Senior Project Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Manage all event logistics and oversee onsite execution for a number of ECG's client incentive programs and corporate meetings. Manage all event logistics and oversee onsite execution for a number of ECG's client incentive programs and corporate meetings.

Senior Director, Events

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

• Managed association events (both in-person and virtual) for multiple clients, including trade shows, annual conferences, board meetings, awards galas, golf tournaments, as well as corporate and incentive events for both large and small groups• Supervised and led team of 8 meeting planners, focusing on all high-touch clients within MCI USA’s client portfolio. Oversee performance of staff team; ensure all are meeting service expectations and delivering to client satisfaction.• Responsible for training entry-level hires• Assisted in developing and maintaining event-related policy and procedures, for a department of 20+ meeting planners• Served as Account Manager for select group of SEM client portfolio• Assisted in onboarding of new clients, serving as primary client account manager in developing operational efficiencies and creating new processes and timelines to implement effective event production schedules• Managed and coordinated all event logistics in advance, onsite and post-conference through comprehensive event resume, to include site selection, room sets, audio-visual, food & beverage, décor, signage, etc.• Served as project manager, assigning and tracking pre-planning tasks, roles and deadlines, as well as managing and assessing staff onsite roles.• Worked with business development team to manage fulfillment of sponsor benefits • Worked with exhibit management team to create show floor plans and manage exhibitor communications and services • Generated, analyzed and managed event budgets, to ensure actual expenses align withpre-set spending limits• Negotiated hotel and other vendor contracts, meeting MCI standards for each client event• Served as virtual event subject matter expert for all Association Meetings & Events staff, respond to virtual event RFPs, and draft Scope of Work agreements for virtual event clients

Director, Events

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2021

Senior Manager of Events

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

• Coordinated and managed all aspects of National association events, including conferences, day meetings, social events and trade show involvement • Developed marketing and communication plans for events to ensure messaging aligns with organizational strategic plan • Led and organized staff involvement at all events • Managed relationships and event communication with external stakeholders, including vendors, sponsors and speakers Key Accomplishments - Served as the sole event lead for the association’s annual awards event held in Los Angeles. Event had 435 attendees and included red carpet entry, two receptions, seated dinner and awards ceremony, live and silent auctions and after party. Handled all meeting planning, vendor sourcing / coordination, messaging and communications, marketing collateral development, event registration, attendee outreach, in-kind sponsorships, event staffing and production for awards show. - Implemented organization’s first mobile event app for use at NYC design conference. Selected, built out and managed app use. Incredibly positive feedback from attendees. Organization has since implemented mobile apps into majority of National events. - Saved company over $93,000 in the course of 12 months, due to creative cost negotiations with venues and vendors. - Salary increased by 15% within first 2 years due to high level of performance and productivity

Event Producer

• Aug 2010 - Sep 2012

• Managed of all aspects of domestic and international events for the top donors of a non-profit organization, including contract negotiation, budgeting, event registration, meeting planning, vendor management, design and décor, and on-site coordination and supervision • Managed event staff during planning process and on-site at event - delegated tasks, provided training if needed and fostered a team-based environment • Produced marketing material, including design and copy of invitations, programs, menus, e-blasts, flyers, name badges, and fundraising and registration packets; assisted with production of videos Key Accomplishments - Served as the sole producer of a 4-day conference for donors to honor the company’s 50th Anniversary. Coordinated an “after party” for 500+ people, which was an innovative program model to CBN. Due to significant positive feedback, model has now become a regular part of donor events. - Produced and coordinated a 10-day trip to Guatemala and Costa Rica for 70 people, including registration, meals, travel, hotels, humanitarian projects, sightseeing excursions and tours. End goal was to raise money for the charities visited; event succeeded in raising double the projected amount. - Offered a promotion to Event Manager with 25% salary increase

Event Supervisor (part-time)

• Feb 2008 - Mar 2011

• Planned and directed large events (5000+) held in a public assembly, ensuring conformance with safety and welfare regulations • Supervised all event staff within the convention center (security, housekeeping, maintenance, ushers, concierge, etc) • Served as liaison between convention center staff and clients • Planned and directed large events (5000+) held in a public assembly, ensuring conformance with safety and welfare regulations • Supervised all event staff within the convention center (security, housekeeping, maintenance, ushers, concierge, etc) • Served as liaison between convention center staff and clients

Conference Planning Assistant

• Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

• Assisted in planning all aspects of mid-to-large scale events and functions within the hotel • Generated banquet event orders • Recommended by supervisor for a promotion within 6 months of employment • Assisted in planning all aspects of mid-to-large scale events and functions within the hotel • Generated banquet event orders • Recommended by supervisor for a promotion within 6 months of employment

Interior Designer/Project Manager

• Jun 2003 - Aug 2009

• Responsibilities included space planning, finish and furniture selection, producing construction documents and specifications using computer-drafting software and various contract administration duties. Served as project manager on multiple projects. • Salary increased by 50% over course of 4 years due to high level of performance and productivity • Responsibilities included space planning, finish and furniture selection, producing construction documents and specifications using computer-drafting software and various contract administration duties. Served as project manager on multiple projects. • Salary increased by 50% over course of 4 years due to high level of performance and productivity