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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Including but not limited to: -Fully execute ECI’s Sales & Marketing kickoff event, international incentive trips, leadership training, board meetings, and user conferences, as well as multiple tradeshows from concept to completion. -Coordinate internal and external event communications, including emails, social media, and promotional websites. -Manage program budgets from $200,000 - $2 Million. -Manage a 2.8 Million dollar tradeshow budget, track actuals after execution, and report back to key stakeholders. -Create global tradeshow strategies to ensure messaging and brand stay consistent over a variety of markets. -Manage global tradeshows, and oversee workload to ensure seamless execution and optimal results. -Create and document event playbooks for events such as Customer Advisory Board meetings, webinars, and corporate events.

Including but not limited to: -Fully execute ECI’s Sales & Marketing kickoff, incentive trips, leadership training, board meetings and user conference as well as a handful of tradeshows. -Create and manage corporate event budgets, balance on a week to week basis. -Fully execute all event logistics including theme concepts, registration, housing and travel communication with staff and attendees; creating event agendas and coordinating content with speakers and trainers and determining AV and production needs. Managing on-site install and troubleshooting as needed.-Maintain relationships with key vendors to fulfill event needs.-Collaborate closely with marketing, designers, sales, and many others in the development, execution and measurement of event programs.-Develop virtual or hybrid event solutions if needed.

Austin, Texas Area

Including but not limited to: -Develop and manage project timelines-Develop and manage project budgets-Provide on-site support-Manage multiple events simultaneously-Management of event deliverables, including but not limited to the following: Liaison and management of venue Auxiliary meeting management Expo hall management General contractor management Audio visual management Food and beverage services Onsite staffing management Transportation services Fabrication/Graphics services-Evaluation and appropriately distribute of all event information to applicable internal and external vendor teams-Preparation and distribution of detailed pre-event communications-Scheduling and verification of all site services-Collect and distribute event information to all departments-Communication with suppliers/partners and facilities (venues)-Crisis management Effectively work with and assist security team(s) to ensure attended/staff safety Maintain composure during all crisis situations-Communicate with vendors for quotes and placement of orders-Securing vendor financial information-Monitor and analyze job costs and subcontracted invoicing-Prepare and communicate change orders for cost deviations

Fort Worth, Tx

Including but not limited to:• Create and manage tradeshow budgets, balance on a monthly basis. • Fully execute all tradeshow logistics including registration, housing and communication with reps; ship tradeshow booths, promo items and literature to and from tradeshows. • Manage incoming tradeshow leads for timely post-show distribution.• Deliver on-site execution of tradeshow presence, including oversight of install/dismantle and shipping of booth properties; staff logistics; and execution of show promotions.• Maintain relationships with display house, external shipping, and promotional companies to fulfill tradeshow needs.• Collaborate closely with marketing, designers, sales, and many others in the development, execution and measurement of trade show programs.• Oversee literature, promotional item, and miscellaneous office supply inventory levels.

• Created daily content for the company’s social media pages with the intent to expand the brand. • Met with clients to create budgets, checklists, and timelines, specific for their events. • Executed events to ensure the client a stress-free day, including wedding, social, and corporate events. • Assisted with tasks such as decor set-up, bar preparation, and clean-up.

Greater Boston Area

• Met with clients to show the venues and discuss details until day of event.• Executed events to ensure they were up to the standards of the clients and the company. • Managed event schedules and coordinated with vendors and onsite staff.• Prepared weekly staff meeting materials and agenda.