Communications And Event Manager, Senior Corporate Recruiter
Irvine, California, United States
College Works Painting gives undergraduate students an extraordinary opportunity to build a competitive resume and gain marketable skills by teaching them how to manage their very own painting business. We help them develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership applicable to any profession.• Managed all corporate events for CEOs, VPs, and District Managers at both international and domestic locations with 20-300+ attendees from conception to completion• Negotiated all event contracts and maintained vendor relationships while acquiring new ones• Purchased flights and arranged itineraries for CEOs, VPs, and District Managers• Reported directly to CEO• Onsite company event management including AV set up, breakdown, scheduling, catering arrangements, and logistical assistance as needed• Managed event budget ranging from $25,000 to $260,000+ with costs savings of up to 30%• Compiled internal 150-200 page Board Book document for all CEO and VP meetings• Recruited and hired 100+ intern prospects while working with VPs to understand their unique employment needs• Implemented new social media campaign that increased engagement rates by 20%• Executed new PR strategy winning featured articles in NY Daily News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal and numerous smaller publications• Hired and managed 8 subcontractors with teams of 3-8 people• Wrote submissions for 7 company awards on behalf of College Works winning 6 total, 4 domestic and 2 international