Kelley Stephens, Cmp Email & Phone Number

• Championed our merger, bringing Coast-to-Coast and International locations together, as the lead in setting up the procedures and standards of communication for running events between our 24 divisions
• Created and implemented SOP’s on how to run webinars and virtual events in a standardized way throughout the company, as we transitioned during the pandemic
• Developed emergency plan for onsite events including active shooter and actively curating our pandemic emergency plan
• Key partner of vendors and suppliers, maintaining an innovative and creative focus while managing budget, timeline, communications, transportation, food & beverage, audio visual, event flow, and more on behalf of.
• Collaborate with the attorneys and event team to strategically market and run events that are geared towards client education and retention
• Execute and monitor project plans ranging from upscale social events of 15 people to conferences of up to 500 people with 16 panels and breakouts

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Provided pre-plan and onsite logistical support for variety of events and meetings
• Proactively liaison between client, attendees, internal team, and vendors including hotel, air, and ground transportation to ensure smooth and safe measures
• Partnered with marketing on creating meeting materials, registration packets, badges, and collateral
• Effectively communicated and implemented event expectations, priorities, and KPI’s through each planning stage
• Personally ensured VIP service and memorable experiences were created for the client and attendees
• Led and motivated event staff, providing guidance and leadership for growth & engagement

Greenfield, Indiana

• Efficiently managed 60+ internal and external clients’ event logistics including outreach, sourcing, and monitoring
• Researched, negotiated, and managed 3rd party bidding, relationships, and conceptualizing the event execution
• Performed regular process-driven invoice audits to ensure accuracy and compliance of Eli Lily billing procedures
• Maintained solution-focused relationship with internal divisions largely including sales & accounting
• Proactively traveled to events as needed for up to a week at a time and for up to 300+ attendees

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Hired as the premier meeting planner for this newly formed association; reported to Executive Director
• Implemented and reported on company objectives and KPI’s to the senior executive management team
• Significantly reduced meeting expenses by enacting a contract management tool used for tracking timelines and expectations of vendors & suppliers
• Developed the SOPs for meetings & events including sourcing specifications and day-of-event logistics
• Established marketing strategies for recruitment which led to 58% member growth in the first 8 months; including incentive programs, giveaways, and community engagement for our targeted ideal niche client
• Structured communication plan and maintained database of members and their corresponding representatives

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Trained and mentored volunteers daily for the Dairy Barn at the Indiana State Fair
• Managed special events, including representing the Indiana Dairy Association at the Indiana State Fair
• Coordinated meeting preparations, including food demonstration, set-up, and tear down

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed stakeholders, team captains, and companies for fundraising events while promoting awareness
• Assisted in sponsorship research, financial commitment, and in-kind commitment
• Increased event total revenue of the ”Bone Bash” by $19,350 and raised attendance by 25%

Johnson County, Indiana, United States

• Fulfilled fundraising efforts and overall coordination for all Habitat for Humanity events
• Founded the company’s first database system
• Developed quarterly newsletters
• Participated in campaigns, public relations events, and social media efforts

• Scheduled events for student groups, department staff, and external companies
• Coordinated logistics for events such as the Taste of Africa, Donor Dinners, and IU Health Fair
• Issued reports to the in-house catering company and faculty director