Elena Dixon Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

The Senior Events Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of the American Academy of Nursing's Annual Policy Conference, the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science’s yearly meeting, Fellow Selection Committee Meeting, Institute for Nursing Leadership Meeting, Policy Events, Board of Directors Meetings, and all other Academy related meetings or events.

Washington, Dc, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

 Manage 100+ cruise events per year with Sales, F&B, Operations, and Administrative Departments. Achieved 75+ five-star client reviews on WeddingWire, The Knot, Yelp, and Trip Advisor. Assist account managers to accomplish quarterly sales goals exceeding $1 million. Established relationships with 50+ vendors and led continued management of preferred vendors list. Nominated as All-Star by company director for superior accomplishment and performance. Supervise 100+ event restaurant staff, interns, and part-time event coordinators. Ensure complete and accurate product details are communicated to the F&B and Operations Departments to ensure proper execution of the product promised.

 Established work plans for all aspects of the annual fundraising webinar Celebrating the Craft (CTC) including: host confirmation, host travel arrangements, meals and refreshments, timelines, staff, signage, volunteers, hotel room block, Scottish Rite Journal promotion and advertisements, and all social media communications campaign for promotion and marketing. Streamlined process of Direct Mail Program, increasing donations and interaction from all members. Directed the Development Donor Dinner for the Bi-Annual Conference. Independently managed all travel, tour and meeting arrangements for 200+ donors.

 Directed CEO’s personal/professional schedule of 50+ weekly appointments and meetings. Improved catering process, managing all correspondence and follow-up. Managed 30+ restaurant vendors for payment, scheduling, products, etc.

o Assisted with legislative research, casework, constituent services, and constituent outreach.o Attended committee hearings, took notes and wrote memos.o Duties included: writing press releases, media writing, social media updates, and memos.o Conducted Capitol tours.o Worked directly with the Scheduling Department coordinating travel arrangements and schedules for the Senator.

Farmville, Va, Us

Annapolis, Md, Us

o Kept the public informed about current public programs, education programs, and special events through print and various social media outlets.o Duties included: writing press releases, taking photographs, assisting in digital advertising, updating media contact lists and social media.o Updated and entered data in Raiser’s Edge program.o Helped with set-up and running of special events and weddings at Historic Annapolis William Paca House and Gardens

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies And Public Relations

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