Experience

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  MPI WestField

  • Westchester NY/ Fairfield County

  • Meeting Professionals International - MPI WestField Chapter Board of Directors

    • Jul 2017 - Present
    • Westchester NY/ Fairfield County

    As Director of Special Events & Fundraising, I manage all aspects of financial planning and logistics for (4) annual events targeting a 300+ membership regional chapter providing premier networking and recognition to our members.

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  Robin O'Neil Interiors LLC

  • Fairfield, CT

  • Business Owner

    • May 2009 - Present
    • Fairfield, CT

    Residential Interior Design firm providing customized design solutions with comprehensive floor plans, renderings, presentation mood boards, custom finishes, custom furniture, textile sourcing, color palette consulting, light plans, and overall project and budget management.

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  Robin O'Neil Events

  • Fairfield, CT

  • Independent Contractor

    • May 2009 - Present
    • Fairfield, CT

    Provides strategic consulting services as well as pre-planning and onsite meeting execution to corporate and association clients nationally.

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  Leftover Luxuries

  • Westport CT

  • CT Agent

    • Mar 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Westport CT

    Hi-end POP UP store concept selling fine furniture, artwork, lighting and rugs, vintage designer women's clothing and accessories on consignment. Westport-based event takes place annually in Westport, CT in November and May. Reaches a metro NYC audience through a 5000+ email database and regional press exposure.

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  The Freeman Company

  • National Account Director/Independent Contractor

    • Jan 2007 - Feb 2011

    Provide account management and consulting to key national accounts.National Account Director/ Business Development - 2005 - 2009 ChicagoIndependent Contractor to Freeman - 2009-2011 New York

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  ProActive, A Freeman Company

  • Chicago

  • Senior Director Event Management

    • 2001 - 2005
    • Chicago

    Senior Director of Event Management - 2002 - 2005 ChicagoDirected a 10-person team of event managers, responsible for overall strategy and execution of deliverables, process management, staff enrichment, expenses controls and general operations. Served on internal leadership management team driving overall corporate strategy and alignment with goals.

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  Bankers Life/ Conseco

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Second Vice President, Meetings & Media Services

    • 1997 - 2002
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Managed and directed Chicago branch of Conseco Travel and Event Services, which consisted of a four-person Meeting Planning department. Supported annual convention and regional meeting needs, with budgets in excess of $4 million. Supervised a five-person Media Services team and charged with video production capabilities, audiovisual technical assistance, and staging to internal Conseco clients.

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  Pioneer Financial Services, Inc.

  • Schaumberg, IL

  • Director, Corporate Meetings and Travel

    • 1994 - 1997
    • Schaumberg, IL

    Directed a three-person department prior to and during acquisition phase continuing to drive buying power and efficiency contributing to greater vendor discounts, contract concessions, and company growth. Conceived and directed award-winning conventions, revitalizing sales performance, improving agent retention, and meeting objectives amidst 20% budget reductions. Launched and administered agent incentive program, building loyalty and growing agent base 150% in five years.