Lauren Mitchell Email & Phone Number

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San Francisco, California, United States

Since 2015, I've drove sales, spearheaded proposal development and contract negotiations for events on behalf of a diversity of companies, including large global corporations. Create detailed proposals and corresponding budgets for up to 15 simultaneous events. Expanded role in 2016 to include operational execution of events of varying size and complexity. Collaborate with client and sales team to identify event goals and create initial budget based on desired theme, concept, design & strategy. Establish event details with multiple partners such as venues, catering companies, and décor companies to obtain partner proposals and pricing. Hire and serve as project lead for up to 40 vendors and contractors leading up to and during the event. Oversee set up and manage entirety of the event promptly resolving issues that may arise. Reconcile final billing through design of a P&L. Transitioned role from 360 Destination Group to Ethos Collective following leadership break off and launch of Ethos in 2021.My Achievements Include§ Consistently meet or beat profit targets of 30% for events with budgets spanning $50K - $2.5MM. § Commanded numerous large-scale events for industry powerhouses. Led a 2 wave incentive event on behalf of Liberty Mutual. Each event included 600 guests, 50 vendors and contractors and 2 days of activities.§ Seamlessly pivoted to virtual event management throughout the Covid pandemic. Designed events for up to 300 attendees with a focus on engaging participants through small group break out rooms. § Ensure new contractual terms and conditions include vendor Covid provisions to protect the client and make certain a plan of action is in place in the rapidly shifting health environment.

San Francisco, California, United States

I joined this worldwide meeting, destination management company, and event planning firm to lead operational aspects of 15-30 annual events across North America, Europe and the Middle East. Generated unique and creative proposals in alignment with the client’s brand and image and budget requirements. Charged with leading site selection, managing budgets ranging from $10K - $1MM, contract negotiation, procurement, client communications, vendor management, and event logistics. My Achievements Include§ Generated profits in excess of 28% while seamlessly executing 300+ events with up to 13,000 attendees for corporate clients such as Emirates Airlines, Google, Land Rover, Dropbox, Carl Zeiss, and eBay. § Captured sustainable business with high-profile businesses by delivering outstanding inaugural events. Notable clients include, In Peru, DeNA and Ring Central.

San Francisco, California, United States

During this time, I gained valuable sales and negotiation skills by generating potential vacation timeshare ownership leads at public events across the Bay Area including the Giants, A's, Warrior's and 49ers stadiums.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Member, Lambda Pi Eta (Honors Society)

High School Diploma