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Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (2016)

Client:               Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games 

Location:          Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 

Description:

Comitê Organizador dos Jogos Olímpicos e Paralímpicos Rio 2016 (Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016) is the organizing committee for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil.

 

Services Provided:

AGP was engaged to provide operational support the client and help turnaround a number of projects as well as oversee delivery of complex operations across a cluster of Games venues including the iconic Beach Volleyball Arena located in the Copacabana.

Provided strategic guidance and operational support in the delivery of a first-rate visitor experience, focusing on areas such as Look of the Games, Spectator and Sponsor Engagement, Wayfinding & Signage.

Carried out a detailed project review and scope verification exercise. Implemented project turnaround measures to improve efficiencies in supply chain, resource management and logistics operations. 

Lima 2019 PanAmerican & Para-PanAmerican Games (2016)

Client:               Lima2019 PanAmerican & Para-PanAmerican Games  

Location:           Lima, Peru

 

Description:

Strategy and Operations Consultant, member of the consortium formed to assist with and support the development of the Games Infrastructure and Operations Master Plan. Overseen development of the strategic plan, operations master plan and management plan.

 

Services Provided:

·       Games Master Planning

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Venue Management & Operational Consultancy

·       Logistics & Transport Planning

·       Venue Licensing Consultancy

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

Baku 2015 Road Events (2015)

Client:               Baku 2015 European Games Operating Committee (BEGOC)

Location:           Baku, Azerbaijan

 

Venues:             Freedom Square (Road Cycling) & Bilgah Beach (Triathlon & Time Trial)

 

Description:

Successful delivery of a hugely popular series of Road Events. Taking place in an extremely complex environment, throughout the city center streets of Baku.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Venue Management & Operational Delivery

·       Licensing

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Contingency Planning

·       Broadcast Integration

Tour d'Azerbaijan (2015)

Client:               Azerbaijan Cycling Federation (AzVIF)

Location:           Baku City Centre, Azerbaijan

 

Description:

Working extremely closely with the Azerbaijan Cycling Federation, provided consultancy and support services on a strategic level throughout the planning phase of this event. Project managed the integration between AzVIF and BEGOC in the lead up to the event, which took place throughout the streets of Baku City Centre. This event played a critical role in the readiness and testing programme for Baku2015 European Games.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning Support

·       Project and Programme Management

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Command, Control and Communication Strategy & Operations

·       Race Control Operations

·       Traffic Management

·       Crowd Management

·       Volunteer Programme Management

·       Field of Play Sport Operations

Baku 2015 European Games Planning (2014)

Client:               Baku2015 European Games Operating Committee (BEGOC)  

Location:           Baku, Azerbaijan

 

Description:

As a Games Planning expert, conducting and coordinating Games Planning exercises during the initiation phase of the project. Supporting the development and formation of key planning deliverables. This includes guiding the development of the lifecycle planning roadmap, supporting the development of function operating plans and supporting the visits of EOC & IOC members.

 

Services Provided:

·       Games Master Planning

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Venue Operational Planning

·       Readiness and Testing

·       Venue Licensing

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Venue Use Agreement Negotiations

UCI Mountain Bike Championships (2014)

Client:               Baku2015 European Games Operating Committee (BEGOC)  

Location:           Baku, Azerbaijan

 

Description:

Part of the Baku Prepared Series, the readiness and testing programme in the run up to the inaugural European Games. As the Project lead, I was ultimately responsible for the end-to-end planning and operational delivery of this event.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Venue Operational Planning

·       Readiness and Testing

·       Venue Management

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Overlay and Site Management

European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (2014)

Client:               Azerbaijan Gymnastic Federation & European Union of Gymnastics (UEG)

Location:           National Gymnastic Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan

 

Description:

Worked very closely with the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) providing consultancy and support services on a strategic level throughout the planning phase of the event. Project managed the integration between the AGF, UEG and BEGOC in the lead up to the event, which formed one piece of the Cluster 1 readiness and testing programme on the lead up to Baku2015.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning Support

·       Project and Programme Management

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Airport Operations (Athlete Services, Arrivals & Departures)

·       Village Operations (Accommodation)

·       Transport and Logistical Operations

·       Spectator Services & Security Operations

·       Volunteer Management Programme

European Youth Olympic Trials - Athletics (2014)

Client:               Azerbaijan National Olympic Committee & European Athletics

Location:           Tofig Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan

 

Description:

Working extremely closely with the Azerbaijan National Olympic Committee, providing consultancy and support services on a strategic level throughout the planning phase of this event. Project managed the integration between the NOC, EA and BEGOC in the lead up to the event, which formed one piece of the Cluster 1 readiness and testing programme in preparation for Baku2015 European Games.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning Support

