Lauren Schaal, Cmp Email & Phone Number

As the self-proclaimed "Tech Queen," I mostly handle programs for several of ITA Group's technology clients. I work on user conferences and internal SKOs between 1000 and 2500 and run teams of 30+ on-site. In my down time (LOL), I work on incentive programs for the tech, automotive and security industries. I love a good challenge and truly enjoy working.

Detroit Metropolitan Area

As the Chapter Administrator for the Detroit ISACA Chapter, I build and run an average of 12 – 15 Cvent registration websites per year for chapter meetings & events. I manage all onsite logistics for in person chapter meetings and run virtual chapter meetings via Zoom. I oversee all chapter administration including awarding CPEs, updating the chapter.

After two years and one pandemic later, I've been promoted. I'm still working with the same Fortune 500 client to plan programs ranging in size from 10 - 1000. I manage site research, budget development, contract negotiation, group travel, dinking, entertainment, recreation, AV and final billing for 50+ in-person meetings per year and also coordinate third.

Greater Detroit Area

I am a meeting planner on a client-based account for a Fortune 100 company. I work with a team of three other planners, two sourcing managers and one web builder to plan virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings, including trainings, national sales meetings, conferences and other corporate events around North America. I also create and update Cvent Flex.

Greater Detroit Area

After planning over 70 meetings in my first year as a Jr. Meeting Manager, I was once again promoted. I continued to plan and source my own meetings with components including group air, meeting space and transportation. However, I also managed more intricate meetings which included pieces like complex budgets, the need for external vendors (like A/V and.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

After 15 months as meeting coordinator, I was promoted to Jr. Meeting Manager on the United Healthcare account. Typically, I planned and sourced smaller meetings (<50 people) around the United States with components including group air, meeting space and transportation. I also helped out with attendee management on larger programs via Cvent web.

Arlington Heights, IL

• Long Term Stay Coordinator – Worked with 375+ extended stay travelers in the last 15 months to manage accommodations in hotels and apartments globally; negotiated value adds such as additional rewards points, laundry.
• Worked with a Sr. Sourcing Manager to create a robust project plan to automate the Long Term Stay RFP & Meeting Request Form process and reporting in Cvent, while partnering with Amex Cvent support, CSAT team, HARC.
• Engaged with Sr. Sourcing Manager and major hotel chains (Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott) to send out RFPs electronically and to receive commissionable rates and special benefits for the traveler
• Trained new meeting coordinator on the Accenture account and act as day-to-day consultant on the Long Term Stay process; have been part of the core team selling/training additional clients such as Accenture, Zurich.
• Assisted 25 Meeting Managers with a variety of tasks including creation of rooming lists and air reports, website maintenance and running of reports, and attendee registration and liaisonACCOMPLISHMENTS: In the.

Mt. Prospect, IL

I primarily worked with two high-end travel internet marking companies - TravelClick and LET Group - to update and maintain the vanity websites for over 10 hotel properties around the country in order to drive traffic and increase sales via SEO and Event Marketing. I also monitored social media for several of hotels including Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, the.

Arlington Heights, IL

After three years at Arlington International Racecourse as a wedding and events manager, I decided to try my hand at freelance wedding coordinating. In my three years at Arlington Park, I planned and coordinated over 15 weddings; eight of which were done in 2012. In July 2013, I coordinated a wedding reception for an old coworker at Arlington Park for 160.

Arlington Heights, IL

After one season at Arlington Park, I was promoted to a full time Event Manager, responsible for six revenue generating venues. I sold tickets and food and beverage packages, as well as created floor plans and coordinated vendor deliveries. During the off-season I planned wedding ceremonies, receptions, galas meetings and events for over 500 people at the.

Arlington Heights, IL

As head of the Arlington Racing Club, I sold passes, planned parties and interacted with over 1500 members on a daily basis. After a month working as the ARC Coordinator, I was promoted to Box Seat Event Manager in the summer of 2010. I planned outings to the Box Seats for groups from 10 to over 1000. Highlight: Planning and executing an event for 1400.

Chicago, IL

As the only Production Assistant to work on CelebTV.com’s Tribute to the Movies, which ran on Sunday, March 7, 2010, on ABC before the 2010 Academy Awards, I logged and transcribed interviews for two producers.Highlight: I booked a celebrity stylist and models for the “Movies and Fashion” segment in Miami, Florida, in less than one week from my base in.

Chicago, IL

As one of three Production Assistants I logged footage, transcribed interviews and acquired information for projects including the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Awards Show, Geico Presents the Best of College Football 2009 and Arete Awards for Courage in Sports. All of these shows ran as hour-long specials on.

I created graphics that were used on the news shows at Noon, 5pm and 6 pm. I also learned how to use 3D-Live and Weather Page Builder.

East Lansing, Michigan

I hosted, interviewed and reported live from special events for SpartanTV, an online student-run news service. In the fall of 2008, I covered Barack Obama’s rally and Election Day activities, in East Lansing, Michigan.

I was Steve Dolinsky's field producer, where I was responsible for scheduling the shoots, logging tape and helping with the in-studio guests for the 11 am newscast.

As the sports intern primarily I scored baseball games and edited sports highlights with Clip Edit software. A few times during the summer I was sent to Wrigley Field and US Cellular Field to get interviews for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox post-game shows. In addition, I was sent to Soldier Field for Chicago Bears Family Day to get interviews and sound.