Valerie Sandbach, Cis, Cta Email & Phone Number

Greer, South Carolina, United States

Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) is a progressive meeting, incentive and conference management company that believes live meetings and events transform organizations. As a strategic partner and leading service provider in events management, M&IW is privileged to work with some of the most recognized companies across the globe to help them source and execute successful events. M&IW is a privately-owned, certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) headquartered in Wisconsin with offices… Show more Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) is a progressive meeting, incentive and conference management company that believes live meetings and events transform organizations. As a strategic partner and leading service provider in events management, M&IW is privileged to work with some of the most recognized companies across the globe to help them source and execute successful events. M&IW is a privately-owned, certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) headquartered in Wisconsin with offices across the US, UK, Singapore and Brazil. As an extension of our clients' meeting management resources, we help them increase the quality of their programs, achieve business outcomes, mitigate risk, and reduce costs. Show less

West Hartford, Ct

Successfully execute Association conferences and Board meetings for a diverse client base. Collaborate with association committee members and Director in developing creative solutions to enrich meeting and provide cost savings, including marketing materials and website.Provide onsite meeting management. Ensure timely deliverables through effective communication with other departments.

Source and contract hotel rooms and meeting space for over 1100 individual sporting events per year for ESPN’s television crews and talent. Provide cost savings through strategic negotiation, concessions, contract analysis and ensuring compliance with specific terms of contract.Effectively collaborate with ESPN Hotel Coordinators on sport specifications, budgets, strategies, and search results.Increase productivity through skilled leadership and creative solutions. Expedite the high… Show more Source and contract hotel rooms and meeting space for over 1100 individual sporting events per year for ESPN’s television crews and talent. Provide cost savings through strategic negotiation, concessions, contract analysis and ensuring compliance with specific terms of contract.Effectively collaborate with ESPN Hotel Coordinators on sport specifications, budgets, strategies, and search results.Increase productivity through skilled leadership and creative solutions. Expedite the high volume of sourcing through the use of the Cvent RFP tool and well-organized spreadsheets.Provide accurate reporting and historical data to customer through Meeting Management System (MMS) Show less

Managed 75+ domestic and international meetings and incentives annually, ranging in size from 20 to 700 attendees and valued from $5K to over $1M.Saved $221K in one year period through contract analysis, negotiation and competitive bids. Assisted clients in developing individual programs and establishing requirements, tracking meeting spend and savings, managing all details, and financial reconciliation of event. Streamlined processes for customers through creation of customized… Show more Managed 75+ domestic and international meetings and incentives annually, ranging in size from 20 to 700 attendees and valued from $5K to over $1M.Saved $221K in one year period through contract analysis, negotiation and competitive bids. Assisted clients in developing individual programs and establishing requirements, tracking meeting spend and savings, managing all details, and financial reconciliation of event. Streamlined processes for customers through creation of customized registrations sites.Provided onsite support at meetings and events.Proficiency with Sabre airline reservation system for airfare analysis and flight manifests Show less

Multiple Accounts (2000 - 2003)Accountable for all areas of domestic and international travel for multiple corporate accountsRecognized as an "American Express Pacesetter" (top 5% of travel counselors nationwide) for exceptional customer service, quality, and leadershipKey contact to resolve customer issues, maintain profile updates, and establish travel policy. Established value and 20% overall cost savings through supervision of group movements and secured group air… Show more Multiple Accounts (2000 - 2003)Accountable for all areas of domestic and international travel for multiple corporate accountsRecognized as an "American Express Pacesetter" (top 5% of travel counselors nationwide) for exceptional customer service, quality, and leadershipKey contact to resolve customer issues, maintain profile updates, and establish travel policy. Established value and 20% overall cost savings through supervision of group movements and secured group air contracts. Ensured quality control by assisting with weekly ARC report and ticketing processes. Improved profitability and efficiency by formulating ideas and solutions for customers, employees, and shareholders through organized processes.Mentored travel counselors and published quarterly newsletter that improved quality standards. Show less

Vendor negotiations, travel policies, meetings/groups, accounting, and staff performance. Managed and organized staff resulting in a rewarding team approach to customer service. Achieved customer and staff efficiency through total office restructuring and standardized procedures.Collaborated with client Travel Manager on vendor negotiations, travel policies, meetings and groups, and globalization issues.

Group and Incentive TravelIncreased customer base through direct customer sales techniques. Developed and implemented creative domestic and international individualized programs, negotiated contracts with numerous airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies. Prepared travel documents and provided essential onsite support.

Incentive DivisionAssisted clients in developing customized meeting and incentive programs resulting in extreme customer satisfaction. Secured airline and hotel contracts, monitored trip finances, prepared travel documents and assisted with all phases of ticketing operations (domestic and international) for large and small groups. Organized and participated in site inspections as well as onsite management of domestic and international groups.