Laura Ling Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Former full time NYRR Senior Event Manager (2007-2011). Currently, annual freelance Event Manager for TCS NYC Marathon.

New York, New York, United States

Seasonal Project Manager responsible for the planning and installation of The Lodge Bar + Food Hall at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park.

Northeast Region

Implementation of strategic planning to streamline deliverables to clients. Client liaison in support of Northeast regional sales team. Provide guidance to project management team to achieve project goals. Manage project scope that supports business goals in collaboration with management, sales and operations. Clients include: IMG (NY Fashion Week), USTA (US Open Tennis), Frieze Art Fair, Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, Big Apple Circus, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Greater New York City Area

-Project Manager for New York City's premier ice rink, holiday shops and restaurant in midtown Manhattan serving 3M people per season-Manage planning and installation of the conversion from the park lawn to ice rink, two story skate pavilion and Union Square Event's 'Public Fare' restaurant-Four month winter season includes activations from Bank of America and Facebook-Manage $8.6M budget, negotiate contracts with vendors and trades-Interface among internal departments, vendors and sponsors -Establish and manage production timeline

New York, Ny

-Senior Director of nation's largest recreational cycling event, TD Five Boro Bike Tour with 32,000 cyclists riding 40 miles throughout all boroughs of New York City.-Created and managed Bike Expo New York, largest B2C bike expo in the nation with 43,000 attendees over two days.-Created digital packet pick up system to check in participants with efficiency and better consumer experience.-Responsible for year round cycling events of up to 2,500 riders per event and community outreach, programming-Participant experience implementations resulting in 10% increase in event registrations-Led technical course redesign for the 2012 TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Implemented "staggered starts"​ resulting in smoother start, elminiating congestion points along the course, resulting in a better participant experience. -Established TD Five Boro Bike Tour's robust event "command center," streamlining logistical communications among event staff, New York Police Dept, Dept of Transportation and Fire Dept of New York. -Negotiated contracts with vendors and city agencies-Implemented and oversee onsite activation for event sponsors

Implement and execute key logistical functions for the New York Road Runners races and runs, including the ING NYC Marathon.•Spearheaded new business opportunity - conceptualized, developed, planned and executed the “NYRR Sprint Triathlon” •Project managed development of customized online triathlon registration applicationFinishline Manager for ING NYC Marathon • Created new marathon post finish exit strategy for 45,000 runners to exit congested finish area 40% sooner.•Sponsor activation of UPS (United Postal Service) baggage program. Logistical planning of 70 UPS trucks from start line to finish line and distribution of 45,000 athletes’ bags.•Work in conjunction with sponsorship team to ensure that all sponsor deliverables are executed successfully •Order points, delivery timelines for all finish line amenities •Race day timelines, safety plans, key operational plans with Office of the Mayor, NYC Police Department, NYC Parks Department•Oversee onsite installation, management and load-out for finish line•Lead event manager for weekly road races including all procurement, execution and wrap up•Responsible for managing and providing key staff support for 40+ races a year with up to 5,000 athletes per weekly event• Contract negotiation with key vendors and consultants• Manage four full time direct reports and support staff of 30 on race site

•Facilitated athlete check-in of 500-800 athletes on race day•Coordinated and trained volunteers•Assisted with load-in, load-out of equipment•Directed race course traffic, executed alternate finish line time tracking system

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa)

Education record