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 project goals, negotiations, cost estimates, budgets, and all other details pertaining to specific events or projectsMitigate cancellation and attrition situations for clients (average savings of over $200,000 annually)Review event orders, menus, and agendas to ensure accuracy and finalize detailsDraft and track event budgets to maintain oversight and accountability of financesAttend webinars, presentations and professional development opportunities to stay informed of new properties, industry trends, and negotiation tacticsSet project deadlines, track statuses, and report on each project or eventAchieve all Service Level Agreements required by internal and external clients

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 opportunitiesTrack and monitor the savings and outcomes of each programPresent options and analysis to end users, with my recommendationFind alternate options for end users when neededNegotiate menus, rates, concessions and overall cost to provide savings to my end userSite hotels and venues to learn what types of groups would fit bestParticipate in continuing education in legal courses, AV and production courses, and creative F&B in order to provide end users with additional informationCommunicate thoroughly and frequently with end users, hotels, and national sales

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 contracts with prospective leadsManaged 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 tours to clients

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 and educational goals to find the best path for student - Created and sent mass email campaigns - Field incoming calls to answer questions and ease concerns - Advised students through the inquiry and application process - Converted students to deposit and enrollment through phone calls, emails and appointments - Assisted in event planning for recruitment events - Completed required communication plan for prospective students, specifically through phone calls and emails - Interacted with Banner, TargetX (Salesforce), and College Source for student records - Created planning documents for visit tracking - Reviewed and edited marketing content - Planned reception for parents during student Preview weekends

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 Services for Freshman orientation.

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 tours to clients

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 totals of incoming leads

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 analysisAssisted managers with site inspections, leads and clients

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