Training Delivery & Operations Logistics Specialist

• Jul 2010 - Present

• Meeting Planner professional.• Extensive experience in non-profit organizations and in the telecommunications industry. • Excellent research, logistical skills, managing multiple projects and organizing calendars. • Professional Executive Assistant for Senior Management, board/committees and volunteers. • Strong organizational and planning skills.• Excellent oral, written and communication skills. Cultivate positive working enviroment and respond to team members needs. Show less

Training Delivery & Operations Logistics Specialist

• Jul 2010 - Present

Successfully source, solicit and negotiate hotel contracts for off site meetings based on program specifications, manage event processes to include budget management, attendee registrations, banquets, audio/visual, risk management, and shipping of materials and supplies. Track and manage hotel and vendor attrition, cancellation and deposit schedules.

Manager of Meetings/Travel

• May 2006 - Feb 2010

Managed event strategy, maintained budgets and solicited, negotiated and secured contracts for all meetings/trainings for staff and volunteers. Managed logistical needs, registration management, travel, food & beverage and audio/visual needs. Onsite support/management of 33 meetings per year, ranging in size from 15 to 700 in attendance. Communicated effectively with various departments, scheduled meetings to keep them informed of the progress of their event. Supervised and mentored assistant to successfully produce excellent customer service. Excellent onsite support and follow up reporting after each event. Show less

American Cancer Employee

• Jan 1994 - Feb 2010

Executive Assistant to Sr. Vice President

• Mar 2000 - Apr 2006

Direct support to Sr. Vice President of Income Development, meeting calendar and travel schedule, logistics for regional trainings, food & beverage and audio/visual needs. Liasion for Sr. VP for 16 Managers and 4 Regional VPs. Preparation, communication and support at Board of Directors and Committee meetings, record minutes and reports. Monthly reports to Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Supervised and managed 4 executive assistant support staff.

Regional Executive Assistant

• Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

Promoted to provide direct administrative support to Regional Vice President, managed multiple projects to include meeting calendar, setting appointments, interviews, administration of travel and oganized meeting logistics.

Area Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

• Mar 1994 - Mar 1998

Provided administrative support to Area Executive Director, supervised accounting clerk and receptionist and overall office organization and management.

Executive Assistant to Region Vice President

• 1998 - 2000

Promoted to this position and managed multiple projects to include meeting calendar, setting appointments, interviews, administration of travel and confidental information. Promoted to this position and managed multiple projects to include meeting calendar, setting appointments, interviews, administration of travel and confidental information.