Lauren Huezo, DMCP, CSEP
Manager, Special Projects at Albrecht Events, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Jason Fusco
Lauren is a complete professional. She is creative while maintaining attention to detail. She has an amazing ability to see the big picture while keeping the small things in place.
Sonny Morris
I have had the pleasure to work on various events with Lauren, and have always been impressed with her experience and knowledge of planning events. She projects a high level of professionalism with attention to details to insure each event runs smooth.
Jason Fusco
Lauren is a complete professional. She is creative while maintaining attention to detail. She has an amazing ability to see the big picture while keeping the small things in place.
Sonny Morris
I have had the pleasure to work on various events with Lauren, and have always been impressed with her experience and knowledge of planning events. She projects a high level of professionalism with attention to details to insure each event runs smooth.
Jason Fusco
Lauren is a complete professional. She is creative while maintaining attention to detail. She has an amazing ability to see the big picture while keeping the small things in place.
Sonny Morris
I have had the pleasure to work on various events with Lauren, and have always been impressed with her experience and knowledge of planning events. She projects a high level of professionalism with attention to details to insure each event runs smooth.
Jason Fusco
Lauren is a complete professional. She is creative while maintaining attention to detail. She has an amazing ability to see the big picture while keeping the small things in place.
Sonny Morris
I have had the pleasure to work on various events with Lauren, and have always been impressed with her experience and knowledge of planning events. She projects a high level of professionalism with attention to details to insure each event runs smooth.
Credentials
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Cvent Event Marketing Strategy
CventMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Cvent Hybrid Events
CventJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Cvent Virtual Events Certification
CventJan, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Albrecht Events, LLC
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Special Projects
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Feb 2014 - Present
Lauren has been in the event planning industry serving the top Fortune 500 and association clients in Philadelphia for over a decade. She is a senior manager with extensive experience and expertise in the operations process of corporate events incorporating client business objectives and goals. She has worked on over 700 events in various roles and duties including as a sales manager, creative designer and operations. Lauren is an experienced and highly accomplished event producer with excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. Her outstanding organizational, administrative, problem-solving and negotiation talents, including the ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously make her an agile part of the AE team. Recognized as Four Time consecutive winner of Liberty Award for “Best Corporate/Non-Profit Event” for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of ISES (International Special Event Society). Lauren has served as an ISES Executive Board Member as well as been a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter Member of PAMPI (Meeting Professionals International Philadelphia Chapter) and ADME (Association Destination Management Executives). Lauren has earned the DMCP Designation: Destination Management Certified Professional and the CSEP Designation: Certified Special Event Professional. Specialties: Destination Management Meeting Planning Teambuilding and Tours Special Event Production Conference Services Transportation and Shuttle Management Entertainment Sourcing Logistics and Staffing Décor and Scenic Design Technology Solutions Recreational Activities Please also visit Albrecht Events on Facebook - facebook.com/albrechtevents And Pinterest - pinterest.com/albrechtevents Show less
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Meeting Planner & Event Consultant
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Corporate Event Planner
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Feb 2011 - Dec 2017
Event and meeting consultant for various meeting planners, local companies and destination management firms. Manages, plans and executes corporate meetings, association events, non-profit fundraisers and shuttle transportation logistics. Partners with meeting planners for various activities that can include full event or meeting development, consulting or day of onsite event coordination. Focus is on highly creative ways to improve customer experiences for my clients. Over 12 years in event planning industry, serving Fortune 500 and Association clients. Positioned as a senior manager with extensive experience and expertise in the operations process of Corporate Events and Meeting Planning incorporating client business objectives, including: High Level Budgets, Branding, Product Launches and Timelines. Planning portfolio includes: VIP handling; ground transportation; airport procedures; hotel room block management; food and beverage events; golf, spa and recreational activities; meeting and breakout room management; hospitality desk operations. Special Skills: Experienced and highly accomplished event producer with knowledge of operations procedures, demonstrating solid analytical and team management. Exceptional professionalism, control and confidence and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. Outstanding organizational, administrative, problem-solving and negotiation skills, including the ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously. Manage relationships and workload internally as well as on behalf of the client with third party vendors. Show less
