Alexandra Risher, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Remote

- Project Manager for five three day sponsored virtual conferences with upwards of 5,000 registrants- Team lead for the virtual portion of all hybrid conferences- Managed cross-departmental relationships and outside stakeholders in order to build successful virtual and live events- On-site event lead, speaker management and AV production lead- Built five large scale conferences in Cvent within the first 6 months of employment

Lead planner for the largest substance use and co-occurring disorder conference in Michigan. The conference brings in over 1,300 attendees, 75+ speakers and 50+ exhibitors. I have planned this conference in person and also virtually. In addition to the conference I plan over 25 small to medium size trainings throughout the year both in person and virtually.

Conference and Event Management:- Planning and implementation of seven annual conferences as well as many meetings and one-time events throughout the year- Conducting site visits and contract review for all conferences- Development of conference materials and registration websites- Coordination of up to 50 speakers for the annual conferenceAssociate Member and Vendor Show Management:- Cultivation of 130 vendors for the annual Road Show bringing in over 1000 attendees- Create, package and sell advertising and sponsorship's opportunities while increasing ad sales and sponsorship's by 10% in the first year- Creation of communication plans, new member and retention strategies

Greater Detroit Area

Assists in management of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter and the planning and implementation their National Philanthropy Day Awards Dinner.Association Management:- Planning and implementation of educational programing - Website design and content upkeep- Develops marketing materials and email blasts- Membership coordination and first point of contact- Committee and Board of Directors supportNational Philanthropy Day Awards Dinner:- Assists with budget development- Sponsorship management- Volunteer coordination- Develops print materials; program book, signage, and invitations- Venue and decor arrangements

Houston, Tx

- Planned and facilitated process and substance abuse groups- Conducted individual career counseling sessions aimed at exploring career and educational options

East Lansing, Mi

- Planned and executed the two largest conferences that come to MSU; National Order of the Arrow (8,000 attendees) and Odyssey of the Mind World Finals (14,000 attendees).- Worked directly with vendors

- Prepared and set up for educational seminars for approximately 10-200 people- Responsible for recording and delivering all incoming packages- Accountable for placing and keeping track of orders for 11 laboratories

- Set up and tear down for all events in a 100,000 square foot banquet facility - Served and cleared meals for as many as 900 guests

- Responsible for linking birth certificates in a new computer system for state records- Assisted a team of 5 or more to execute finding the birth certificate in the vault among thousands

- Responsible for answering all phone calls and making all appointments for the spa- Assisted in the measurements and greeting customers in the weight loss program- Handled all of the cleaning and concerns of the customers

Bachelor Of Arts, Hospitality Business, 3.8

- Vice President: Professional Convention Management Association Student Chapter - Director of Events: Professional Convention Management.

Master Of Science In Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and a member of the UST Student Advisory Board I finished 24.