Planned, created and managed a variety of local, national, and international events; ranging from internal sales meetings, multiple customer briefings, trade shows, and incentive trips from start to finish Managed accounts for several local nonprofits and national corporations Negotiated and oversaw event contracts, ensuring favorable terms and cost savings ranging from 1K – 100K+ Designed, developed and worked in event websites, data bases and online registration systems, including: etouches, Cvent, and Sales ForceManaged and coordinated marketing collateral design and implementation including signage, invitations, brochures, and agendasProvided on-site management and coordination, including, but not limited to: food and beverage, décor, entertainment, meeting content, volunteer management, attendee transportation, registration management and hospitality, hotel and venue relations Sourced and managed 3rd party vendors for specific tasksDeveloped and managed cost-effective budgets for each event, with budgets ranging from 3K – 500K+Created and managed event specific timelines for each eventPrepared and provided post-activity evaluation data and special reports as requiredInitiated and maintained/managed client relationships to include sales of repeat or new events with the existing clientAssisted in creating sales proposals, sales opportunities, and participated in sales presentations

Planned and executed corporate and non-profit; Budget development and management Contract negotiationsManagement of all food and beverage, décor, entertainment, and meeting contentPre-event and onsite management Post event quality assessment: invoicing and attendee surveys Website developmentEvent research