Sarah Pace, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

United States

South Barrington, Il

South Barrington, Il

· Oversee all aspects of online and onsite registration production, including building sales forms, badge layouts, web-site design, speaker and exhibitor management, equipment shipments, staff per diem requests· Build and maintain web tools for clients under each module: web pages, exhibits, registration, session/speaker, abstracts, mobile app, banquet seating, housing· Utilize basic html for form building and web-page processes· Act as a liaison between the client and internal eShow staff (Programming, Information Technology, Graphics, Event Coordinators, Education)· Troubleshoot and manage the onsite registration process for shows ranging from 500 – 25,000 attendees· Train clients and non-technical temp staff and on how to use eShow’s online and onsite system· Onsite travel when contracted for registration or exhibit sales events up to 20%

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Promoted to new position after identifying the need for a consistent voice across all Wealth Management face to face events. • Tracked, monitored, and reported full scope of event budgets totaling over $4M to Executive Suite which increased transparency related to expense management• Redesigned attendee evaluations to capture better feedback that directly informed stakeholders of field perceptions, measured ROI, and how to improve future events• Served as the first Project Manager for the Annual National Conference, leading a cross-functional team and improving alignment across multiple departments • Relationship Manager for product partners, sponsors, and speakers; streamlining the collection and documentation of sponsorship dollars and improving working relationships• Created and executed the annual strategic plan for roughly 20 face to face events for CBSI financial advisors, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all events

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Supported Director of The Center for Advisor Excellence, Training Consultant, and VP, Specialty Distributions.• Collaborated with upwards of 30 speakers for the Annual National Convention; scheduled planning calls, ensured AV needs for breakout sessions, and provided evaluation results and attendee records• Served as Project Manager for BreakThrough 2015, the first symposium for female financial advisors, with roughly 100 attendees and a budget of $100,000

Dallas, Tx

Provided administrative support to the CEO and President.• Processed CEO’s donations to philanthropic causes equaling upwards of $80,000• Documented work done by the staff of CEO’s personal ranch property• Represented the company as the first point of contact for the executive offices

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as sole support for the non-profit Montessori training center for Primary and Elementary teachers. Provided basic administrative duties, oversaw the Annual Giving Campaign and was the first point of contact for the organization.• Oversaw the Annual Giving Campaign, increasing donations 30% from the previous year • Headed up the search for the first facility in their 20-year history, working directly with Real Estate agents, vetting spaces, and submitting reports to the Board of Directors for selection• Acted as school registrar; collecting payments, distributing important documents, following up with applicants, and reporting to the Board of Directors.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Assisted four members of the executive suite for a private Montessori School with two locations and 200 students ages 3 to grade 9. Acted as Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Office Manager, and first point of contact for all visitors. • Overhauled inefficient 20-year old filing system to ensure complete and useful recordkeeping for the future• Project Manager for graduation ceremonies; including communications with the decorating committee, sending out invitations, and facilitating a smooth ceremony for 200 students.• Managed Database using Microsoft Access, which was used to track admission process, create annual directories, and manage alumni records

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Oversaw all aspects of the Costume Shop for the Costume Shop Manager as she transitioned to a new position in Human Resources. • Managed a staff of fifteen artisans; gave annual evaluations, addressed all issues, and maintained positive morale in the workplace• Reported directly to senior-level executives on the execution of high quality costumes for multiple productions

Chciago, Il

Ran the Costume Shop for one of the most respected regional theaters in the country, producing over 10 shows in a season, with a seasonal budget of over $375,000.• Relationship manager for designers, artists, actors, and domestic and international vendors to create lasting working relationships • Successfully lobbied for a separate crafts area with a working hood, which improved health conditions and the morale of staff members• Hired and managed over 20 staff and contracted domestic and international freelance artisans, keeping within budget and time restrictions

Chicago, Il &New York, Ny

Managed the Wardrobe Department for the flagship American Girl Place store in Chicago, and opened the New York location.• Worked in close contact with company executives to facilitate the opening of a second store in Manhattan; purchasing equipment and supplies, designing the workspace, securing outside vendors, and hiring support staff • Monitored spending using weekly expense reports for the department’s budget of $30,000 • Coordinated with freelance artisans to complete projects on time and within budget.