Experience

Launch, Inc.
• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Event Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present


Maritz Global Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Meeting & Event Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2022

• Meeting & Event Manager II

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018



American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Meeting Planner & Special Events

  • May 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Plan and execute major aspects of meeting management including site selection, site and vendor contract negotiations, housing, AV, F&B, security, onsite staff scheduling and all events/receptions for meetings ranging from 15-2500 attendees. • Manage site selection, site inspections and contract negotiations for over 20 events each year • Create, manage and reconcile meeting budgets • Monitor and track housing for over 20 events each year • Build and maintain vendor relationships and negotiate and manage over 100 vendor contracts for delivery of services each year • Manage internal meeting planner coordinator, including training, project management and personal development • Manage all administrative organization from timelines, function forms, event resumes and detailed onsite employee scheduling/instructions Show less



Oscar Einzig

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2012 - May 2014

  Account/Logistics Management • Manage an account load ranging from 125-200 annual trade shows, corporate events and meetings around the country. Including nurturing and managing the overall client relationship, project management from start to finish, and creating repeat business. • Responsible for ensuring that Oscar Einzig services for the account are delivered according to company standards and timelines • Advise the client in all aspects of photography and video services needed during tradeshows, for exhibits and for corporate events and meetings • Lead and facilitate client/event logistics – internally and externally • Troubleshoot internal and external issues/challenges and develop solutions both in advance and on-site • Effectively communicate client needs internally with other departments as well as communicate client needs and requirements to the on-site staff and vendors • Travel on-site to respective events as needed to manage on-site operations and nurture exhibitor relations • Work with sales team to attract potential clients at tradeshows and industry events • Ensure accurate, timely reporting of overall history and billing for all accounts • Supervise/ participate in site selection and site inspections. Travel on-site to respective events as needed to interact with the client and assist in the on-site operations Management of Internal Teams • Manage staff of 4 national sales representatives • Supervise monthly staff meeting to coordinate and assign events to internal/external staff • Collaborate and assist with other internal departments as needed for client management • Collaborate with staff members from other departments to challenge ongoing processes and create new and innovative ways to expand our services and better service our clients • Supervise and communicate with nationwide network of freelance photographers and videographers to effectively manage contracted accounts through detailed work orders, emails and conference calls Show less



London Metropolitan University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Event Supervisor

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

  Managed new and past incoming client event inquiries via email and phone Processed client requests, prepared event packages and communicated price quotes with clients Researched new business opportunities to market venue and to meet sales goals for the year Supervised day-of meetings, conferences and exams held on location Represented Commercial Event Department in Academic Venue Exhibition Managed new and past incoming client event inquiries via email and phone Processed client requests, prepared event packages and communicated price quotes with clients Researched new business opportunities to market venue and to meet sales goals for the year Supervised day-of meetings, conferences and exams held on location Represented Commercial Event Department in Academic Venue Exhibition



Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adminstrative Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2010

  Managed all administrative tasks for one senior partner and two associate attorneys Developed a database system of client files and attorney communications Coordinated company meetings and events such as the staff holiday party for over 100 employees Booked travel arrangements and crafted itineraries for attorney trips Acted as a liaison between clients and attorneys Managed multiple attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments and tracking official deadlines Created a system to track and manage attorney expenses Completed certified training in MS Word, Excel, Power Point Show less



Columbia College Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Assistant

  • May 2006 - May 2009

  Contracted in 2006, 2008, 2009 Responsible for researching and contracting logistical materials, catering, decorations, and entertainment for various aspects of the festival Managed volunteers around the campus for various festival events Created and organized all logistics for successful daytime street festival and evening showcase as a part of the festival involving over 30 student organizations Assisted with marketing and advertisement coordination Contracted in 2006, 2008, 2009 Responsible for researching and contracting logistical materials, catering, decorations, and entertainment for various aspects of the festival Managed volunteers around the campus for various festival events Created and organized all logistics for successful daytime street festival and evening showcase as a part of the festival involving over 30 student organizations Assisted with marketing and advertisement coordination



Duff Entertainment

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production/Sponsorship Coordinator

  • May 2006 - Dec 2006

  Responsible for researching, securing and negotiating contract agreements with sponsorships for various festivals Served as a point of contact for sponsors before, during and post events Managed various live entertainment stages at Chicago and suburban neighborhood street festivals Assisted in booking and promoting live shows in local Chicago venues (Cubby Bear Chicago) Responsible for researching, securing and negotiating contract agreements with sponsorships for various festivals Served as a point of contact for sponsors before, during and post events Managed various live entertainment stages at Chicago and suburban neighborhood street festivals Assisted in booking and promoting live shows in local Chicago venues (Cubby Bear Chicago)

• Office Assistant for Dean of Liberal Arts

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2005

  Assisted Dean in day-to-day activities including scheduling meetings, maintaining file systems and campus errands Assisted Dean in day-to-day activities including scheduling meetings, maintaining file systems and campus errands



Claire's Accessories

• United States
• Retail

• Office Assistant

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2004

  Managed payroll process for hundreds of employees at Claire’s stores around the country on a bi-monthly basis Assisted with special projects for the Human Resources department Managed payroll process for hundreds of employees at Claire’s stores around the country on a bi-monthly basis Assisted with special projects for the Human Resources department