Karin Morrison Email & Phone Number

Wayne, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

I am an Event Planner with experience in both domestic and international meetings in the financial services and medical industries. I offer services ranging from small, executive meetings to large-scale industry conferences as well as live national videoconferences and webinars. As a results-oriented professional, I specialize in strategic planning, event execution, budget management, and event ROI analytics within a fast-paced environment. I obtained my CMP license (Certified Meeting… Show more I am an Event Planner with experience in both domestic and international meetings in the financial services and medical industries. I offer services ranging from small, executive meetings to large-scale industry conferences as well as live national videoconferences and webinars. As a results-oriented professional, I specialize in strategic planning, event execution, budget management, and event ROI analytics within a fast-paced environment. I obtained my CMP license (Certified Meeting Professional) in 2015 and began freelancing in 2020. In efforts to keep up with growing demands, KM Events has brought on an additional planner to continue providing “elevated event experiences”. Show less

Irvine, Ca

Strategic Planning• Established strategic plans for all conferences and meetings that drove the companies’ annual sales goals and supported the initiatives of the National Accounts and Sales teamsEvent Execution• Managed and oversaw all Mass Marketing Events including Due Diligence Meetings, Executive Roadshows, Videoconferences, and Continuing Education programs• Managed event process from inception to onsite execution and follow up strategies• Sourced meeting venues and… Show more Strategic Planning• Established strategic plans for all conferences and meetings that drove the companies’ annual sales goals and supported the initiatives of the National Accounts and Sales teamsEvent Execution• Managed and oversaw all Mass Marketing Events including Due Diligence Meetings, Executive Roadshows, Videoconferences, and Continuing Education programs• Managed event process from inception to onsite execution and follow up strategies• Sourced meeting venues and negotiated contract terms and conditions• Coordinated VIP visits and special events• Created and coordinated promotional campaigns with the Marketing team Budget Management• Managed the department budget; created meeting budget proposals; and tracked event expenses Event ROI• Measured ROI and analyzed results Project Management• Served as Project Manager for Senior Management team and assist the President to track progress of strategic initiatives Show less

Irvine, Ca

• Oversaw the planning and logistics of meetings and special events• Negotiated event contracts • Assisted with budget management of events and expense tracking

Addressed prospective student inquiries through phone and in-person appointments; Advised both undergraduate and graduate students on admissions requirements, degree completion, cost analysis, and Financial Aid

• Assisted in the planning and pre-registration process of the 15th annual CME certified IMAST (International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques) held in Hong Kong• Attended the conference in Hong Kong to oversee the shipments as well as the registration and payment process of over 600 attendees, including doctors and medical exhibitors

• Assisted in the planning and pre-registration process for the 14th annual CME certified IMAST held in the Bahamas for over 700 attendees, including doctors and medical exhibitors

• Generated own leads to sell cutlery products by building relationships quickly with a variety of potential customers in a challenging context• Awarded top 3 sales representative in sales class

Ba, Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Beta, Dance Marathon, Real Life Fellowship Church, The Pull, and Relay for Life Sigma Iota Beta –.

Ba, Management; Communication & Spanish

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Beta, The Pull Business Management