Working with the brightest to help big brands maneuver the realm of digital media by utilizing YouTube and Google. Google BrandLab is a custom workshop experience designed to help brands think digital first. Run by a team of dedicated digital experts, we partner with brands and their creative + media agencies to solve a key brand challenge. We do this by exploring deep consumer insights and applying the right strategic frameworks to help brands more effectively reach and engage their target consumers using Google’s tools and technologies.

Planned various social and corporate events for clients with budgets of all sizes.• Worked with outside vendors to procure rentals, entertainment, catering, florals for each event• Sourced sales leads and took incoming inquiries• Hired outside event staff as needed

Planned programing and logistics for 12-15 events. Provided support for an additional 15-20 events, including forums, signature events, and awards. Primary point of contact for 2 committees; managed their communications and planning.● Developed concepts for events by merging current trends with input from committee members and member feedback● Worked with Sponsorship on event elements including communication, ticket sales, event collateral, and gift bags● Created and managed event budgets for all events● Worked with all event vendors including venue, catering, and Audio/Visual● Responsible for coordinating Audio/Visual needs for all shows● Worked with speakers and moderators to develop discussion guides for programs● Worked closely with marketing to develop and execute targeted marketing plans for each event● Designed and approved all event collateral● Created PowerPoint presentations for events● Managed all event components including staffing, event timeline, run of show, staff assignments, AV and floor plans● Managed onsite event operations, execution and follow up● Assisted with event planning, details and execution for CEW’s signature events● Respnsible for researching potential event speakers and event concepts● Prepped and worked with event speakers once topics and speakers were chosen

Responsible for planning and producing over 30 events each year, including conferences, student programs, 3-day convention, 2-day tradeshow, and many smaller educational programs. • Worked with volunteer committees and internal departments to secure speakers, plan conferences, choose venues and design special events• Negotiated contracts with vended conference speakers, audio/visual companies, hotels, catering facilities to ensure the best possible rates• Gathered information for use in marketing materials and for conference manuals• Added conference material to website using HTML• Attended all conferences and events as the on-site coordinator to ensure that set up, registration, audio/visual is running smoothly• Maintained database of all events, including rosters, event evaluations and speaker information• Reconciled all expenses related to every event• Prepared profit and loss analysis after each event

Collaborated with event specialists from the hospitality industry to plan and design large and small-scale events. Worked with a sales manager to generate new clients and provide excellent service to existing clients.• Worked with clients to design events, including meeting for showroom appointments and putting together sample orders• Cultivated long-term relationships with clients by consistently providing excellent service and extensive product knowledge• Exceeded customer expectations by locating hard to find items, using problem solving skills to solve any unforeseen issues, and developing contingency plans in adverse weather conditions• Handled heavy phone and email volume in a timely and professional manner

Used budgets, deadlines and artist’s schedules to plan events for album releases, after show parties and album signings.• Coordinated industry events all over the country, with varying budget sizes• Researched vendors, and negotiated rates and contracts with vendors and venues• Planned staff coverage of all events, using Street Team Members and volunteers