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HOWARD HEMBERTON |
| Event Management and Marketing |
| Logistics
• Strategic Planning •
Relationship Building |
CAREER
SUMMARY
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, and contract negotiations.
Experienced in providing marketing support and planning multiple
activities to support meetings, special events, trade shows, and
training programs.
EXPERIENCE
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 (Links).
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Prepared
and managed budgets, authored RFPs, and negotiated vendor contracts.
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Created
promotional literature and materials for distribution at trade
shows and seminars. (Samples)
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Successfully
marketed new service to national retail clientele and research
facilities.
TRADE
SHOW MANAGER • 1998-2005
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.
EVENT PLANNER
/ PROMOTER • 1995-1998
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.
EDUCATION
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION • 1994
Wyoming University, Jasper, Wyoming
AFFILIATIONS
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Society
of Meeting Planners
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National Meeting Planners' Association
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International Trade Show Association
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