Managed 4-10 events at a time with budgets ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000 and attendees ranging from 20 to 1,500 in an agency environment. Each destination management event, meeting and incentive had its own unique life cycle, challenges, location and client. Managed projects from start to finish including client relationship development, sales cycle, proposal writing, vendor management, budget management, day-of coordination and people management, post-event wrap-up and pitching services for future events. Worked in a self-paced, small office where guidance was given if asked but the responsibility of the event success and client satisfaction solely rested in my hands.

Plan, coordinate and organize events for 20 to 700 attendees - Schedule events, participate in budget planning, organize event logistics such as nominations process, judges meetings, AV, food and more, manage day-of event responsibilitiesWork with Advertising, Creative and Editorial departments of the Austin Business Journal to successfully prepare for eventsManage social media platforms to increase participation in events and assist in audience development- Create monthly social media calendar, draft weekly social media content, track monthly social media engagementManage event marketing - Coordinate emails, ads, social media and more for events and circulation with a marketing team consisting of five peopleFacilitate community outreach for events to increase event partnerships and attendance

Managed incoming leadsNegotiated pricing and party details based on character analysisDeveloped relationships with clients to create repeat businessCoordinated details with individual restaurant managers, chefs and staffMaintained constant contact with client to determine detailsCoordinated venue tours for prospective clientsCoordinated events ranging from 10 – 200 people, birthday parties to rehearsal dinnersPerformed crisis communication on a daily basis for last minute changes and issues

Develop public relations strategiesImplement media relations strategies including developing media lists, drafting press releases and pitchingAssisting in event planning and execution Researching public relations stunts and implementing when appropriateMaintaining LinkedIn profileManaging office and administrative duties including vendor management and IT and Accounting Team Liaison

Account Manager for pro-bono account. Duties included: Research; Website development, editing and updating; Newsletter development and distribution; Copy editing monthly blogs; Speaking Engagement booking and scheduling; Developing trustworthy client relationshipDeveloped media lists by using the software Cision Point and traditional researchResearched, coordinated and placed ads for national campaign in print and online publicationsPerformed media relations by monitoring media daily and creating weekly media summary reportsDrafted monthly activity reports using timeslips to report to clientCopy edited blogs, press releases, pitches and other distributed material Drafted and distributed pitches and press releases and followed up with contacts via email and phone calls. Secured multiple hits in local and national print, radio and TV publicationsDeveloped marketing plan including editorial calendar for video and blog posts, evaluation of past year’s success, predictions for following year and drafted template for following year’s goalsBrainstormed and implemented several campaigns inlcuding social media, advertising and PR

Sold memberships to Texas Parents during UT Family OrientationServed as a first point of contact for prospective members and have extensive information regarding the program's benefits, costs and more

Updated company website daily by researching articles written about organization and linking to siteDrafted press releases and emails to community partners and membersPlanned, organized and executed monthly events for foundation members – 20 attendantsCoordinated entertainment for annual events – 200 attendantsAssisted all volunteers and clients at events

Maintained traveling blog that summarized daily activities and experiencesParticipated in projects that offered hands-on marketing and negotiation experience in a new marketLearned business and life skills in a different culturePerformed a cultural analysis between the American and European culturesDeveloped skills for making decisions in a short period of time and how to debate business decisions

Researched media list and drafted and distributed press releasesResearched grants and conducted grant writingContributed to redevelopment of websiteOrganized tasks between interns

Drafted a minimum of three articles a weekScheduled and conducted phone and in-person interviewsEstablished relationships with local officials to maximize correct information and story leads

Memorized and recited sales pitch to contactsCreated meaningful relationship with each contact and fostered many new clients from each previous contactNegotiated individual prices with each client and Followed up with clients after sale to foster long-term relationship