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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

Operations ManagementProducer of user-group conferences, balancing goals of the organization while creating outstanding attendee experiences. Increased attendance of primary proprietary event 40% from 2017 to 2018.Have firm understanding of product functions and user base to determine which conference sponsorships will result in the best ROIImplemented event lead sourced and event lead influenced reporting system to keep stakeholders up to date with event department performanceManage execution of 30+ events per calendar yearFiscal ManagementOwn events P&L, including all financial reporting, revenue forecasting and expense management. Responsible for communicating and presenting key performance metrics and strategic event direction to internal executive stakeholders Developed a sponsorship program for Zilliant proprietary events to offset execution costsCollaboration ManagementManages collaborative relationships with internal departments (product, design and finance) and external vendors to effectively meet established deadlinesDevelop concepts for agenda that align with company initiatives and work with internal and external groups to secure customer, partner, and industry thought leader speakersWon company-wide People’s Choice Award for ability to bridge communications between all company departmentsDepartment LeadReports directly to CMO, working closely with Director of Product Marketing, Director of Demand Generation, and Creative Director on event campaigns, content, and executionResponsible for entire event program, reporting on a yearly, quarterly, and as-needed basis to C-level executive team

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Operations ManagementPromoted to run top tier events after 6 months on job instead of usual 3 yearsRevised operational guidelines for managing events that were adopted company-wide Manage top-tier events for IBM, resulting in increased leads and higher ROI for clients Execute client initiatives by developing event concepts, goals, objectives, and budgetsFiscal ManagementDevelop and maintain large project budgets ranging from $15K to $2.5MEnsure all changes are tracked, invoices received and projects are executed within budgetClient ManagementEnsure full event plan is in line with client program objectives, targets and benchmarks. Manage weekly event planning meetings for a range of client and internal teams, providingdeliverables such as agendas, timelines, project plans, and meeting minutesAct as primary liaison between client and GPJ creative team to develop attendee journeys,marketing and social media plans, 3D floorplans, graphic look & feels, and other deliverablesCollaboration ManagementCollaborate with 2D and 3D Designers, Creative Directors, Program Managers and ExperienceStrategists, to create and fulfill clients’ objectives at live and virtual eventsWon 2 company-wide MVP awards (200+employees) and 5 Outstanding Colleague awards(voted by 100+ department employees)Team LeadManage team of 10+. Perform daily or weekly check-ins dependent on need, 360reviews, mid-year and annual reviews.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Operations ManagementPlanned and executed custom programs ranging from 25-150 participants and spanning 2-14 days Led the development and management of the program operations planning and milestones Developed and maintained complex databases to generate specialized reports includingregistration and financial reports and reconciliationsFiscal ManagementCollaborated on the development and management of the program budgetIdentified vendors for planned programs / events; negotiated contracts, and follow throughCollaboration ManagementActed as liaison between MIT Sloan and clients, vendors and participants

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Operations ManagementDrove program execution for nine annual U.S. Events ranging from 350-1500 attendeesActed as team logistics lead and Forrester representative for each eventDeveloped staff schedules; created workflow procedures; and executed pre and on-site logistics Marketed events to clients and promoted audience interaction using various forms of social mediaincluding Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedInFiscal ManagementProvided pre-event estimates; developed and managed budgets ranging from$10K to $1M Negotiated terms with local and national hotels; conducted site inspections to determine best fits Completed post-event budget reconciliation with vendors and internal departmental cross chargesCollaboration ManagementCommunicated deadlines to internal and external parties to ensure that the program was executedon time, within budget, and at a level of quality consistent with Forrester EventsWorked with vendors, sponsors, and internal teams to manage all print deadlines and due dates

Boston, Ma, Us

Planned and coordinated new hire orientation and training sessions, and contributed to the overall recruiting process, including the production of recruiting collateral for Web and job fair use, such as hand-outs, brochures, Web copy, and advertisingWorked with President and Partners to assist with both business and personal tasks including scheduling and coordination of meetings/conference calls, managing time with employees and clients, and assisting with all travel plans Planned and managed Alliance special events, such as holiday parties, dinners, sporting events, and day outings in accordance with yearly budget Developed and maintained relationships with representatives from local venues for future event planning

Watertown, Ma, Us

Planned events for functions ranging from 60 to 5000+ participants, including the Boston Marathon | Designed and sold marketing packages and strategies for potential sponsors

Ba, Communications

Certificate, Meeting & Event Management