Sara Bowen Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all events that foster relationships in support of the Foundation’s mission and meet a high-quality standard. These initiatives supported the #1 community.
• Lead and oversaw ~50 events a year, collaborating with leadership, that aid in meeting and exceeding a $627M comprehensive campaign goal by 2020.
• Managed and lead three defining annual events that cumulatively raise over $2.5M annually: Circle 1000 Brunch, Hoag Summer Fest, and Christmas Carol Ball.
• Developed and established creative event branding and experiences that elevated donor engagement.
• Managed two event committees and volunteers; the 552 Club Board of Directors and the Circle 1000 Committee
• Developed and managed an operating budget of over $1M annually.

Newport Beach, California

• Successfully conducted the planning and execution of events that align with the overarching Foundation strategy.
• Assist in pre- and post-annual event coordination to which includes briefing meetings, financial reporting, and strategic planning.
• Lead the communication and management with valued vendor partners, details include event purpose, strategy, budget, contract negotiation, programming, and areas of improvement; ultimately enhancing the experience for.
• Lead administrative event support team.
• Elevated and maintained relationships with (2) event fundraising committees that raise over $2M annually.
• Develop and engage in relationships with donors, board members, physicians, and Hospital leadership in relation to events.

Santa Ana, California

• Served as the event lead to plan and execute corporate events, which include the Annual Gala, Golf Invitational and additional community-based events.
• Met a net profit of 50% or more of the gross proceeds per event, the largest exceeding $670,000 in revenue.
• Coordinated event logistics to include, but not limited to: location, food, a/v, staging, lighting, décor, volunteers, vendors, and staff.
• Negotiated rates with external vendors to agree with department budget.
• Worked directly with President & CEO to identify, cultivate, and solicit sponsors, donors, and underwriting for all events.
• Coordinated with video producers, featured client(s), location managers, and venues to create video projects for marketing efforts and special events.

Salem, MA

• Developed social and corporate market segments by creating new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships with a department that achieves over $4 million in annual revenue.
• Negotiated contracts, proposals, room blocks and various details with clients to ensure proper revenue is gained.
• Proven work ethic with exceeding a personal annual goal of $670,000 in revenue by 16% in 2014.
• Communicated event expectations and orders with external vendors: a/v, florists, event rental companies.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client’s needs are met in a timely manner.
• Received the Manager of the 4th Quarter Award, 2014

Plymouth, NH

• Served as the event lead for in house and off-­‐site events, maintaining and building client relations with prospective wedding couples, businesses and area residents.
• Participated in post event follow up, seasonal discount promotion, email marketing and related marketing efforts.
• Developed contracts, proposals and assisted clients with services outside our organization, to which included tenting, staging, lighting, audio visual, rentals, and vendors.
• Coordinated with the General Manager, Director of Sales and Kitchen Manager for all event staffing/training, preparation, vehicle scheduling, menu selections, and details.
• Execution of the event, including coordinating with vendors, staff and guests.

Manchester, NH

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Study Abroad Program