Open To Work
Sarah Waller
Virtualitics, Inc.
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Events ManagerContract Advisor / Events ManagerLogistics Specialist - USA and CanadaEvent Manager
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybrid
Location:
USSpringfield, VA
Open to relocation:
No
3
Years of experience
Logistics, coordinating, event planning and customer service expertise. Hospitality trained with several years in the following fields: data entry, administration and management. Great attention to detail and skill in all aspects of consumer retention. Thrives when on a team that’s accomplishing goals.
Work History
Events Manager
7 Months- Directed full-scale project management for corporate activations, to include initial concept to on-site execution
- Generated and maintained a Category Strategy for cost justification within Marketing Department
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments (Marketing, Sales, HR) to ensure events align with company’s fiscal objectives
- Efficient use of FinTech software (Asana, Ramp, Navan) for managing capital and real-time auditing
- Streamlined digital inventory and document management system for ease-of-use company wide
- Spearheaded Marketing Team’s end-to-end vendor lifecycles, from initial RFP to on-site execution and finally post-event performance audits
Contract Advisor / Events Manager
1 Year- Utilized project management software to plan, communicate and finalize all aspects of events
- Oversaw logistical arrangements such as venue selection, transportation, audio visual, etc. for all events
- Maintained contracted timelines and SOP management to exceed client expectations
- Managed and organized data collection for expense accounts and submissions
- Team Lead for compliance with government regulation policies, while training interns on document processes
- Facilitated In-Person and Virtual events from pre-planning to survey completion
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals with community needs.
- Developed and implemented training programs enhancing team knowledge and operational efficiency.
Logistics Specialist - USA and Canada
1 Year 7 Months- Accessed and maintained corporate accounts for perishables supply chain
- Managed and led CRM expectations for stores and vendor accounts in the USA and Canada
- Initiated and controlled all aspects of new account input into the logistics system
- Strategized data systems integration and training to new and current accounts
- Coordinated team and scheduling standards for multiple markets ensuring on-time delivery
- Oversaw expense accounts and reporting for the department VP and upper management
- Event Planning and execution; all while staying within budget and time constraints
- Coordinated inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking software to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration / Marketing
- Alpha Kappa Psi Alumni and American Marketing Association member
- Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, and Adopt a Highway volunteer
- Accepted into the Enterprise Intern program junior year
Skills
Strategic Management
Budget Optimization
Stakeholder Alignment
Data-Driven Planning
Microsoft Word
Google Suite
Remote Software Expertise
Procurement Tools
Meetings Tools
Cvent
Canva
Salesforce
Asana
Jira
Adobe
Smartsheet
Zoom
WebEx
HubSpot
Supplier Relationship Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Mentoring
Skills And Volunteer Experience
- Strategic Management – Budget Optimization, Stakeholder Alignment, and Date-Driven Planning
- Microsoft Word and Google Suite Proficient/Remote Software Expertise
- Proficient in Industry-Standard Procurement & Meetings Tools (Cvent, Canva, Salesforce, Asana, Jira, Adobe, Smartsheet, Zoom, WebEx, HubSpot)
- Supplier Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Key Spouse Mentor trained by United States Air Force, Blue Star Family and USO volunteer in the DC area
Timeline
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