Experience

Ampa Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Event Designer

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Virginia Municipal League

• Conference and Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Present



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Manager of Distinguished Events

  • Mar 2015 - May 2016

  • Responsible for strategic planning and executing of annual gala and annual golf tournament• Manages significant income targets• Meets deadlines relating to events• Responsible for goal setting and budget management• Secure donations and sponsorships from individuals and corporations, ranging from $2,500 -$100,000• Maintain relationships with past and current donors• Builds relationships with and negotiates contracts with vendors• Carries all event logistics from beginning to end including (but not limited to) load in, registration process, load out, gifts, signage• Securing live and silent auction items from local as well as non-local businesses• Volunteer management to include recruitment, development, and retention• Oversees printed materials to include sponsorship booklets, brochures, programs• Builds strong relationships with community leaders, major donors, and potential committee members• Site visits for potential locations for events



Ampa Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Events Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Identified relationships with new clients and manages retention of existing clients through continuous contact regarding current programs and inventory for event revenue growth• Maintained relationships with hotels, country clubs, and other venues through constant contact and account review• Developed rapport and negotiates agreements with Wedding Planners, Caterers, and other vendors• Worked with Universities, Chief Development Officers and Alumni Associations, Hospitals, and the office of the Governor in planning major events, meetings, conferences, annual reunions, for 1,000 + guests• Worked with clients on trade show planning and needs• Worked with volunteers responsible for event planning and fundraising• Maintained a calendar of events that enables potential long term event planning for outside organizations• Worked closely with clients on Corporate Sponsorship arrangements to identify potential revenue for event• Insured that Reps execute an event from pre-event to production in a timely manner and with all information necessary to produce a successful event• Prepared proposals and aided Reps in preparing proposals based on client’s needs and Designer suggestions• Daily checks of Active Contracts to insure all inventory is covered and ordered from outside vendors• Worked closely with Production Staff, Creative Director, and Graphics Artist to insure they have all knowledge and information regarding events for a successful production • Worked in partnership with other Managers to provide continued support before, during and with follow-up of events• Met with clients off-site as needed• Developed and maintains a current Sales Rep’s Training Manual• Proof read correspondence and written proposals for President• Scheduled weekly meetings and travel for President • Collaborated with Office Manager on Sales Team Performance Reviews • Recruitment and interviewed Sales Rep candidates



MCI Corporation

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sr. Supervisor Human Resources/Event Planner

  • Jan 1984 - May 2000

  • In charge of Human Resources for Virginia and West Virginia• Managed the 10 employees in the HR Department in Virginia and West Virginia• Oversaw all administrative duties related to the policies and procedures for new hires and existing employees• Recorded and maintained all records of all employees in West Virginia and Virginia, including vacations, STD/LTD, annual performance reviews, salary and other confidential information• Administered employee benefit plans and orientations for new hires• Conducted company Open Enrollments • Handled employee grievances, investigations, terminations and other difficult situations in respectful manner• Assisted in recruiting and interviews for local offices in Virginia and West Virginia• Traveled nationally to help manage corporate functions for corporate clients.• Coordinated all travel, hotel accommodations, gift packages, and activities for Executives and corporate clients• Negotiated contracts with hotels• Coordinated all local events, meetings and local corporate conventions within our division from beginning to end for Virginia and West Virginia including corporate executive and client conferences, local and PGA Golf Tournament events, Nascar races, local baseball team events, day cruises, and polo events for corporate clients.• Maintained a budget for all regional events• Volunteer recruitment management for events• Extensive experience working with caterers and other vendors specific to each event• In charge of employee incentive and awards events• Handled negotiations with perspective vendors• Served as liaison between our local division Executives and outside fundraisers• Created and implemented The MCI Homework Hotline to aide teachers in helping students with their homework via phone• Handled presentations to promote The MCI Homework Hotline



J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 1975 - Dec 1981

  Adjunct Professor for Fashion Merchandising Program. Took students on buying trip to Charlotte Trade Mart to buy clothing for the "on the job training program". Was interim Department Head while Department Head was on sick leave. Adjunct Professor for Fashion Merchandising Program. Took students on buying trip to Charlotte Trade Mart to buy clothing for the "on the job training program". Was interim Department Head while Department Head was on sick leave.