United Kingdom · Events Experiential Marketing · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Events Coordinator

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toCorporate Events Manager
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Junior Events Executive · Events Assistant · Marketing Events Support

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1What this role really is

Alright, so you're looking at the Events Coordinator role. Honestly, this is where it all starts. You'll be the backbone, the person making sure all the little cogs in the event machine actually turn. Think of it as learning the ropes from the ground up – you'll be helping the team get everything ready for our corporate events, from making sure the registration lists are spot on to getting all the swag packed and shipped. It's a busy job, no two ways about it, but it's brilliant for getting a real feel for how big events come together.

2What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Cvent (or similar Event Management Platform)Intermediate

You'll be building registration pages from existing templates, pulling attendee lists for various purposes (e.g., catering, badge printing), and managing basic email campaigns for event reminders.

Salesforce Sales Cloud (CRM)Basic

You'll be looking up contact details for attendees, updating their campaign member status after an event, and running pre-built reports to see who registered or attended.

You'll be cloning and editing existing email templates for pre- and post-event communications, making sure the content is correct and the links work. You might also help build simple nurture streams.

Zoom Events (or similar Virtual Event Platform)Intermediate

You'll be setting up basic webinars, helping with Q&A moderation during live sessions, and pulling post-event attendance and polling reports to see who engaged with what.

You'll be managing your own tasks within a pre-built project plan, updating statuses, adding comments, and attaching relevant files to deliverables. It's how we all stay organised.

You'll be tracking expenses against a pre-set budget, using basic formulas to sum up costs, and organising attendee data in spreadsheets. Nothing too complex, but you need to be comfortable with it.

3What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing inWhere you are nowThe step above
Vendor SelectionResearch options, gather quotes, and present findings to Corporate Events Manager. No independent selection.Recommend preferred vendors based on criteria, negotiate initial terms, but final approval from manager.Select and contract vendors for specific workstreams within approved budget. Consult Director on high-value contracts.
Budget AllocationTrack expenses against assigned budget lines. Escalate any potential overspends immediately. No authority to reallocate funds.Manage event budget up to £50K, with manager approval for significant variances (>10%).Own a multi-event budget up to £250K, with authority to reallocate within approved limits. Consult Director on major budget shifts.
Event Content/AgendaAssist with collecting speaker bios and presentation slides. No input on content decisions.Propose session topics or speakers for smaller events. Work with Marketing to refine content.Design full event agendas, including speaker selection and content themes, with approval from Director/Head of Marketing.
Attendee CommunicationDraft emails and social posts using approved templates. All communications reviewed before sending.Independently manage email campaigns for smaller events. Get sign-off for major announcements.Define communication strategy for major events. Oversee all attendee communications.

4How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Registration Data Accuracy
How clean and correct our attendee registration lists are.
Target · 98% accuracy on all data entry and updates.

If we have 1,000 attendees, you'd have no more than 20 errors in names, companies, or contact details. This means fewer issues with badges and access on event day, which is a big win.

Purchase Order (PO) Submission Timeliness
Ensuring all vendor purchase orders are submitted and approved by their internal deadlines.
Target · 100% of POs submitted 5 days before the vendor's invoice due date.

If the caterer needs a PO by 1st March, you'll have it submitted and approved by 24th February. This keeps Finance happy and avoids any late payment charges, which can add up.

Event Material Arrival On-Site
Confirming all physical event materials (signage, swag, brochures) arrive at the venue on schedule.
Target · 100% of materials arrive on-site by the agreed-upon date/time.

All 10 boxes of brochures and 5 banners for our Q3 user conference arrived by 9 AM on the Monday, exactly as planned, meaning the setup crew weren't left waiting around.

Post-Event Survey Distribution
Getting attendee feedback surveys out swiftly after an event.
Target · Surveys distributed within 24 hours of event close.

Our virtual summit ended at 5 PM on a Thursday, and by 3 PM Friday, the 'How was it?' email with the survey link was in everyone's inboxes. Fresh feedback is the best feedback.