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Gift of Life Donor Program
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Co-Chair of THE PARTY
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May 2010 - Jun 2012
Raised over $118,000 managing and developing THE PARTY, an event that raises funds for the Donors Are Heroes. Donors Are Heroes mission is to create awareness on the subject of organ donation for the Gift of Life through education. THE PARTY is one of the main events of the Philadelphia social season with over 425 guests the event features local restaurants, high design, dancing and drinks. Along with a co-chair duties include managing monthly committee meetings, creating monthly meeting agendas, organizing speakers, creative develop of party theme, overseeing over $80,000 in in-kind donations with over 36 vendors, directing the creation of invitations, communicating with 32+ committee members and committee chairs. Show less
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GEP Destination Management
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Director
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Oct 2004 - Jan 2011
I was responsible for managing business development and sales for GEP Philly which is one of Philadelphia’s largest Destination Management Company (DMC) and Corporate Event Planning company. Assumed full responsibility for generating new business through building relationships with meeting planners, association clients, incentive houses, hoteliers, vendors, and convention center sales department both domestically and internationally. Developed new accounts through effective cold-calling, marketing and networking initiatives, leading to sales quota achievement and generating revenue. Director, Creative Services, January 2006-March 2009 Responsible for managing the development of customer proposals, contracts, event design and supplier sourcing of events. Event expertise includes: airport meet & greet, hotel sourcing, tradeshows, group tours, transportation shuttles, spouse programs, entertainment, themed receptions and dinners, team building programs and complete VIP services for corporations, associations, incentive travel and non-profit institutions. Develop best practices, benchmarking, implementations and training to assist in challenging and developing staff. Program Manager, October 2004-January 2006 Sole proposal writer and developer for start up Destination Management Company. Design, source, price and write proposals and contracts for all sales leads generated. Act as quality control manager and primary facilitator between Sales and Operations for all client programs. Oversee all logistical details around events including, site evaluation, site selection, contract negotiation, food and beverage selection, agenda planning, on-site administration and registration tools. Handle all meeting and event administration responsibilities including budget management, project plan development and management, timelines, invoices, and billing reconciliation. Show less
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Event Planner
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Nov 2003 - Jun 2004
Developed marketing, advertising, promotional, public relations and sponsorship materials and concepts for the 2nd and 3rd Editions of the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Capture sponsorship for the Festival along with launching several logistical aspects of the 9-day jazz festival that features 70+ concerts in 15 venues and highlights musicians from around the world. Duties include writing press correspondence, organizing volunteer base and overseeing artist hospitality. Implement marketing and event logistics for the Park Avenue Summer Art Festival and the Brockport Summer Art Festival in August 2003, both are 2-day Art & Craft Festivals that attract more than 180,000 attendees from around the country. Show less
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Event Coordinator
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Sep 2001 - Apr 2003
Plan and coordinate black tie galas, golf tournaments, wine tasting, 5K Runs and other fundraising events. Interact with all levels of management, physicians and staff. Manage additional programs for the hospital as needed, including re-designing the Web site and directing the daily functions of the Foundation. Plan and coordinate black tie galas, golf tournaments, wine tasting, 5K Runs and other fundraising events. Interact with all levels of management, physicians and staff. Manage additional programs for the hospital as needed, including re-designing the Web site and directing the daily functions of the Foundation.
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Account Coordinator
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Sep 2000 - Jun 2001
Assisted with event planning, promotion, execution and management; wrote/developed press releases, fact sheets, media kits, and other communication material; tracked media pick-up. Cultivated relationships with editorial staff at newspapers and magazines in order to promote client’s name, brand and products in the field of technology and telecommunications. Assisted with event planning, promotion, execution and management; wrote/developed press releases, fact sheets, media kits, and other communication material; tracked media pick-up. Cultivated relationships with editorial staff at newspapers and magazines in order to promote client’s name, brand and products in the field of technology and telecommunications.
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Fox School of Business at Temple University
Event Leadership Executive Certificate Program, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management -
2004 - 2005
The George Washington University School of Business
Professional Certificate in Event Management, Event Management -
1996 - 2000
Dickinson College
BA, Anthropology, Sociology
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