Clayton Howard Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

• Communications. Led the development and scaling of communication strategies for nine global SaaS event programs, from initial branding through editorial reviews, reaching an audience of over 10,000 annually.• Airtable. Built and maintained annual program processes using Airtable, implementing tables, automations, and interfaces to support the full program life cycle.• Event technology. Designed and launched a user-friendly event registration platform and attendee portal on RainFocus, enhancing attendee experience with integrated reporting, seamless navigation, and intuitive interfaces.• Detail-oriented. Oversaw the management of event session data for 3,000 sessions, including speaker information, session details, and room assignments within a public-facing catalog.• Event strategy. Developed and executed overall program strategy, including detailed workback timelines, milestone tracking, and communications schedules to ensure cohesive project delivery.• Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring alignment with program goals and metrics.

New York, Ny

• Directed the full lifecycle planning and execution of high-profile events, including annual graduation and convocation ceremonies for 6,000 attendees, within a portfolio of 75 events each year.• Established and strengthened relationships with over 100 vendors, enhancing project resources and maintaining an updated vendor database to align with industry standards and trends.• Developed detailed, cross-functional project plans in Airtable, outlining task-by-task steps to ensure project success and seamless team collaboration.• Conceptualized innovative visual designs using Adobe InDesign to boost event visibility and marketing outreach.• Managed budgets up to $700,000, collaborating closely with accounting teams to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to organizational standards.• Collaborated with internal marketing, communications, and IT teams to support project launches and implementations across print, promotional items, social media, newsletters, and mobile applications.

Norfolk, Va

Greater St. Louis Area / Los Angeles, Ca