Kristyn Rickman, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Lead on-site logistical planning for one annual event, hosting 2500+ attendees and 120 exhibitors including: location sourcing, F&B selection, AV procurement, sponsorship fulfillment, external staff coordination, etc.Assist in planning one international summit in EMEA region for 300+ attendees. Act as on-site contact for sponsors and local.

Dallas, Texas, United States

In this role, I oversaw the planning logistics for Chapter events and the HRSouthwest Conference.

• Promoted to Meetings Manager with a shift in position duties to main contact for on-site meeting logistics at various conference locations. Also contributed to the hiring process for the new coordinator.
• Communicated IAVM’s on-site needs for all conferences and schools including: food & beverage requirements, room assignments and layouts, and audio-visual needs
• Acted as on-site contact for hotels and convention centers making “on the spot” decisions when necessary
• Built individual… Show more Promoted to Meetings Manager with a shift in position duties to main contact for on-site meeting logistics at various conference locations. Also contributed to the hiring process for the new.
• Built individual events in Ungerboeck software for attendee registration Show less

• Promoted from Manager to Interim Director 1.5 months before IAVM’s annual conference and trade show taking place in an international location (Toronto, Canada).
• Successfully executed the logistics for an international conference and trade show consisting of 8 concurrent educational tracks (~2,000 attendees) with limited time and resources while also acting in the manager role.
• Participate in pre-planning site visits for selecting appropriate off-site locations for IAVM’s 2019… Show more Promoted from Manager to Interim Director 1.5 months before IAVM’s annual conference and trade show taking.
• Participate in pre-planning site visits for selecting appropriate off-site locations for IAVM’s 2019 annual conference
• Begin the negotiating processes for future meeting and event locations Show less

• Assisted in the planning of IAVM’s multiple conferences and schools with primary responsibilities of registration, housing, and transportation. Also participated in the rollout of a new conference strategy for IAVM’s.
• Monitored registration and housing for three sector conferences (~200 attendees), two industry-focused schools (~50-120 attendees), and one annual conference (~2,000 attendees)
• Provided backup assistance to the Education Department to book speakers for… Show more Assisted in the planning of IAVM’s multiple conferences and schools with primary responsibilities of registration, housing, and.
• Provided backup assistance to the Education Department to book speakers for all conferences
• Acted as Certification Administrator for association certifications (CVP and CVE); processing an average of 50 applications per year Show less

• Promoted from Assistant to Manager to actively research and prospect potential business by creating strong, successful relationships with external clients.
• Conducted site visits with interested clients, negotiated contractual obligations for each booked program while keeping to clients’ budgets and communicated meeting details internally via Delphi to ensure a seamless.
• Exceeded 2015 4th Quarter goal by $25,000 of targeted revenue

Fort Worth, Texas

• Provided support to Sales and Planning team by identifying potential business, inputting program details in property software, producing contracts, and providing customer service.
• Managed and executed the planning and coordinating of VIP client events (Client Holiday Party and private Chef’s Tables) including: creative design, maintaining RSVPs, completing Banquet Event Orders, etc.
• Served as Social Media Manager
• Performed various administrative functions including: updating the… Show more Provided support to Sales and Planning team by identifying potential business, inputting program details in property software, producing.
• Performed various administrative functions including: updating the Delphi database, maintaining office filing system, and coordinating Strategic Team meetings Show less

Southlake, TX

Managed and trained a team of 25 sales associatesPerformed opening and closing duties such as: balancing register totals and organizing daily depositGreeted, corresponded, and supported customers with a smileHandled sales transactions according to DSW policies and strategiesFollowed up with customers during their shopping experience to ensure their.

Southlake, TX

Greeted, corresponded and supported customers with smileHandled sales transactions according to DSW policy and strategy

Bachelors Degree, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: UT Forty Acres Fest, Texas Belles Event Planning Organization, UT PRSSA

Completion Of Basic Education Courses

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa I completed my basic courses at community in order to be able to completely focus on my majors.