Proactive Issue Identification
Spotting potential problems before they blow up and bringing them to the team's attention.
  • You'll be the one saying, 'Hey, I noticed the venue contract mentions an extra charge for power outlets in the breakout rooms – should I flag that with the manager?' or 'The printer usually takes 5 days, but we only have 3 for these badges
  • I've found an alternative supplier just in case.' It's about thinking a step ahead, not just reacting.
Clear and Timely Communication
Keeping the team, and sometimes vendors, in the loop without needing to be chased.
  • Your manager won't have to ask for updates on your tasks
  • you'll send a quick email or Slack message when something's done or if there's a blocker. When you speak to a vendor, you'll recap the conversation in writing, making sure everyone's on the same page. No one likes surprises, especially in events.
Positive Team Contribution
Being a reliable and helpful member of the events team, especially when things get hectic.
  • During event setup, you're not just doing your assigned tasks
  • you're offering to help others who are swamped. You're happy to jump in and solve unexpected problems, even if it's not 'your' job. People will genuinely enjoy working with you, which is huge when everyone's under pressure.
Adherence to Brand Guidelines
Ensuring all event materials and communications align with our company's brand standards.
  • You'll double-check that all event signage uses the correct logo and colours, and that email templates follow our tone of voice. If you're drafting social media posts, they'll sound like us. It's about protecting our brand image, even in the smallest details.

5Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Learning the Ropes

You're genuinely excited to understand how a big corporate event comes together, from the initial idea to the final pack-down. You'll ask questions, take notes, and soak up all the knowledge from the more experienced team members.

You'll be asking the manager about the 'why' behind certain decisions, like why we chose that particular catering company or how we track attendee engagement, rather than just executing the task.

Making a Tangible Impact

You get a real kick out of seeing your direct contributions come to life. Whether it's seeing attendees pick up the perfectly printed badges you prepared or watching a session run smoothly because you double-checked the AV setup, you enjoy seeing the immediate results of your work.

After an event, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment by walking through the venue, knowing that the signage you organised is up, the registration desk you helped staff is running, and the coffee station you ordered is serving happy attendees.

Being Part of a Team

You thrive in a collaborative environment where everyone pulls together, especially during crunch time. You enjoy supporting others and contributing to a shared success, rather than working in isolation.

When the team is setting up on-site, you'll be the first to offer help with lifting boxes, arranging chairs, or running errands, even if it's not strictly 'your' job, because you want the whole team to succeed.

What frustrates people
  • Doing a lot of repetitive data entry or administrative tasks, which can feel a bit mundane at times.
  • Chasing people (speakers, internal teams, vendors) for information or approvals, which can be frustratingly slow.
  • Dealing with last-minute changes to plans that mess up your perfectly organised schedule.
  • Feeling like your contributions are sometimes overlooked because you're doing the 'behind-the-scenes' work.
  • The physical demands of event setup and on-site support – it's often long hours on your feet.
What this role does not give you
  • High-level strategic decision-making – that's for the managers.
  • A quiet, predictable 9-to-5 desk job – events are anything but.
  • Complete autonomy from day one – you'll have a lot of guidance and oversight.
  • A role where you don't have to deal with unexpected problems or tight deadlines.

6Who you work with

This role is absolutely crucial for the operational success of our events. A well-organised coordinator ensures that all the moving parts—from attendee registration to on-site logistics—come together seamlessly. If this isn't done correctly, it can lead to frustrating attendee experiences, wasted budget, and even damage our brand's reputation for professionalism. Essentially, you're helping to lay the groundwork for our sales and marketing teams to hit their targets through successful engagement.

