Erin E. Eidson Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Helped launch and execute digital events through Hubb.

• Services Lead for partners at Microsoft events, including Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Inspire + Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Ready Seattle, and Microsoft Build.
• Created and maintained the sponsorship workback schedule as well as the production schedule for the 2019-2020 Microsoft programs
• Developed and implemented communications plans including all emails, success calls, newsletters, and timelines for sponsor deliverables. Lead partner success calls, including presentation design and delivery
• Tracked all sponsor deliverables through each phase of planning. Ensured partners had relevant details to ensure submission deadlines were met
• Tracked, reported, and analyzed lead scans, trends across the expo floor, and sponsor feedback resulting in pivots to floor plans and mitigated grievances

Research and source hotels, venues, and AV providers based on the needs of the clientSend and gather results from Requests for ProposalsOffer consultative recommendations to clients on the best fit for each event based on the overall goal and outcome objectivesNegotiate with venues to achieve savings for clients (average savings of 32%)Document and track.

Portland, Oregon Area

Work with end users to determine their event needsEducate and advise end users based on my experience in the markets and industryCompile and send RFP's to hotels and venuesResearch hotels and venues for more optionsNegotiate and review contracts with hotels and venuesWork closely with National Sales contacts to build relationships and find.

Portland, Oregon

Responsible for contributing to the sales quotaDeveloped new leads through prospecting, 32% of revenue was from prospected leadsResearched potential business through needs analysisSet 3-5 sales calls per week to new and existing clientsDropped in to associations, government offices and hobby groups to educate about the hotel and generate businessNegotiated.

Portland, Oregon Area

Concordia University Portland – Transfer CoordinatorMember of a team responsible for the recruitment of incoming transfer students- Evaluated incoming transcripts for transfer credit - Created course plans for prospective students to ensure appropriate transfer of credits - Met with prospective students and families one-on-one - Discussed career objectives.

Austin, Texas Area

Handled the marketing for all programs including traditional undergraduate, adult undergraduate and graduate across the state. Placed media buys in DFW, San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Helped design creative and marketing strategies for all markets. Also planned and organized on-campus events for traditional students, including partnering with Student.

Worked with high schools and community colleges to present to their students about Concordia University Texas. Attended college fairs, special events and private visits. Also assisted Marketing & Events Coordinator with marketing special projects. Worked with her to develop marketing plans, radio buys, creative and research.

Responsible for contributing to the sales quotaDeveloped new leads through prospectingResearched potential business through needs analysisManaged administrative assistant and tasks assigned to herSpoke with clients on a daily basisHandled pop-up meetings, questions, concerns, etcAssisted meeting planners with finalizing their plansGave site inspection.

Oversaw the beginning stages of the lead process for the majority of incoming leadsResearched function space, room availability and sales diary Presented research to group managers and made recommendations based on findingsSent proposals and contracts when instructedFollowed up with group managers to ensure responseKept weekly, monthly and year-to-date.

Completed 7 months training throughout the resort with a concentration in SalesResearched businesses to prospect and compiled lists for managersProspected activation, reactivation and retention accountsAssisted managers with special projects including weather analysis, proposals, contracts, company research, Reserve clean-up, and competitive set.

Hotel/Restaurant Management, Hospitality

Activities and Societies: National Residence Hall Honorary, Resident Assistant, Residence Hall AssociationCum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management