Keri (Cross) Wallace, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law

Remote

- Support participant and faculty use of audio and video devices as well as desktop computing environments for optimization during live interactive online video events.-Troubleshoot technical complications of any ExecOnline participants, senior event managers, and facilitators.-Identify, track and report technical problems.Demonstrate a familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of our learning content and platform (with training).-Document any technical or general participant experience matters in designated area.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

*Spearheaded the transition of three historically on-site events to virtual events during global pandemic while managing the COGS, facilitating training for speakers, and creating new sponsorship opportunities. *Planned and oversaw approximately 30 volunteer committee meetings annually while planning multiple conferences and workshops simultaneously. *Worked closely with National Hotel sales representatives during the RFP process, and selecting appropriate venues and location. Negotiate and execute contracts for venues, caters, A/V companies, vendors, etc. *Successfully planned and managed three annual C-Suite events by effectively managing costs and ensuring attendance requirements were met. *Built credibility with internal stakeholders in planning for meetings and VIP dinners; as well as developed positive, professional relationships with vendors, partners and hotels. *Plan, oversee and execute two of the largest Beta Alpha Psi Regional Meetings annually and led the Exhibit Hall & Sponsorships for the Beta Alpha Psi Annual meeting which includes attendance by Professors, Professional Partners, students and Executive Office Representatives.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

*Plan and oversee approximately 50 volunteer committee meetings annually while planning multiple conferences and workshops. Work closely with National Hotel sales representatives during the RFP process, and selecting appropriate venues and location. Negotiate and execute contracts for venues, caters, A/V companies, vendors, etc. -Successfully planned two new conferences by effectively managing costs and ensuring attendance requirements were met. -Built credibility with internal stakeholders in planning for meetings and VIP dinners; as well as developed positive, professional relationships with vendors, partners and hotels. *Managed and assisted on exclusive, C-Suite events with AICPA’s partner, London-based Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) by overseeing invitation process, catering/event logistics, as well as budgeting and invoice reconciliation. -Worked closely with international partners in areas including communication and graphic design to ensure alignment of branding and messaging. -Implemented process to effectively monitor invitations for more than 1,500 invitees. *Plan, oversee and execute two of the largest Beta Alpha Psi Regional Meetings annually, which includes attendance by Professors, Professional Partners, students and Executive Office Representatives. -Effectively managed COGS budgets while achieving meeting expectations and objectives.

• Planned and oversaw approximately 10 annual executive level workshops where I managed pre-event logistics including food and beverage, coordination of AV equipment and on-site materials as well as monitored event budget contributing to the department revenue. • Selected to assist in the CGMA credential launch event where I was the lead liaison between the event team and media/production teams, worked closely with our international partners to ensure branding was aligned at all launch events, managed hotel room block for VIP attendees and staff, as well as reconciled final expenses and budget. • Managed and tracked hotel room pick-up to avoid being charged attrition as well as managed hotel room block and registration list for speakers, staff and committee members for approximately 22 annual conferences. • Established timelines for pre-event logistical deadlines as well as managed the development of on-site conference programs.• Spearheaded and executed additional conference networking opportunities with the use of badge ribbons which further enhanced the attendees’ on-site experience.

Job entailed managing a wide range of marketing processes and projects. I interacted with the catering and sales department and focused on advertising development to ensure that the collateral and other communications reflect the Embassy Suites Concord accurately. I developed and maintained sales proposals and collateral, desktop publishing, rack cards, newsletters, brochures, and many other materials related to marketing. I monitored social media outlets and other online websites to ensure accuracy and track communication about the Embassy Suites Concord.