Denver, Colorado, United States
Dedicated Event Manager with proven success managing large scale events. Passionate leader capable of managing cross-functional teams to success while optimizing operational efficiency. Excels at reducing event costs while exceeding client expectations. Track record of leveraging event strategy to drive B2B growth.
> Develop and execute 30+ home grown, customer and industry events against annual budget of $655,000 > Oversee planning, logistics and production of annual 100+ attendee customer summit, including contract negotiation and venue management, increasing attendance by 40% from 2023-2024 > Collaborate with and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment while ensuring smooth workflow and partnership > Planned and executed events calendar based on go-to-market KPIs and event analyses to support pipeline growth and enhance targeting > Create and implement customer gifting strategy that positively influence customer renewals
> Planned, organized, and executed participation in 20+ industry events against annual events budget of $460,000 > Executed first in-person customer Summit since 2019, increasing brand awareness and customer conversion > Outlined successful events calendar to optimize operations and reduce expenses > Developed trade show participation strategy to maximize lead generation and conversion > Project managed quarterly webinars from conception to completion, coordinating speaker preparation and management, attendee registration and communications, and high-quality production
> Simultaneously planned and managed 17+ fundraising and community events per year across 8 different markets across thousands of attendees, achieving $6 million in annual revenue >Managed overall yearly events budget of over $1 million >Negotiated new and existing vendor contracts to effectively reduce overall expenses >Oversaw independent events contractor—delegating tasks, evaluating progress, and overseeing entire event process >Wrote and proofed event-related talking points, website materials, and digital and print communications
> Managed event budgets up to $250,000, effectively supporting fundraising objectives > Organized and executed 17+ fundraising events per year across 8 different markets > Pivoted in-person events to virtual events while executing informational virtual events ranging from 30-800 online participants > Booked venues, transportation, food & beverage, speakers, and A/V resulting seamlessly executed events >Influenced marketing and social media plans resulting in increased event attendance and funds raised
- Created detailed event cost sheets, storyboards, and timelines for the Florida Classic, Camping World Bowl, and Citrus Bowl events - Seamlessly planned and executed VIP events for the Florida Classic, Camping World Bowl, and Citrus Bowl by negotiating and booking venues, F&B, and entertainment - Oversaw and organized on-site logistics resulting in events that exceeded guest expectations - Coordinated entertainment, décor, and vendor set and strike for hospitality pavilions holding 1,300 people prior to the Camping World Bowl and Citrus Bowl - Managed budgets of $50,000+ for events and ensured all invoices were expediently processed - Coordinated the Alumni Village and Kid Zone visited by 3,000 attendees at the 2018 Feast on the 50 event
- Designed an engaging opening match of the 2018 College MatchDay Series resulting in repeat attendees - Booked entertainment, food & beverage, and security while adhering to a limited budget - Analyzed event expenses to construct a yearly events budget for the USTA Collegiate Department