Inside the business
  • Marketing Team (for content and branding)
  • Sales Team (for lead capture and follow-up)
  • Finance Department (for processing invoices and POs)
  • IT Support (for technical setup and troubleshooting)
  • Internal Communications (for event promotion)
Outside the business
  • Venue Staff (catering, AV, operations)
  • External Suppliers (printers, merchandise, signage)
  • Temporary Event Staff (registration, ushers)
  • Shipping and Logistics Companies

7What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A genuine interest in events and a desire to learn the operational side of things.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised, perhaps from a previous job, volunteering, or even university projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – you can get your point across clearly and professionally.
  • Proficiency in basic office software, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (or Google Docs/Sheets/Slides equivalent).
  • A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to jump in and help wherever needed, even if it's not glamorous.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.

8What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Event Platform Utilisation

You'll go from building basic registration pages to understanding more complex features. This will allow you to handle more intricate event setups, manage more detailed attendee data, and troubleshoot common issues without needing constant help.

Conditional Logic · Basic Reporting Customisation · Integration Awareness

  • This week: Explore all the menu options in Cvent, even the ones you don't use daily. Click around and see what's there.
  • This month: Ask your manager to show you how they pull a custom report or set up a more complex registration path.
  • Month 2: Take an online tutorial for advanced features of our event platform. Many platforms offer free training.
  • Month 3: Propose a small improvement to a registration form using a feature you've learned about.

Quick win: Spend 30 minutes each week exploring a new feature in Cvent or Splash. You'll be surprised what you find.

Enhanced Data Organisation & Analysis in Excel

As you handle more attendee data and event budgets, simply summing numbers won't be enough. You'll need to organise data more efficiently, spot trends, and present information clearly, which means getting better at Excel.

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP · Pivot Tables · Data Validation

  • This week: Watch a YouTube tutorial on VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP and try it on a small dataset.
  • This month: Practise using Pivot Tables to summarise attendee lists or budget actuals.
  • Month 2: Start using data validation rules in your own spreadsheets to keep them tidy.
  • Month 3: Offer to help a colleague organise some data using your new Excel skills.

Quick win: Whenever you receive a new spreadsheet, try to use one new Excel function you've learned to analyse it. It's practice, not perfection.

9Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attend industry webinars and online courses on event technology and trends (many are free!).
  • Join professional event networking groups (like MPI or PCMA) to meet other people in the industry.
  • Volunteer at local events or conferences to gain more hands-on experience.
  • Read industry publications and blogs to stay up-to-date on what's new and exciting in events.
  • Take online courses in Excel or project management tools to sharpen your digital skills.

10How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

The new skill this role is being asked for: Basic AI Prompting for Event Content & Admin

AI tools are getting incredibly good at drafting text and summarising information. As an Events Coordinator, you'll be able to use these to speed up your daily tasks, from writing basic emails to summarising feedback, meaning you can get more done and focus on higher-value work.

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

Your PlanIllustration

Built for Events Coordinator

3 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Organise and coordinate eventsCity and Guilds of London Institute · covers 2 of 12 standardsLevel 3
  2. Support the organisation of creative or cultural events or exhibitionsPearson EDI · covers 2 of 12 standardsLevel 3
  3. Organise an EventAIM Qualifications · covers 2 of 12 standardsLevel 3
These are the real units behind this job, in the order they rank for it. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Basic AI Prompting for Event Content & Admin

AI tools are getting incredibly good at drafting text and summarising information. As an Events Coordinator, you'll be able to use these to speed up your daily tasks, from writing basic emails to summarising feedback, meaning you can get more done and focus on higher-value work.

