Testimonials
“I worked with Cath on the delivery of the volunteer programme at the Team GB King’s Cross Fan Zone. The programme consisted of over 200 volunteers across 6 days. Cath’s ability to think on her feet, make quick decisions and solve problems was a fantastic support.
Cath took time to build relationships with each and every member of the team. Her positive and uplifting energy helped to create excitement amongst the volunteers. She made everyone feel like part of a team and helped encourage everyone to get involved despite the changing weather conditions. She was passionate and genuinely interested in the success of the event, testament to her character.
I loved working with Cath, and it was a pleasure to learn so much from her. I would highly recommend her for any future event especially in the sporting industry.”
Erin Anderson, Culture and Capability Consultant
“I worked with Cath at the MLB London 2024 series. Cath's leadership and organizational skills ensured a smooth and successful event. She created a supportive environment, guiding our teams efficiently and effectively.
Cath's ability to adhere to tight timelines and achieve high customer satisfaction was impressive. I look forward to working with her again and highly recommend her for any leadership role.”
Craig Jenner, Fire Safety Advisor
“I had the pleasure to work with Cath when planning the Tall Ships Races, she is an exceptional Project Director, who was truly organized, possessed great people skills, and was a joy to be around. I was impressed with her knowledge, new ideas and team focus. I would welcome the chance to work together again.”
Magda Makowska, Race Director
“I recently worked with Cath in her role as event director for the Tall Ships Races 2023 Hartlepool. It was a pleasure working with Cath, she was very professional, helpful and innovative. She had a willingness to learn about the maritime industry which helped to widen her knowledge and understanding of the event, this is a great testimony to her and her dedication to the role she was undertaking. Cath is very structured in her approach to project management, her attitude to the importance of stakeholder engagement and governance is first class. She was a joy to work with.”
Chris Stocks, Deputy Harbour Master
“I had the pleasure of working with Cath setting up and managing one of the most successful cycling venues in the world. Cath was a central and key member of the set up and venue senior management team of Lee Valley VeloPark taking handover and opening the venue to the public following London 2012. Cath did a great job leading various teams developing processes and systems ready for opening and was a well organised and well regarded team leader. Cath also embraced additional training and development opportunities as well as her masters degree developing skills in event safety and management and did great work on major national and world level cycling and kayak events.”
Brian Daley, Director of Operations
“Cath is a fantastic manager of people and projects. She is a very hard worker with a great eye for detail, able to pro-actively see tasks to a successful conclusions. A classic starter/finisher.”
Calum Ferris-Lay, Commercial Director
“Working at MLB was an absolute pleasure as Cath was at the helm. She kept us well informed and treated everyone fairly (plus made sure we were looked after), all around everything she needed to do for the venue, clients and everyone else. Everything she did was with a smile on her face and a radio in her ear (on event day).
One of the best co-ordinators I've had the pleasure to meet and work with. Thank you Cath for all your support - i personally can't wait to work with you again, and I know you're an asset to any team.”
Liz Jones, Venue Manager
“I had the pleasure of working for Cath at the MLB London Series. She was leading the MLB London Diamonds volunteer program, across both the training and organisation prior to the event as well as managing the whole team across the event weekend.
Everything ran smoothly, thanks to her ability to successfully organise, brief and deploy a large volunteer workforce. As one of the Spectator Services Team Leaders, my role was made easier thanks to her quality of briefings and ability to set clear expectations for our teams. She had put a great team process in place for the MLB Diamonds over the whole weekend, which gave everyone clarity and consistency with their roles and responsibilities.
Being part of the volunteer team is often a fluid and sometimes challenging role. Thanks to Cath's organisational excellence and preparation, it made our roles a lot more straight forward and allowed us to focus on delivering a brilliant spectator experience.
Any major event would benefit from her skills and organisational wizardry!”
Mark Varley, Media and Marketing Leader
“I had the incredible privilege of volunteering at the MLB London Series, and it was all made possible with the invaluable help of Cath. She was exceptionally organised and managed a team of over 400 volunteers with remarkable efficiency. Cath's responsiveness and thorough answers to all my questions ensured that I was always well-informed and confident in my role. She truly excels at coordinating large groups and making every volunteer feel valued. Cath is an amazing person to be managed by, and her dedication and leadership are truly commendable.”
