Amy Cacich, Cmp, Hmcc Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Develop RFPs, conduct site searches, make venue recommendations and negotiate contracts for major STS standalone meetings. Produce training guidelines, manage scheduling, and serve as main STS staff liaison for Annual Meeting temporary staff. Lead collaboration between registration and housing vendor and staff colleagues in the development and implementation of the Annual Meeting registration and housing process and related website..Manage budget development and invoice reconciliation for standalone meetings; track revenues and expenses to help ensure that they are aligned with budget.Collaborate with other departments on virtual meeting logistical requirements, including development of run of show for livestream presentations.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for the majority of the Society’s standalone meetings from conception to completion including site selection, pre-planning, housing coordination, onsite logistics and post-event wrap up. Source, site, and contract hotels and vendors for the various STS meetings and associated eventsIn charge of all aspects of the Society’s registration processes including for the Society’s Annual Meeting which involves close collaboration with a third party vendorCoordinate budget creation and invoice reconciliation for Society meetings; track revenues and expenses to ensure they align with budget

Greater Chicago Area

Independently coordinate the pre-planning and onsite logistics for 10-12 of the Society’s meetings In charge of all aspects of the Society’s registration processes including for the Society’s Annual Meeting which involves close communication with a third party vendorUse customer service and interpersonal skills on a daily basis while interacting with STS members; serve as members’ key contact for event questionsSource and contract hotels and vendors for the various STS meetings and associated eventsProvide support to the Meetings & Conventions Manager and Director of Meetings & Conventions as needed

Greater Chicago Area

CitySwarm hosts unique events to help fun-loving urbanites explore Chicago in the most hassle-free and social way.

Chicago, Il

Provide Meetings Manager independent assistance in the planning and on-site logistics for the YLD and ABA’s quarterly conferences as well as numerous leadership meetingsIn charge of all aspects of meeting registration including payments, event tickets, and name badgesUse customer service and interpersonal skills on a daily basis while interacting with ABA members; serve as members’ key contact for event questionsManage turn-key arrangements for 10-20 programs and Continuing Legal Education courses per conferenceSource and contract venues, restaurants, and vendors for the many social events that are associated with the conferences and meetings

Vernon Hills, Il

Indianapolis, In

Assisted in the execution of more than 30 events including weddings, galas and corporate meetingsContacted bridal leads to set up initial meetings and toursConsulted with clients in different stages of the planning processBecame extremely familiar with the inner workings of the Indiana State Museum and the policy and procedures of the events departmentProcessed important office documents such as invoices and payments on a regular basis

Bloomington, In

Assisted owner with wedding rehearsals and weddings ranging from full-service to day-of tasksDesigned and made invitations, escort cards, menus and programsDecorated and organized venues for ceremonies and receptionsCompiled list of vendors for current and future clients

London, United Kingdom

Booked and staffed corporate events as an event managerShadowed I.N.C. Space owner to learn administrative aspects of running an event planning firmComposed press releases, flyers and postcards as a member of the public relations and marketing departmentConducted extensive market research to increase company target base

Contacted agents in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville to inquire about booking clients for Indiana University’s Homecoming concertWorked with Indiana University staff to secure approval of venue and fundraising ideas for concertWrote press releases for local and regional newspapers

Bachelor Of Science, Recreation; Tourism Management; Business; Ecotourism

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Women's Fraternity, Indiana University Greek Week Steering Committee, Indiana University Dance.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Libertyville High School Poms Squad, Orchesis Dance Troupe, Athletes Committed.