  • Clear Prompting
  • Output Review
  • Ethical Use
  • Tool Integration

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Budget Tracking & Expense Management
  • Vendor Coordination Support
  • Run of Show (ROS) Comprehension
  • Attendee Journey Awareness
  • Lead Capture Execution
  • Basic Risk Awareness

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Events Intern/Apprentice

    6-12 months

    Skills to master

    • Basic event administration, data entry, vendor communication support, on-site event support, learning event software.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently accurate completion of assigned tasks.
    • Proactive in asking questions and seeking out learning opportunities.
    • Demonstrates reliability and a strong work ethic.
    • Positive feedback from team members on support provided.
  2. 2

    Marketing Assistant (with event exposure)

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Understanding marketing campaigns, basic event promotion, managing marketing collateral, working with multiple internal teams.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully coordinated small marketing projects or campaigns.
    • Managed deadlines and multiple deliverables effectively.
    • Showed initiative in supporting event-related marketing activities.
    • Good understanding of brand guidelines and communication best practices.
  3. 3

    Administrative Assistant (with project coordination)

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Advanced organisational skills, managing schedules, coordinating resources, handling budgets, communicating with external parties.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Managed complex calendars and travel arrangements flawlessly.
    • Successfully coordinated office projects or team initiatives.
    • Demonstrated strong attention to detail in administrative tasks.
    • Proactive in anticipating needs and solving logistical problems.

11Where this role leads

The long view:Your journey here starts with getting the basics right, but the sky's the limit for where you can take your career in events. We're looking for someone who sees this not just as a job, but as the first exciting step in building a fantastic career in experiential marketing.

Pay & demand

The figure is the median for full-time employees in the ONS occupation this job title codes to (Events managers and organisers), from the April 2025 survey — about six months old when published, as ASHE always is. It is that occupation's middle, not this role's. Half earn more.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Events Coordinator is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

12The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

Zavmo is a hyper-personalised AI learning platform. Twelve virtual tutors, each with a different way of teaching, and one orchestration agent that picks the right one for the moment. So every single lesson is shaped around you, your role, and the way you learn. Not a course everyone sits through. A conversation built for you, and no one else.

…and nine more, matched to you after your first chat. Meet all twelve

13What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

Organise and coordinate eventsLevel 3

Applied to your work in Events Coordinator

By completing this unit, learners will be able to organise and coordinate activities before, during, and after an event, understanding the role of an event organiser and the importance of effective planning.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every lesson is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

DemonstrateIllustration

Evidenced on your work in Events Coordinator

You do not finish by watching something. You finish by showing it on the work you already do, against the measures this job is judged on.

  • Registration Data AccuracyHow clean and correct our attendee registration lists are.If we have 1,000 attendees, you'd have no more than 20 errors in names, companies, or contact details. This means fewer issues with badges and access on event day, which is a big win.98% accuracy on all data entry and updates.
  • Purchase Order (PO) Submission TimelinessEnsuring all vendor purchase orders are submitted and approved by their internal deadlines.If the caterer needs a PO by 1st March, you'll have it submitted and approved by 24th February. This keeps Finance happy and avoids any late payment charges, which can add up.100% of POs submitted 5 days before the vendor's invoice due date.
  • Event Material Arrival On-SiteConfirming all physical event materials (signage, swag, brochures) arrive at the venue on schedule.All 10 boxes of brochures and 5 banners for our Q3 user conference arrived by 9 AM on the Monday, exactly as planned, meaning the setup crew weren't left waiting around.100% of materials arrive on-site by the agreed-upon date/time.
  • Post-Event Survey DistributionGetting attendee feedback surveys out swiftly after an event.Our virtual summit ended at 5 PM on a Thursday, and by 3 PM Friday, the 'How was it?' email with the survey link was in everyone's inboxes. Fresh feedback is the best feedback.Surveys distributed within 24 hours of event close.
These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Events Coordinator to Events Specialist (Level 2), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 2 · in progressAI Fluency→ Events Specialist (Level 2)→ your design
Where this takes you

Your journey here starts with getting the basics right, but the sky's the limit for where you can take your career in events. We're looking for someone who sees this not just as a job, but as the first exciting step in building a fantastic career in experiential marketing.

See Your Progress GrowIllustration
Events Coordinator
  • Budget Tracking & Expense Management
  • Vendor Coordination Support
  • Run of Show (ROS) Comprehension
  • Attendee Journey Awareness
  • Lead Capture Execution
  • Basic Risk Awareness
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

14The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Events Coordinator is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Events Specialist (Level 2)

    2-3 years in the Coordinator role

    You'll move from supporting tasks to owning entire deliverables or smaller events independently.

