Amanda Kerns
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Events and Travel Planner with a proven track record in budget management and attendee engagement. Successfully led large-scale events for over 2,000 attendees, achieving significant cost savings through expert negotiation. Adept at project management and fostering team collaboration to deliver exceptional experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Events, Meetings & Travel Planner
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Led and executed large-scale (2,000+ people) events with both internal and external audiences.
- Managed the department budget of more than $5 million, and provided at least 5% savings off each event through negotiation and planning.
- Managed event stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to ensure alignment on event goals and expectations.
- Provided expert advice on the best destinations, activities, and sightseeing opportunities according to client preferences.
- Oversee all event travel booking, expenses, room blocks, ground transportation, activations, and excursions.
Community Manager
Pacific Western Corporation
08.2020 - Current
- Manage the services and sales team for a luxury apartment complex of over 500 units
- Ensure all maintenance requests and resident inquiries are responded to with urgency
- Evaluate monthly move-in scores and identify improvements to be made
- Maintain high team morale by prioritizing coaching and development
- Provide exemplary customer service to all prospective and current residents
Convention Services Manager
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinate and service all logistics of assigned groups from initial booking through meeting requirements and departure
- Monitor room blocks with contracted agencies
- Conduct pre-convention meetings
- Distribute group resumes in a timely and efficient manner and conduct resume meetings
- Provide personalized “on the floor” attention to all in-house programs
Education
Tourism, Convention and Event Management
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV01.2019
Skills
- Budget management
- Stakeholder management
- Team collaboration
- Travel coordination
- Negotiation skills
- Project management
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Senior Events, Meetings & Travel Planner
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Community Manager
Pacific Western Corporation
08.2020 - Current
Convention Services Manager
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
08.2019 - 03.2020
Tourism, Convention and Event Management
College of Southern Nevada
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