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Responsible for client relations, budget development, implementation and execution of various meetings within the pharmaceutical industry, worldwide, and to ensure a team of professionals stay on target for successful programs.

Coordinated and managed various internal and external events for SunGard's Financial Systems division. As part of a global company, I had the opportunity to travel to domestic and international locations to learn the differences of event coordination within several regions. I developed and maintained budgets for each event and routinely researched vendors to help event efficiency and reduce costs. Other responisibilities include: RFP, site visits and selections, contract negotiations, F&B, AV and production, registration, Website development, onsite management and more.

Managed all logistics for all division level events within the Americas (RFP, site visits and selection, contract negotiations, registration, website development, hotel rooming lists, F&B, AV and production, post event processes).Developed and maintained budgets for each event (up to $3.5mil)Routinely researched new vendors to enhance event efficiency and reduce costs for SunGard.Acted as liaison between Financial Systems segments, hotels and venues.Created site selection and contract processes with the procurement team to standardize events globally.Traveled to various locations within the US, Caribbean, Canada and Thailand to execute events.

Implemented and managed technology expositions on government and military installations (i.e. CIA, DIA, ONI and Pentagon).Marketed events through use of Public Relations, flyers, posters, e-mails, cold/warm phone calls, one-on-one military personnel meetings, etc.Arranged pre-event logistics (promotions, accommodations, military leadership research, F&B, background security, etc.)Accompanied conference team with on-site attendee and exhibitor registration.

Coordinated multiple events on a daily basis to fundraise for numerous charities nationwide. (D.A.R.E. America, Child Protection Education of America)Researched and proposed fundraising efforts to other clients and won additional business opportunities. (American Breast Cancer Foundation)Conducted workshops for sales representatives to teach techniques to enhance sales, relationship building, networking, marketing products, etc.Trained and coached a team of individuals to meet and exceed daily fundraising goals within their region.ADDITONAL EXPERIENCES:Meeting Sites Pro

Conducted site selections and contract negotiations for existing clientsEnhanced venue database by researching global boutique properties.Contacted potential clients by completing daily cold calls.Completed competitive analysis to review with president of company.

Arranged a networking seminar consisting of 24 vendors for underclassmen while delegating tasks to classmates.Created event agenda, event flow, event graphics and theme, invitations, floor plan, attendee lists, attendees' biography, name badges and tent cards.

Secured registration and membership renewals.Completed daily cold calls and revised marketing and program materials.