Sandy Stevens
Events Manager at American Academy of Religion- Claim this Profile
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Lauren LeMunyan, MCC
Sandy is a joy to work with! I had the pleasure of working with Sandy over a 3-year period where she mastered the art of convention management. Whatever was needed, she got it done. From budgeting to creative problem-solving, Sandy ensured that every event was memorable and achieved the organization's objectives.
Christine Wang
Sandy has been such a pleasure to work with. She is organized, detail-oriented, and great at building client relationships! She never misses a deadline and helps out her team members in any instance. I would highly recommend Sandy to any organization.
Lauren LeMunyan, MCC
Sandy is a joy to work with! I had the pleasure of working with Sandy over a 3-year period where she mastered the art of convention management. Whatever was needed, she got it done. From budgeting to creative problem-solving, Sandy ensured that every event was memorable and achieved the organization's objectives.
Christine Wang
Sandy has been such a pleasure to work with. She is organized, detail-oriented, and great at building client relationships! She never misses a deadline and helps out her team members in any instance. I would highly recommend Sandy to any organization.
Lauren LeMunyan, MCC
Sandy is a joy to work with! I had the pleasure of working with Sandy over a 3-year period where she mastered the art of convention management. Whatever was needed, she got it done. From budgeting to creative problem-solving, Sandy ensured that every event was memorable and achieved the organization's objectives.
Christine Wang
Sandy has been such a pleasure to work with. She is organized, detail-oriented, and great at building client relationships! She never misses a deadline and helps out her team members in any instance. I would highly recommend Sandy to any organization.
Lauren LeMunyan, MCC
Sandy is a joy to work with! I had the pleasure of working with Sandy over a 3-year period where she mastered the art of convention management. Whatever was needed, she got it done. From budgeting to creative problem-solving, Sandy ensured that every event was memorable and achieved the organization's objectives.
Christine Wang
Sandy has been such a pleasure to work with. She is organized, detail-oriented, and great at building client relationships! She never misses a deadline and helps out her team members in any instance. I would highly recommend Sandy to any organization.
Credentials
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Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC)
Events Industry CouncilMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Sustainable Event Certification - in progress
Events Industry Council
Experience
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American Academy of Religion
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Manager
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May 2019 - Present
The American Academy of Religion is affiliated with Emory University, and partners with the Society of Biblical Literature to produce an annual city-wide conference of 10K religious scholars and educators.Current responsibilities include:Assist in planning and managing logistics for the AAR Annual Meeting;Oversee housing logistics, room blocks, VIPs, and promotion;Manage numerous affiliate organization meetings including creating registration site, reviewing requests, communicating logistical needs, confirm room assignments, providing F & B and AV contact information, and ensuring accuracy in print and mobile app schedules;Manage pre-conference workshop registrations, logistics and promotion;Coordinate with VIPs to arrange hotel reservations, flights and ground transportation ;Provide input for overall meeting budget; manage workshop and committee budgets
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Kellen
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager, Meetings & Expositons
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2019
Planned and executed annual conferences, trade shows and Board of Director meetings for multiple association clients. Prepared RFPs, researches hotels and convention center properties, negotiated contracts on behalf of the client, managed room blocks, developed and communicated room sets and food and beverage needs, created budgets and tracked revenue and expenses. Worked with in-house Kellen Creative and Communications teams to develop marketing materials and event promotions. Worked closely with a team of meeting coordinators, as well as two six-member conference committees.
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PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS OF FLORIDA AND THE CARIBBEAN
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Director of Education and Professional Development
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Apr 2008 - Sep 2010
Directed all aspects of planning, implementing, and evaluating 42 multi-day continuing education seminars, and coordinated inaugural Agent Expo Conference and Trade ShowResponsible for site selection, multi-year contract negotiations, coordinating hotel logistics, and onsite management of seminars, speaker management Directed all aspects of planning, implementing, and evaluating 42 multi-day continuing education seminars, and coordinated inaugural Agent Expo Conference and Trade ShowResponsible for site selection, multi-year contract negotiations, coordinating hotel logistics, and onsite management of seminars, speaker management
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Owner
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Jan 2001 - Mar 2007
Owned and operated a full-service meetings and events company specializing in conference planning, special events, site selection, hotel and convention center contract negotiation, audio-visual coordination, sponsorship solicitation, fundraising, exhibit management and on-site event managementSourced new clients through networking and volunteering in local and State business groups; Mentored numerous interns and field work students majoring in Event Management at Florida State University
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Education
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Auburn University
BS Education, Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education -
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Auburn University
Bachelors, Education
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