Tamara J. Branch Rouse Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

Horsham, Pa

Usa

• Responsible for managing profitable, prestigious client events globally, exceeding client business objectives and expectations, and delivering first class customer service.• Plan, attend, and execute client planning meetings. Develop and apply a good understanding of the clients’ purpose of the event.• Assist the client in the evaluation and selection of geographic locations for events. Research and visit potential event sites in selected geographic locations.• Travel on-site to conduct site inspections and meet with all potential vendors (i.e. hotel, DMC, exhibit agencies, print and design, production, AV, etc.). Evaluate options and negotiate contracts with vendors.• Maintain good long term relationships with hotels, venues, and suppliers to ensure the client is getting the most value for their money.• Execute effective scope management to identify and charge clients for out of scope activities, and maximize profitability of each project. Prepare and maintain the budget for each event throughout its lifecycle.• Produce and manage weekly status reports, timelines, etc. Ensure all business critical deadlines are met for each program.• Oversee the completion of the invitation and attendee management process by Project Executives, including attendee communication, database management, and reporting.• Direct all aspects of the event design and décor, from conception to completion.• Identify new opportunities and leads for existing and new business development. Assist with preparing and presenting event proposal to clients.• Work with Account Director and Account Manager to organize, plan, and prioritize staff and resources to meet objectives and deadlines.

Ewing, Nj

• Responsible for leading the planning and execution of various types of marketing events, such as: product launches, press conferences, promotional events, thought leadership and networking events.• Responsible for leading digital and traditional marketing projects including: print advertisements, email campaigns, social media campaigns, video projects, website development, banner ads, new business research, RFPs, and industry award submissions.• Served as the main liaison for all marketing events (pre-event planning, onsite management, and post-event communications).• Managed the scope and budget for each project. Conducted regular team meetings to review the status of project deliverables and ensure all work was being completed in harmony with the project brief and concept.• Negotiated contracts with vendors (conference sponsorship contracts, banquet/event contracts, print advertisement insertion orders, etc.).• Collaborated with the President/CEO to develop the agency’s yearly marketing initiatives and strategy, and report on effectiveness of marketing communications.• Developed and managed the marketing budget. Presented marketing spend requirements to the President/CEO.• Assisted the internal PR team in developing press materials including press releases, key message and Q&A documents. Conducted reactive outreach to key media targets to inform them of upcoming announcements, key customer wins, product releases, etc.• Proactively respond to editorial inquiries and requests as appropriate and manage the process accordingly. Field interview requests, coordinate and facilitate interviews, and develop briefing materials to prepare key spokespeople.• Supported Account Management team with FDA Medical/Legal submissions.

Http://Www.Relclin.Com

• Reported directly to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Operations. Supported with daily operations, human resource matters, and special projects.• Supported the CEO and Sr. Vice President with meeting and travel coordination, and other various assignments as requested.• Served as the main liaison for coordinating all travel logistics for employees traveling between the US, Europe, and India (airline tickets, lodging, limo service, travel itineraries, etc.). Coordinated travel for non-residential visitors and clients as well.• Coordinated monthly executive team meetings, special corporate events and other client events.• Created and maintained database for client confidentiality contracts, partnership contracts, and project contracts. Served as the central point for holding all contracts and sent monthly contract status updates to Head of Legal and Intellectual Property Rights and the VP of Business Development.• Managed corporate office supply needs and requirements for both the Newtown, PA and Chicago, IL offices.• Received invoices and requisitions and verified that transactions complied with company financial policies and procedures.• Managed internal office supply and equipment costs. Regularly monitored and renegotiated vendor contracts to keep costs down.