Oversee planning and implementation of school’s largest fundraiser. Including management of the following areas:- Procurement- Sponsorship- Technology / Platform- Vendor Management- Show Flow (in-person and virtual)- Communications

• Served in a leadership role for the department with oversight of the Events Management team, responsible for planning, supporting and executing 22,000+ events annually• Responsible for the hiring, on-boarding, training and career development for 7 full-time event planning professionals• Provided strategic thought and initiative for department goals and policies to better align with purpose, mission, and values• Served as an event planning professional for a large range of clientele (student organizations, university departments, high-level and corporate clients) to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the event planning process, including food & beverage, event layout, production, security and timeline management

• Served as an event planning professional for a large range of clientele and patron’s including student organizations, university departments, high-level and corporate clients to coordinate and facilitate events within the Student Center• Served as a liaison between clients and interdepartmental and campus partner teams to successfully coordinate and communicate all components and logistics of an event including catering, production, event layout, security, and timeline management• Utilized event-based softwares to manage database of event reservations, and to construct event diagrams• Maintained knowledge of University and Department policies and expectations to provide consistent and excellent customer service• Responsible for the oversight of 3-6 student Event Planning Assistants

• Served as an event planning professional for a large range of clientele and patron’s including student organizations, university departments, high-level and corporate clients to coordinate and facilitate events within the Student Center• Served as a liaison between clients and interdepartmental and campus partner teams to successfully coordinate and communicate all components and logistics of an event including catering, production, event layout, security, and timeline management• Utilized event-based softwares to manage database of event reservations, and to construct event diagrams• Maintained knowledge of University and Department policies and expectations to provide consistent and excellent customer service

• Responsible for the planning and coordination of major institutional events, including Commencement, President’s Convocation, Leadership Awards Gala, and White Coat Ceremony• Responsible for the hiring, training, and performance management for the event management team comprised of 2 full-time staff members and approximately 25-30 student staff members• Provided leadership, coaching, mentorship and technical expertise to the Event Services Team

• Collaborate within a team environment to meet with customers to advance 20,000 + events annually within Baker University Center, Walter Hall Rotunda, Galbreath Chapel, Memorial Auditorium, and outdoor spaces• Reserve and coordinate events for student organizations, university departments, and external clients • Construct event set-ups utilizing Social Tables and Meeting Matrix diagram programs• Hire, supervise and develop 30 + professional and student employees within daily operations of the Reservation and Guest Services offices• Develop, establish, and communicate training procedures and office policies • Manage the Event Management System, virtual reservation system, and customer database

• Performed sales calls and coordinated group sales for two privately owned franchise hotels (Hampton Inn of Athens, Ohio and the Fairfield Inn of Marietta, Ohio)• Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new packages• Proactively engaged in community and professional societies to network, represent the organization and keep updated on growing trends within industry• Create and perform professional presentations or demonstrations of company services and products • Create marketing collateral for two diverse hotel brands. • Quote/negotiate rates and develop contracts.• Generate and develop potential accounts for revenue growth through qualified leads and cold-calling • Assist in creating RFP responses to potential accounts.