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St. Louis, Mo, Us

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Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

• Supervised a team that runs the company’s events division. It consistedof high net-worth events for TD Bank Financial Group• Supported account services at the onset of new projects & proposals• Represented the company at client meetings and provided consultativeinput on business development activity• Collaborated with creative directors, account directors, productionmanagers, production coordinators, writers and designers to deliverthe highest quality products• Managed the overall budgets and schedules of assigned projects incollaboration with agency producers, account staff, creative andthird-party vendors• Worked with account teams and creative directors to develop thecreative approach and identify the key components of each event• Traveled to and worked onsite at the events, overseeing overall logisticsrequired for success

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

•Managing and planning of Kobo events including: trade shows, industry parties, sponsorship events, business meetings and company launches around the world. Event locations include Europe, South America, Australia, Africa and North America•Executing flawless events that often resulted in million dollar deals, lasting business partnerships and overall brand awareness for the company.•Coordinated up to 30 events in 2013 which included vendor relations, detailed budgets, set-ups, guest transfers, transportation, off-site parties, reservations, menu selection for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and cocktail receptions.•Briefing, requesting and proofing creative assets as needed.•Addressing sponsorship requests from different organizations on a case by case basis•Attend and represent Kobo at selected events globally •Creating, maintaining and updating of Marketing Events Budget and Critical Paths.

•Assist Sales Manager with negotiations for space contracts and book event space when required, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc)•Gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions.•Create and revise room layouts for each event.•Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.•Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters.•Close out all events as required.•Assistant to Event Sales and Marketing Manager. Daily assistant activities, marketing and Sales Support•Conduct weekly inventories of bar•Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting.•Coordinate appointments and visits to see our space, and scheduling of events on the calendar.•Prepare and modify event contracts as requested

•Coordinate the planning and execution of various events including: corporate conferences, charity galas, incentive travel, business meetings and sporting events.•Coordinate several corporate events a year with a focus on client needs assessment, vendor relations, site inspection, detailed budgets, set-ups, audio-visuals, speaker coordination, guest transfers, transportation, off-site entertainment, reservations, and menu selection for breakfasts, luncheons, and dinner buffets. •Serve as direct point of contact for client, vendors, and participants concerning meeting specifications, requirements, preferences, registration, confirmations, cancellations, schedules, cost summaries, and RFPs. •Work directly with in-house printers to design and produce all marketing materials and with external printers to coordinate the artwork and production of all marketing collateral.•Primary coordinator for TD Securities, TD Newcrest and TD Bank Financial conferences.•Managed the TD Newcrest Annual Oil and Gas Conference held in London, UK which is an Oil and Gas Conference recognized around the world.•Build and maintain key relationships with business owners and hotels across the world.•Recruit, train, delegate, coach, motivate and evaluate the performance of volunteers and interns for events.

London, Gb

•Assisted Event Managers in the operational execution of high-level business summits.•Technical maintenance of all operational systems and conference website.•Assisted with all aspects of the event onsite, from setup and registration, to dealing with any problems or concerns. • Worked as the primary client liaison for executives from high-profile Fortune 500 companies.•Attaining and updating information such as company logos, profiles, CRM database, cancellations, and replacements.•Assisted with sponsorships for events.•Assisted human resources department with the hiring of new employees.

Toronto, On, Ca

Production Assistant2008, MTV•Assisted with on-camera run-throughs of MTV’s The Hills After show.•Assisted editors in the edit suites with material to be used for the show.•Appeared frequently on-air as one of the panel commentators for The Aftershow on MTV.•Completing Dub Requests.•Assisted the producer with various projects regarding The Hills such as collecting visuals, and providing ideas for The Aftershow.•Wrote several entertainment blogs for MTV.ca to help with audience involvement.Production Secretary2007, eTalk•Assisted with the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, transcribing videos for producers. •Assisted with the planning of events and parties.•Assisted story producers with celebrity interviews by collecting information about celebrities and helping out onsite.•Promoted to Production Secretary after only a month with the company.•Various office administration tasks including but not limited to: answering calls, placing orders, mail orders, creating dub requests, collecting visuals for stories, distributing banker tapes, and saving show lineups. •Pitching and developing story ideas for eTalk daily and E2. •Assisted as a ‘wrangler’ at the 2007 Giller Prize Awards held at the Four Seasons Hotel.•Managed seven interns after I was promoted.