• Jun 2016 - Present

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2016

- Manage logistics for Editorial Committee Meetings including hotel contracts, rooming and catering.- Create and maintain meeting forms and reports.- Document meeting work flow.- Track participant satisfaction and hotel usage.

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

(Volunteer position)

Travel and Meeting Specialist

• Nov 2006 - Mar 2010

• Successfully managed all logistics for corporate meetings, team-building workshops and trainings nationwide from initiation to reconciling final invoices. • Served as project manager for major corporate events involving 400+ attendees with a $1.3 million budget. • Created registration websites and tracked attendance. • Negotiated vendor contracts including catering, party rental, hotel and travel. • Produced and coordinated communications and collateral material for corporate events, department policy and intranet campaigns. • Established efficient step-by-step event procedures to ensure consistent, excellent level of service. •Seamlessly executed internal events such as corporate picnic, Bring your child to work day and annual backpack/ toy drives. Responsibilities included building to building logistics and volunteer recruitment. • Monitored corporate event Outlook mailboxes and provided responses to all inquiries as well as acted as key department contact for all external phone inquiries. Show less

Human Resource Specialist - Events and Recognition

• May 2001 - Nov 2006

• Responsible for all company functions including sales functions, tradeshows, international symposiums and the 20th Anniversary involving Toyota and General Motors including evening gala for 5,000 guests involving major entertainment. Managed a $3.1 million budget for all events. • Assisted the Staffing department with candidate interviews, application processing and new hire orientations. • Created in-house promotion materials, marketing presentations and articles for company newsletter. Coordinated company’s direct mailings for 5000+ recipients. • Executed company-wide survey regarding employee recognition. Designed new overhauled programs based on results. Presented to executive management and received unanimous buy-in. Overall result – increased program participation at all levels. Show less

Executive Assistant - Product Marketing

• May 2000 - May 2001

• Supported the Vice President of Product Marketing including scheduling executive calendars, expense reporting and managing project deadlines. • Executed division’s events, sales and engineering conferences, networking activities and executive meetings. • Represented company at industry tradeshows, fielded sales inquiries and coordinated follow-up efforts for key contacts. • Created, proofread and edited product material and sales presentations. • Supported the Vice President of Product Marketing including scheduling executive calendars, expense reporting and managing project deadlines. • Executed division’s events, sales and engineering conferences, networking activities and executive meetings. • Represented company at industry tradeshows, fielded sales inquiries and coordinated follow-up efforts for key contacts. • Created, proofread and edited product material and sales presentations.

Executive Assistant

• Mar 1997 - May 2000

Executive Assistant / Field Merchandising Rep

• Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

Field Services Representative – Retail Merchandising / Events • Developed and executed educational sales clinics at key retail stores and national trade shows. • Led merchandising and branding efforts for the launch of the REI Flagship store in Seattle, WA. • Fielded inquiries and performed product demonstrations at Outdoor Retailer shows. • Coordinated all collateral copy with marketing contacts of key accounts. Executive Sales Assistant – Seattle Sales Office • Served as office manager – directed incoming correspondences, utility billing, sales team’s calendars. • Customer Care – fielded product inquiries, processed sales orders, tracked customer orders and provided regular status updates. • Managed branding materials and product inventory for sales team. Show less

Outreach Coordinator / Sales Associate

• Jan 1994 - Dec 1994

• Clinic coordinator – organized logistics such as booking speakers, room set up and fulfilling AV requirements. • Created and distributed press releases and newsletters for all in-store events. • Executed all employee and volunteer events including local cycling and running races and fundraisers. • Gear Specialist - Camping • Clinic coordinator – organized logistics such as booking speakers, room set up and fulfilling AV requirements. • Created and distributed press releases and newsletters for all in-store events. • Executed all employee and volunteer events including local cycling and running races and fundraisers. • Gear Specialist - Camping

Cash Control

• 1985 - 1990