Dianne Douglas Email and Phone Number

Source, Coordinate, Implement Incentive Group Travel.

Senior Corporate Program/Event Manager with extensive experience, knowledge and skills in international travel, meeting planning, event planning and personnel management. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, management, coordination and implementation of events. Successful implementation of domestic and international meetings and events, executive retreats and incentive programs for a variety of clients, ranging from 10-2500 in attendance. Proven ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish programs.

For over 15 years, responsible for planning, coordinating and executing domestic and international meetings, retreats and incentive programs for a variety of clients for Pepsico and Frito-lay division. Additional responsibiltiies include budget management and contract negotiations, staffing and a liason between corporate vendors.

Coordinate travel and negotiate air, hotel, and vendor contractsExperienced in International Meeting Coordination and NegotiatingResponsible for monthly/yearly forecasting and budgeting for programs/eventsContributing member of the Senior Team – meetings and financeBuilding client relationships at all levelsCoordinate trade show management and implementationManage vendor relationships to add greater value for our clientsPre-travel on site reviews of hotel accommodationsDevelop menus; managing food & beverageWork to secure top name speakers/entertainmentArrange on-site transportation and activitiesProblem solving all aspects of meeting detailsPost–program cost reconciliation and cost savings reporting