Demi-Chant Reid, Programmes Officer
“Cath works really hard to make sure that everything gets done. I worked with Cath for MLB in London 2024 and Cath's dedication to the team was outstanding.
Great communications during the selection process, pre-event training and pre-event reminders. Timely, efficient and useful are all descriptions I'd use for the communications.
During the event Cath was super busy, running around listening to two radio walkie-talkies, but still made time to listen to her staff (of nearly 400) and be personable with all of them.
I would recommend Cath for pretty much any role that involves people, planning and events.”
Tim Clark, Senior Project Manager
“What a pleasure having Cath as part of the Glasgow 2018 Safety Security and Medical Team. An experienced safety professional who looked after Rowing and Triathlon Events at Strathclyde Country Park. Would have her part of Team Glasgow anytime. Good luck Cath and thanks for all your hard work. Truly appreciated.”
John Crooks, Director of Safety, Security and Medical
“Cath is a conscientious worker who worked well in the event safety team for one of largest sport venues in the European championships. She was confident and competent in the operational aspects of the venue and adopted a can do attitude wherever possible and safe. Cath has a good knowledge and understanding of event safety including operational planning. Cath had a great work ethic along with a sense of humour that allowed her to work well with colleagues. I would be delighted to work with Cath again in the future.”
Peter Wharton, Safety Officer
“Cath was extremely supportive in liaising with the Events team and external hirers to plan, promote and deliver the wide range of events that the velodrome offers. She is an expert at building relationships both internally and externally and she works hard across departments to deliver operational excellence and customer service. She has a great knowledge of event day operations and Health and Safety requirements, and is therefore a reliable and trustworthy person to have on any event or working day! She works hard but with a relaxed, positive attitude and this means she is respected by the team she leads as well as her peers.”
Amy O'Malley, Senior Project Manager
“Cath is a valued and respected colleague who I have worked closely with on numerous projects. The breadth of these has demonstrated her flexibility and she has proved adept at performing different roles within a project environment. Cath played a key part in the successful opening and establishing of both Lee Valley White Water Centre and Lee Valley VeloPark. She has displayed strong project and people management skills on multi-venue projects. Cath sets herself high targets and works exceptionally hard to meet and succeed them."
Mark Rowley, Commercial Operations Manager
“I worked with Cath as her assessor when she completed her Level 4 NVQ in Spectator Safety Management. Cath is a capable professional who works hard and has a commitment to delivering safe and enjoyable events.”
Dan Ward, Crowd Safety Assessor
“Cath has the ability to make any task her own and will always offer great solutions. Cath walks the tightrope of contract monitoring expertly while always managing to take on any additional tasks. She is a professional and conscientious manager who holds the respect of her staff while keeping a light and friendly attitude.”
Justin Baker, Senior Business Support Manager
“Cath is a consummate professional who is respected by staff, colleagues and senior managers alike. Working with her I always found her friendly and approachable, an individual who was always keen to learn and grow, and her diligent attitude ensured that she got results. She understands the importance of H&S and how to pragmatically apply it to operations day to day. She would be a great asset to any organisation and I would not hesitate to recommend Cath”
Matt Wells, Health and Safety Manager
“Cath and I worked closely together on the Marketing for Lee Valley VeloPark. Cath always thinks commercially and considers the customer journey, helping to ensure the campaigns and promotions have a good ROI, work for the customer, as well as operationally for the venue.
Cath would be an asset to any team, her bubbly personality, ability to manage people effectively, commercial acumen and operational experience make her an excellent colleague to work with and would benefit any organisation.”
Kate Ailey, Head of Marketing and Sales
“Cath is popular, hard working and dedicated. Cath’s systematic approach to her work has been a contributing factor to the high quality visitor experience and continued success of the Lee Valley White Water Centre’s operations.”
Dan Buck, Corporate Director
Westcliff Event Management
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