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•Act as a project manager for a portfolio of initiatives, developing strategic process improvements that enhance business operations and ensure compliance within EY and the Meetings and Events Team, including identifying opportunities for risk mitigation and process simplification across all deliverables in contract management.•Cultivate and manage relationships with over 70+ global suppliers, overseeing $25 million in annual spend to drive strategic event business objectives and operational success.•Lead and mentor contract team to allocate workload, enhance their negotiation and contract management skills; foster effective resolution of supplier issues and ensure alignment with business requirements. •Serve as a trusted advisor, consulting with team members and stakeholders to provide guidance on supplier capabilities, contract matters and policies relevant to Global Travel, Meetings and Events.Key Accomplishments:oDrove operational excellence by implementing best practices in supplier contract management, ensuring alignment with key EY departments -Supplier Risk, Legal, Independence and Data Privacy.oDeveloped streamlined templates and tracking mechanisms to improve contract implementation speed and clarity, and reporting to leadership, Independence and Global Client Partners.oFacilitated a technology enablement solution, for more efficient labor tracking and invoicing workflows, enhancing overall consistent and accurate billing for Global Production Team.

•Developed and executed communication strategies and materials for event registration, check-in and app technology (Cvent), to improve stakeholder and user experiences and engagements.•Consulted with stakeholders on platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with operational event needs. •Enhanced learning opportunities for internal build teams through developing training programs for new software rollouts and updates in platform.

•Managed all aspects of event sourcing, planning, and execution, ensuring client objectives and timelines were met effectively while adhering to budgets.•Sourced and optimized third-party supplier relationships, enhancing the delivery of programs and maintaining important high-quality standards.

•Provided thought leadership for attendee engagement via event technology (Cvent- registration sites, mobile apps, check-in and badging tools), developing solutions that enhanced user experience and increased sponsorship opportunities.•Built and supported tailored complex registration sites and apps for corporate events, ensuring effective execution of technology.•Oversaw job responsibilities, training and development of the registration coordinators and temporary on-site staff.

•Established and streamlined internal operations and processes to support business and event management, thereby significantly doubling company revenue for the Online Lenders Alliance account through strategic optimization.•Provided account management services on all events including consultation, content development, marketing and budgeting, site selection, negotiation, branding, speaker procurement, registration, sponsorship development, security, AV/production, menu planning, room sets, insurance liabilities, safety regulation adherence, timeline building, staffing plans and training, gift procurement, on-site management, invoice preparation and reconciliation.•Developed programming for CeCe Cares client charity event, fostering growth and engagement within the community and raising $122K for their second annual local gala event.

•Managed a diverse portfolio of meetings and events, including major conferences with budgets over $1M, through end-to-end meeting logistics ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.•Co-developed initiatives for Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Meetings event program, contributing to the organization's sustainability goals.

Spearheaded and managed Fort Lauderdale’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau RFP and bid presentation which effectively helped the agency win $3M in business.

Traffic Manager: Coordinated production elements in TV, print, radio and direct response programs for Gatorade, Torq, Propel and John Deere, leading to company revenue growth and promotion to Account Executive.Account Executive: Developed internal production process and managed $1.6 million John Deere print account.

Managed client initiatives to develop innovative print collateral and new branding campaigns.

Media Analyst: Saved Kmart $40M by eliminating ineffective print distribution in one year.Associate Media Manager: Supervised and mentored staff through daily work projects ad media buys. Trained local and remote offices on data preparation, data analysis and media recommendation methodologies.