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BARBARA HEMBERTON |
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| Cost Effective Event Planning, Marketing, and Execution |
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| Ten
years of combined experience in meeting and event planning,
onsite management, and site logistics. Related skills in
site plan review, policy / procedure administration, resource
planning / procurement, vendor management, permitting, media
relations, contract negotiation, and
marketing support. |
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FREELANCE EVENT
MANAGER • 2010-Present
HH Event Services, Hayward, Florida
Function as event manager and project coordinator for
domestic and international events (televised globally) that
attract as many as 50,000 people. Testimonials | Event Photographs |
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Prepare and manage budgets, author RFPs, and negotiate
vendor contracts.
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Create
promotional literature and materials for distribution
at trade shows and seminars.
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Successfully
market services to national retail clientele
and research facilities.
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TRADE
SHOW MANAGER • 2002-2010
Hatchett Manufacturing, Sunnyvale, Florida
Planned
trade show marketing and special promotions. Directed pre-event
activities, managed logistics, and hired onsite vendors. |
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Proactively
communicated with partners to resolve problems.
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Developed
marketing programs and established solid relationships
with corporate and municipal representatives.
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EVENT
PLANNER / PROMOTER • 2000-2002
Wassermann Productions, Jasper, Wyoming
Managed and produced special events on a contract basis. |
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Established
and maintained relationships with agents.
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Developed
and launched dozens of marketing programs and events.
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First independent promoter to successfully bring national
acts to a 1,500-seat theater in a secondary market.
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BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION • 2000
Wyoming University, Jasper, Wyoming |
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Florida Society
of Meeting Planners
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National Meeting Planners' Association
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International Trade Show Association
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