Event Producer, Georgie (Baker) Benham is a full time Mum and part-time sponsorship guru. She’s overseen the Highfields Block Party and partnered with Calibre Group earlier this year.
In past roles, Georgie delivered a James Bond premiere and a banquet for the International Olympic Committee. She’s proof that good things come in small packages…
We would love for you to get to know Georgie! To do so, we asked her a couple of professional and personal questions on your behalf.
1. The great thing about my job is…
The variety, the people and the buzz you get when an event kicks off!
2. What is your role at Nectar Creative Communications?
An Event Producer – whether its community or corporate, I’ am your go to gal for all things events!
3. My greatest challenge in this role is…
Not working around the clock or being permanently attached to my phone checking, double checking and triple checking everything!
4. My favourite city for MICE events is…
Paris!
5. My favourite venue (in Brisbane) is…
Brisbane Powerhouse and in my home town of London is the Natural History Museum.
6. I try to relax by…
Practising yoga.
7. I’ve always wanted to travel to…
The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
8. I am scared to death of…
Snakes.
9. I really wish I had…
A housekeeper! Who doesn’t?
10. If I could invite 4 people to a dinner party, they’d be…
David Attenborough, Amma (Indian hugging guru), Graham Norton and the Dalai Lama.
11. For anyone starting out in the industry, what is the 1 piece of advice you would give them…
Its not all glamour but it is great fun. Keep calm, be organised, embrace the long hours, the interesting places, the unusual requests and enjoy a career that will exhilarate and excite. And always keep your phone charger on hand!
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