• Serve as point-of-contact for all assigned events• Work closely and collaboratively with other BIV staff involved in marketing and events• Research to keep up with current trends and ensure the best possible products and services are utilized• Handle all negotiations and work closely with all event suppliers and vendors, including; venue, audio visual and lighting, photography, food and beverage, printing, décor, registration services, trophies, etc.• Prepare and modify event contracts as needed• Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met• Create and update event budgets. Track event finances. Provide periodic progress reports for each event projects.• Maintain communication with event stakeholders and sponsors • Identify and schedule speakers or special guests• Design and edit promotional materials and collateral for events, including; print and online ads, social media promotions, e-newsletter campaigns, invitations• Liase with industry contacts and associations to promote events• Create, manage and modify event web-pages• Manage the nomination process for award programs• Manage event registration• Manage on-site production and clean up for events • Coordinate and manage volunteers and staff• Create and co-ordinate all event program details, including; scripts, show flow and production schedule, signage, name badges, floor-plans, door prizes• Obtain proper permits and insurance• Coordinate post-event evaluations and reviews• Coordinate BIV’s internal sponsorships and partnerships• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process

• Work closely and collaboratively with other SLJ staff in the planning and development process of upcoming events• Research to keep up with current trends and ensure the best possible products and services are utilized• Ensure adequate marketing and promotions for events• Serve as a liaison between different vendors and suppliers as needed• Serve as a liaison between venue staff on-site at events to ensure all contractual obligations are met• Coordination and management of volunteers• Work with sponsors and donors to ensure fulfillment of all benefits promised to them before, during an after the event process• Set-up and tear-down of events• Contribute to post event review

• Provided excellent customer service for up to 5000 guests per day• Responsible for coordination of tour operators and groups• Assisted guests in filling out exit surveys after their visit• Compiled and analyzed membership information

• Responsible for merchandising store and creating displays• Development and implementation of promotions and sales incentives • Regulated individual sales goals and store budgets • Accountable for opening store, cash reconciliation and deposits