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We are a full-service event planning company focused on curating exceptional corporate, association, and private special events. Our driving force is an unwavering passion for crafting extraordinary and unforgettable experiences.With 15 years of industry expertise, we have honed our skills to perfection, specializing in end-to-end logistics, precise financial management, expert contract negotiations, and seamless vendor coordination. These elements converge harmoniously through our holistic program management approach. We know the right questions to ask, the ideal team to assemble, and have access to the top vendors in the industry — everything necessary to ensure the flawless execution of your program.Entrust us with the reins on your next event, allowing you to concentrate on the core focus of your organization. Visit our website (https://cdeventsllc.com) and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.

- Directed overall planning and strategy for all virtual and in-person conferences and events.- Created and maintained $2M budget for all internal and external events.- Managed the events team, as well as all event logistics and execution.- Developed and reported measurement of events including baseline metrics related to lead acquisition, pipeline, and ROI.- Served as key communications main point of contact and liaison for executive team, internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, venue, and vendors.- Orchestrated annual employee event, CLIMB, which increased employee engagement scores by 15% and employee retention by 20%.

- Managed logistics for varied clients and over 25 events including conferences, franchisee convention, sales kick off meetings, roadshows, product launch and partner meetings with budgets up to $3 million.- Lead multiple teams as project manager, created/maintained event budgets and served as key point of contact for clients regarding all deliverables.- Negotiated contracts and maintained positive working relationships with third-party vendors.- Assisted internal team in standardizing SOP and SOW for business unit.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Executed all aspects or portions of events including numerous programs for CEO; executive level receptions/dinners; 400+ attendees/5-day training meeting; 2,500+ attendees/4-day supplier meeting and 3,500+ attendees/3-day company-wide meeting.- Managed event logistics including but not limited to budgeting, site & vendor selection, contract negotiation, air travel, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, food & beverage, audio/visual and décor.- Strategically guided multiple internal and external clients through the planning process to ensure event objectives were met and completed in most cost effective and efficient manner possible.- Composed clear and concise communications to attendees, clients, vendors and team members regarding event registration and confirmation, event specifications, post event surveys and other key deliverables.

- Managed over 100 events for an association of human resource professionals including site selection, contract negotiation, budgeting, meeting logistics, food & beverage selection, speaker management, volunteer communication, collateral/promotional items, registration services and on-site execution.- Coordinated logistics with presenters and administered online application for semi-monthly webinars.- Edited and proofread association electronic communications with extreme attention to detail and accuracy.- Exhibited strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines through completion to ensure a successful event and appropriate return on investment.

- Managed registration process for multiple conferences including registration form configuration, testing, customer service, reporting, badge printing and onsite management. Reporting included monthly accounting reconciliations, weekly tracking reports and post-conference wrap-up report.- Prepared meeting room specifications for multiple conferences based on hotel contract including room set-up, audio-visual requirements, session information and important details to hotel staff.- Selected food & beverage options based on event budget and agenda.- Researched, contacted and gathered estimates from potential suppliers to support events. - Established effective working relationships with clients to meet their needs and deadlines.

- Served as primary association contact to members & prospects, managed membership database and created semi-monthly membership reports for association of meeting professionals.- Ensured accurate room set-up according to BEOs, served as speaker liaison, attended to information desk and managed silent auction for two annual offshore educational conferences. - Organized registration process for conferences, strategic events and monthly luncheons including creation of program webpage, registration form configuration, onsite management and post-event reporting.- Maintained and managed association website with Affiniscape content management system.- Created and sent weekly broadcast emails & monthly newsletter through multiple mass mailer applications.- Served as Vice Chair of social committee and planned annual staff excursion including site selection, theme, budget, teambuilding activities, application for permit, and contract negotiation with hotel.- Nominated for 2009 Employee of the Year.

- Coordinated Scholars Program by serving as liaison for scholarship recipients and schools, managing scholar database and planning onsite luncheon including menu, registration, agenda and plaque orders.- Collected and maintained exhibitor documentation, served as exhibitor contact regarding the technical exhibits and assisted Exhibits Manager with booth assignments.- Managed RSVPs, menu selections and F&B guarantees for committee meetings and other special events. - Served as onsite support during the week-long event by answering attendee questions, answering office telephone calls, assisting staff with operations and overseeing private dinner offsite.- Experienced emergency situation when tornado hit hotel and convention center. Attended emergency meeting with convention center staff to assess damage and assisted office staff with crisis management plan and preparation of insurance claim.

- Coordinated food and beverage functions for weeklong training sessions on a monthly basis.- Planned intern reunion from function space reservation to menu selection. - Analyzed multiple portfolios of office and retail properties as part of the Analytical Services team which required extreme attention to detail and tight deadlines.

- Assisted in the reconciliation of quarterly financial statements for a $3.5 billion public utility company, which required attention to detail and an organized approach.- Analyzed client operating performance utilizing ratio testing. - Executed full and false testing on 401K-benefit plan audit.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Fisher School of Accounting Advisor Fisher School of Accounting Council - President, Treasurer, Historian.

Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Program