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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversee the logistics of and manage 700+ yearly events including advising clients on the use of facilities, audiovisual services, computer networking, catering, managing crowd control and coordinating support staff services to achieve a successful event outcome.- Critical role in determining last minute changes to vendor selection and contracts. Coordinate work performed by outside media sources and vendors.- Supervise staff needed to produce events and maintain venue including vendors, outside contractors, caterers, housekeeping, audiovisual staff and student event staff.- Develop productive working relationships and work closely with department contacts and student leaders to ensure the success of the events as well as the seamless support of attendees.- Develop event documents and communicate logistical instructions to venue staff, including serving as the on-site manager during events.- Create client event orders based on logistical needs and make revisions as the planning process develops.- Continuously meet with venue staff to establish procedures and assess services through implementation of policies and procedures aimed at improving the quality of service provided to clients and attendees.- Prepare and submit pre-event event documentation and post-event evaluation reports that detail the success of the event and recommend methods to improve procedures, as needed.- Manage overall event planning activities to ensure the timely delivery of services to clients and to ensure that the department goals and objectives are met.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Manage educational content through Cadmium CD for conferences to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information is being presented to the public for four international conferences and one domestic conference.- Manage registration lists for conferences and post-show reports through event management software, such as Cvent.- Create surveys, content, and forms for all stages of a conference using software including,GetfeedBack, Wufoo Form Manager, and Microsoft Office Applications.- Create post-event reports based on survey results and demographic information collected.- Create process documents for various tasks to ensure future efficiency and consistency during theprocess of each task.- Manage both email and phone communication with presenters and registrants to ensure the mostaccurate information is delivered.

Vienna, Va

- Assisted with the preparation, editing, distribution, and fulfillment of marketing materials and promotions to drive over $16 million in ticket sales for 73 performances.- Attended weekly marketing meetings and provided input into marketing and communications strategy, goals, and objectives.- Built and maintained relationships with local businesses and organizations through grassroot initiatives.- Managed on site marketing opportunities at the Filene Center and events including brochures, enter to win opportunities, and other collateral.

Proovidence, Ri

- Scheduled, organized, planned and set up 5+ catering events per month for the business while working closely with the owner and client to ensure a successful outcome of the catered events.- Completed various job duties including: prep-cooking, sanitation, inventory, billing, and payroll - Followed through with proper and timely set-up and execution of banquet events.- Maintained all equipment and facilities in an organized, clean, safe environment. - Maintained proper dining experience, delivered items, and fulfilled customer needs.

Providence, Rhode Island

- Coordinated all event requirements with both the client and staff in order to ensure proper set-up, successful execution, operational excellence and superior client satisfaction.- Executed 30+ events per year and roughly $2 million worth of business.- Acted as the liaison and primary point of contact between each client and RICC staff.- Prepared and forwarded cost estimates to the client for each event.- Worked with clients and staff to ensure proper setup and maintenance of each event.- Developed floor plans for client approval.- Maintained contacts with decorators, ensuring that floor plans for future events are received in a timely manner.- Oversaw operations of all on site activities.- Oversaw outside contractors and ensure that they follow building procedure.- Provided direct supervision and guidance of staff during events.- Worked with other departments to ensure that each department has the correct and most up to date information they needed for each event.- Prepared final billing and post event reports for each event.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

- Helped answer/address patron questions and concerns.- Performed various tasks to changeover and clean the facility for arena and meeting room events, as well as other operational tasks when needed.- Fostered guest satisfaction and create relationships with patrons through excellent service.

PSE Agency is a hybrid creative, marketing and advertising agency located in Providence, RI. As a full service agency, PSE delivers verifiable results for clients and partners that include brands, sports teams, venues and municipalities.

The Providence Bruins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Boston Bruins, playing their home games at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI. Spanning more than 20 years, the Boston/Providence affiliation is one of the longest and most successful player development partnerships in professional hockey history.

Greater Los Angeles Area

State College, Pennsylvania

- Assisted in the creation of signage, circulars, mock ups, e-mails, on line promotion, etc.- Assisted with the preparation and distribution of marketing materials.- Assisted with fulfillment of marketing and public relation offers.- Performed analysis of marketing and sales data.- Analyzed competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offline.- Provided support to social media efforts Maintain tracking report of public relations activity.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

- Wrote and distributed press releases and media advisories, as well as made follow-up calls and media calls to various media outlets.- Developed marketing plans for clients which include Rhode Island Podiatrists, London Bridge Learning Center, and the Rhode Island Seafood Collaborative.- Researched results of both successful and unsuccessful marketing strategies that related to client's goals.- Participate in business meetings and conference calls with clients

- Creatively managed social media accounts for each radio show.- Researched information on-the-spot to help make the shows run smoothly.- Developed interesting stories and games for daily segments.- Co-hosted The Morning Zoo, while providing positive energy.

Cranston, Ri

- Provided excellent service and fostered guest satisfaction in fast-paced summer ice cream shop.- Developed communication and public relation skills through daily interaction with customers.

Middletown, Pa

- Maintained all bulletin boards and fliers with accurate, up-to-date, and useful information.- Managed a University residence buildings of ethnically diverse undergraduate students.- Counseled students on various personal and academic issues.- Developed and implemented programs to strengthen and engage the campus community.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: Blue & White Society, Lion Ambassadors,- Related Course Material: Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba