Event Manager
Current• Responsible for owning the end-to-end management and delivery of programs for groups ranging from 20 – 3,500 attendees. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:- Conduct pre-planning site inspections- Create & manage program budgets- Plan food & beverage menus- Maintain accurate venue / hotel function space grids- Brainstorm event themes and entertainment options- Manage ordering of audio visual & production elements- Source merchandise options for incentive trips / giveaways- Coordinate ancillary meeting & VIP boardroom logistics- Manage attendee room blocks to avoid attrition penalties• Act as liaison between client, account management, internal operation departments and external vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of all variables.• Oversee and improve each program’s creative branding process by implementing new ideas and solutions for signage, registration & store setups, and other miscellaneous areas.• Provide project feedback to all stakeholders for the continuation of improving each program and promote valued attendee engagement.