First, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to explore my world of events. I love events and I love being on site, and I’m here to help you bring your vision to life. Whether you need an extra pair of hands to keep operations running smoothly on event day or a bit more support across your onsite team, I’d love to get to know you and understand your event ambitions.

Events move quickly. When the pressure is on, you need people who stay calm, think clearly, and keep everything flowing. That’s where I come in — offering reliable, grounded onsite support so you can focus on delivering an exceptional experience.

How can I help?

Mili in Queenstown

Onsite event operations

On event day, it can feel like no matter how many people you have onsite, you’re still short staffed. Finding an extra pair of hands who can float, or assist with operations on the day is key.

Frontline support for festivals, concerts, conferences, and major events.

  • Gate operations and entry flow

  • Ticket scanning and wristbanding

  • Queue management and patron flow

  • Rapid problem-solving on the ground

Team leadership & coordination

Hands-on oversight for complex or high-volume events.

Leading scanners, wristbanders, and FOH teams

  • Briefing and supporting staff

  • Coordinating communication between onsite teams

  • Keeping operations smooth and on schedule

Brand activations & customer engagement

Professional, confident representation of your brand.

  • Managing activation zones

  • Hosting interactive experiences

  • Engaging patrons in an authentic, friendly way

  • Supporting onsite lead-generation campaigns

Conference support &production assistance

  • Developing a strong industry focused conference programme that includes research, agenda writing, and sourcing speakers

  • Registration and delegate flow

  • Speaker coordination and backstage support

  • Timing, programme flow, and vendor liaison

Where can I add value?

CIO Awards | Mili and Kate Rodger

Why work with me?

  • Calm under pressure with a solutions-first mindset

  • Experience across large-scale festivals, concerts, and major events

  • Confident leading teams and managing high-volume entry points

  • Strong communication and people skills

  • Over a decade of event experience across NZ, Australia, and Asia-Pacific

CIO Awards | Mili

Let’s bring your event to life

If you’re planning something exciting, big, messy, or fast-paced, I’d love to be part of it.

Reach out and let’s talk about how I can support your next event.