F. Alan Perry Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Global meeting consultant offering over 30 years’ experience planning and executing domestic and international events and tradeshows. Established corporate clients to include Bank of America Merrill Lynch and BCD Meetings & Events providing planning and onsite support. Proficient in Cvent Meeting systems creating websites, meeting management, reports, communications and surveys to effectively meet and exceed established events objectives.

New York, Remote

Contractor providing support moderating virtual learning experiences using Microsoft Teams, Saba and Poll Everywhere as well as acting Meeting Services Associate assisting planners by utilizing event related technology needed to plan and execute live, hybrid and virtual events. Create websites, reports, communications and surveys using Cvent Meeting Systems that meet the objectives of the event and capture essential data to align with program goals.

Greater New York City Area

Providing end-to-end event planning guidance and coordination of events representing multiple business units. Responsibilities include concept generation and development, venue research and selection, contract negotiation, budget preparation and maintenance, invitee management, website content development, logistical project development, onsite meeting and catering coordination, exhibit management, vendor selection, audio visual and special events production.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Partnering directly with Treasury Services Sales and Relationship Management Executives and Senior Staff in the development of event project objectives and strategies, program content, and methods to evaluate overall event value to the organization* Develop and maintain creative marketing and event solutions focusing on fresh approaches to produce events/marketing objectives while leveraging and maintaining the global branding and financial goals, providing feedback to enhance processes and drive efficiencies.* Managing all components of project management to include establishing and maintaining budgets, process development, risk management and overall control* Direct the design elements of marketing collateral associated with programs utilizing Cvent and including but not limited to event websites, save the dates, invitations.* Planning and management responsibilities to include site selection, contract negotiation, cost analysis, group activities, staging, food and beverage, audio visual, travel, accommodations, on-site logistics and staff management.* Manage event close out process, including invoice payment and final budget reconciliation.* Participate in the companywide integration of Cvent Meeting system.

New York, Ny

Freelance meeting consultant working with established corporate clients to include: Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon, Lazard Capital Markets, Panasonic, The Estee Lauder Companies, Aramis & Designer Fragrances, Novartis, Abbot Labs and Marconi Medical Systems (formerly Picker International).List of Travel and Event Production Companies to include George P. Johnson, EGR International, BCD Travel and Incentives and Eventus Partners. * Working with companies representing the Financial, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Medical/Pharmaceutical industries.Partnered effectively with the Meetings and Events, Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing divisions of multinational companies to create and execute high quality meetings and special events, focusing on key business objectives, optimizing cost control in expenditure and attaining highly successful events and trade shows.Overall Event and Project Management to include concept generation and development, venue research and selection, contract negotiation, budget preparation and maintenance, client and attendee management, website content development, logistical project management, onsite meeting management, food and beverage coordination, exhibit management, vendor selection and management, audio visual and special events production.

* Partnered directly with Citi’s Global Transaction Services (GTS) Marketing Executives and Senior Staff in the development of event project objectives and strategies, program content, and methods to evaluate overall event value to the organization* Developed creative solutions and fresh approaches to producing events meeting GTS marketing objectives while leveraging and maintaining the global branding and financial goals, providing feedback to enhance processes and drive efficiencies.* Managed all components of project management to include budgets, which ranged from $50,000.00-$2 million, development and approval process, risk management and overall control* Directed in the design elements of marketing collateral associated with programs including but not limited to event websites, save the dates, invitations.* Planning and management responsibilities to include site selection, contract negotiation, cost analysis, group activities, staging, food and beverage, audio visual, travel, accommodations, on-site logistics and staff management.* Managed event close out process, including invoice payment and final budget reconciliation.* Participated in the global integration of the Metron Meeting Services System

List of established corporate client to include The Estee Lauder Companies and Aramis & Designer Fragrances.* Partnered effectively with the Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing divisions of multinational companies to create and execute high quality meetings and events while attaining key business objectives and optimizing cost expenditure.* Project Management to include goal and objective clarity, concept development, site research and recommendation, contract negotiation, budget development and maintenance, logistical project management, onsite meeting management, food and beverage coordination, exhibit management, vendor selection and management, audio visual and special events production.

* Primary leadership responsible for orchestrating the planning and implementation of 20+ global meetings and 2400+ Education Seminars produced annually by the prestige brand of the fifth largest household and personal products company in the Fortune 500. * Direct Management of a staff of One Director, Five Meeting Planners and Two Administrative Assistants with responsibilities including partnering with Human Resource in the interview and hiring process, on the job training / mentoring, project management assignments and yearly evaluations.* Established and cultivated relationships both internally and externally to insure business objectives are attained within established budgets while retaining high corporate standards. * Site research and selection, contract negotiation, budget development and maintenance, food & beverage selection, audio visual / production coordination, onsite meeting management, guest room maintenance, air / ground transportation coordination, meeting collateral development and distribution.* Continuously identifying and managing vendor relationships securing the most cost effective pricing while attaining the highest return on investment. * Successfully managed an annual departmental budget in excess of $3 million* Established and implemented core meeting procedures to ensure designated quality and service expectations were achieved at each event.* Created cost efficiencies by partnered with the corporate procurement department to develop and implement a “Preferred Vendor Program” leveraging companywide buying power* Developed a cohesive relationship between the multiple divisions of The Estee Lauder Companies presenting a united effort for negotiations by all labels* Initiated and monitored a system for the cross utilization of meeting materials resulting in production cost savings

* Leadership role in the planning and execution of conventions and special events within Walt Disney World’s resorts, theme parks and golf courses, specifically at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts.* Interacted with many high level clients, cultivating relationships and performing duties including contract interpretation, housing issues, food & beverage coordination, special events, trade shows, production, audio visual, entertainment, meeting room requirements, transportation, extra curricular activities, spouse programs, merchandising, ticket media, post convention reporting and final billing review.* Continuously met or exceeded established budgetary service standard goals* Spearheaded the development and customization of private and corporate events* Established relationships with high profile conference and special events clients leading to return business within Walt Disney World* Constantly striving not to meet guest expectations but exceed them at all times