Kim Ehrhardt Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

Assist clients when researching and sourcing hotels for off-site meetings of any size, anywhere in the world. There is NO FEE for this service, consider me a resource. Global Cynergies has created a process that saves time and money. Our procurement team oversees the RFP process to ensure all appropriate venues and special offers have been considered. Our comparative report provides you options and we assist with contract review and negotiations. After consulting with our client to gain a complete understanding of the meeting requirements we:•Conduct extensive research using in-house technology, proprietary data & industry resources to determine which properties meet the needs and goals•Create and manage request for proposals to appropriate properties•Present available options in an easy to read report so planner can compare all pricing•Assist in negotiations to ensure the best overall value and contract provisions•Liaise with hotel through contract signature (All contracts are signed between hotel and the client)•Assist in transition to conference management after contract signature

Greater Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

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Greater Boston Area

*Responsible for the sales and marketing of the Museum of Science as a venue for meetings and special events including the Nonprofit, Association, Corporate, Healthcare, and SMERF markets*Worked with Wolfgang Puck Catering to ensure the delivery of the Museum’s promised services*Developed an annual business plan that detailed all activities that focused on and exceeded the Museum’s sales quota

Greater Boston Area

*Responsible for soliciting new clients and servicing local accounts in the Boston area for BizBash Media including building strong relationships with each individual business/client *Created and recommended unique and appropriate ad programs and ad campaigns to market each client’s products effectively *Responsible for actively recruiting and organizing local Trade Show in Boston for BizBash Media

Greater Boston Area

*Responsible for soliciting new accounts, entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing clients and ensuring successful execution of events through supervision and delegation*Responsible for incoming inquiries, conduct outside sales calls and conduct in-house site inspections*Worked in conjunction with other departments to ensure events are executed according to plans outlined on the BEOs. Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure successful events*Prepared reports as requested to develop more informative database for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities - Computer Skills: Delphi, Catermate, Excel and Word

Greater Boston Area

*Founder and Publisher/Editor of Savvy, a regional, lifestyle publication for Boston which included being responsible for all aspects of publication design, manufacturing, marketing and sales, media relations, editorial content and business operations. Also maintained web presence*Produced exclusive Event Planning Magazines for local venues *Specialized in the organization and logistics of meetings and events from intimate corporate dinner parties and fashion shows to grand scale trade shows and wedding celebrations*Extensive marketing experience and a niche in the tradeshow, wedding and Bar/Bat Mitzvah industry

Greater Boston Area

*Produced, marketed and managed special events in the non profit, corporate and social markets to enable the facility to meet and exceed revenue goals in food and beverage*Helped to build sales organization from ground zero, conceptualizing and realizing strategic plan *Planned and executed all phases of events collaborating with in house team of specialists on venue décor and management of food and beverage including menu design, seating arrangements, rental orders, event staffing and meeting logistics via event BEO for events ranging in size from 15 to 1,000 guests