    • End-to-End Management of Smaller Events: Taking full ownership of webinars, regional roadshows, or specific workstreams (e.g., speaker management) for larger events.
    • Advanced Budget Management: Owning and managing a small event budget (e.g., up to £50K), tracking actuals, and re-forecasting.
    • Basic Contract Review: Understanding key clauses in vendor contracts and flagging potential issues to managers.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, event coordination involves a lot of repetitive tasks and chasing details. But what if you could cut down on that busywork and focus on the more interesting, impactful stuff? That's where AI comes in. We're not talking about robots taking over your job; we're talking about smart tools that make your life easier.

Imagine having a super-efficient assistant that handles the tedious bits of event planning. For an Events Coordinator, this means less time spent on manual data entry, drafting basic emails, or sifting through endless venue options. You'll still be the brains and the human touch behind everything, but AI will be there to do the heavy lifting on the grunt work.

Automated Email Drafts

Use AI to quickly generate first drafts of 'save the date' emails, registration confirmations, or post-event thank you notes. You'll just need to tweak them to add your personal flair and company tone, saving you loads of time on getting the wording just right.

Quick Survey Summaries

After an event, instead of manually reading through hundreds of open-ended survey comments, feed them into an AI tool. It'll quickly pull out the main themes, common praises, and recurring complaints, giving you a fast overview of attendee sentiment without the eye strain.

Vendor & Venue Research

Need a list of potential caterers in Manchester that offer vegan options and can serve 200 people? Or a venue with specific AV capabilities? An AI assistant can quickly scour the web and give you a tailored shortlist, saving you hours of initial searching.

Content Idea Generator

Stuck on ideas for social media posts to promote an upcoming webinar? Or need a few different ways to phrase a session description? AI can brainstorm and generate a variety of options for you to choose from, helping you get unstuck and creative faster.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become an Events Coordinator?

Common routes in include Events Intern/Apprentice (6-12 months), Marketing Assistant (with event exposure) (1-2 years) and Administrative Assistant (with project coordination) (1-2 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can an Events Coordinator progress to?

This role can lead on to Events Specialist (Level 2) (2-3 years in the Coordinator role), depending on the skills you build.

What level is an Events Coordinator in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 2 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for an Events Coordinator?

Increasingly, Basic AI Prompting for Event Content & Admin. These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most of them were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

What it costs

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

A single career-coaching hour costs more than a month of this, and it ends when the hour does. Zavmo doesn't. It's £70 a month, about £2.30 a day, for a companion that knows an Events Coordinator, works on the job you actually do, and keeps going at your pace rather than a timetable's.

  • Searching and planning stay free. You only pay when you start learning.
  • Your credits are yours. Regulated, and they don't vanish when a subscription ends.
  • Cancel any time and billing stops. No notice period, no minimum term.

Your path, personalised

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.

This route runs to 12 national skill standards. That is a real journey.

Zavmo shapes a learning experience as unique as you are. It fits how you learn, your pace and the work you already do. Every step stays benchmarked to recognised national standards. That’s the plan for becoming an Events Coordinator: personal to you, and it still counts. The first steps are free.

Independent research finds well-designed intelligent tutoring performs nearly as well as one-to-one human tutoring: VanLehn (2011), Educational Psychologist.

A private tutor in the UK averages £35–40 an hour . Zavmo is £70/month.

A real plan on learn.zavmo.ai: Ofqual-regulated units, credits, and a three-month run at your own pace.
Start free No commitment. See your first steps free.

15Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in Events Experiential Marketing

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills you'll gain in this role are highly transferable across various industries. You could move into events roles in tech, finance, healthcare, or even non-profit organisations. The core principles of planning, logistics, and attendee experience are universal.

Not sure this is the right direction?

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