Support the leader of a global business by driving efficiency and executing on company’s strategic vision and critical needs. Spearhead large-scale special projects to ensure success and alignment to business goals.Key contributor in core program management office for a major acquisition. Drive such initiatives as culture development, employee onboarding, project tracking, stakeholder messaging and workshop planning.

Collaborated across all departments within the hotel to plan and execute corporate events and weddings. Coordinated event logistics and assisted clients in making selections and modifications to meet their vision while adhering to deadlines and budgets. Prepared on-site teams and ensured smooth communications regarding event needs, changes and special requests.• Evaluated sales leads and corresponded with potential clients regarding event inquiries.• Conducted site tours and meetings with clients to discuss potential business.• Represented Sales team at hospitality forum to network and present to potential international clients.• Managed event details within hotel’s internal booking system and outlined upcoming week’s activities for staff.• Matched daily revenues and ran weekly internal sales forecasting reports.• Designed and refreshed master catering menus and seasonal promotions.• Created and executed proposals, estimates, contracts and countersigns.

Researched and wrote compelling content for company intranet. Developed digital signage, managed web content across business groups and trained editors. Managed projects and annual events such as Earth Day, America Recycles Day, and SCA’s Environmental Education Grant program, resulting in key media placements in manufacturing regions as well as increased internal and external awareness. • Spearheaded SCA’s Environmental Education Grant program: Managed award entries; created collateral to attract applicants; formed and managed a new cross-regional judging system; worked with PR agency to promote SCA’s local philanthropy; and shared news through internal channels to generate employee pride.• Collaborated with regional teams and PR agency on creative news pitches to promote SCA’s internal and community initiatives during Earth Day and America Recycles Day.• Assisted in developing portions of leadership communications including presentation preparation, best practice sharing, business messaging and video projects.• Identified and supported media opportunities, prepared spokespersons and tracked placements.• Created and managed company’s Twitter presence in U.S. manufacturing regions.

Wrote and posted articles on company intranet, trained new team members on intranet functionality, and managed a national online employee feedback tool.• Assistant-produced internal video highlighting Comcast's national community investment programs, which was featured in local PSAs, internal broadcasts, board of directors meetings and Comcast's 2008 Leadership Forum.• Wrote award-winning work plan for department's submission to the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Silver Quill competition.

• Wrote and edited monthly public relations activity reports for clients.• Assisted journalists and clients during press dinners and food/wine trade shows.• Developed strategy and event ideas with team for prospective client proposals. • Maintained all office operations and supervised interns while supervisor traveled abroad.