Manage multiple $1M+ event budgets simultaneously and with accuracy Create brand experiences holistically from inception to activationOutstanding project and time management skills - highly organized, details-focused, results-driven, and accountableMotivated self-starter and creative problem solver who loves to come up with innovative solutionsVendor management including: food and beverage, venue, audio/visual, registration, signage & branding, furniture and decor, room blocks, transportationSponsorship management, including creative ideation of offerings, prospectus development. communication with sponsors and collaboration with venues in order to weave sponsor presence organically into event Team leader and manager focused on internal team building Proven track record of driving cross-functional collaboration across diverse sets of stakeholders, ensuring project goals and client needs are being metCreate and maintain client relationships resulting in years of organic growth

Manage multiple client accounts and programs, delivering the highest quality client experiences.Lead project teams to deliver flawless events aligned with client goals and budget.Build client relationships and work to identify project goals and fresh approaches to accomplish them.Train and coach internal team members.

Sell, manage and coordinate weddings across three brands totalling over 200 weddings annually and over 900k+ in revenueManage over 1,500 incoming requests for information annuallyExceeded sales goal Coordinate and hosted showcases and monthly open house events to drive sales and exceed goals Created and implemented new marketing materials for weddings including special promotions and packages

Managed and planned over 200+ weddings and 50+ corporate events annually Executed events and acted as a liaison for all vendors and staff members while making sure the client was satisfied and expectations were exceededInitiated and developed first ever training programs for the event planning team including in-house event coordinators, on-board coordinators and internsCoordinated all of the galas and showcases on the boatsIncreased customer satisfaction ratings from 70% to over 90% in one year

· Generated over $750,000 through sales of exhibitor space for 26 street festivals· Created client facing reports, internal exhibitor databases for weekly meetings, exhibitor applications,weekly e-blasts, and all on-site materials· Worked closely with the Mayor's Office of Special Events to ensure all exhibitors were properly permitted· Sold $300,000 in exhibitor space for the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, including management of all applications and exhibitor needsEvent Manager· Completely oversaw two events annually; monitored budgets, expenses, and on-site logistics (including supervising on-site staff of 30)· Directed the activities of personnel, subcontractors, and vendors. Developed and managed relationships with service contractors and suppliers· Managed on-site logistical needs at one event per weekend from May until September

6th annual state of education round table sessions and luncheon: o Directed digital arts crew regarding media formatting, edited event program , event set-up, and participant registration· Conducted informational interviews with Tucson companies regarding special concerns of small business owners

• Recruited and coordinated vendors for city-wide downtown festival, “Tucson Thunder” • Assisted with on-site coordination of downtown events as part of management team• Actively participated in downtown events running booths and distributing information

· Improved business process management through development of client information database and service quote tracking system · Coordinated and organized several administrative initiatives