Nikole Sheldon, Cmp Cta Email & Phone Number

Wyoming, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

*Led cross-functional teams to develop and deliver communication strategies, plans and programs*Developed reactive statements and talking points for relevant programs within the Sales organization*Created messaging approaches for live and virtual events through the development of a story arch, messaging, and the management of scripts and show flow*Applied event messaging plans and oversee the content creation from scripting to visuals through production with strong collaboration with events and production teams*Prepared executives and guest speakers for their on stage/camera moments

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

*Manage key internal client relationships to define annual and multi-year meeting and event requirements. *Manage 8 full-time employees plus contractors, their assignment to meetings/events to match capabilities, development and balance workload*Build effective teams through consistent planner processes, and utilization of tools, resources and best practices*Ensure compliance with corporate and departmental policies*Ensure self and staff is current on industry best practices*Communicate effectively and model appropriate behaviors to create an environment that fosters innovation and embraces continuous improvement*Lead planners and assistants in planning, implementation, and management of IBO incentive trips, corporate meetings, tours and events from 10 - 10,000 guests*Manage IBO Travel Coordinators and travel booking process*Manage Registration and Housing function *Responsible for guest experience at assigned events*Manages negotiations, contracts, and relationships with destinations and other event-related suppliers on assigned programs*Oversee staffing and execution of meetings and events ranging from domestic to international, single affiliate to global and budgets up to several million

Ada, Mi

Lead Meeting Planner September 2017 - September 2018Meeting Planner II March 2015 – September 2017Meeting Planner I June 2014 – March 2015 Assistant Meeting Planner June 2012 – June 2014*Responsible for planning and executing all facets of meetings, events and incentive trips to give attendees innovative, unique, Disney-like experiences*Create program schedules, attendee registration, housing lists, transportation, food and beverage functions, production, décor, emergency planning, translation, vendor management, staff management and budgeting.*Work directly with key stakeholders to create/update event strategy, objectives, and key metrics while incorporating corporate strategies, objectives, and branding*Strong working relationship with VIP attendees and corporate executives*Lead a 3-year planning cadence for multiple events in multiple locations*Create event communications from location announcement and promotional materials through execution and post event wrap up for both internal and external audiences*Coordinate logistics of event assets: literature, products, etc. to both international and domestic venues*Cultivate relationships and collaborate across all department leads*Professionally and efficiently execute under pressure

Portage, Michigan

*Responsible for all event logistics pertaining to international and domestic events ranging from 250 to 5,000 attendees including: contract negotiations, food and beverage, housing and meeting space, transportation, audio visual, exhibitor services, VIP functions, 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, and presenters*Manage 1,500 program/conference submissions and resolve presenter conflicts*Schedule over 600 events within the convention model and up to 40 simultaneous breakout sessions across multiple venues*Solicit and analyze proposals from all vendors needed to conduct site visits, pre-planning analysis, and on-site implementation of each event*Train and manage 40+ on-site staff *Maintain detailed specifications and reporting statistics for all aspects of the event, including contracts, program submissions, session attendance and logistical performance

Bay Harbor, Mi

Nikole began her relationship with the Inn at Bay Harbor as an intern. Within 13 months, she was hired as an Event Manager and eventually, promoted to Director of Event Management. Within the three positions held at the hotel her responsibilities included: *Manage an event staff of 11 employees including hiring, training, scheduling and disciplinary actions*Communicate with department leaders regarding upcoming group requirements*Provide accurate and detailed billing of customer charges*Identify client’s objectives and constraints to develop a program that exceeds their expectations*Create Event Coordinator Training Manual for staff development

Royal Oak, Mi

*Vendor and site research, contract negotiation and budget development*On-site project management including conference registration*Coordinate silent auction including procuring donations, managing software, execution management