• Planned and executed 50+ government events of various sizes and budgets (from $10K to $400K) including technical workshops, outreach meetings, recognition events, training programs, and conferences• Assembled and effectively collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams designed to optimize communication, quickly resolve issues, and achieve client goals and ensure satisfaction• Facilitated requirement definition and analysis with clients. Known for consistently meeting requirements… Show more • Planned and executed 50+ government events of various sizes and budgets (from $10K to $400K) including technical workshops, outreach meetings, recognition events, training programs, and conferences• Assembled and effectively collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams designed to optimize communication, quickly resolve issues, and achieve client goals and ensure satisfaction• Facilitated requirement definition and analysis with clients. Known for consistently meeting requirements, schedule, and budget goals• Seamlessly negotiated with vendors, venues, and hotels to obtain best possible rates within government contractual requirements• Well known for innovative problem-solving skills, especially in high pressure situations• Provided research and writing support for various projects including a Report to Congress and a technical paper discussing the increased health risks for the elderly• Designed and authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline event planning processes including event registration, evaluations, and post-analysis• Requested by leadership to return twice after leaving full-time employment to oversee critical conferences and events. Accepted and returned part-time both times Show less

• Professionally trained at Marriott Sales and Catering School in Toronto, Canada• Planned and managed 700+ meetings, corporate, social events, and weddings with budgets ≤ $40K • Collaborated seamlessly with the culinary, catering, and banquet teams to ensure successful events• Initiated communication between accounting and sales team to improve processes, ultimately saving the company time and money• Accurately forecasted and projected sales on a monthly and quarterly basis