·       Project and Programme Management

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Airport Operations (Athlete Services, Arrivals & Departures)

·       Village Operations (Accommodation)

·       Transport and Logistical Operations

·       Spectator Services & Security Operations

·       Volunteer Management Programme

·       Field of Play Sport Operations

Stage 3 - Tour d'France 2014 Planning - London (2013)

Client:               ASO & TdF Hub 2014  

Location:          Camberidge, Essex and London, United Kingdom

 

Description:

Involved in the initial strategic and operational phases of the staging of Stage 3 of the world famous Tour de France in 2014. Member of the LOSPG a joint multi-agency planning an licensing group in partnership with the City of Westminster, Mayor of London, Transport for London and the counties of Cambridge and Essex.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Consultancy

·       Crowd Management Consultancy

·       Venue Planning - Fan Zone

·       VIP & Hospitality

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Member of the Licensing, Operational, Safety Planning Group (LOSPG)

IAAF Diamond League Athletics (2013)

Client:               British Athletics  

Location:           Olympic Stadium, London

 

Description:

Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, previously one of the five IAAF Super Grand Prix events, it is now part of the IAAF Diamond League. The 2013 edition was known as the "Anniversary Games", as it took place in the Olympic Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, exactly one year after the Olympic Games were held in the same venue.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

Prudential Ride London (Start) (2013 & 2014)

Client:               London & Surrey Cycling Partnership  

Location:           Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

 

Description:

Prudential RideLondon is an annual two-day festival of cycling held in London. It was developed by the Mayor of London, London and Partners and Transport for London in partnership with Surrey County Council, and is managed by London & Surrey Cycling Partnership. RideLondon is an annual two-day festival of cycling held in London. It was developed by the Mayor of London, London and Partners and Transport for London in partnership with Surrey County Council, and is managed by London & Surrey Cycling Partnership.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison 

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

National Lottery Newham 10k Run (2013)

Client:       Newham City Council

Location:   Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London         

 

Description:

The Newham 10k is the largest annual running event in the UK, this one day event see unto 57,000 entrants annually. Set in the picturesque location of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and finishes in the Olympic Stadium.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison 

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) (2013)

Client:       Live Nation

Location:   Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London         

 

Description:

 A one day international electronic dance music festival, hosted by the Insomnia Events (USA) and operated by Live Nation. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with a sell out capacity of 60,000 music fans.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison 

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

Summer Stampede (2013)

Client:       Live Nation

Location:  Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London         

 

Description:

 A one day, 60,000 capacity music festival, curated by the international music artists Mumford and Sons and operated by Live Nation. 

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison 

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

Yahoo! Wireless Festival (2013)

Client:       Live Nation

Location:  Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London         

 

Description:

 A three day, 60,000 capacity music festival, considered one of the most popular in the European summer festival season. 

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

Hard Rock Calling (2013)

Client:       Live Nation

Location:  Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London         

 

Description:

 A two day, 60,000 capacity music festival, considered one of the most popular in the European summer festival season. 

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic and Operational Planning

·       Traffic Management Planning

·       Detailed Transport Planning

·       "Last Mile" Planning and Operations

·       Transport for London Liaison 

·       Stakeholder Management

·       Licensing & Safety Advisory Group (SAG) Liaison

London 2012 Paralympic Games (2012)

Client:       London Organising Committee for the Olympic &   Paralympic Games (LOCOG)

Location:  London, United Kingdom         

Venues:    Velodrome & BasketBall Arena

Sport:       Cycling Track, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby (finals)

Description:

Played a key role in the successful delivery of what is considered one of the most successful staging of an Olympic and Paralympic Games to date. Involved in the planning and operational delivery of 2 key venues on the Olympic Park hosting 7 sporting disciplines across both Olympic and Paralympic Games.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Emergency & Contingency Planning

·       Operational Capability, Readiness and Testing

·       Stakeholder Integration & Management

·       Venue Management

·       Health and Safety Management

London 2012 Olympic Games (2012)

Client:       London Organising Committee for the Olympic &   Paralympic Games (LOCOG)

Location:  London, United Kingdom         

Venues:    Velodrome, BasketBall Arena & BMX Track

Sport:       Cycling Track, Cycling BMX, Basketball, Handball (finals)

Description:

Played a key role in the successful delivery of what is considered one of the most successful staging of an Olympic and Paralympic Games to date. Involved in the planning and operational delivery of 3 key venues on the Olympic Park (Velodrone, Basketball Arena and BMX Track) hosting 7 sporting disciplines across both Olympic and Paralympic Games.

