Meghan Mayer, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Norwalk, CT, US

Strategic Oversight:Develop and execute comprehensive digital and experiential marketing strategies to elevate the visibility and impact of our solutions.Drive high-quality lead generation efforts through targeted/personalized digital and event experiences.Conduct comprehensive market research to gather insights on industry trends, competitor strategies.

Chicago, IL, US

Austin, Texas, US

Deerfield, Illinois, US

• Responsible for a varied scope of events including National Sales Meetings, Incentive Trips, Executive and Corporate Meetings, Advisory Boards and Investigator Meetings
• Consult with stakeholders to determine meeting objectives, location and requirements.
• Contract and manage the services required for each meeting or event such as attendee registration, hotel accommodations, air or ground transportation, meeting room requirements, audio visual needs, food & beverage.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve maximum cost savings opportunities as well as incorporate Baxter’s stand language.
• Develop and monitor online meeting registration
• Onsite program execution

San Diego, CA, US

• Assigned to large group event management for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibits) Market; consults with client planner on full program planning or a specific segment based on contracted services
• Develops creative client proposals and up-sells throughout planning process to improve quality of program and profit margins
• Directs client site visits and attends pre-convention meetings
• Researches and negotiates contracts for proposed items including tours, venues, transportation, entertainment and teambuilding
• Operates as a team and project manager, mentor and information resource on hotel policies, procedures, space, and inventory
• Produces and maintains venue property book, department templates and check lists

• Executed logistical planning and on-site management for 25-30 US and international advisory boards, product launches, speaker bureau trainings and summits annually
• Mentored and monitored workload for assigned Meeting Coordinators
• Sourced, sited and contracted venues and vendors for programs through detailed RFPs and proficient negotiation skills saving 8-11% of total program value on average
• Arranged ground/air transportation and accommodations for meeting attendees, clients and staff
• Partnered with internal audio visual company to ensure optimal equipment is used for each event
• Recruited attendees and designed attendee meeting materials for use before and on meeting site

• Launched facility in fall of 2007, developed and upheld mission statement, job descriptions, policies and procedures for this lively entertainment venue located at Indiana University
• Recruited, hired, trained and managed facility staff of 10+ employees; assessed facility and equipment needs
• Coordinated all phases of events; averaging 3 major events per month, bi-weekly and weekly featured events, as well as, core activities on a daily basis; events ranged from live Hoosier Coach’s radio shows and TV.
• Promoted facility and events through a variety of media, including email, social network, print, television and radio outlets
• Sourced and negotiated contracts with professional organizations, service suppliers, talent agents and independent entertainers to provide spectacular events and a balanced budget