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CLIENTS HAVE THEIR SAY:
Stuart Macklin
Managing Director - TIME convention
“Bruce Hopkins was one of the best MC’s we have ever had at the TIME convention, his room ran perfectly, ontime, humorous, and well received by all who attended.
Barbara Burt
Conference Co-ordinator
"The Conference Committee is totally satisfied with Bruce’s performance as MC in providing continuity with just the right touch of humour, and sensitivity in the circumstances (one of our Keynote speakers had died only weeks prior to the Conference)."
Shane
Compton
Founder
APS
Advanced
Professional Services
“
While many factors contribute to our conferences’
success, Bruce’s efforts represent a significant part of a
consistently positive outcome. His extensive stage and comedy
experience means that he is able to inject a unique flavour to the
event. While professional, Bruce has an ability to maintain a well
balanced approach that delegates enjoy immensely….”
Mike
Mizrahi
Inside
Out Productions
“He
is a pleasure to work with, has a great sense of humour and a
dedication to the project, which is nothing short of extraordinary.”
Jenni
Spooner
Marketing
Manager
J.A.
Russell Ltd
“We
held a large function of 700 people at Eden Park…
We
were very happy with Bruce's performance for that event…He
responded well to our briefing about the event and came across
as
being well researched and understanding.”
Susanne
Ritzenhoff
General
Manager
Q
Theatre
Bruce
Mc’ed the event in a very professional and engaging manner. He
made sure that the event run in a timely manner, being informative
and humorous. Thanks to his presentation this event was a special and
enjoyable celebration for everyone involved. I very much recommend
Bruce as a MC and look forward to be able to engage him in the
future.
24 June, 2010
Via email
In support of MC Bruce Hopkins
To whom it may concern,
Bruce was MC for one of Q Theatre’s high profile events in 2009. On 10th December 2009 approximately 40 supporters gathered alongside Q Theatre, Media, Funders, and Mayor John Banks in the official ceremony to mark the start of the construction of the theatre.
In his role as MC for this event Bruce realised the importance of the milestone being honoured, took the time to understand the desired outcome and ensured Q Theatre achieved it. His skills as an MC meant he introduced the notable speakers with charm, great insight and personal touch.
Bruce brought great professionalism to the ceremony without losing a sense of personality and guided the event with great ease.
It has been a joy working with Bruce and I can highly recommend him as an MC.
Best Regards,
Susanne Ritzenhoff
Q Theatre, General Manager
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12
June, 2006
To
Whom it may concern
Re:
Bruce Hopkins
Otago’s
School of Physical Education was founded in 1948 and as such is New
Zealand’s
oldest
academic institution in the area of Physical Education. The School
has an international
reputation
for excellence and has had a tremendous influence on New Zealand
sport
leisure,
physical education, exercise sciences and physical activity. As part
of celebrations of
our
sustained excellence, we launched a Wall of Fame in May 2006. To host
the inaugural
Wall
of Fame induction, we engaged kiwi movie and drama icon, Bruce
Hopkins, a
celebrated
graduate of the School.
The
induction function was an outstanding success, in so many ways a
tribute to Bruce’s
skilled
MC’ing of the evening. Bruce expertly stitched together a very
entertaining evening
that
included six inductees who spanned a wide range of ages and cultures
and an audience
of
similar challenging diversity. Without any rehearsals we witnessed a
seamless evening
that
held
everyone’s attention and achieved our aim of making it a
memorable occasion.
Bruce
is a man with a rich sense of humour and demonstrates great skill in
using that gift to
add
to the proceedings. As one elderly inductee commented “The
induction ceremony was
excellent,
well organised, simple and dignified’. We had many similar
compliments, and my
organising
committee was unanimous in attributing much of that success to
Bruce’s
involvement.
If
you are planning an event where you are anxious to make a good
impression, I strongly
recommend
retaining Bruce Hopkins as your Master of Ceremonies. Bruce is
meticulous in
his
research and preparation, he has the ability to ad-lib and connect
intimately with the
people
he is speaking with, and of course he presents a throughly
professional image for
your
function. This is an engaging guy who knows how to enthral a room and
draw an
audience
together - We highly recommend him.
Yours
sincerely
Dr
Phil Handcock
Convenor
School of Physical Education Wall of Fame
School
of
Physical
Education - Te Kura Mahi-a-korikori
PO
Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Tel
64 3 479 8991 • Fax 64 3 479 8309 • Email
physical-education@otago.ac.nz
http://physed.otago.ac.nz
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