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Led overall event planning and execution of fundraising events, including the the Girls on the Run NYC 5k, twice a year. Responsibilities included: ~Developing fundraising initiatives through prospecting, outreach and follow-up with potential partners, sponsors and donors. ~Developing fundraising plans and strategies that help to positively impact revenue. ~Managing event planning, preparation and execution of Girls on the Run fundraising events, outreach and volunteer events.~Serving as liaison for Outreach Ambassadors and Special Events Committee. ~Developing and managing sponsor and partner relationships and works closely with vendors and venues for event execution. ~Overseeing budget of events and tracks profit and loss statements; prepare financial recap reports for leadership and Board members. ~Building and cultivating volunteer infrastructure to strengthen sponsorship revenue, corporate and team recruitment. ~Managing relationships with venue staff and vendors.~Evaluating event results and prepares recommendations for future events based on gathered metrics.

An independent service provider for conferences, events and weddings. With the ever changing economy, I provide executive services without the requirements of being an employee. Known for the my passion, integrity and determination, I work independently or as a team to provide the highest quality of service helping professionals achieve optimal organizational and personal success. My events are always creative and planned flawlessly, within or below budget. My success has always been that I exceed expectations. With the right incentive, I am willing to join a team of exceptional professionals within the Greater New York City area to work within the state or nationally.

Multi-faceted event planner who developed, managed, and delivered educational workshops and smaller signature events.~Served as project lead for all LSCU one/two day workshops in Florida. ~Project manager for Florida Governmental Affairs Conference.~Managed staffing roles and volunteers for the Annual Convention.~Cultivated relationships with speakers and managed contracts, travel arrangements and onsite logistics for confirmed speakers.~Assisted Director of Events with the coordination of large signature events with event planning & logistics.~Monitored event budgets and ensured events were executed with budget guidelines. ~Served as liaison for conference and workshops speakers.~Maintained relationships with credit union staff, business partners, and management; distributed communications on behalf of the department; answered member calls regarding educational offerings; prepared materials for events; assisted credit unions with customized training materials and opportunities.~Worked with accreditation organizations to ensure compliance.~Researched and recommended pricing schedules for events to help increase educational revenue.~Supported education department with all education initiatives.

Managed the planning, development and execution of all conferences, online and onsite education events, and meetings of FSAE throughout the state of Florida.-Selected event venues, negotiate contracts, plan proposals, and handle hotel attrition/cancellation negotiations.-Supported all fundraising efforts of the FSAE Foundation, including the Silent Auction. -Coordinated and supervised all event logistics, including accommodations and transportation, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual equipment, room sets, material preparation, creative materials, presentations and printing.-Facilitated all meetings from start to finish, including registration/database development and onsite management. -Negotiated all contracts and addendums ensuring all necessary requirements are met to client satisfaction and ensure the best possible pricing. -Managed communications to key stake holders, partners, sales and executives. Speaker and host management. -Managed all billing and reconciliation of event invoices to ensure all vendors are paid within deadlines.-Significantly reduced event expenses by controlling and monitoring menus and pricing, room rentals, audiovisual costs, and travel/hotel expenses.-Successfully plan and execute events with attendance ranging from 10 people to 500 people.-Work with on-site catering manager for food and beverage selections; communicate structured time agendas to ensure all food and beverage items are delivered and served on time.-Reviewed, reconciled and signed all banquet event orders and the final invoice from the event.-Responsible for all coordinating, packing, and shipping of event materials to and from hotel in an organized and timely manner.-Collaborated with staff on event collateral. Maintain brand standards throughout all marketing channels.-Cultivated relationships with sponsors that positively impacted overall revenue.-Managed relationships with volunteers and served as liaison to numerous committees.

Responsible for the management coordination and execution of all conferences, retreats, and online events for the Bar's fourth largest voluntary Section, Family Law, Government Lawyer Section and Equal Opportunity Section. This position was equivalent to an Association Executive Director. Areas of management included: -Distribution of all marketing in print and electronically, the website, publications, special projects and the budget. -Collaboration with graphics teams to develop cohesive marketing for all educational trainings, conferences and workshops.-Solicitation of sponsorships and cultivated positive relationships.-Coordination of all speakers & logistics.

Managed all engagement with 200+ voluntary bar associations and served as the spokesperson for The Florida Bar, helping voluntary bar associations to understand the role of the Bar and how the Bar could provide support. Additionally, traveling throughout the state helped to build relationships with voluntary bar leaders and members. During my tenure, I also planned and managed the Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference that helped to educate for leaders of voluntary bar associations and also those interested in leadership roles within their organization.

-Assisted the Department head with special events and was served as lead coordinator for the National Association of Bar Executive Communications Committee Conferences.-Managed the Kids Deserve Justice press conference which launched a statewide campaign to raise funding and awareness for underrepresented children in the Florida legal system.-Wrote press releases for Florida Bar news and events.-Performed administrative duties as necessary.