Allison Kulesza Email & Phone Number

Parsippany, Nj, Us

New York, Ny, Us

⦿ Facilitate event planning and coordination which includes timeline and logistics amongst vendors and client, developing floor plans, and managing travel and accommodation requests⦿ Act as the main pain of contact the day of the event and execute timeline according to client expectations while providing resources and solutions to any potential conflicts

⦿ Lead the grand opening and business launch of a Members only luxury facility specializing in vehicle storage, a social club and private events (“Country Club” for Car Enthusiasts)⦿ Grew Membership base from 0 to 110 Members in less than 2 years with partial growth occurring during a global pandemic⦿ Created and improved multiple revenue streams boosting the company to $1 million annually in revenue with the largest growth occurring in 2021 which was an approximate 60% increase from 2020⦿ Developed, improved and oversaw the business plan which included a marketing strategy, standard operating procedures, hiring and training all staff members⦿ Scheduled, planned and collaborated on over 80 events that included both private and public events ranging in size, scope and difficulty (car shows, member-only events, birthday parties, corporate meetings, etc.)⦿ Collaborated with legal to draft, modify and finalize Member and Vendor contracts to ensure protection of the facility while also aligning with industry standards, client expectations and abiding by local state laws and regulations⦿ Managed all financials such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensuring all Member dues were current, and generating monthly financial reports categorized by revenue stream to ensure business growth and identify areas that required improvement⦿ Supervised the day to day operations by acting as the main point of contact to employees, external vendors and Members, managing several calendars, leading team meetings and distributing internal agendas and communications

Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, Gb

⦿ Member of a dedicated on-site team which specialized in Health Care Professional ("HCP") Related Events including Advisory Boards, Investigator Meetings, Steering Committee Meetings and Speaker Trainings for a major account with a Pharmaceutical company ⦿ Managed the delegate and invitation process from confirmation of event to audit file submission and evaluation⦿ Demonstrated technical expertise in Cvent to manage all attendees and event details from start to finish, which included budgets, website development, meeting registration, email communications and tracking aggregate spend⦿ Created and managed event budgets and coordinated all attendee air travel, housing and ground transportation⦿ Adhered to SLA’s and KPI’s to ensure the client’s satisfaction⦿ Collaborated with HCP Project Executive on HCP contracts and final invoices⦿ Generated delegate packs, as well as signage, badges, onsite manuals, and other documentation⦿ Knowledgeable in compliance guidelines, including the Sunshine Act and the PhRMA Code; health and safety policies; and client and company privacy and security protocols⦿ On-site event management for both Domestic and International events⦿ Audited and reconciled final invoices for air, hotel, ground and HCP reimbursements and submitted for payment processing⦿ Finalized event audit files to ensure compliance and accurate reporting prior to being submitted for review by two levels of internal audit teams in order for the client to avoid financial penalties from government agencies

⦿ Served as the liaison between clients, the operations team, and sales team for a wide variety of events⦿ Assisted clients on final menu selections and worked with the chef to apply modification on menus⦿ Created Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicated with the Operations Department and other related personnel on all event details

⦿ Prepared company business plan with formalized protocols, marketing, and social media strategies⦿ Worked within the tri-state area as a freelance event planner with varied roles, including Maître D, registration management, and general event support throughout New York and New Jersey⦿ Developed strong networking skills by consistently attending networking events throughout the area to establish relationships⦿ Participated on the board of ILEA North New Jersey and the Association of Bridal Consultants - North New Jersey Chapter

⦿ Event development, planning and execution of weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and promotional events⦿ Performed a wide-range of tasks, including data entry, record filing, reporting and presentation, calendar management, events planning, document processing, budget allocation, and email management

⦿ Created in-house standard operating procedures manual to improve internal efficiency⦿ Conceptualized and launched social media and email marketing campaigns to acquire more clients and enhance the online presence of the company⦿ Organized various trip and travel schedules for study abroad students in Rome for destinations throughout Europe

⦿ Interfaced with clients to gather final details for their events to be summarized and communicated to the event staff⦿ Organized and managed staff schedule and oversaw events operations⦿ Expertly handled contractual agreements and payments

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication Studies. Minors - Business & History

Bachelor'S, Italian Studies

High School Diploma