Ashley Schmid, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Manage event lifecycle from concept to execution including budget management, contract negotiations, vendor selections, cost analysis, food and beverage, transportation, and any other applicable tasksIdentify stakeholder's needs and design programs to enhance Experience Kissimmee's brandPresent creative solutions to find cost savings opportunities while adapting to fluctuating business needsAct as organization lead for FAM protocols, and department lead for project management system, ensuring milestones are completed in a timely manner

Orlando, Florida Area

Collaborates with internal Experience Kissimmee teams for development on event strategy and seamless execution with a focus on larger, high-profile eventsAdheres to Experience Kissimmee brand standards and utilizes every event execution as an opportunity to enhance the brand to our Industry Partners and key stakeholders

Orlando, Florida Area

Directly responsible for executing all components 100+ Client files annually in a diverse array of markets including Corporate, SMERF, Tour & Travel, and Associations.Foster strong client relationships, managing budgets up to $600K for multi-day complex events, and maintain profitability on all parts of the program.Plan, manage and execute all logistics (room set-up, audio-visual, food, and beverage, etc.) and uphold all contractual deadlines for program

Orlando, Florida Area

Lead a team of 10+ Event Managers to deliver top-quality interactive eventsRecruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate all members of the Ops teamManage all financial aspects of events to create programs within budgets while keeping cost of goods under 30%

Orlando, Florida Area

Playing an integral part of corporate conferences by promoting values, targeting critical skills, and problem-solving in team-building activities and community giveback eventsManage all event logistic and operations of games, staff, entertainment

Walt Disney World

Sell and Service Food and Beverage Events to Guests staying on Walt Disney World PropertyManage Fort Wilderness Campground groups, monitoring room blocks, events, ticket orders,

Coordinate event logistics for up to 50 events a month in four theme parks, water parks, non-convention resorts.

Walt Disney World Resort

-Assisted the Wedding Sales & Services team in providing daily administrative support, generate and process contracts, manage phone calls, emails, and activate Wedding Websites.

Walt Disney World

-Selected for a specialty role, leading and managing Cast Members and assisting Coordinators and Leaders in overall operation -Solely responsible for the execution of the 84 Authentic Taste Seminars, partnering closely with Content Development, Culinary, and Operations, servicing 3,466 Guests with an average 103% occupancy

-Selected as a Disney Trainer to coach new Cast Members in the standard Operating Guidelines, as well as the Four Key Basics-Maintained a safe environment for Guests at pool parties, campfires, and movies-Completed Professional Rescuer and monthly in-services to update skills in rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid-Planned and executed scheduled activities on pool deck and in Community Hall-Demonstrated public speaking skills in a high volume area while facilitating activities

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Event Management

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honors Society, Future Theme Park Leaders, LEAD Scholars

Certificate, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Pass