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Project manage and plan complex events with exceptional attention to detail. Collaborate with partners and clients to surpass event expectations and desired outcomes.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Create memorable experiences that exceed client goals and expectations by managing logistical, planning and budget elements for corporate events while strengthening client relationships. Clients include Microsoft, AT&T, IBM and Dassault Systèmes• Project manage events and client expectations while addressing cost, scope, schedules, resources, budget, risks, communications and contingencies. Managed budgets up to several million dollars per project.• Mitigate risk through careful contract negotiation in compliance with procurement guidelines and organized tracking of obligations.• Plan and execute elements of meetings from 50 to 27,000 people including transportation, DMC’s, staffing agencies, catering, special events, and audio visual• Provide analyzation and recommendations to client based on event expectations and budgets.• Onsite execution of the project elements including but limited to staffing, activities, transportation, crowd management, security, and offsite events.• Member of Meeting & Event Manager Advisory Council

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Cross-functioned as project manager, event planner and assisted with the development of the business infrastructure• Responsible for coordination of all program planning from pre-sale stage to final billing.• Managed and negotiated contracts on behalf of Events by Image, focusing on needs and priorities of the client.• Project Manager for the production and audio visual elements for both domestic and international events.• Arrange travel for production crew and staff to domestic and international locations.

Managed and grew services to clients through relationship building and project management of Honeywell Meetings and Events.• Maintained a 20% average savings per program and a client satisfaction rating of 9.98/10.• Sourced and negotiated hundreds of contracts annually and managed over 120 programs per year. Exceeded the 80% compliancy required per the Honeywell Service Level Agreement.• Managed all vendor relationships for each project, advocating for on behalf of Honeywell.• Facilitated the logistical elements of a meeting, including, but not limited to, fulfillment of program related communication materials, registration announcements, room gifts, pre-trip and onsite materials, and signage.• Managed all vendors including hotels, destination management companies and production companies.• Built customized registration websites and reports for events. • Created marketing collateral for Honeywell Meeting Solutions that was used by the team to educate customers and facilitate business.

Vaihingen An Der Enz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Created marketing and informational collateral to promote studio and shop services. Provided excellent customer service by assisting with design selections. Built custom frames according to customer specifications. Developed training material for students and led classes on framing. Handled inventory and business financial opening and closing procedures. Trained new staff.

Bellagio, Las Vegas

Consistently supervised and supported staff to facilitate excellent customer services and sales, as well as promoted the corporate brand’s initiatives and goals. Assisted in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of staff.Trained, delegated and supervised staff to develop and maintain individual selling, customer service and product knowledge. Conducted meetings with store staff to review individual sales goals and personal objectives.Conducted operational responsibilities for both opening and closing procedures. Implemented company directives and programs for visual merchandising. Communicated and promoted programs to sales staff aimed at increasing business and tracked progress. Managed inventory to maximize store profits and prevent theft. Participated in store selling efforts as needed to ensure sales staff productivity goals were met.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Editor, writer and photographer for the bimonthly newsletter and website. Handled all facets of public relations, including the arrangement of television, radio and print promotional opportunities. Developed, wrote and managed the WCA website. Organized the annual membership drive and involved in the development of a membership growth strategy. Involved in the organization, implementation and promotion of fundraising events, raising thousands of dollars for the Center's endowment and educational program.