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Boise, Idaho, United States

A self-driven position that managed all aspects of corporate event planning, company travel & expense management program, and executive travel needs.- Led a team of 3 people to plan and produce a calendar year of 100+ events successfully. Including full oversight of National Sales Meetings for 500+ attendees; a multi-year, multi-million dollar race series sponsorship activation; and coordinated attendance to many of the largest motorcycle and offroad industry events.- Assisted in the creation, development, and accuracy of the annual, multi-million dollar marketing department budget.- Implemented, transitioned, trained, and managed a new company travel and corporate card program - a platform and policy that was utilized by 90+ users with over $1 million in annual credit card spend. The travel program also required consistent communication with our preferred travel vendors. - Promoted 2 times since being hired in April 2021 - first from Event & Travel Specialist to Event and Travel Manager where I gained the assignment of planning events and travel for the entire company, rather than only the Sales Department. And a second promotion to Events, Travel & Logistics Manager, where I began leading a team of 3 people.

Scottsdale, Arizona

- Coordinated all aspects of a variety of fashion, corporate, and social events from conception to completion; arranged vendor and entertainment schedules; managed on-site logistics while being the primary point of contact for events ranging from 20 - 5,000+ people with budgets between $500 and $200,000.- Collaborated with other departments (talent, public relations, ticketing, sponsorships, graphic design) when necessary to ensure all areas were dialed in to guarantee a successful event, every time.- Maintained healthy relationships with many event supplier vendors and partners, allowing me to adequately source the best option that fits each project’s budget.- Exceeded client expectations by maintaining budgets and meeting demanding deadlines.- Immediate communication and contact with high-net-worth clients and partners.- Experience with public relations, media, and marketing clients.- Voted the 2018 Rising Star Employee by company executives.- Direct contact and support to the CEO and CCO.

Scottsdale, Arizona

• Ran all social media platforms for the agency.• Assisted in the details relating to a variety of fashion and social events.• Created graphic design content for print and social media.

• Supported the Event Manager in planning and hands-on execution of the Strider Cup Race Series, international corporate meetings, tradeshows, and many other signature events.

Teaching Assistant in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management for HA243 -- Foundations in Kitchen Operations