Field Marketing and Travel Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Signing Agent

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

Independent Consultant

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2022

Rodan + Fields® Dermatologists is changing skin and changing lives by partnering with independent business owners across the United States to redefine the future of aging. Founded by world-renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv® Solution, Rodan + Fields' patent-pending MACRO Exfoliator™ and AMP MD™ System make real results possible at home without injections or other invasive procedures. Rodan + Fields® Dermatologists is changing skin and changing lives by partnering with independent business owners across the United States to redefine the future of aging. Founded by world-renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv® Solution, Rodan + Fields' patent-pending MACRO Exfoliator™ and AMP MD™ System make real results possible at home without injections or other invasive procedures.

Catering Sales Manager

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Customer Support Specialist

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

Customer support for equipment financing company. • Collected, reviewed and verified loan documents, followed up on missing documents • Maintained client files via Act database • Serviced high priority rush files scheduled to close within a week • Daily communications with the customers and vendors • Prepared insurance quotes and purchased if requested • Prepared invoice instructions, maintained email list, input loan applications • Liaison between Customer, Vendor and Broker Show less

Contract Meeting Professional

• Jan 2006 - Jul 2016

Oversee and facilitate all aspects of meeting planning from site selection, vendor negotiation, event registration, marketing, onsite staffing and post-event reporting. Work on multiple national meetings, large-scale conferences and events for a variety of clients simultaneously. Work with Association Executives on digital management of contracts, speaker bios, session descriptions, handouts, RFPs, etc. Create and send event marketing communications via email, web, print. Send and track correspondence with speakers and sponsors/exhibitors. Coordinate creation of event publications and syllabus materials. Prepare BEO information with event venues. Coordinate travel, lodging and expenses for participants traveling to meetings. Create and manage budgets and collection of registration, sponsorship income and exhibit fees. Work directly with registrants on problems and inquiries. Develop and maintain solid relationships with exhibitors/sponsors. Create/design event materials and signage. Oversee meeting preparation, event menus, supplies ordering and packing/shipping of event materials. Data entry and daily administrative functions. Create invoices and receipts as requested; track expenses for event budget reconciliation. Create and analyze online evaluations and prepare post-event reports. Miscellaneous events I have planned and executed o 2016 Veterans Entrepreneur Training Symposium (Norfolk, VA) June 2016 o 2014 Department of Energy Small Business Conference & Expo (Tampa, FL) June 2014 o ATDC Startup Showcase (Atlanta, GA) 2011, 2012, 2013 o Smyrna Heroes Gala (Atlanta, GA) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 o Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Awards Banquet 2013 o Georgia MPI Golf Tournament (Atlanta, GA) o Investorside Meeting and Tradeshow (New York, NY) o Dermatology Center of Atlanta 10th Anniversary Party (Atlanta, GA) o Onsite event work for Coca-Cola (Atlanta, GA) o Stay at home MOM Show less

Conference Manager

• Jan 2005 - Nov 2005

Managed all aspects of conference logistics for account assignments to include, but not limited to: site searches, contract negotiations (hotels, DMC, off site venues etc.), food and beverage, audio visual, transportation, entertainment, conference registration websites, all conference written materials, name badges, conference giveaways, golf tournaments and onsite management. Created budgets and managed expenses to client’s specific financial requirements. Maintained vendor and client relationships concerning all current and future events. Show less

Meeting and Event Manager

• Mar 2000 - Nov 2004

Coordinated and managed event logistics (hotel accommodations, F&B, audio visual and telecommunication requirements, transportation, entertainment, and specialty requests). Conducted site searches and negotiated hotel contracts for client events (room rate, F&B expense, cancellation and attrition clauses). Created budgets and managed expenses to client's specific financial requirements. On-site management of individual events, F&B functions, meeting room set-up and technical requirements. Created and managed event registration websites and forms, while providing technical support. Negotiated contracts with vendors for specific event requirements (transportation, entertainment, off-site events, audio visual and décor). Show less

Catering and Membership Coordinator

• May 1999 - Mar 2000

Created and executed all Event Advertising Campaigns and Marketing Strategies. Created and directed all member event themes and logistics. Designed and created all menu cards, place cards, and event menus. Collected, maintained and tracked all club membership data and orientation packages. Directed all holiday and special events reservations and event logistics. Monitored and insured accuracy of all catering billing and tracked revenue for monthly forecast. Created and executed all Event Advertising Campaigns and Marketing Strategies. Created and directed all member event themes and logistics. Designed and created all menu cards, place cards, and event menus. Collected, maintained and tracked all club membership data and orientation packages. Directed all holiday and special events reservations and event logistics. Monitored and insured accuracy of all catering billing and tracked revenue for monthly forecast.

Catering Event Coordinator

• Aug 1997 - Oct 1998

Managed the Client/Center food and beverage relationship. Planned, developed and supervised all F&B functions: social and convention. Executed and maintained all catering contracts. Coordinated department logistics between room-setup crew, security, valet service, audio visual staff and union labor for all catering events. Managed the Client/Center food and beverage relationship. Planned, developed and supervised all F&B functions: social and convention. Executed and maintained all catering contracts. Coordinated department logistics between room-setup crew, security, valet service, audio visual staff and union labor for all catering events.

Program Manager Intern

• Jan 1997 - Jul 1997

Assisted with coordination and implementation of tours, entertainment, special events, attraction ticket services, and shuttle transportation. Compiled vendor information and proposals. Participated in sales calls, site inspections and pre-conference meetings. Assisted with coordination and implementation of tours, entertainment, special events, attraction ticket services, and shuttle transportation. Compiled vendor information and proposals. Participated in sales calls, site inspections and pre-conference meetings.