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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.