Katie Tanner Email and Phone Number

● Manage logistics for 100+ programs annually, ranging from 20 to 1800 attendees per event,supporting initiatives across all of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and providing netrevenue of $1.4 million● Create and maintain a $1 million annual program expense budget● Manage a direct report position, Event Coordinator● Executed transition from in-person to solely virtual programs in response to COVID-19,managing virtual engagements for up to 700+ attendees and retaining 97% of our pre-COVID netrevenue for programs scheduled for 2020● Increased hosted programs in 2020 by 26% over the planned number of programs● To offset the lack of funds obtained through ticket sales, identified cost management measuresand increased sponsor funding while increasing the number of programs offered in 2020.● Redesigned and recreated Charlotte’s largest business networking event, The Alliance’s AnnualMeeting, successfully engaging 1800 attendees● Lead logistic manager for Intercity Visit and Fall Planning Retreat, taking 150 civic and businessleaders from the Charlotte Region to overnight mission-focused planning and education trips● Identify and track program KPIs to identify areas for improvement.● Awarded Charlotte Regional Business Alliance “Spirit Award” in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

● Managed logistics for 100+ programs annually, ranging from 20 to 1000 attendees per event,supporting initiatives across all of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce● Contributed to the creation of a $1 million annual program expense budget● Maintained a list of event venues in the Charlotte area for internal and external use

-Designed and implemented quarterly newsletter to all members with no additional cost to the chamber-Planned and executed Chamber events, meetings, and forums

- Coordinated 29 annual tradeshow exhibits up to 7,500 square feet and 50 staff members- Planned and managed annual Sales Meeting and User Group Meeting- Facilitated planning and de-briefing meetings for all exhibits and meetings to capture KPIs and feedback for future events- Reported KPIs, successes, and areas for improvement to upper management and stakeholders- Maintained MarCom inventory including show properties and giveaways

- Assisted Catering Manager with setting up and working events at the club for 2 to 300 guests- Promoted and decorated for themed events- Set and waited tables during meal times- Ran the Pub when needed including fixing beverages and placing food orders