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Creative Group designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. We have been motivating people since 1970. As a performance improvement company, we specialize in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, and end-to-end meeting and event management. Creative.

Greater New York City Area

• Manage events from inception to execution including sales meetings, incentives, brand immersions, road shows, festivals and social events ranging from 150 – 4000 attendees
• Grew the account of a multi billion dollar consumer brand company by winning two new departments
• Maintain client relationships and manage internal and external communication with key accounts
• Consistently deliver highest level of customer service through effective communication and delegation of tasks, securing Customer Loyalty
• Collaborate with Directors and Senior Managers of market leading companies to deliver exceptional experiences and top tier events
• Successfully manage and reconcile budgets up to and including, $2 million

Greater New York City Area

• Managed all details of meetings and events including but not limited to, budget creation, venue sourcing and hotel contracting, travel arrangements, AV, room set-ups, decor and food and beverage
• Assessed event details to maximize channel support and created proactive plan to ensure flawless execution of all events
• Point of Contact for meeting apps, registration and attendee communication
• Utilized clients’ Brand Identity to design graphics and content for registration sites, meeting apps and printed materials.
• Designed comprehensive timelines, layouts, and event schedule to streamline events and increase efficiency

New York, NY

• Responsible for planning all aspects of company’s booths for trade shows; Coordinated with Creative Director on booth design and presentation material, managed Time and Action calendar for all new samples and sales.
• Worked closely with sales team to impart product knowledge
• Managed a team of 3 assistant designers and 2 sales associates; delegated projects among team members, met daily to discuss all pending issues, trained new employees in all company processes and programs
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator to design custom uniforms and team logos
• Developed multi-season inventory replenishment plan based on team management requirements
• Expanded team product line by identifying and creating additional product opportunities

Greater New York City Area

Assisted the Production department with preparing cut tickets, performing quality control, completing cutters must forms, calculating estimated yield and costs for the cutting rooms, checking care labels, and keeping an inventory of samples.

Used product knowledge and selection to provide exceptional service to customers and to boost personal sales. Built lasting relationships with customers by contacting them to follow up on purchases, suggest new merchandise, and remind them of upcoming events. Performed merchandising tasks, such as stock, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns, and.