Lori Kuhlman, CMP
Senior Event Manager at ITA Group, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Events Industry CouncilJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Bay Group Negotiation Training - Level 1 certified
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Experience
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ITA Group, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Event Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
Project manage and plan complex events with exceptional attention to detail. Collaborate with partners and clients to surpass event expectations and desired outcomes. Project manage and plan complex events with exceptional attention to detail. Collaborate with partners and clients to surpass event expectations and desired outcomes.
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Business Events Solutions by Maritz
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Events Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Meeting & Project Manager
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2021
Create memorable experiences that exceed client goals and expectations by managing logistical, planning and budget elements for corporate events while strengthening client relationships. Clients include Microsoft, AT&T, IBM and Dassault Systèmes • Project manage events and client expectations while addressing cost, scope, schedules, resources, budget, risks, communications and contingencies. Managed budgets up to several million dollars per project. • Mitigate risk through careful contract negotiation in compliance with procurement guidelines and organized tracking of obligations. • Plan and execute elements of meetings from 50 to 27,000 people including transportation, DMC’s, staffing agencies, catering, special events, and audio visual • Provide analyzation and recommendations to client based on event expectations and budgets. • Onsite execution of the project elements including but limited to staffing, activities, transportation, crowd management, security, and offsite events. • Member of Meeting & Event Manager Advisory Council Show less
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Events By Image
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Project Manager & Event Management
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Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Cross-functioned as project manager, event planner and assisted with the development of the business infrastructure • Responsible for coordination of all program planning from pre-sale stage to final billing. • Managed and negotiated contracts on behalf of Events by Image, focusing on needs and priorities of the client. • Project Manager for the production and audio visual elements for both domestic and international events. • Arrange travel for production crew and staff to domestic and international locations. Show less
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Event Manager
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Feb 2011 - Dec 2014
Managed and grew services to clients through relationship building and project management of Honeywell Meetings and Events. • Maintained a 20% average savings per program and a client satisfaction rating of 9.98/10. • Sourced and negotiated hundreds of contracts annually and managed over 120 programs per year. Exceeded the 80% compliancy required per the Honeywell Service Level Agreement. • Managed all vendor relationships for each project, advocating for on behalf of Honeywell. • Facilitated the logistical elements of a meeting, including, but not limited to, fulfillment of program related communication materials, registration announcements, room gifts, pre-trip and onsite materials, and signage. • Managed all vendors including hotels, destination management companies and production companies. • Built customized registration websites and reports for events. • Created marketing collateral for Honeywell Meeting Solutions that was used by the team to educate customers and facilitate business. Show less
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United States Department of Defense
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Morale Welfare and Recreation Assistant
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May 2002 - Jul 2004
Created marketing and informational collateral to promote studio and shop services. Provided excellent customer service by assisting with design selections. Built custom frames according to customer specifications. Developed training material for students and led classes on framing. Handled inventory and business financial opening and closing procedures. Trained new staff. Created marketing and informational collateral to promote studio and shop services. Provided excellent customer service by assisting with design selections. Built custom frames according to customer specifications. Developed training material for students and led classes on framing. Handled inventory and business financial opening and closing procedures. Trained new staff.
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CHANEL
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Oct 2000 - Aug 2001
Consistently supervised and supported staff to facilitate excellent customer services and sales, as well as promoted the corporate brand’s initiatives and goals. Assisted in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of staff.Trained, delegated and supervised staff to develop and maintain individual selling, customer service and product knowledge. Conducted meetings with store staff to review individual sales goals and personal objectives.Conducted operational responsibilities for both opening and closing procedures. Implemented company directives and programs for visual merchandising. Communicated and promoted programs to sales staff aimed at increasing business and tracked progress. Managed inventory to maximize store profits and prevent theft. Participated in store selling efforts as needed to ensure sales staff productivity goals were met. Show less
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Mark Arts formerly Wichita Center for the Arts
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Wichita, Kansas Area
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Director of Public Relations and Special Events
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Oct 1997 - Feb 2000
Editor, writer and photographer for the bimonthly newsletter and website. Handled all facets of public relations, including the arrangement of television, radio and print promotional opportunities. Developed, wrote and managed the WCA website. Organized the annual membership drive and involved in the development of a membership growth strategy. Involved in the organization, implementation and promotion of fundraising events, raising thousands of dollars for the Center's endowment and educational program. Show less
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Education
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1989 - 1993
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Corporate Communications
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