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  • Meet Joe – Head of Dry Hire

Meet Joe – Head of Dry Hire

Where did you come from before this?

I have worked in the events industry for over 9 years, starting with a small events company when I was 16 I was interested in all areas of event production and slowly grew my knowledge. Over the years I have also become very interested in web and App development

What is a typical day like for you at SXS?

The thing I love about the events industry is every day is different. My role here is very suited to me and my passions. I oversee all dry hire coming into the company, making quotes, checking over prepped equipment and general processes around dry hire. When I started back in April I got straight in with developing a brand new Website aimed at the dry hire market, the site is fully integrated with our hire software which keeps the website up to date with all our products we keep in stock as well as being able to see real time availability of stock levels, clients can also login to their personalised account section and view upcoming jobs, items on the jobs and view, pay for and download invoices.  The site is now live and can be seen here – xhire.sxsevents.co.uk

Where do you see the company in a year's time?

I can see the company is on the edge of breaking through to the next level, with new processes in place including all equipment being barcoded and having 21st century client facing integration as well as the latest equipment, I don’t think it will be long.

What do you do outside of work?

I have a fantastic little family so love spending time with them and spending time outdoors.

If you didn't do event production what would you do?

I would probably go into web and app development full time or something around IT infrastructure

Get In Touch

If you have any questions feel free to contact us on:

0333 022 0171
hello@sxsevents.co.uk

Testimonials
  • " Just wanted to thank you for all your help and wonderful service! The evening was a success and the lighting looked amazing! Wow what a transformation! So many people complimented the lighting. The chaps were lovely too! So please thank them for us. We will definitely recommend SXS. Laxmi and Sachin Patel
    Private Event
  • " The SXS crew were very friendly, professional and well presented and were very easy to work with in the short but intense period before and right after the ball. Roy Hammas
    St. Catharine's College, Cambridge
  • " This was a really exciting project. Working with SXS Events allowed us to select the most suitable method and location to attract our target market. The innovative and creative approach to getting our message across really allowed us to cut through ... and allowed us to stand out and attract a lot of attention. We found that the projection was a really effective way of increasing awareness and achieving our campaign goals. Emily S
    Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
  • " I would like to say a massive thanks to the guys who were working at the Private Function at Stragglethorpe this weekend... to be able to use your system for my 2.5 hour set and have it controlled so well was fantastic. The feedback I received was awesome. Thanks again. Dom Brister
    Private Event
  • " Will you please pass on my gratitude to both of the boys and tell them that they made my night. Getting a party right is so important to me, I put so much work and effort into planning the evening... Thank you, thank you and thank you again. Sarah Key
    Private Event
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