Senior Meeting and Event Manager

• Sep 2022 - Present

Meeting and Event Manager

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2022

• Work with clients to develop and manage meeting and event strategy, goals and outcomes• Develop and manage detailed budgets, timelines and tracking information• Manage site selection, invitations, registration, food and beverage, audio visual, ground transportation, speakers, trade shows, talent, auctions and volunteers• Reconcile event invoices• Brainstorm and recommend creative/talent and event technology to support client's goals• Provide onsite management and supervise any onsite suppliers and volunteers Show less

Meeting and Event Assistant

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

• Develop, test and manage event registration• Event materials management and shipping• Maintain company's client and vendor database• Manage email marketing campaigns• Manage company's social media marketing• Negotiate contracts for vendors, venues, and speakers• Coordinate travel• Create and maintain event budgets and timelines• Manage projects to support client needs• Coordinate meeting space, event orders and sleeping rooms• Serve as liaison with vendors and venues on event related matters• Reconcile event invoices• Coordinate ground transportation• Manage volunteer staff Show less

Anniversary Consultant

• Jan 2017 - Present

The Anniversary Company is one of only a few consulting agencies in the United States dedicated to helping organizations celebrate their business milestones with a strategic purpose. We help you honor the past, but also launch the future. We collaborate with you to set measurable anniversary goals and then design and execute custom initiative to target your stakeholders. Sample initiatives include historical research and writing, archives, videos, media relations, community service projects, and special events. You do not need to shoulder this important time-consuming project along. We have the expertise to shine a light on your organization’s legacy with continuity throughout your anniversary year. Show less

Engineering Recruiter

• Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

RAC Coordinator

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Chrysler Sterling Stamping Plant, Sterling Heights, MI • Identify and report cost-saving opportunities • Coordinate the repair of parts • Communicate with key staff to clarify information, confirm shipping, request quotes for repair, and obtain PO. Chrysler Sterling Stamping Plant, Sterling Heights, MI • Identify and report cost-saving opportunities • Coordinate the repair of parts • Communicate with key staff to clarify information, confirm shipping, request quotes for repair, and obtain PO.

Front Desk

• Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

Acted as main point of contact for hotel guests Guest administration - check-in / check out Guest services and requests Resolved conflicts with dissatisfied guests Acted as main point of contact for hotel guests Guest administration - check-in / check out Guest services and requests Resolved conflicts with dissatisfied guests

Sales Associate

• May 2012 - Jan 2013

Assisted customers throughout their purchase Worked on display models Worked on inventroy Assisted customers throughout their purchase Worked on display models Worked on inventroy

Recreation Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Facilitated daily children's activities and events Managed resort towel and bicycle rental station Maintained outdoor pool deck and indoor pool area Provided concierge suggestions, including dining and entertainment, to guests Facilitated daily children's activities and events Managed resort towel and bicycle rental station Maintained outdoor pool deck and indoor pool area Provided concierge suggestions, including dining and entertainment, to guests

Administrative Assistant

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

Filed, copied, scanned, and faxed files Input and managed data on spreadsheets E-mailed customers to verify scheduling Filed, copied, scanned, and faxed files Input and managed data on spreadsheets E-mailed customers to verify scheduling

Guest Services

• May 2008 - Aug 2008

Checked tickets and directed guests to their seats and throughout the venue Concessions worker Checked tickets and directed guests to their seats and throughout the venue Concessions worker