Erin Fitts, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Key Meetings + Events is a high-performance meetings and events agency and certified woman-owned business celebrating three decades of breakthrough live and digital event experiences.

California

· Independently organized over 175 in-person and digital programs ranging in size from 10 to 1,500 attendees · Hand selected as the planner for high-profile events including executive leadership team programs and CEO forums· Coordinated, managed and executed every detail of 15 in-person auxiliary events that occurred in a single day· Served as an event health and safety advisor from consultation through execution, with a focus on risk mitigation· Created and collaborated on new resources including a digital best practices playbook and a return to events guide· Led new hire training program by developing training guides, explaining Cisco policies and providing 1:1 support · Consistently received positive feedback from clients and management for my diligence and resourcefulness

Greater Los Angeles Area

· Facilitated over 35 internal and external events for multiple lines of business· Managed events from inception to execution featuring high profile speakers such as Joe Biden and Ted Koppel· Served as integral planner for annual leadership summit for over 250 top executives of the company, inclusive of the CEO and CFO· Partnered with brand, design and compliance teams to develop event collateral such as invitations and client gifts· Oversaw event registration including processing email/phone responses, updating reports and analyzing data

Los Angeles, California

· Assisted with over 30 internal sales force and institutional, retirement, retail and wealth management client facing advisor forums· Partnered with meeting planning coordinators, assorted departments and vendors to produce successful forums· Researched and sourced hotels, meeting space and restaurants for upcoming meetings across the United States· Composed correspondence and meeting materials to provide clear and regular communication to clients· Provided answers and assistance via email and phone to client and internal associates· Proofread electronic and print meeting materials prior to distribution

Lawndale, Ca

· Concurrently managed housing needs for multiple conventions ranging from 25 to 12,000 room nights· Skillfully built and managed customized hotel reservation websites via Passkey for an easy booking experience· Streamlined communications as internal and external liaison with clients, hotels and in-house departments· Increased overall room night bookings by designing eye appealing electronic marketing materials· Maximized client budget by utilizing complimentary and discounted rooms and upgrades for staff· Consistently provided detailed analysis and reports of hotel room inventory and overall pickup· Offered creative solutions to clients to avoid attrition penalties

Long Beach, Ca

· Key planner for fundraiser dinner and two committee run conferences for 400 guests to 2,000 guests· Developed, updated and managed registration website and online registration form for concurrent groups· Led and executed on-site production to ensure an enjoyable event for clients, attendees and sponsors· Created and distributed striking electronic marketing materials to attract conference participants· Researched and contracted national and international sites for future events· Supervised full time interns and all on-site conference staff and volunteers· Established various company-wide templates to increase efficiency, productivity and organization· Planned and operated 12 overlapping programs ranging from 30 guests to 700 guests in 2012 alone

Culver City, Ca

· Received Million Dollar Achiever Award, prestigious honor for one that produces a million dollars in sales· Sold private tours, special events, and transportation for corporate groups visiting the Los Angeles area· Composed customized proposals to accommodate the needs of groups of 25 to 2,500 guests· Negotiated vendor contracts for all event-related matters such as sites, décor, caterers, and transportation· Constructed unique print and electronic promotional materials for clients and hotel partners· Prioritized tasks accordingly while simultaneously working on various unrelated projects

Vallejo, Ca

· Organized and operated four annual traveling conferences with 300 to 3,700 attendees and exhibitors· Lead event coordinator at twelve person education conference and meeting management company· Provided on-site management with problem-solving and decision-making capacities· Collaborated with hotel to define room set-ups, make BEO orders, and provide agenda updates· Contracted speakers, communicated with facilities, and oversaw additional event aspects· Wrote informative and essential marketing materials to attract conference participants· Hired, trained and managed temporary special event support staff for various on-site duties