Member of the United Health Group Event Center of Excellence (ECOE). Responsible for planning the logistics for national tradeshows and events. Order all event services, coordinate with and communicate the event plan to stakeholders and accountable for budget management of each event. Liaise directly with stakeholders throughout the company to ensure processes and deadlines as well as goals and objectives are established and met throughout the planning and executing process. Responsible for completing project management tasks and alerting management of issues and concerns.

Six-month contract position as a Program/Project Manager on the Amazon Corporate Holiday Events Team and Back to School/On to College Team. Partnered with the senior project managers to manage project deliverables, leadership reviews, and timelines. Developed and implemented internal timelines across multiple participating teams through follow ups, reviews and other mechanisms as the team tracked towards larger project deliverables. Used several project management tools to ensured processes were being documented as they are being executed to keep the event playbook up to date for future events. Ensured various documents and timelines were up to date and accurate to allow for fast/effective communication to partner teams. Created and improved processes that scaled globally.

As the part time Executive Director for this Main Street USA/CT Main Street program, I was responsible for carrying out all aspects of the mission of the organization, which was to maintain a vibrant, economically healthy and attractive center of Wallingford within the context of historic preservation. I worked closely with all town departments, town committees, businesses and property owners as well as other key town stakeholders. As the principal on-site staff person I was responsible for coordinating all WCI programs as well as representing WCI in the community on numerous committees. Worked with town businesses during the pandemic to insure they had all they needed to remain open for business and assisted them with B2B marketing programs and training classes. Initiated new programs to help drive traffic downtown during the pandemic including a new Holiday Craft Store, Valentine's Day promotions and the 1st Annual Wallingford Restaurant Week. Formed a WCI Marketing Committee to update website and social media and created a new quarterly business/merchant newsletter.

Built and maintained an annual events calendar by identifying and evaluating events and sponsorship opportunities. Responsible for the planning, management and execution of company meetings and events to include B2B trade shows, seminars, road shows and webinars managing site selection, vendor negotiation, menus, promotional items, etc. Managed all trade show logistics, design and production of displays and company marketing collateral. Developed pre- and post-event communications to drive targeted attendance and to build a leads pipeline. Took the lead on company B2B promotions. Supported sales and managed post-event leads including Salesforce and Pardot input to analyze event/campaign success. Utilized WordPress to update website and managed company news and events on social media. Managed B2B communications and created quarterly client newsletter. Managed company meetings, board/customer meetings, internal events, as well as client events/entertainment. Managed company speaker opportunities, submitting speaking proposals as well as award nominations. Managed lengthy process of getting the company registered and approved as a federal government vendor.

A seasoned professional who has acquired many skills over the years. My Specialties: Conference & Event Management, Special Events, Grant/Sponsorship Review, Trade Show Management, Development and Philanthropic Engagement, Sponsorship Sales, Marketing and Promotions, Experiential Marketing Events, Budget & Cost Controls, Contract Negotiations, VIP/Executive Relations, Strategic Planning, Location, Hotel and Venue Sourcing, Logistics Expertise, Vendor & Staff Management, Travel Arrangements, Golf events, Brand awareness, Charity Auctions...and much more!Clients include: Ad Club of CT, Aetna, Bozzutos, Bushnell Park Foundation, Business for Downtown Hartford, Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT, Family Life Education, GC Marketing Services, GMR Marketing, Gaylord Hospital, Hummingbird Helicopter, MassMutual, Mohegan Sun, Optum, St. Francis Hospital, The Hometown Foundation , United Way of Greater Waterbury, Whalers Sports & Entertainment. Continue to deliver results which meet or exceed expectations.

Global management of Gartner’s Enterprise IT Leaders and Supply Chain Leaders events. Organized Peer Forums, prospecting events, and hospitality at Gartner Summits and Symposia in North American and EMEA for this membership-based organization of corporate IT Leaders. Managed the event calendar, event site selection and contract negotiations with venues, hotels, and vendors. Oversaw requirements for rooms, meeting facilities, food & beverages, A/V equipment, etc. Prepared marketing materials and communications/invites to members. Managed travel arrangements for corporate team. Controlled expenses through regular reappraisal of vendors and purchasing methods and negotiated all vendor and venue contracts. Worked with internal teams to ensure accuracy, quality and impact of attendee promotional campaign material. Managed the process of designing and improving the event content, features and programs. Analyzed event performance, prepared metrics presentation for leadership with recommendations on potential improvements. Contributed to leadership meetings and provided direction and advice concerning all aspects of each event. Coordinated efforts with leadership team for theme/presenters/speakers at all events; supported and collaborated with other internal teams to help drive attendance at events. Evaluated event venues/hotels by upgrading locations resulting in a 50% increase in attendees. Managed two global Sr. Event Planners and hired, trained, and managed temporary on-site help, with 50% travel.

