Jo Dukes

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About Jo Dukes

Key account management at the NEC involves a whole wealth of skills developed throughout my career; including building relationships between Show organisers and internal steak holders whilst maximising sales opportunities and increasing profitability of all catering across the NEC venue. Everyday is challenging, rewarding and different. Using an extensive wealth of experience gained through the Events and Hospitality industry I joined Launch Interactions in 2020, one of the UK's leading virtual and hybrid event technology providers as Operations DirectorAn experienced Venue General Manager of high volume flagship venues with extensive sales maximisation experience in the retail catering, conference, banqueting, and live events sectors.Strong background in a variety of London restaurants from American themed to Michelin stared sites with previous specific responsibilities for troubleshooting and turning around poor performing restaurants. European restaurant opening experience Experienced Sales and Events Manager with over 8 years experience at the NEC, BirminghamExperienced in creating and managing regional events that engage, inspire, increase senior level learning and development opportunities and encourage more collaboration between IoD membersQualified lecturer with a Cert Ed from Warwick University and 4 years experience of teachingRenovated and converted a 17th Century farm in the Dordogne, France into a self-catering holiday complex while living in France for over 6 years.