I collaborate with planning teams on event strategy in the design and execution of multi-day hosted buyer events. We create unique opportunities to maximize networking and sponsor visibility, while delivering unique experiences.• Develop operational event plan in collaboration with event teams• Manage overall event budget in alignment with event goals and objectives, conduct month-end reporting and budget projections• Communicate regular updates to stakeholders to keep them informed about budget status and potential revisions• Create RFPs, review and analyze proposals for future event venues and conduct site inspections of new properties• Develop event specifications, adhering to contract terms and ensuring all concessions are delivered according to contract• Optimize the customer experience by ensuring wayfinding strategies are in place so attendees can easily navigate event space to find their way quickly and intuitively• Recommend and implement changes in schedule, format and social functions to maximize attendee experience, and exceed expectations• Deliver seamless attendee experience through professional supervision of venue, destination management, audio-visual partners, speakers and entertainers• Oversee all food and beverage functions while meeting contractual required spend within event budget• Develop event floor plans in collaboration with stakeholders to maximize revenue and customer experience• Oversee layout and placement of registration to streamline check-in process• Monitor hotel pickup reports and project any potential shortfalls in order to minimize attrition and maximize commissions• Review, process and reconcile post event vendor invoices ensuring accurate coding• Implement best practices by continual post-event assessment and review, striving to optimize resources and increase efficiencies• Collaborate with sales team to create unique sponsorship opportunities and oversee all sponsorship fulfillment

Ensured the successful planning and execution of over 200 workshops and conferences annually. I managed event budgets, conducted post-event evaluations, and coordinated with instructors and staff to ensure a seamless experience for all stakeholders.• Oversaw event management of 200+ annual open enrollment workshops, conferences, and other events ranging in size from 5 to 750 attendees • Ensured timely and accurate payment of all speakers and vendors • Created, generated and distributed post-event evaluations and recommended improvements based on evaluation results • Communicated with instructors, students and staff with pre-event details• Maintained registration database (Destiny One) with changes and cancellations to ensure accurate web listings on university calendar • Compiled, organized and tracked historical data for recurrent program to aid in planning and forecasting future programs• Researched new programs including vendors, instructors, and venues