Work History
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Amy Weigelt

Amy Weigelt

Fairfax,Virginia

Work History

Manager of Events & Marketing

Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park
Dulles
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Designed and negotiated event packages for events ranging from family reunions to nonprofit organizations to large technology companies
  • Coordinated with outside vendors for food, entertainment and music
  • Produced registration materials and the on-site check-in booth
  • Oversaw day of setup of pavilion(s), tables, lighting and sound systems
  • Facilitated team building activities and awards.

Owner

WeDo, Incorporated
Fairfax
01.2014 - 05.2020
  • Established small company of three people after numerous requests for event planning by colleagues and friends
  • Developed wedding budget with detailed items and a range of upgrades
  • Collaborated with the client to determine best location, style and and date
  • Organized the setup of weekend events including golf, sightseeing and brunches
  • Oversaw day of details and coordination with vendors.

Marketing Director

Cushman & Wakefield
Washington
06.1999 - 11.2007
  • Reported weekly updates to landlords while efficiently designing presentations for various brokerage firms
  • Reported and maintained relationships with developers & investors such as the head of Prudential
  • Created marketing plans for commercial real estate landlords and developers in the DC Metro area
  • Planned large broker events for 100 to 700 people
  • Coordinated closely with economic development organizations to find leads
  • Worked closely with Cushman & Wakefield Corporate in scheduling marketing events for the DC Metro Regional portfolio
  • Provided leadership in implementing company volunteer opportunities for the region
  • Responded quickly to client needs, ensuring that administrative and building technical staff resolved problems promptly
  • Led in completing property inspections and overseeing vendor services throughout projects
  • Built customer-focused relationships - advancing prospects through the sales process and gaining client commitment
  • Oversaw marketing staff of 10 while maintaining the needs of 280 brokers.

Event Manager

Galaxy Exchange
Frederick
06.1996 - 08.1999
  • Served as a Lead Contact with Associations
  • Oversaw registration process for annual conventions and meetings with 2,000 - 100,000 attendees
  • Compiled and reported numbers and demographics to the Board of Directors
  • Created registration forms, sent corporate membership information, ordered tags and onsite booth supplies, and followed up with Associations while providing outstanding customer service
  • Oversaw onsite registration booth and hired temporary help to give daily updates during convention
  • Broke down booth onsite, sent overall analysis and changes suggested for upcoming conventions and meetings
  • Served as a point of contact - applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills with knowledge of event stakeholders to effectively present information and respond to questions and inquiries
  • Implementation and Service Delivery
  • Exercised sound judgment and prioritized convention tasks in managing correspondence with stakeholders
  • Worked with clients to understand logistics, type of work environment, and design a location-specific plan to maximize engagement during conventions and meetings
  • Monitored event registration and modified arrangements.

Timeline

Manager of Events & Marketing

Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park
02.2023 - 06.2023

Owner

WeDo, Incorporated
01.2014 - 05.2020

Marketing Director

Cushman & Wakefield
06.1999 - 11.2007

Event Manager

Galaxy Exchange
06.1996 - 08.1999
Amy Weigelt