Senior Operations Manager
San Rafael, California, Us
Managed the logistics of the agency by operating a variety of corporate initiatives, including conferences, national sales meetings, product and brand launches, private dinners, client events, summits and incentive trips for Fortune 500 companies including: Amgen, Seagate Technology, Adobe, Ascent, Infoblox, Symantec and more.Successfully directed project execution, from concept to completion including contract negotiation, website and creative development, staffing, vendor selection, site management, speaker and content management, agenda, food and beverage, production, audiovisual, function space allocation, on-site operations, final billing and reconciliation. Successfully manage all aspects of project and each moving part to ensure timely completion while simultaneously managing client expectations and budgetsEffectively developed and managed budgets from $3MM +: forecasting, final billing, reconciliation and cost savings.Manage across multiple departments including Operations, Registration, Travel, IT, Web Services and Finance.Manage outside vendors and agences including Production, Video, Collateral, Creative, DMC and Travel Staff.