Experience

The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event and Meeting Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Manchester Center, Vermont, United States



Wings Unlimited Inc.

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Meeting Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2021

  Darien, Connecticut, United States Corporate event planner with discerning experience in facilitating all aspects of conferences and meetings including the initial site selection, coordination of all logistical details, budgeting, invitations, reconciliation of all invoices.



Stratton Mountain Resort

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2014

  Execute an array of resort hosted events including nationally televised snow events, fundraising campaigns, music festivals, yoga retreats, athletic races, and more. Create event theme, collateral, décor, and fulfillment. Design logistical plans for equipment load in and out. Develop event budgets and safety plans. Negotiate third party contracts for equipment rental and entertainment. Interface with marketing department to maximize event publicity. Perform Quartermaster responsibilities… Show more Execute an array of resort hosted events including nationally televised snow events, fundraising campaigns, music festivals, yoga retreats, athletic races, and more. Create event theme, collateral, décor, and fulfillment. Design logistical plans for equipment load in and out. Develop event budgets and safety plans. Negotiate third party contracts for equipment rental and entertainment. Interface with marketing department to maximize event publicity. Perform Quartermaster responsibilities and coordination for all deliveries.

• Conference Services Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2009

  Stratton, VT Supervise fulltime staff of three event planners for this four season mountain resort receiving over 400,000 visitors annually. Oversee corporate conferences, weddings, galas, car shows, fundraisers, and all resort hosted functions including the Wanderlust Festival, Red Bull Super Hit, Tubbs Romp to Stomp, Volvo Owners 30th Anniversary , 24 Hours of Stratton, US Freestyle Championships, and many more. Moderate communications meetings between internal departments for lodging, catering… Show more Supervise fulltime staff of three event planners for this four season mountain resort receiving over 400,000 visitors annually. Oversee corporate conferences, weddings, galas, car shows, fundraisers, and all resort hosted functions including the Wanderlust Festival, Red Bull Super Hit, Tubbs Romp to Stomp, Volvo Owners 30th Anniversary , 24 Hours of Stratton, US Freestyle Championships, and many more. Moderate communications meetings between internal departments for lodging, catering, transportation, branding, and ticketing for resort events. Coordinate internal flow of information, maintain event calendar, and expedite work flow for resort group business. Budget development and tracking, accounting reports. Establish protocols for standards of excellence in client relations. Conduct site tours.

• Event Planner

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2008

  Stratton, VT Facilitate needs of diverse group business including corporate conferences, weddings, ski, and golf events. Point of contact for all requirements including lodging, tickets, equipment rental, room set up, menus, entertainment, and AV needs. Create all BEOs for food and beverage needs, coordinate all reservations, facilitate all on mountain activities.



Diane’s Delectables, Inc

• Owner

  • Jan 1989 - Oct 2007

  All phases of this start-up company. Initiated and established full-service off-premise catering company. *Solely responsible for all menu planning, purchasing, proposals, inventory, vendor coordination, food preparation, hiring, training, and supervision of 30 per diem staff. *Clients included Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Pepsico, Town of Bedford, Federal Express.



Westfield Personnel

• Sales Associate

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Sales Associate reporting to Branch Manager. *Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and permanent placement of office support personnel. *Utilized various marketing techniques to obtain new corporate clients.



Computer Doctor, Inc

• United States
• Information Technology & Services

• Corporate Administrator

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  Corporate Administrator reporting to President. *Responsible for the supervision of office support in three locations. * Customer service, order tracking, daily and monthly reconciliations, office supplies, recruiting, hiring, and training of office personnel.