Global Event Manager
Create biannual seasonal event strategy and budget proposals for executive pitch and approval.Manage all aspects of executing successful B2B sales meetings, trade shows, customer appreciations, conferences, runways and all sales related events globally fostering brand awareness and strengthening client relationships. Drive innovative approaches to enhance event ROI and attendee engagement, tracking attendance and orders.Oversee contract negotiations, venue selection, vendor management, travel arrangements and resource allocation.Track and manage budgets.Cultivate industry partnerships to enhance event value and reach.Cross departmental coordination to ensure execution of all necessary assets according to timeline. Ensure creative assets align with seasonal themes and are consistent across events.Establish marketing and communication strategies to promote events.Build staffing models specific to each event and manage internal and contract staff, event operations and schedules.Manage event marketing and communications.Work across time zones to facilitate Global Strategies and events.Conduct post-event evaluations, including data collection, budget reconciliation, and KPI analysis.Managed company ERP implementation project transitioning Great Plains inventory management system to Microsoft Business Central, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy.
