Ten years of combined experience in meeting and event planning, onsite management, and site logistics. Accustomed to functioning as a public relations liaison.

• Solid skills in site plan review, policy / procedure administration, resource planning / procurement, vendor management, permitting, media relations, and contract negotiations.
• Expertise in planning multiple activities to support meetings, special events, trade shows, and training seminars.
• Computer and technology literate.

EVENT MANAGER • 2005-Present
Amico Event Services, Hayward, Florida
Functioned as event manager and project coordinator for domestic and international events (televised globally) that attracted as many as 50,000 people.

• Prepared and managed budgets, authored RFPs, and negotiated vendor contracts.
• Successfully marketed new service to national retail clientele and research facilities.

TRADE SHOW MANAGER • 2002–2005
Hatchett Manufacturing, Sunnyvale, Florida
Planned trade show marketing and promotions. Directed pre-event activities, managed logistics, and hired onsite vendors.

• Maintained ongoing contact with partners to proactively solve problems.
• Developed marketing programs and established solid relationships with corporate and municipal representatives.

EVENT PLANNER / PROMOTER •1999–2002
Wassermann Productions, Jasper, Wyoming
Managed and produced special events on a contract basis.

• Cultivated long-term partnerships with agents and vendors.
• First independent promoter to successfully bring national acts to a 1,500-seat theater in a secondary market.

B.S. Business Administration • 2006
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon

Mary Raskin • jobseeker@careerfolios.com