Experience

• 

  St Petersburg College

  • Special Events Director
• 

  St. Louis Public Radio

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Special Events Director

    • Aug 2018 - Present
    • St. Louis, MO
• 

  John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics

  • Washington University, St. Louis, MO

  • Event Coordinator

    • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Washington University, St. Louis, MO
• 

  Destination St. Louis, Inc., a DMC Network Company

  • United States
  • Events Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Operations

    • Mar 2004 - Sep 2016

    Program and Event Management● Manage the operations department and 4 staff to execute successful events.● Plan, coordinate, and manage small- to large-scale events with budgets from $1K to $300K, including parts of the FIRST Robotics Competition, 2009 MLB All Star Game, and 2013 Clinton Global Initiative.● Provide meeting services and transportation logistics for Fortune 500 companies, the NCAA, and MLB.Communications and Relationship Development ● Communicate with multiple venues, suppliers, and vendors to establish quality services and reduced cost. ● Correspond with clients, including FedEx, Wells Fargo, and MillaporeSigma during full event cycle to ensure high client satisfaction.● Create schedules, signage, and staff and volunteer instructions to streamline events and programs.Training● Manage and train up to 40+ on-site coordinators and convention staff to effectively perform duties. ● Trained operations managers to exceed job performance expectations. Financial Management● Manage accounts receivable and payable for events, ensuring all financial obligations are met.

  • Director of Operations

    • Mar 2004 - Sep 2016

• 

  Clipper Cruise Line Inc

  • Company based in St. Louis, MO

  • Cruise Director/Travel Director

    • Dec 1993 - Dec 2003
    • Company based in St. Louis, MO

    Hotel Department Associate (1993-1999)Program and Event Management● Directed and managed an international expedition and lecture staff of up to 15 specialists.● Planned and managed worldwide cruises, land tours, and excursions consistently receiving ratings (4.8/5) that exceeded company goals.● S...