Experience

WeDriveU

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Manager - Data Collection

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Events Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

• Event Project Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2020

  WeDriveU offers meeting professionals, destination management companies (DMCs), group travel planners and creative agencies the most cost-effective and efficient transportation for intimate gatherings and large events. We bring 20 years of experience driving during conventions, board meetings, road shows, media launches, award ceremonies, performing arts events and professional spring events. We're also a great way to move talent, staff and equipment during TV & film productions, press tours, spreading tours and book tours.• Organize and facilitate group transportation• Fleet and professional chauffeur management• Establish local vendor accounts/relationships as needed• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and scheduling staff for each event• Experience working with elite corporate and executive travelers• Specialize in press/media launches, automotive shows, national conventions, professional spring events, consumer electronic shows, and private corporate gatherings. Show less

• Program Manager - Commuter Shuttles and Dispatch

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  - Overall management of an on demand and shuttle transportation operation for a large scale corporate client- Supervise the daily activities of all staff (drivers, dispatchers and an assistant program manager) while overseeing the development and implementation of standard operating procedures as directed by the client and WeDriveU company policies- Act as a liaison and main point of contact by interacting daily with client, attending meetings/conference calls, and providing feedback to WeDriveU upper management- Ensure that all shuttle routes and on demand vehicles are constantly operating and adequately servicing the client’s needs- Make logistical coverage/staffing/scheduling decisions and effective communication to the rest of the team- Responsible for all aspects of staffing including recruitment of staff, the hiring process (interviews, road tests, etc.), employee training and development- Analyze and interpret ridership numbers to provide suggestions regarding operation changes as necessary- Tracking/approval of monthly invoices, biweekly payroll and daily expenses- Work with maintenance provider to properly care for and manage fleet Show less

• Program Manager - Field Data Collection

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2016

  Responsible for all facets of field data collection project management including:- Main point of contact for all client relations.- Overall employee administration- Act as a liason in communications between clients and staff working in the field- Recruiting, staffing and personnel management- Payroll- Expense tracking and invoicing- Coordinating and confirming logistics needs nationwide- Immediate report for all data collection field supervisors- Analyzing weekly performance metrics to devise plans and facilitate plans for performance improvement to ensure standards are meeting met or exceeded- Incident reporting and management- Oversee disciplinary issues Show less

• Northwest Regional Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

  - Responsible for managing all company operations within the Northwestern United States and Western Canada- Ensured quality, productive customer relations- District liaison for quality control & special requests- Facilitation of communication between local and corporate offices- Recruited, staffed and trained various different types of drivers including chauffeurs, field data collection drivers, brand ambassadors and commercial bus drivers- Facilitation of employer/employee relationships- Created quotes for potential new clients providing follow communication as necessary- Project management for various nationwide clients and events- Coordination of vendors both within regional service area- Supervisor leave of absence coverage Show less



Self Employed Independent Contractor

• New Zealand
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Travel Director/Project Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  • Execute all aspects of group/corporate event management • Emphasis on transportation, registration, VIP services and hospitality • Experience with corporate client and large groups of up to 2,500 attendees (Mercedes, RadioShack, T.G.I.Friday’s, Audi, PepsiCo) • Events worked include global franchise meetings; incentive travel; national sales meetings; vehicle launches; Super Bowl XLVI • Extensive travel required • Execute all aspects of group/corporate event management • Emphasis on transportation, registration, VIP services and hospitality • Experience with corporate client and large groups of up to 2,500 attendees (Mercedes, RadioShack, T.G.I.Friday’s, Audi, PepsiCo) • Events worked include global franchise meetings; incentive travel; national sales meetings; vehicle launches; Super Bowl XLVI • Extensive travel required



The Resort at Paws Up

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bell Captain/Resort Supervisor/Front Desk/Activities Guide

  • Aug 2006 - Jan 2012

  • Coordinated all on/off-site guest transportation for a luxury resort • Ability to communicate interpersonally with a high-end, diverse clientele and staff • Bell staff fleet management • Created schedules and completed payroll for up to 15 employees • Updated/edited annual training manuals • Responsible for all interviewing/hiring all bellstaff applicants • Property management and inventorying; resort security • CPR certified • Coordinated all on/off-site guest transportation for a luxury resort • Ability to communicate interpersonally with a high-end, diverse clientele and staff • Bell staff fleet management • Created schedules and completed payroll for up to 15 employees • Updated/edited annual training manuals • Responsible for all interviewing/hiring all bellstaff applicants • Property management and inventorying; resort security • CPR certified



University of Montana

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Technician II/Research Assistant

  • May 2005 - Aug 2006

  • Supervised, coordinated and scheduled three-man crew while traveling throughout Montana, Idaho and Washington • Followed scientific protocol while compiling research data • Plant and fauna identification • Responsible for maintaining contact with project director and project sponsors • Orientation required utilizing maps, compasses and GPS. • Extensive travel and camping required • Supervised, coordinated and scheduled three-man crew while traveling throughout Montana, Idaho and Washington • Followed scientific protocol while compiling research data • Plant and fauna identification • Responsible for maintaining contact with project director and project sponsors • Orientation required utilizing maps, compasses and GPS. • Extensive travel and camping required



Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.

• Assistant Manager/Shift Supervisor

  • Feb 1998 - May 2006

  • Supervised crews and created schedules • Ability to work all restaurant positions (front counter, drive-thru, cook, supervisor) • Calculated monthly inventories, payrolls and deposits • Handled customer complaints and ensured efficient, quality customer service • Supervised crews and created schedules • Ability to work all restaurant positions (front counter, drive-thru, cook, supervisor) • Calculated monthly inventories, payrolls and deposits • Handled customer complaints and ensured efficient, quality customer service