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Olathe, KS, US

Fairway, Kansas, US

- Own event attendee recruitment including creation of marketing and invitation copy, outbound attendee prospecting, segmenting and distributing invitations to database, attendee confirmation management, and sending out reminders, follow-up emails, and satisfaction surveys.- Write and edit copy for promotional materials according to BARR’s brand standards..

Fairway, Kansas, US

- Recognized as the 2022 Annual Associate “Simplicity” Award honoree for exemplifying company core values.

Denver, Colorado, US

- Responsible for generating more than $1M annually in new bookings for restaurant from social and corporate events as well as catering.- Maintain a strong presence in the Kansas City market for lead generation and brand representation including visiting local businesses daily, participating in networking events, as well as social media and email marketing.

San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

- Responsible for generating more than $500k annually in new bookings for event venue from lifestyle (wedding) and corporate clients.- Serve as Venue Manager during the construction and launch of the event space including onboarding new staff and vendor recruitment/management.- Advise on lead generation for the Kansas City market including execution of.

New York, NY, US

- Provide seamless, end-to-end management of 50-75 annual global events to enhance both the speaker and attendee experience, as well as to maximize UnitedLex's exposure.- Budget, plan and coordinate with business, content and creative leads to create a strong presence at each event including speaking arrangements, client meetings, giveaways, sales.

Kansas City, KS, US

Kansas City, KS, US

• Execute all aspects of Pipeline’s annual competition and gala, The Innovators. The Innovators, a daytime competition and evening gala, brings together the extended Pipeline family of more than 600 entrepreneurs.
• Work with team on logistics for three-day Modules around the Pipeline region (Kansas, Nebraska, and parts of Missouri) as well as for a traveling/destination Module (Canada in 2018).
• Collaborate on communication and promotional material for all Pipeline events and initiatives.
• Manage all communication outlets (electronic news, social media, website, etc.)

Lexington, Kentucky, US

• Responsible to plan, set objectives, manage the budget, and lead all strategic planning components of three-day annual user conference.
• Oversee the logistics, planning, and execution for the conference including site selection, acquisition of facilities, and program talent.
• Work closely as part of various internal teams to ensure consistent, effective events reach the growing base of customers worldwide.

Kansas City, Missouri, US

• Design, coordinate, and execute three-day annual user conference (up to 700 attendees).
• Direct, up to 50, personnel to complete all necessary duties, as assigned, during organization hosted events and at offsite tradeshows.
• Collaborate on and manage all logistics and tactics for 25+ tradeshows attended annually, as sponsors, by Sales and Client Services.
• Manage two client advisory boards (up to 20 members) including all communication and conference call/in-person meeting coordination.
• Develop and manage pre- and post-event marketing initiatives to drive exhibit traffic, event attendance, or other activities to meet goals.
• Create and manage event marketing budget including identifying, negotiating, and working with all event vendors.

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Design, coordinate, and execute organization-wide, internal events (20 – 1,800 attendees) to promote and increase retention and morale.
• Direct, up to 25, event personnel to complete all necessary duties/assignments efficiently and within outlined timeframe.
• Negotiate and facilitate cost effective contracts with Strategic Vendor Partnerships.
• Align with Marketing, External Affairs, Procurement, and Community Investment Departments on promotion and execution of events.
• Determine and present fiscal year budget (2011/12 - $5.4 million) for all conference and meeting expenses for Accounting Department.
• Conceptualize all creative materials including signage, promotions, giveaways, as well as general event theme/décor.

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Managed the position priority plans for 8 Regional Directors and 6 State Vice Presidents as defined each new fiscal year.
• Coordinated Regional and State committees, including projects such as award approval process and new dress code enforcement.
• Organized Community Service/Public Relations for the Midwest Region Headquarters of the University.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Designed and implemented new organizational structure for government grants, ensuring no withdrawal of funds and/or research.
• Created PowerPoint presentations for small and large scale meetings/conferences including Office of Naval Research.
• Produced online survey program for educational research grant in excess of $3 million.

• Reorganized publicity stills/slides and print media providing acquisition of $10,000 in additional advertising on an annual basis.
• Assisted Marketing Director with market and product research for expansion boutiques.
• Supervised complete office remodel and was liaison to all office vendors, including after hours.

Bachelor'S, Marketing

Associate'S, Business Administration