 

Services Provided:

·       Strategic & Operational Planning

·       Emergency & Contingency Planning

·       Operational Capability, Readiness and Testing

·       Stakeholder Integration & Management

·       Venue Management

·       Health and Safety Management

UCI Track World Cup (2012)

Client:               Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) & British Cycling

Location:           London Olympic Velodrome

 

Description:

The UCI Track Cycling World Cup is a key event within the Track Cycling calendar, with only the World Championships and the Olympic Games attracting more World Ranking points.

 

Services Provided:

·       Venue Management

·       Broadcast Integration

·       Stakeholder Engagement & Management

·       Contingency Planning

·       Site Management

SUMMERJAM Music Tour (2011)

Client:        SUMMERJAM Music Europe

Location:   O2 Arena, Dublin & Odyssey Arena, Belfast          

 

Description:

SummerJam, Europe's largest urban, hip-hop festival, took place in Ireland back in 2011, hosting the biggest names in music.

 

Services Provided:

·       Marketing Strategy and Management

·       Public Relations and Communications

·       TV & Radio Campaign Management

·       Artist Liaison

·       Operations and Logistics

·       Event Management and Operations

Aviva Stadium & Conference Centre Opening (2010)

Client:        Football Association of Ireland (FAI)

Location:   Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland  

 

Description:

 A ceremony to make the opening of the new 80,000 seater stadium in Dublin, the Irish capital. The ceremony was to include 300 kids from the FAI grass-roots clubs throughout Ireland. 

 

Services Provided:

·       Project & Programme Management

·       Broadcast Integration

·       Stakeholder Management 

·       Venue Operations

·       Contract Negosiations and Management

T-Pain THR33 Ringz Tour (2009)

Client:        Konvict Muzik

Location:   Dublin, Ireland      

 

Description:

 A hugely successful "Sell Out" staging of the highly anticipated THR33 Ringz International Tour.

 

Services Provided:

·       Marketing Strategy & Operations

·       Promotional Campaign

·       Artist Liaison Services

·       Production Management

·       Event Management

AKON Freedom Tour (2009)

Client:          Konvict Muzik       

Location:     Ireland & NI

Services Provided:

- Marketing Strategy & Management

- Radio & TV Promotion

- PR & Communications

- Sponsorship

- Stakeholder Engagement

- Operations & Logistics

7up Christmas on Ice (2009)

Client:        7up

Location:   Galway Ireland        

 

Description:

 Seasonal recreational ice skating rink, operating over a 6week period over Christmas. Sponsored by 7up to celebrate 7 Years of Christmas on Ice.  

 

Services Provided:

·       Marketing Strategy & Operations

·       Public Relations and Communications

·       Sponsorship Management

·       Stakeholder Engagement

·       Venue Design, Overlay Delivery and Operations

Coca-Cola Partynite Tour (2007 & 2008)

Client:        Coca-Cola

Location:   Nationwide, Ireland  

 

Description:

Coca-Cola Partynite Tour, Irelands largest teenage event, hosting over 100+ events per annum throughout the island of Ireland in the countries largest, premium venues. 

 

Services Provided:

·       Project & Programme Management

·       Sponsorship Management

·       Branding and Marketing (inc. Ticketing)

·       Radio and TV promotion campaigns

·       Operations and Logistics

Galway Bay on Ice (2007, 2008 & 2010)

Client:        Galway City Council

Location:   Galway Ireland        

 

Description:

Seasonal recreational ice skating rink, operating over a 6week period over Christmas. 

 

Services Provided:

·       Marketing Strategy & Operations

·       Public Relations and Communications

·       Sponsorship Management

·       Stakeholder Engagement

·       Venue Design, Overlay Delivery and Operations

Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (2016)

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Lima 2019 PanAmerican & Para-PanAmerican Games (2016)

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Baku 2015 Road Events (2015)

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Tour d'Azerbaijan (2015)

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Baku 2015 European Games Planning (2014)

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UCI Mountain Bike Championships (2014)

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European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (2014)

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European Youth Olympic Trials - Athletics (2014)

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Stage 3 - Tour d'France 2014 Planning - London (2013)

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IAAF Diamond League Athletics (2013)

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Prudential Ride London (Start) (2013 & 2014)

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National Lottery Newham 10k Run (2013)

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Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) (2013)

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Summer Stampede (2013)

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Yahoo! Wireless Festival (2013)

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Hard Rock Calling (2013)

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London 2012 Paralympic Games (2012)

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London 2012 Olympic Games (2012)

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UCI Track World Cup (2012)

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SUMMERJAM Music Tour (2011)

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Aviva Stadium & Conference Centre Opening (2010)

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T-Pain THR33 Ringz Tour (2009)

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AKON Freedom Tour (2009)

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7up Christmas on Ice (2009)

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Coca-Cola Partynite Tour (2007 & 2008)

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Galway Bay on Ice (2007, 2008 & 2010)

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