Melissa (Irwin) Callum
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at Life Sciences Pennsylvania- Claim this Profile
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Danielle Rion-Bass
I had the pleasure to be associated with Melissa while working with her on private special events and industry events. Melissa is a dedicated, motivated and true professional who stands out for her event leadership quality and great personality.
Sarah Mainhart
Working with Melissa throughout her tenure with Albrecht Events, LLC was a pleasure. She is detail oriented, creative, and organized. In addition, she was always easy to reach if I had a question and quick to respond. She has knack articulating her vision, which always made working with her both pleasant and easy.
Danielle Rion-Bass
I had the pleasure to be associated with Melissa while working with her on private special events and industry events. Melissa is a dedicated, motivated and true professional who stands out for her event leadership quality and great personality.
Sarah Mainhart
Working with Melissa throughout her tenure with Albrecht Events, LLC was a pleasure. She is detail oriented, creative, and organized. In addition, she was always easy to reach if I had a question and quick to respond. She has knack articulating her vision, which always made working with her both pleasant and easy.
Danielle Rion-Bass
I had the pleasure to be associated with Melissa while working with her on private special events and industry events. Melissa is a dedicated, motivated and true professional who stands out for her event leadership quality and great personality.
Sarah Mainhart
Working with Melissa throughout her tenure with Albrecht Events, LLC was a pleasure. She is detail oriented, creative, and organized. In addition, she was always easy to reach if I had a question and quick to respond. She has knack articulating her vision, which always made working with her both pleasant and easy.
Danielle Rion-Bass
I had the pleasure to be associated with Melissa while working with her on private special events and industry events. Melissa is a dedicated, motivated and true professional who stands out for her event leadership quality and great personality.
Sarah Mainhart
Working with Melissa throughout her tenure with Albrecht Events, LLC was a pleasure. She is detail oriented, creative, and organized. In addition, she was always easy to reach if I had a question and quick to respond. She has knack articulating her vision, which always made working with her both pleasant and easy.
Experience
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Director, Programs
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Nov 2018 - Aug 2021
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Programs Manager
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
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Programs Coordinator
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
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International Live Events Association (ILEA) of Greater Philadelphia
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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President
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Volunteer position within the Live Events industry responsible for educating and inspiring event professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area and connecting them to the World's largest community of creative event professionals, globally. Volunteer position within the Live Events industry responsible for educating and inspiring event professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area and connecting them to the World's largest community of creative event professionals, globally.
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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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Project Coordinator
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2016
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Seedling and Sage
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Flourtown, PA
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Catering Sales and Events (part-time)
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Assist with marketing, selling, planning and executing events Send proposals, create BEOs, create invoices, create shipping lists, assist with organization and inventory of storage areas, deliver catering orders and perform administrative duties as necessary Assist with marketing, selling, planning and executing events Send proposals, create BEOs, create invoices, create shipping lists, assist with organization and inventory of storage areas, deliver catering orders and perform administrative duties as necessary
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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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Internship
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Assist owner with administration, creating proposals, working agendas and financial reconciliation as well as site visits Supervise corporate events such as transportation, dine arounds, team building, décor, and entertainment to ensure client satisfaction Coordinate event set-up and break-down, ground transportation arrangements, vendor assignments, represent client and address issues to their complete satisfaction Assist owner with administration, creating proposals, working agendas and financial reconciliation as well as site visits Supervise corporate events such as transportation, dine arounds, team building, décor, and entertainment to ensure client satisfaction Coordinate event set-up and break-down, ground transportation arrangements, vendor assignments, represent client and address issues to their complete satisfaction
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Carpenter Legal Search, Inc.
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Administrative Assistant (part-time)
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Jan 2011 - Oct 2013
Data entry with company record management systems (ACT and MaxHire) Data entry with company record management systems (ACT and MaxHire)
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Carlisle Events
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Services Representative
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Staffed Guest Services desk during events in order to resolve customer issuesAssisted exhibitors with logistical issues Organized and ran a charitable fundraiser at the Bloomsburg Nationals ( First Annual Bloomsburg Car Show Presented by Carlisle Events)
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Internship
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
Assist at Guest Services desk during events, providing customer service/information to show attendees as well as exhibitors, posting/monitoring show-specific social media pages, creating maps, directories and other show-specific graphic design projects
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Education
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies