Vallee Donovan Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

As a member of the Association’s executive leadership team, I directly support the President strategically and operationally. I act as an advisor for operational support, internal and external relationship building, and engagement with the Board of Trustees. I lead the implementation of the Association's Strategic Plan and manage special initiatives as assigned by the president based on current and future priorities. Additionally, I oversee the Association’s human resources, IT, data… Show more As a member of the Association’s executive leadership team, I directly support the President strategically and operationally. I act as an advisor for operational support, internal and external relationship building, and engagement with the Board of Trustees. I lead the implementation of the Association's Strategic Plan and manage special initiatives as assigned by the president based on current and future priorities. Additionally, I oversee the Association’s human resources, IT, data management, and event teams. I also oversaw business development efforts for 3+ years. Show less

Lead the Events team in all of the Association's event production in pursuit of our mission to promote and serve Georgia Tech alumni with relevant and meaningful engagement. Our team's scope of responsibility includes creative program development; all event logistics; marketing; volunteer management; vendor partnerships. As a member of the Association's senior leadership team, I participate in strategic planning and organizational goal setting.

On a contract basis for clients, I produce a variety of premier events including conferences, award dinners, black-tie gala events, customer entertainment programs and board meetings. I also plan college football tailgate parties, reunion events and an annual 5K road race that is open to the community. I execute all aspects of event production, including theme/concept development, marketing, show & script writing, vendor relations (food/beverage, audio-visual, decor, entertainment, venues… Show more On a contract basis for clients, I produce a variety of premier events including conferences, award dinners, black-tie gala events, customer entertainment programs and board meetings. I also plan college football tailgate parties, reunion events and an annual 5K road race that is open to the community. I execute all aspects of event production, including theme/concept development, marketing, show & script writing, vendor relations (food/beverage, audio-visual, decor, entertainment, venues, etc.), staff/volunteer management, and onsite execution. Clients include the Georgia Tech Alumni Association (as independent contractor), Grant Thornton LLP and Half the Sky Women's Leadership Institute (as agent of AKH Events). Show less

Directed all event production and travel activities, including creative program development; marketing; volunteer management; vendor relations and contract negotiation. Managed team of three event managers, one event coordinator and one travel director. As senior management team member, participated in strategic planning and organizational goal setting.

Banking Center Manager '95-97; Corporate Affairs Special Events & Event Ticket Manager '97-00.