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Chicago, Il, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

London, Gb

Chicago, Il, Us

▪ Act as project manager to design and execute virtual and hybrid events based on strategic directives and operational priorities while coordinating with key domestic and international partners to produce high-level engagement opportunities. o Oversee and manage entire project scope including documentation and communication, driving efficient operational decisions and recommendations through data analysis, and utilizing event planning knowledge to elevate our partner and member experience. o Develop and implement assessment tools for the improvement of events by utilizing participation, data collection, and financial reporting evaluation methods. ▪ Implement the Council’s digital transformation efforts to prospect and cultivate interested and informed audiences in Chicago and beyond through elevated event planning and production, curation of relevant and timely content, and unique digital opportunities for C-suite executives, leadership donors, and constituents. ▪ Co-chair the Council’s Culture Committee responsible for providing guidance, recommendation, and staff suggestions to senior leadership regarding internal and external diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. ▪ Help guide the Council’s enterprise-wide initiative to create, implement, and oversee data management goals, standards, best practices, and processes as a founding member of the Data Governance Committee. ▪ Recruit and supervise the training and orientation of select program coordinators and team interns.

Chicago, Il, Us

▪ Served as lead planner for 50+ onsite and offsite private events designed for corporate principals, major gift donors, members of the board of directors, and key international partners, as well as supervised three annual multi-day Council symposiums. o Collaborated cross-departmentally and with external stakeholders throughout event lifecycles to exceed organizational expectations and deliverables while managing the pre-approved budgets and timelines. o Participated in venue scouting, set design, location decor and arrangement, seating, and other event management duties. o Succeeded as the main point of contact for suppliers, vendors, pre-event run of show schedules and closeout of events. ▪ Recognized by managing director for increasing event participation and stakeholder engagement by 23% through the effective use of Cvent, Zoom, Salesforce, and other digital applications.

Costa Mesa, California, Us

▪ Executed domestic and international event planning and corporate sponsor activities within pre-approved budgets, timelines, and expectations. ▪ Coordinated logistics for domestic and international teams and partners including but not limited to hotel accommodations, flights, ground transportation, contract negotiation, and post-event reconciliation. ▪ Liaised with key stakeholders, venue representatives, and day-of event support to guarantee an impeccable event experience.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

▪ Achieved weekly enterprise-level strategic goals for targeted recruitment efforts and implemented weekly directives from senior leadership. ▪ Conceptualized and executed live corporate partnership events that were cost-effective, innovative, and increased IG’s Accounting, Finance and Engineering recruitment brand value monthly. ▪ Succeeded in building new client relationships with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to meet their fast-changing requirements while concurrently achieving weekly sales metrics. ▪ Received company-wide recognition for exceeding regional recruiting metrics on a weekly basis and selected for early promotion from Technical Recruiter to Account Manager.

Chicago, Il, Us

▪ Researched significant global issues, potential speakers, and developing relevant events; Contributed to program and logistics planning to make events an excellent experience for visitors and guest speakers.

Windsor, New Hampshire, Us

▪ Oversaw all domestic recruiting events with partners and sponsor organizations; Planned and facilitated travel logistics for 200+ international families; Implemented and achieved organizational-wide strategic plan to increase diversity and representation of international clientele by 30%; Managed 25+ staff members on a daily and weekly basis.

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Bloomington, In, Us

Windsor, New Hampshire, Us

Windsor, New Hampshire, Us

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies

Summer Intensive Program | Rwanda, Africa

Semester Study Abroad | Barcelona, Spain

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