Tamara Tate Email & Phone Number

Home Oiffice, Santa Cruz California

I love to see a good plan come together! Excels at managing all the things for all types of events such as large conferences, virtual events, roadshows, tradeshows, and incentive programs for some of the the largest global high-tech companies. Highlights include:- Bringing to life the story and facilitating the attendee journey - Team collaboration with creative and web design, demand gen, field marketing, content strategy, customer service, tools/technology- Incorporate social responsibility throughout events; supplier diversity, sustainability, accessibility and inclusion- Create "the plan"; workback schedule, program grids, agendas, ensuring clear communication cross-functionally across all internal and external workstreams- Create and track event budgets, contracting, negotiate cost savings with finance and legal teams- Value vendor partnerships to include; decorators on branding/signage, shipping, hotels and venues, food and beverage, security, production, IT, electrical, space management, transportation, DMC, staffing and speaker management - Oversee complete virtual and/or on-site program operations and staffing- Debriefs and surveys on how to do it even better next time

Mountain View, California

- Develop and execute small-to-large internal and external events such as employee engagement events, custom channel/ partner and sales events, trade-shows, executive board/ leadership meetings, Sales and Marketing Conference, User Conferences- Responsibilities include strategic planning, logistics, web registration management, hotel site selection, room block management, presentation and collateral creation, contract negotiation, vendor management, budget management, post-event survey data analysis- Integrate corporate messaging and branding into event execution; collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (branding, PR/Communications, product marketing, sales, legal)- Work with C-Level Executives and support teams to showcase overall growth and profitability of the company. This includes events such as internal all hands meetings, board meetings and retreats, analyst conferences and speaking engagements

Mountain View, Ca

Management of 30+ global meetings and events per yearDirect production and execution for events ranging from 20 to 750+ attendeesResponsibilities include securing space, contract negotiations, budget management, partnering with vendors, production, housing and registration, coordinate audio visual requirements and manage catering requirements. Work closely and effectively with the executives and senior management team on hi-level events such as Sales Conferences, Analyst Days, Leadership Circles and Executive SummitsReceived highest rating of Outstanding employee in last year's performance review and received a promotion despite the troubled economy

San Jose, California

Support and assist Director of Convention Services with department budgeting and forecasting. Analyze and track JD Power Meeting Planner Feedback scores for Conventions Services Department.Managed hi-profile events and conferences for companies like Apple, Cisco and Adobe.

San Jose, California

Compile and distribute logistics of large group conventions up to 1,500 attendees. Manage 60,000 sq. ft of meeting space. Met and exceeded JD Power Meeting Planner scores 2002 - 2005. Participate in and plan events for an Internal Organization, the Service Plus Committee. Named Leader of the Year for 2004 and Leader of the 3rd Quarter for 2004. Assisted at other Fairmont properties such as Sonoma Mission Inn and San Francisco.Listed as a high potential manager for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

San Jose, California

Coordinated large group conferences, day meetings and social eventsHandle all logistics of conferences such as billing, rooming lists, agendas, time management, room specifications, transportation, audio-visual equipment and food and beverageActing liaison to all departments in fulfilling customer expectationsKnowledge of audio-visual equipment and latest conference industry technologyVendor contact for the purpose of outsourcing a variety of customer needs and requests

Bs, Commercial Recreation

- Awarded Commercial Recreation Student of the Year for 2000. - Led course in Tourism in 2000. - Plan all logistics for Department Career.

Aa, Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Women's Softball Team, Women's Volleyball TeamLiberal Arts