Plan, coordinate and oversee the budgeting and implementation of events for Travelers Personal Insurance, including trade shows, incentive trips, business meetings, seminars, and other events as they arise. Rely on extensive experience and judgment and works independently as well as part of a team to plan and accomplish goals. Provide complete project management of various meetings and events. Counsel management regarding prospective meeting sites and incentive trip destinations. Prepare and manage budgets for all assigned meetings and events. Negotiate rates, fee payment schedules, and contract terms with site representatives for all off-site meetings and special events. Research and recommend ideas for dinners, theme events and meal functions, leisure activities and entertainment options, as needed for a particular event. Develop and deliver promotional marketing programs and items, which involves design, content and timely delivery of printed material and other informational pieces. Maintain ongoing relations with outside meeting planning, travel, entertainment, food service and promotional /gift/display vendors as needed. Provide wrap-up reports on all conferences managed, including attendee evaluations. Coordinate and direct media and graphic projects as they relate to the event. Manages the trade show functions of the company, including the coordination of booth and material shipment. Obtain and analyze meeting participant feedback, focusing on ways to continually enhance future meetings and events.

corporate hospitality & events * golf events * meetings/conferences * trade shows * sales & marketing * brand awareness * promotions * grant review * fundraising events * sponsorship * charity auctions * and much more!Clients include: Aetna, MassMutual, Optum, St. Francis Hospital, GC Marketing Services, GMR Marketing, Gaylord Hospital, Business for Downtown Hartford, Whalers Sports & Entertainment, FYC Entertainment, UCONN Foundation and United Way of Greater Waterbury and more!

Led, developed and managed Connecticut charitable giving and sponsorships to include grant review, notification and oversight of grant/sponsorship cycles, $4.2M budget and employee volunteer efforts throughout the state. Managed Community Relations for the company to include developing and strengthening internal/external relationships while identifying and acting on opportunities to gain awareness for the company’s efforts in the community. Participated as a key member of a team that oversaw regional giving/sponsorship across the country, volunteer programs and a comprehensive national strategic community and corporate social responsibility plan. Led communication efforts in regards to community affairs, working closely with the communications team. Led numerous national sponsorship efforts from strategy to execution to reach company and business target audiences. Supported senior executives’ special projects, community involvement, industry events, etc. such as Make*A*Wish, The V Foundation, National Kidney Registry, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and others.

Successfully merged all the trade show and event marketing in the company into one unit serving the entire company and saving over $500,000 in the first year alone, set up one centralized display ordering program reducing duplication of efforts and displays. Oversaw enterprise wide trade show program consisting of company wide strategic planning process, segment and business unit strategic planning, show selection, registration, staffing, hotel/reception/meeting arrangements, pre-show and on site marketing, coordination and promotion and served as onsite brand ambassador for the company at events and trade shows. Managed promotional displays including design, ordering and inventory; maintained inventory of marketing collateral and ad library. Managed executive speaking opportunities. Planned and executed internal and external meetings, receptions, dinners and social events of all kinds. Managed Adv/BM tradeshow/sponsorship budget and provided recommendations to individual business units. Managed lead capture and results measurement, tracked competitor activities and responded to customer concerns. Organized large Aetna sponsorships of Travelers Championship, US National Amputee Hockey Team, Habitat for Humanity and other large Aetna events across the country involving employees/brokers/customers/potential customers. Managed Aetna’s promotional item order site, including selection of items on site, compliance with brand standards, inventory and distribution. Personally managed and attended over 40 shows and 100 corporate meetings/events per year.

Filled this role for two tournament seasons, including one year with no title sponsor. Secured enough sponsors, with the team, to cover the loss of the title sponsor, generating $4.5 M in additional revenue. Sold and managed sponsorships exceeding $500,000 in value and oversaw fulfillment of all sponsorships. Organized all hospitality and special events leading up to and including the actual tournament each year. Worked closely with numerous volunteers and community leaders to build an inclusive team with a shared vision.