Stephanie Humphrey , Cmp Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Florida Area

-Successfully plan, market, manage and execute all association functions annually ranging from 25 to 2,000 attendees -Decision Maker: site selection, contract negotiation, speaker logistics and travel, site logistics including AV, reporting including evaluation summaries, course material updates and production.-Develop and manage meeting budgets, achieving cost and revenue goalsLead collaborative activities with contractual partner to plan and implement conferences and events. -Direct on-site team for successful completion of all aspects of contractual conference and workshops.-Collaborate with Marketing and Membership team and appropriate Association staff on the development and implementation of marketing strategies for conferences, exhibit sales, training activities and other Association programs and products.-Preparation of DCF contract deliverables documenting training activities funded under the DCF contract.-Miscellaneous special projects and duties as assigned which include event budget development, concept papers and RFP responses for training events, development for recommendations to enhance Association training and professional development activities.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

-Formulated and executed event strategies for all property related activities and supervised and trained a team of five in addition to managing support department staff during event execution.-Created, planned, and executed marketing events on and off site such as concerts, VIP parties, and charity events which increased guest loyalty, incremental trips from guests, and positive media attention.-Publicized events and property on social media, resulting in increased brand awareness.-Managed box office, ticket operations, and talent management for thirty plus concerts annually.-Assured accuracy, optimum performance, and inclusion of marketing strategies by participating in Marketing calendar and financial budget reviews.-Analyzed events both before and after execution to ensure productivity and goal progression.-Ensured legal and policy compliance of events to prevent unnecessary liability.-Executed over 200 events annually.-Event Design Portfolio: http://slide.ly/view/bd2effe6eb48f8884a76ea737e14b3e1

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

-Increased employee morale by planning and carrying out morale building events.-Improved performance by working closely with executive team to establish plans for coaching and counseling of staff.-Maintained integrity of company by investigating and terminating employees for theft, dishonesty, or misconduct.-Developed and executed theme, format, and budget for property wide promotions and events ranging from large to small private events as well as charitable initiatives. -Ensured that events complied with contractual terms and were billed appropriately.-Devised custom food and beverage packages to generate revenue.-Maintained current clients and prospected potential clients to increase profitability.-Coordinated program of Super Bowl XLIII (2009) parties and events.-Facilitated entertainment contracts, payments, media calendars and website.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

-Managed logistics of event night operations for 200 plus Forum events.-Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised over fifty part time staff.-Accounted for up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales and cash receipts on a daily basis to maintain the vault.-Increased revenue through effective sales of tickets for Tampa Bay Lightning and Storm games, concerts, and shows.-Maintained guest satisfaction by resolving ticketing issues.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Special Events and Game Day Operations (2004 Season¬)-Planned and executed assigned aspects of Buccaneers games, training camps and events.Game Day Responsibilities:-Scheduled talent and managed logistics for game packet distribution; fulfilling parking, uniform, ticket and -credential needs for 400 crew members.-Organized promotional items for ingress and in-game giveaways.-Executed Pewter Partner and Pirate Ship set-ups and operations; oversaw eight bands and thirty plus strolling entertainers.-Catered meals for military flyover pilots and dignitaries.-Coordinated pre-game and halftime show elements and hosting the player family waiting area.

Gainesville, Florida Area

-Managed start-to-finish components for various sporting events to include sponsorship solicitation, volunteer recruitment, operations planning, bid proposal, and venue contracting.