Josi Carlson Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Senior-level director overseeing programs team, business development and consulting for third party event planning and production agency. Ensure client satisfaction, manage retention processes and oversee planning processes for all contracted events.

Full-service meeting and event planning management including but not limited to:Hotel / venue contract sourcing and managementVendor sourcing and contract negotiationFull service pre-event planningCalendar and task planningMenu and décor planningLiaison to multiple vendorsAV/production liaisonAttendee registrationRooming list managementTransportation managementFinancial accountability, including comprehensive budget management andreconciliationProgram team and contract support oversightBusiness Development and Strategy Supporto Identify and build strategy around specific targeted prospects and industrieso Manage business development pipeline process and high-touch prospect andclient relationshipso Lead and assist in creative proposal development and pitcheso Lead and assist in developing and negotiating contracts, scopes of work, pricingand budgets

Oversaw creation, implementation and execution of all major athletic department internal events while also managing external, revenue-generating events held within stadium premium venues. Created brand, pricing and structure for external brand, Folsom Field Events, nearly tripling the event revenue for the athletic department in three years. Oversaw internal event staff as well as external event staff. Supported game day and large-scale concert management as part of event management lead team.