Abby Skinner Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I work with CEOs and their spouses/partners in the YPO Southern 7 chapter to create world class education and social events. My main focus is on our "Big 3" multi-day programs for members and their families as well as our board meetings.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Serves as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical sales representatives and manages all their educational programs from inception to completion-Invites medical thought leaders to speak at programs, calculates fee for service, coordinates related travel with 3rd party vendors, and initiates payment and expense reimbursement post-program-Negotiates venue contracts after consulting with venue coordinators on room design, menu options, budgetary parameters, parking, and audiovisual… Show more -Serves as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical sales representatives and manages all their educational programs from inception to completion-Invites medical thought leaders to speak at programs, calculates fee for service, coordinates related travel with 3rd party vendors, and initiates payment and expense reimbursement post-program-Negotiates venue contracts after consulting with venue coordinators on room design, menu options, budgetary parameters, parking, and audiovisual needs -Utilizes virtual event platforms and digital technology for remote or hybrid events; reserves proper equipment and necessary virtual and on-site support -Creates program invitations and registration websites, tracks RSVPs, distributes and audits sign-in sheets, and ensures all required data for each attendee is recorded post-program-Executes all job functions under compliance guidelines, maintains accurate financial records, and documents all program actions and pertinent communication in an internal event database Top Skills: Juggling multiple projects, client management, strong attention to detail, thorough communication with all parties involved Show less

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

-Coordinated details pertaining to private event sales and event coordinating, from initial site visits to day-of execution-Negotiated facility rental contracts and coordinated event details with clients -Communicated with all aquarium departments regarding event needs-Trained, scheduled, and supervised a team of 22 team members -Booked 25 new event accounts during my time at the Aquarium-Worked with a team of 2 event planners to execute over 65 events in one calendar year… Show more -Coordinated details pertaining to private event sales and event coordinating, from initial site visits to day-of execution-Negotiated facility rental contracts and coordinated event details with clients -Communicated with all aquarium departments regarding event needs-Trained, scheduled, and supervised a team of 22 team members -Booked 25 new event accounts during my time at the Aquarium-Worked with a team of 2 event planners to execute over 65 events in one calendar year, which generated over $354,600+ in sales revenue Top skills: sales, relationship building with clients, creativity, and organization Show less

Atlanta, Ga

-Executed 55 unique events in 6 indoor and 9 outdoor spaces with guest counts from 2 to 1,000+-Served as a liaison between clients and the venue sales team; solved day-of-event problems Top skills: customer service, problem solving, following clearly outlined execution details, and time management

Athens, Georgia Area

-Worked on Elegant Salute, a fundraising event that raised over $300,000 in sponsorship -Provided feedback on new membership policies and helped with tasks related to implementationTop skills: flexibility to help where needed, professionalism at sponsorship events, and attention to detail

Athens, Georgia

-Oversaw full lifecycle of 4 special exhibit projects by designing exhibit panels in Photoshop, printing and mounting all materials, assisting with exhibit installation, and creating social media graphicsTop skills: graphic design, creativity, and meeting deadlines

Athens, Georgia Area

-Tutored 9 students over 3 semesters in Macroeconomics -Reviewed chapter notes, helped students create study guides, and reviewed homework in preparation for 3 economics examsTop skills: content knowledge, learning facilitation, and scheduling

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Private Economics Tutor, Digital Marketing Competition

Bachelor Of Arts In Journalism, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad Program with UGA at Oxford in June 2017