reels, secured returning clients, and delivered projects in clients’ homes. Experience ranged from decluttering and decorating to party planning and promotion; featured in Outlook Autumn 2024 issue.

Parental Leave at Self/Family

March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023

Took extended maternity leave to focus on family; supported two young children through Covid-19 disruptions; 34 months away from full-time employment, maintaining readiness to re-enter the events/PA field.

Events Director at The Spectator

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2020

Led Spectator Events to deliver over 60 profit-making events per year, ranging from large-scale London Palladium productions to intimate Fleet Street Christmas gatherings. Responsible for budgeting, reporting to the Chairman and Editor, and cross-department collaboration. Hosted MPs and three Prime Ministers at summer parties and annual awards, built a high-performing team, and exceeded department budget targets. Promoted from Senior Events Manager to Events Director.