Alison Mitchell

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of events, including conferences, trade shows, meetings, and social gatherings, ensuring seamless coordination from concept to completion.
• Develop event themes and concepts that align with member expectations, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee logistics to ensure timely delivery of services and products.
• Oversee event budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-effective strategies without compromising quality.
• Lead event marketing efforts to drive attendance, increase visibility, and maximize outreach.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing member inquiries and concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of event operations.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback, analyze outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with vendors to oversee trade show logistics at the annual conference, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.
• Market, recruit, and retain vendors for events, fostering strong partnerships and maximizing participation.
• Manage associate members, ensuring strong relationships and engagement within the organization.

- Oversee and manage the Senator's in-state calendar, ensuring seamless scheduling and preparation.

- Identify and compile essential background materials for high-profile engagements.

- Direct and optimize state staff operations, including resource allocation, technology integration, training programs, and internship coordination.

- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a confident, empowered, and knowledgeable team.

- Acted as the Senator's primary liaison with state/local government, community groups, and key stakeholders across 10+ counties.

- Provided remarks at over 100 events annually

- Managed data entry, reporting, and tracking to streamline communication and operational efficiency.

- Supervised operations staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

- Developed systems to enhance operational efficiency and team effectiveness.

- Led hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff to optimize productivity.

- Managed a statewide staff calendar, scheduling and coordinating over 500 events annually.

- Processed event requests, coordinated logistics, and streamlined scheduling procedures for efficiency.

- Assisted in managing the Senator's travel, event planning, and advance work.

- Maintained professional front desk, handled incoming calls and delivered exceptional service to every guest.

- Processed and managed over 100 daily constituent calls and 20+ pieces of federal/state agency mail.

- Drafted high-quality internal and external communications.