Annie Downing Email & Phone Number

Minnesota, United States

Bloomington, Mn

Managed new product development projects, coordinating work between internal product designers and external vendors from product ideation through tooling, sampling, qualification, and purchasing, production, transit and go-to market. Coordinated with supply chain teams and foreign offices to respond to rapidly changing global supply chain and shipping issues and support inventory security. Worked with in-house team of creatives, marketing leaders, and sales to produce sales and marketing assets required for bringing new products to market and support sell-through.

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

• Served as project manager in support of the DEI Internship Program• Developed and drove project plans that aligned with internship goals• Collaborated with cross-functional coordinator team to create vision and support the direction and goals for the internship program in alignment with QBP’s greater Commitment to Inclusion goals

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Planned and executed several 200-1000+ person fundraising events and experiences annually• Led and developed event committees by recruiting committee members and assigned roles that created team synergy • Oversaw event brand strategy and creative direction• Created and maintained event pre- and post- documentation, communication, and guest data in partnership with Accounting and Data teams • Led weekly meetings with key stakeholders • Negotiated contracts with external vendors• Responsible for event staffing by utilizing internal staff and volunteers• Managed digital fundraising platform setup and initial implementation for each event• Post event metric data completion • Served on various committees; including diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) and Employee EngagementKey Achievements • Completed internal 9 month Leadership Development Program • Co-managed with Director of Advancement to create an internal events process using various project management methodologies and practices to streamline the events process and eliminate inefficiencies• Selected, implemented, and managed digital fundraising platform (MobileCause)• Led the strategic maneuver from an in-person centric event model to fully virtual and hybrid model during the pandemic

St. Bonifacius, Mn

• Oversaw all annual campus events from a strategic level. • Modernized the marketing strategy, including building a website to showcase the venue to prospective clients • Managed compliance with a collegiate calendar of events and scheduling system • Prepared and managed budgets and deadlines and ensure adherence • Strategic event planning and collaboration with department stakeholders • Supervised and trained event support staff • Prepared and managed budgets of up to $100,000 • Supervised and trained event support staff in the areas of event registration, set-up and tear down, and attendee engagement

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Liaised with clients to identify their needs and to ensure client satisfaction• Gathered information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals• Proposed ideas to improve provided services and event quality• Organized facilities and managed all event details such as decor, catering,entertainment, equipment, promotional material, security and other outsidevendors, etc.• Served as primary point of contact for all vendors• Managed day of event staff and activities• Worked with outside caterers, DJs, security and other vendors day of event to ensure qualityoutcome• Coordinated and monitored event timelines and ensured deadlines are met• Cooperated with marketing and public relations to promote/publicize internal events• Proactively handled any issues that arise day of event• Conducted pre and post event evaluations and report outcomes• Researched market, identify event opportunities and generate interest

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

• Responsible for maintaining schedules of installations related to the Checkview line of business• Scheduled installation jobs with customers, contractors and sales• Attended and provided weekly updates for key customers• Verify site readiness with General Contractor and/or customer• Acted as liaison between customer/sales/contractors for change orders

Whitefish, Mt

• Upheld the standards of a five-star resort by possessing a professional attitude with strongcustomer service skills assisting guests with the activity details of their vacation/business stay.• Educated guests and provided exceptional service through personal knowledge and informationon local events, tours, and activities to enhance the guest’s visit• Worked independently, with little or no supervision, prioritizing and organizing multiplebookings and reservations for events and activities• Developed sales for the hotel and local businesses by selling activities and services to potentialand in-house guests

Bachelor’S Degree, Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Art History, Criticism And Conservation