Delys Russell Email & Phone Number

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States

In my current role, I consult for a variety of professional associations in the scientific, tech, and finance industries to plan corporate events for up to 3,000 attendees. I provide strategic brand positioning and creative development tailored to the unique goals of each event. Utilizing Microsoft Suite, Cvent, and Cadmium event software, I manage registration systems and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, handling logistics, preparing on-site collateral, and managing registrations. I source venues and vendors, negotiate contracts, and deliver successful events within budget constraints. My role also involves traveling domestically & globally to oversee events, coordinating with local vendors, venue contacts, and caterers. Notably, I have hosted events in Taiwan, London, Stockholm, and Canada.

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I planned and delivered 15-25 public and industry exhibitions each month at Australia's leading convention center. My day-to-day responsibilities included managing client accounts, overseeing logistical operations of all exhibitions and trade shows hosted at the property and providing onsite support.In this role, I used Ungerboeck and Vectorworks event software to track internal deliverables and produce floorplans.

In 2021, I was promoted to a Second in Command position and shortly after was awarded a Team Leader position. As a Team Leader I mentored a group of 8 junior presenters as well as worked closely with my colleagues to plan company events and team-building exercises.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I presented over 500 seminars on effective study practices to high-school students across the state of Victoria. In this position, I developed exceptional leadership and public speaking skills.I achieved consistent student approval statistics of over 98% across my tenure by utilising high levels of professionalism, interpersonal skills and rapport building techniques.This role emphasises performance-driven culture and consistent commitment to excellence.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

In this role I collaborated with Unimelb's Student Success team to facilitate on-campus and hybrid events including student fairs, career workshops & campus ceremonies. This role taught me to conceptualise captivating events and measure feedback from student participants to balance the desired outcomes of university stakeholders.I was responsible for social media brand positioning of campus events, engaging over 50,000 social media followers across Instagram and TikTok. My proudest achievement in this role was establishing the Unimelb Free Meals Program, which fed over 10,000 food-insecure students in 2020-21.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Seasonal retail work with a photography company. My responsibilities as a Set Experience Manager included leading a team of 10 staff members, creating rosters and conducting training sessions. I provided a friendly and inclusive customer service experience for families and curated a skill for creativity when working with children

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics And International Studies

High School Diploma