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Warrenville, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Collaborate with Marketing, Accounting, and Sales teams to project attainable and strategic attendance, revenue, and net income goals.• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and related expenses requests for meetings• Serve as meeting planner for 19 Annual ACMA National meetings and external client meetings, including conference date selection, site preference, audio/visual, food and beverage, and post event audit.

Chicago

•Managed the strategy, planning, and execution of all aspects of the organization’s conferences and events,approximately 40 annually ranging in size from 50-700.•Contributed to organization’s turnaround to profitability by budgeting events to break even or generate income as dictated by overall budget, by negotiating low-risk contracts with all venues, streamlining all processes, managing marketing efforts, and adjusting expenses in accordance with attendance.•Collaborated with marketing to create new brand image and executed that brand through all events and actions of all staff, increasing membership from 600 to 800 in 18 months.•Converted planned live conferences and events to virtual.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for all aspects of annual convention for 3,000+ attendees including site selection, contract negotiations, vendor management and on-site logistics.- Implemented on-site badge printing- Evaluated and revised all exhibitor materials, establishing a booth selection priority point system- Implemented and develop annual convention mobile app- Prepare annual budgets and manage expenses- Collaborate with up to 48 committees and their respective volunteers for various convention participation.- Partner with decorator to order convention materials and supervise shipment of materials to and from show site to the satisfaction of up to 80 exhibiting companies annually- Secure food/beverage, AV, security and coordinate all volunteer activities- Collaborate with publications and marketing to develop and produce all conference collateral- Create and distribute evaluations, surveys, follow-up materials, financial analyses, and post-convention reports

Chicago, Il

Fueling the future of meetings and events for 10 years.At NHS Global Events, we're built on the power of bringing people together. our track record includes designing and producing meetings and events for some of the biggest corporations and associations in the world.

Chicago

- Program development of two annual conferences and numerous seminars and committee meetings- Solicitation of presenters and education development- Coordinated and facilitated meetings including oversight of registration process, preparation and distribution of meeting materials, space planning, plan room setups, A/V and menus- Managed meeting site RFP activities, including contract negotiations- Identified key education needs and recruited volunteers, industry speakers and workshop leaders- Conducted and oversaw post-meeting evaluation, recommended and implemented areas for improvement, potential cost savings and potential revenue producing areas of interest- Served as education committee liaison

Chicago, Il

At EDE, we’ve been helping clients bring exhibit ideas to life since 1979. We’ve helped them tell their stories, breathe new life into their brands, and make the seemingly impossible possible.Our diverse experience with marketers, museums, and architects enables us to see a broader picture in order to find the perfect solution to realize your vision. This experience is proven through our award winning craftsmanship, focused attention to detail and an intense commitment to service.Discover why the most prestigious cultural institutions and corporations repeatedly turn to us for innovative trade show displays, museum exhibits and architectural installations. EDE. Ideas without limits.

Contract placement replacing Grant Thornton Meeting Team Manager during her maternity leave.

Successfully managed and produced meetings, events, trade show exhibits, sales incentive trips and general marketing projects by bringing an unprecedented level of excellence to this position, and contributed to the company’s success by:• Negotiated and managed multiple vendors and groups including travel agents, speakers, printers, carpet installers, display fabricators, display installers, trade show decorators, production companies, internal client contacts, designers and internal associates.• Lead site selection and negotiation of contracts from $20,000 to $500,000. Researched destination locations and miscellaneous travel details to present future meeting venue and cost saving options to internal customers. Identified suitable options while incorporating company's strategic goals.• Managed all aspects of event logistics including pre-event and operational details (e.g. registration, transportation, and accommodations), facilities planning, technical provisioning, vendor management, on-site support, and post-event activities.• Executed multiple meetings or events simultaneously (up to 60 per year) while maintaining the highest level of internal customer satisfaction. • Strategized with executives and leaders to develop, coordinate, and finalize program formats, agendas, topics, speakers, and special events.• Developed and managed wide range of budgets including preparation of budget worksheets, cost control and billing reconciliation. Provided post meeting follow up including cost benefit analysis reports to identify actual meeting expenditures and cost savings achieved.• Provided project management for other marketing initiatives including print and merchandise production. Supported and maintained corporate branding throughout the corporation and with vendor partners

Collaborated with corporate Creative Director to manage projects including branding, advertising, graphic and interior design initiatives.• Managed printing, photography and photo shoots; creation and management of corporate image guidelines and other graphics. • Coordinated and executed participation in national trade shows, internal sales meetings, and other events. Managed event budgets ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000, including preparation of budget worksheets and processing of purchase requisitions and invoices.• Supervised multiple vendors including printers, carpet installers, display fabricators, display installers, trade show decorators, clothing and other wholesalers, production companies, internal client contacts and designers. • Oversaw the annual refurbishing of company showrooms; construction included electrical, drywall, flooring, painting and finishes.

This position provided a strong background in multi-tasking, responding quickly in high-pressure situations, management experience and excellent customer relation skills.• Managed and supervised mutuel betting and food and beverage operations. • Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised up to 100 mutuel clerks, food service employees and customer service representatives. • Administered manpower and food budgets, maintained payroll and personnel records, approved time cards and invoices.