HOWARD HEMBERTON
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Cost Effective Event Management and Marketing

Event Logistics Planning Relationship Building Contract Negotiation


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 negotiations, and marketing support.


EVENT MANAGER • 2010-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 (Links).
  • Prepared and managed budgets, authored RFPs, and negotiated vendor contracts.
  • Created 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 • 2002-2010
Hatchett Manufacturing, Sunnyvale, Florida
Planned trade show marketing and special promotions. Directed pre-event activities, managed logistics, and hired onsite vendors.
  • Proactively communicated with partners to resolve problems.
  • Developed marketing programs and established solid relationships with corporate and municipal representatives.
EVENT PLANNER / PROMOTER • 2000-2002
Wassermann Productions, Jasper, Wyoming
Managed and produced special events on a contract basis.
  • Established and maintained relationships with agents.
  • Developed and launched dozens of marketing programs and events.
  • First independent promoter to successfully bring national acts to a 1,500-seat theater in a secondary market.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • 2000
Wyoming University, Jasper, Wyoming
  • Society of Meeting Planners
  • National Meeting Planners' Association
  • International Trade Show Association
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