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Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Los Alamitos, California, Us

Westlake, Texas, Us

Key member of the marketing team, creating and delivering high quality event outputs to support the business objectives and targets in the US and Canadian markets. Responsible for running a range of events, ensuring the target audience is engaged and the message of the event is marketed properly. Organizing conferences, seminars and exhibitions for both internal and external audiences.- Identify and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure all events are completed on time, to budget and in support of the success factors for each event- Liaise with marketing colleagues where events and product campaigns overlap to ensure a successful outcome- Take the lead on understanding the need/problem, understanding what success for each event looks like- Produce detailed plans for each event (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)- Research venues, suppliers and contractors, and negotiate prices- Manage and coordinate all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel)- Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event- Manage all pre-event planning, organizing guest speakers and delegate packs- Coordinate suppliers and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly- Maintain success metrics on a regular basis to ensure ROI is being met and produce post-event evaluation to inform future events- Knowledge of design for print, electronic display formats and event stand production sensitivities- Knowledge of integrated marketing methods utilized ahead of events to amplify interest at the event

Torrance, California, Us

• Thought leader and subject matter expert in corporate events and incentive programs.• Responsible for the creation and management of all corporate events (external and internal, domestic and international) and incentive programs to drive customer loyalty, increase revenue growth, ensure customer satisfaction and build employee engagement.• Collaborate and manage joint events between multiple departments and divisions within the Toshiba brand.• Manage event planning and logistics, set/manage event budgets, negotiate and secure necessary outside services, oversee daily activities, and communicate event details to necessary management teams and employees.• Stevie Award for Best Sales Meeting of the year in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018. • Stevie Award for Events and Mobile Application for creating a mobile app used at our annual salesconference. • Successfully plan and execute annual award-winning sales meeting which earns an average ROI of $15 million.

• Responsible for managing and executing marketing events, such as Meetings, Incentives, and Trade Shows. • Responsibilities include, budget development and maintenance, contract negotiation, venue selection, and managing vendor relationships.• Create event theme, branding and marketing materials; identify, negotiate and select event venue; negotiate, secure and manage all necessary outside services including registration, destination management, décor, entertainment and staffing. Ensure optimal events are created, promoted and executed on time and within established budgetary guidelines.

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• Managed planning, organizing, developing, and conducting external corporate, industry and business unit sponsored events nationally and in Europe (e.g., booth reservation and design, logistics, collateral, sponsorships, receptions, seminars/webinars, business meetings, etc.).• Manage all details of a successful event; including developing required marketing collateral, email campaigns, updating company website, promoting the company brand, news releases and all related event logistics.• Manage revenue tracking post event to ensure success and positive ROI.

Santa Monica, Ca., Us

• Managed the planning, coordinating, and executing of marketing events on behalf of RealRyder International.• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring effective and efficient logistics, including registration, financial tracking, marketing materials, and pre/post event evaluations.

• Incentive Travel; Meeting, Convention, and Specialty Events Managed incentive programs for various companies such as Toshiba, BMW, and Mitsubishi.• Handle hotel room block, menu selection/banquet event orders, décor selection, flight arrivals and departures, transportation, activities, Gala Receptions and Dinners, copywriting, website development, promotional campaign, and full program billing.• Other responsibilities include working closely with clients, multiple vendors, maintaining a database of attendees, organize and direct all on site program functions.

Acted as event planner, merchandise sales representative, and promoter for this specialized museum. Organized and carried out the museum’s participation in Firefighter and EMS industry trade shows and promotional events to market photographs, posters, and memorabilia. Attended monthly Board of Directors meetings. Key Contributions:• Collaborated with high profile celebrities to support the museum’s marketing of an Emergency! product line for personal appearances autograph sessions; an association which generated over $65K in sales in 2005 to benefit the museum’s building fund. • Played key role in the establishment and management of an on-line store generating monthly merchandise sales between $8-$10K within the first six months of operation.

Bba, Marketing

Aa, Fashion Design