Experience

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  BASF, Inc.

  • Florham Park, NJ

  • Meetings and Events Specialist

    • Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Florham Park, NJ

    BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. With about 105,000 employees, six major offices and close to 385 production sites worldwide we serve customers and partners in almost all countries of the world.Meeting and Events SpecialistResponsible for planning business meetings and customer events for any and all branches in North America as assigned. Including but not limited to: site selection, cost analysis for internal clients, contract negotiation, A/V, F&B requirements, hotel room management, ground and air transportation, promotional items, vendor management, group entertainment, maintaining budgets, building custom web-sites/registrations pages, and reconciling final invoices. Seeing that the needs of both guests and clients are well met and developing working relationships with clients as well as promoting the Tradeshows, Meetings, and Events Department. Maintaining heavy travel schedule of over-lapping events while staying closely involved with my department regarding upcoming training, staff meetings, schedules, and all other pertinent information. In all events I undertake I incorporate my creativity and passion for event planning.

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  AMBER Ready, Inc.

  • Vice President, Events and Sales

    • Mar 2009 - Jun 2010

    AMBER Ready Safety Solutions, Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey • 2009-PresentThe AMBER Ready Program enables parents and guardians to store their children’s information in a profile in their wireless phones to disseminate to police in the event their child ever goes missing. Vice PresidentResponsible for 1.3 Million dollar 3 day celebrity event in ABC Studios in Times Square, NYC. Coordinated the National Product Launch on Capital Hill, Washington D.C. Organzied 30 city Child Saftey Tour throughout USA as well as all other company related events including press conferences, county and state wide initiatives, public appearances, meetings, trade shows and seminars. Supervise staff of 5. Oversee day to day operations within sales department, fulfillment department, events departments and purchasing department. Handle sales negotiations, large meetings, presentations. Track sales, commission reports, marketing initiatives and on line orders.

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  Allied Building Products

  • Events Manager

    • Nov 2006 - Jul 2008

    Oversaw effective coordination of all company events. Organized 20 – 30 events per month, encompassing a diverse array of functions and attendees, including meetings, trade shows, customer appreciation activities, and various celebrations. Researched locations and conducted site visits. Selected vendors, negotiated contracts, and paid event-related bills. Managed costs to remain within established budgets. Made food and beverage selections. Secured all necessary arrangements for travel and accommodations. Procured necessary A/V equipment. Managed positive working relationships with vendors. Served as key contact for travel agents, hotels, caterers, ground transportation providers, and entertainment companies. Maintained department Intranet page and contributed to company newsletter. Maintained awareness of developments in events-planning industry. Supervised 1 assistant.

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  Emiliani Enterprises

  • Head Event Planner

    • May 2004 - Oct 2006

    Organized all company events, including sales meetings, annual award dinners, and annual charity golf tournament. Served as a key contact for annual New Jersey Beauty Festival. Managed relationships with caterers, office supply companies, promotional-item manufacturers, and other vendors. Provided support to more than 100 sales personnel. Oversaw weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for sales and purchasing divisions. Maintained quarterly rewards program for top manufacturers. Tracked sales management calendars for managers, employees, and educators.

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  Hamon Research-Cottrell

  • Event Planner/Executive Assistant

    • Dec 2000 - May 2004