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California, United States

St. Louis, Mo, Us

San Carlos, Ca, Us

* Destination and venue research, analysis, and recommendations* Hotel space search, contract negotiation, deposits, and attrition* Site inspection coordination and execution* Research, negotiation, and contract to assure all components of the air contracts are correct* Negotiation and confirmation of group activities including details for all organized events* Budget management and reviews with client* Creative services for program branding, print collateral design and printing, website look and feel, signage, and more* Food & Beverage and venue logistics management including all banquet event orders* Promotional and social media campaign development and execution* Registration website design and development* Room gift research and procurement

New York, Ny, Us

* Dedicated to the Intel Corporation Account* Managed $1M+ budgets through strategic negotiations and vendors relationships, continually savings 20%-30% on various program elements.* Managed various meeting types and sizes from sourcing through planning* Initiated RFP process to secure appropriate room blocks, logistical event needs, and pricing from hotels and other suppliers.* Developed a sustainability plan for events by purchase goods and services from environmentally responsible suppliers, as appropriate* Negotiated and manage supplier contracts including deposits, attrition, cancellation, and concessions * Evaluated the effectiveness of risk management strategies and techniques* Onsite event execution and management of events, staff and vendors

St. Louis, Mo, Us

* Maxvantage Meetings is a strategic alliance between Maritz Travel and American Express. Meeting Planner dedicated to the Intel account* Sourced, planned, organized, and executed various meeting types and sizes.* Overall budget supervision with 20% or greater annual cost savings* Vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and cost management

New York, Ny, Us

* Meeting planner dedicated to the Intel account.* Managed 30+ meetings per year averaging 10-500 attendees per event.* Supported all aspects of each event; contract negotiation & approvals, food & beverage, ground transportation, hotel rooms list, attendee registration reports, and final bill consolidation and payment. * Tracked cost savings for each event with an average savings of 20% per meeting

Certification In Meeting Management (Cmm)

Certificate, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Business Administration

General Studies