Director Of Corporate Events And Vendor Relations - Loyalty Brands
CurrentLoyalty Brands 2021-Present- Director of Corporate Events & Vendor RelationsAnnual Convention Develop themes, budgets; excursions; tournaments; breakouts; keynotespeakers; executive receptions and dinners; awards ceremonies;registration systems; event website and content; mobile apps; streamingfor remote attendees; event wifi access; transportation; promotionalcampaigns; trade shows; group dinners and entertainment; and exitsurveys for the corporation’s annual convention, comprising 3 days withan average attendance of 200+ Franchisees and corporate employees. Annually negotiate Convention hotel and venue contracts while reducingcosts for the corporation. Annually negotiate vendor and supplier contracts for audio visual,internet access and online presence for each convention.Recruit coordinate and manage corporate volunteers from a variety ofdepartments within the company Responsible for up to $50,000 in annual fundraising to supplement andenhance the annual convention through the development of vendorsponsorships.Franchise Development Schedule Franchise Development and Training events; develop meetingbudgets; acquire meeting space; negotiate hotel and venue contracts;create agendas; coordinate guest speakers; detail and confirm catering,accommodations, audiovisual presentations, shipping logistics and on-site execution of 40-60 sales events and 15-25 corporate trainings peryear.