Moved forward marketing initiatives through project management, brand standards, and putting client experience first.Responsible for the overall operations of 100+ conferences and meetings annually, governing a multi-million dollar budget; while following risk management and compliance practices. Managed relationships internally with senior executives, business leaders and department managers and externally with hotel, travel, and production vendors.Led a team of 8 senior planners, focusing on team member engagement and growth by adopting human resources and learning and development best practices, through continuing education for personal growth, building relationships, and self-engagement.

Planned and managed meetings, conferences, and events for Wells Fargo Advisors, reaching clients, team members, and financial advisors across the country. Responsible for budget creation, management, and reconciliation. Adherence to policies around risk and compliance, security, branding, and corporate responsibility.

Responsible for creating and leading the division's conference and travel management department, including staff onboarding and training, governing the overall travel budget, managing vendor relationships, and partnering with the national home office on all company-wide event initiatives. Partnered to develop and deliver spokesperson training, preparing volunteers and staff to speak with donors, the public, and media. Responsible for divisional logistics for a grassroots effort, bringing thousands of volunteers to meet with their legislatures in Washington, DC.

Managed special projects for the Chief Operating Officer. These responsibilities included implementing policies and procedures supporting the new consolidated division, planning meetings for the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership and Regional Management, and leading all communications out of the COO's office.

Had the opportunities to work as a bank teller, then new accounts representative, and then an assistant branch manager.