Events Manager

• Nov 2022 - Present

Event Planner

• Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

Event Specialist

• Dec 2016 - Jul 2020

Assisted in planning and executing all aspects of events, conferences and tradeshows. Logistically planned state/local and national meetings in North America including: registration, sponsorship, booth arrangements, travel, hotel, regulatory and compliance documentation, marketing supplies, promotional materials, product demos, and on-site implementation and breakdown. Planned and coordinated national research meetings, as well as MED-EL sponsored research meetings (including travel, registration, and informational needs). Planned and coordinated the logistical aspects of in-house meetings. Maintained annual conference schedule and calendar of events. Attended and managed conferences and workshops, including preparatory work, customer interface, troubleshooting as issues arise during meeting/conference and necessary wrap-up and follow-up, as appropriate. Oversaw budget, accounting, and regulatory documentation for a $600K-$650K annual budget. Show less

Marketing Coordinator

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

Oversaw planning and management of domestic and international meetings and conferences for the American Thoracic Society (ATS), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI), and American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI). Led onsite meeting supervision in North America in Denver, Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Antonio, and Montreal; managed booth assembly/disassembly, registration, sponsorship, attendee tracking, client receptions, workshops, symposiums, speaker presentations, regulatory/compliance documentation, pre and post-event evaluations. Successfully managed a $100K+ event budget and identified methods to effectively spend budgets; tracked budgets and event timelines via Excel to meet deadlines. Drove event logistics, PR, advertising, marketing collateral, production, and distribution; developed high-quality, Word and PowerPoint-based marketing collateral, including newsletters, emails, promotional, and outreach materials to ensure on-time production. Coordinated travel arrangements, hotel room blocks, catering, and meeting spaces. Procured, monitored, and tracked $75K in marketing and promotional material inventory. Maintained compliance documentation and supported review/approval with Master Control software. Show less

Account Manager

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

Provided digital marketing products and services to auto dealers to enable business development, results-driven reputation management, social media management, and smart lead generation. Successfully launched the brand’s business pages and developed the initial social media plan and presence. Created Facebook advertising budget and placements by leveraging expert social media advertising talent. Designed and managed calendars, posts, ads, giveaways, and promotions across social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram). Trained customers on Reputation Management strategies and usage with company products. Collaborated with clients to secure approval of web sliders, online review responses, ad campaigns, and social media tactics. Show less

Business Development & Marketing Assistant

• Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

Served as a key member of a cross-functional team developing new business development methods for expansion into new geographic markets and territories. Created and maintained case studies, RFP Excel catalogs, PowerPoint presentations, and whitepapers. Developed and prepared marketing campaigns for new products/services via market trend analysis. Introduced a plan to attract new clients to increase revenue and business. Managed an Excel-based database of prospective customers. Developed comprehensive call lists to be used by the sales team. Show less

Project Coordinator

• 2012 - Oct 2013

Responsible for all project administrative tasks as well as all related compliance. Assist with document control, quality auditing, and process improvement initiatives. Coordinate and maintain schedules both internally and with external clients. Document meeting minutes. Provide administrative support to engineers as needed. Responsible for all project administrative tasks as well as all related compliance. Assist with document control, quality auditing, and process improvement initiatives. Coordinate and maintain schedules both internally and with external clients. Document meeting minutes. Provide administrative support to engineers as needed.

Accounting Executive Assistant

• 2009 - 2012

Prepared daily sales, service, and parts deposits. Performed routine clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties following established procedures to accomplish duties. Conducted monthly audits and supported management with administrative tasks. Planned and executed promotional sales and corporate events. Prepared forms or encoded materials for data input. Performed clerical duties such as sorting mail, filing and typing, and operating variety of general office equipment. Prepared daily sales, service, and parts deposits. Performed routine clerical accounting and bookkeeping duties following established procedures to accomplish duties. Conducted monthly audits and supported management with administrative tasks. Planned and executed promotional sales and corporate events. Prepared forms or encoded materials for data input. Performed clerical duties such as sorting mail, filing and typing, and operating variety of general office equipment.

Accounts Receivable Administrator

• 2007 - 2008

Directed and coordinated the Accounts Receivable and Credit and Collections functions including billing, collections, bad debt reserve analysis, third-party commissions, and sales tax reporting. Maintained customer accounts/payments/reconciliations. Prepared relevant general ledger account analysis and supported the monthly financial reporting process. Coordinated monthly AR close process including reconciliation of the AR sub-ledger to the General Ledger. Awarded Certificate of Excellence for service. Show less