User:Wilfvoss

Professional Biography
Wilf has worked with the British Computer Society since joining in 1994 as a placement student within the Information Systems department. He has been responsible for student and graduate membership marketing and retention before moving on to the ECDL department.

As the Projects Manager, Wilf was responsible for the development and implementation of products, for example the creation of local test papers for ECDL in the UK as well as supporting the ECDL Foundation with the creation of new products such as e-Citizen.

Now as Head of Innovation, Sales and Marketing, Wilf has added overall marketing responsibility for BCS Qualification products including ISEB and the BCS Professional Examinations as well as ECDL.

Freelance Work

Wilf Voss is the principle of Event-A-Tainment, he has worked in event management for over twenty years. Starting with public address hire and disco hire, he has subsequently worked on a wide and varied range of events from Worshipful Company dinners at the Guildhall in London, to international conferences in Istanbul, Rome and Dubrovnik.

He is a highly professional presenter with a unique style which he tailors to the event and the audience. His aim is to consistently impress and delight the audience while ensuring that the client’s message is delivered effectively. Wilf has hosted a wide range of events, from conferences and meetings to product launches and awards events.

He ensures that events are interesting and informative, both by using an excellent presentation style and by introducing new elements such as chat shows, debates and interactive sessions.

However, Wilf is not just a presenter. He is fully skilled across event disciplines, from script writing, stage management, audio visual management and health and safety. In this way, you can be sure that your event is in good hands, from the creation of the script, call sheet’s and technical specifications to the hosting of the event.

In addition, Wilf can use his varied experience to provide event presentation training and coaching for your staff and speakers to ensure that your message is effectively delivered at all times. In addition, Wilf has an excellent background in marketing and uses these skills to consult on event marketing.

One of Wilf’s main attributes is the ability to communicate to all levels of audience, in such a way that its not patronising but inclusive and informative, everyone who attends an event with Wilf as a host comes away with the company message and knowledge which has been previously discussed with the client, to their specification. Wilf has presented to multilingual audiences, with great effect that the audience understands the general content of the sessions. He has also worked with hearing impaired colleagues, being able to present at the correct rate so it can be translated into BSL or interpreted to another language.

If breakout groups are needed to generate new ideas, concepts and ways forward within a company, Wilf’s moderating skills are exceptional. He is able to lead a group in a proactive format, also summarising sessions so that all information is gathered and disseminated to all participants.

Additionally, Wilf is an IOSH practitioner, and is able to advise on all aspects of Health and Safety which will apply to your event.

He has recently published a book on business communications and presentations - www.gettingyourmessageacross.net

Personal Biography
Wilf is married to Jane and has a baby son, Samuel. In the rare moments of relaxation, Wilf walks his dog, enjoys reading and is a published fiction author. http://www.redbridgenovel.co.uk/