Linda Barbieri De Groot Email & Phone Number

I am a degreed industry veteran with a demonstrated history of managing speaker bureau programs/meetings/events/motivational programs with superior client service. I have worked in a remote office setting for many years and have been fully vaccinated and boosted.Senior Account Manager | Speaker Bureau SpecialistEmail: lindadegroot8@gmail.comI am skilled at client service, venue sourcing, negotiations, budget management, marketing strategy, event management, data analysis and sales. I have a strong background in account management, relationship building, critical thinking and project management. I am a communicator, adaptable, flexible, creative, self-motivated, emotionally and culturally intelligent and a team player. All of my professional skills are polished by a bachelor's degree focused in Business. I have a calm demeanor but am ready to hit the ground running!𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦:Account ManagementProgram/Project ManagementSpeaker Bureau ManagementClient ServiceEvent PlanningBudget Development & ManagementVenue Sourcing/NegotiationsTeam LeadershipComputer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CVENT certified in venue sourcing, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), Zoom𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:Successfully managed a New Product Launch simultaneously with a National Sales Meeting for a startup company and first-time client including budget development and tracking, logistics coordination, project timeline management, negotiations, venue and supplier coordination, onsite management, post program surveys and data analysis.Managed over 250 Speaker Bureau programs per year for 4 clients including venue selection and negotiations, preparation of invitations and web registration sites, speaker confirmation and travel, selection of menus and AV, day to day communication with management and the field sales directors, management of attendance, final billing, honoraria processing and compliance adherence.Grew my business portfolio with new clients plus additional opportunities from my existing client base. Outstanding client service and focused relationship management were integral parts of my business strategy. 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆:*Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center*Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey*Fulfill NJ

Listed skills include Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Sales, Venue Relations, and 13 others.