I am an Event Manager with 4 years of experience in the Meetings industry with strong focus on corporate events but also greatly enjoyed working on community and sports events. I also connect event planners with event suppliers to build meaningful and long-lasting business relationships. I am experienced in corporate event management, association events, charity sports events, event marketing, account management, conference and travel sales. I had the privilege to work for the world`s leading event organiser with a growing portfolio of 500 events in 44 industries spread in countries all over the world. My role as a Buyer Account Manager was placed within the Global Meetings & Events Portfolio which includes large-scale showcases such as IBTM world, IBTM Arabia, CIBTM, IBTM America, AIME, IBTM Africa and IBTM India -> www.ibtmevents.com As an active member of Meeting Professionals International I have experience in organising networking, educational and special events for the association through the position I held as Assistant VP for Events for the UK & Ireland Chapter which benefited me from building a great portfolio of contacts. My interests and experience are spread from corporate event planning through conference/exhibition management to experiential and sporting brand events. I hold a BSc in Tourism & Hospitality Management and a MSc in Events Management with a strong focus on Conferences, Exhibitions and corporate event planning. What I love the most about the meetings world is the relationships I have built with my clients and industry friends from all over the globe, the new contacts I make every day and the passion these people share about events. Skills & Achievements: • Event Management • Venue sourcing & logistics • Budget Management • Knowledgeable of industry trends, innovations, & influencers • Client Relationship Management • Experienced in cold calling & cross selling • New business development

Event Manager and Consultant @ Event planning and coordination for big and small businesses. -Kelowna Business Association (Non-For-Profit body) - Event Manager - Kelowna Block Party Community Event (15,000), BC, Canada (June-August, 2015) -Connections Meetings - Buyer Events Manager - www.weareconnections.com/meetings , London, UK (May-December, 2015) -One-off event coordination at conferences for MCI Vancouver and Shop The Valley DMC, BC, Canada From December 2014 to Present (1 year 1 month) Buyer Account Manager/Client Relations - Meetings & Events @ Worked within the IBTM Portfolio of events (Incentives, Business Travel and Meetings) www.ibtmevents.com Responsible for a number of accounts, recruiting and managing group co-ordinators and buyers with a view to improving the quality and quantity of buyers attending the Hosted Buyer programmes Focus on Client Relationship Management Extensive liaison with hotel chains, agencies, and magazines Liaison with our travel partner on flights whilst maintaining strict budget control Liaison with sales and marketing regarding key accounts and their management Responsible for Business development of key markets - corporate and association Contributing to the achievement of individual and group targets Techncal Skills: Events Pro, Certain, Sales Force From February 2013 to February 2015 (2 years 1 month) London, United KingdomVP Events Assistant, Events Committee (Non-For-Profit) @ www.mpiuk.ork As a VP Events Assistant my role was to work along with the VP for Events in the organisation of MPI UK & Ireland networking events/committee meetings/thematic events at which the professionals within the events industry can share ideas, knowledge and network. The organisation of these events required securing venues, choosing the menus, making sure that the AV was booked and satisfies the needs of the speakers and looking after the whole run of the event on site.Non-profit organization. From September 2012 to September 2013 (1 year 1 month) London, United KingdomEvent Co-ordinator @ -ACI London (http://www.wplgroup.com/aci/) - Conferences - Delegate Sales Executive (September, 2012 - February, 2013) -Action Challenge, London (www.actionchallenge.com) – Event Coordinator for charity fundraising sports events -(May-November, 2012) -University of Surrey – Alumni Day – managed the Speakers Programme (July, 2012) -NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) Spring Parliamentary Assembly– CIM, Ltd., Bulgaria (May, 2011) From May 2012 to February 2013 (10 months) London, United KingdomP&G Corporate Hospitality, VISA Customer Service - London Olympic & Paralympic Games @ P&G - Represented P&G, as one of the main sponsors of London 2012 Olympic Games at their P&G Global Family Home (Vinopolis) -Overall management of different sections-Administration/F&B/Events. Worked in close co-operation with Vinopolis staff, P&G staff, USOC/LOCs, as well as, SportsMark managers, coordinated and assisted at onsite functions. VISA - Customer Services - Answered all queries the spectators of the Olympic Park had in relation to the VISA Processing System and the services the company offers. From July 2012 to September 2012 (3 months) London, United KingdomHospitality Management @ www.thevic.com Overall Management of an Award winning 14-room luxury Inn Work & Travel June-Sept, 2010 & June-Sept, 2011 From June 2010 to September 2011 (1 year 4 months) Event Co-ordinator @ Contracted by NATO, CIM organised and hosted the NATO ` s Spring Assembly 2011 which was held in Golden Sands Resort, Bulgaria. My duties came down to onsite coordination including but not limited to welcoming delegates and providing information about the conferences/social events/accommodation and flights; accompanying guests to different events; coordinated logistics and looked after the conference protocol. From May 2011 to May 2011 (1 month)

Master of Science (MSc), International Events Management @ University of Surrey From 2011 to 2012 Bachelor of Science (BSc), Tourism Management @ University of Economics Varna, Bulgaria From 2007 to 2011 Economics and Arts (Exchange Student), Business/Managerial Economics, 1st Degree @ Miskolci Egyetem From 2009 to 2010 Secondary education, Maths, IT, English @ High School of Mathematics From 2002 to 2007 Christina Petrova is skilled in: Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Teamwork, Corporate Events, Hotels, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media, Management, Tourism, Budgets, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Sponsorship