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Ten years of combined experience in meeting and event planning,
site logistics, onsite management, and marketing. |
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Solid
skills in site plan review, policy / procedure administration,
resource planning, procurement, vendor management, permitting,
media relations, and contract negotiation. |
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Proven
ability to work productively in fast paced environments and provide
cross-functional support for special events, trade shows, and
international training seminars. |
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Persuasive
communicator and spokesperson. |
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EVENT
MANAGER • 2006 to
Present
Large event services firm
Function as event manager / project coordinator for globally
televised domestic and international events. Prepare and manage budgets,
author RFPs, and negotiate vendor contracts. Create promotional literature
and materials for distribution at trade shows and seminars. Successfully
marketed new service to national retail clientele and research facilities.
TRADE
SHOW MANAGER • 2002
to 2006
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 and proactively resolved problems. Developed marketing
programs and established solid relationships with corporate and municipal
representatives.
EVENT
PLANNER / PROMOTER • 1999
to 2002
Wassermann Productions, Jasper, Wyoming
Managed
and produced special events on a contract basis. Established and maintained
relationships with agents and developed marketing programs. First
independent promoter to successfully bring national acts to a 1,500-seat
theater in a secondary market. |
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • 1999
Wyoming University, Jasper, Wyoming |
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Society of Meeting Planners
National Meeting Planners' Association
International Trade Show Association
Better Business Bureau |
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