I am an established event planner seeking my next opportunity. I have 20+ years of proven experience in coordinating and executing corporate events and meetings for industry-leading corporations. I enjoy leading planning teams and collaborating with executive leaders to ensure events exceed business objectives. My experience includes corporate meetings, meeting planning, decision-making, client interaction, site visits, vendor selection, contract negotiation, itinerary management, housing and… Show more I am an established event planner seeking my next opportunity. I have 20+ years of proven experience in coordinating and executing corporate events and meetings for industry-leading corporations. I enjoy leading planning teams and collaborating with executive leaders to ensure events exceed business objectives. My experience includes corporate meetings, meeting planning, decision-making, client interaction, site visits, vendor selection, contract negotiation, itinerary management, housing and transportation, budget management, and on-site execution. Show less

Strategized and led cross-functional core team to meet organizational goals and objectives for core learning meetings, events and incentive program for the LensCrafters Brand. Negotiated contracts, approved invoices, maintained budget and authorized final billing.Executed major meeting and event management to include all logistics, selecting sites, site visits, accommodations, meeting space, transportation, registration, entertainment, gifts, events, incentives, materials, vendor… Show more Strategized and led cross-functional core team to meet organizational goals and objectives for core learning meetings, events and incentive program for the LensCrafters Brand. Negotiated contracts, approved invoices, maintained budget and authorized final billing.Executed major meeting and event management to include all logistics, selecting sites, site visits, accommodations, meeting space, transportation, registration, entertainment, gifts, events, incentives, materials, vendor partnerships, supervising support staff, and providing on-site management for meetings ranging from 10 to 1,500 attendees. Show less

Planned and executed major aspects of meeting and event management for meetings ranging from 100 to 1,500 attendees (including six Luxottica National Annual Leadership Summits). As well as coordinated new store openings, relocations, remodels, and closings. Provided Stores and Field support during crisis management such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and accidents.