AMY C. TANTILLO
Naples,FL
Summary
Talented events manager with over 10 years of experience in event management, development, customer service, and community outreach. Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new situations and tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills with a creative out-of-the-box mindset to tackle new challenges, proficient presentation skills in large group settings. Proactive and results-oriented, with a passion for taking on new initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Manager
New Western
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing engaging event.
- Facilitated over 155 impactful networking opportunities for attendees with well-planned social mixers.
- Streamlined event operations for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness through comprehensive logistical management.
- Boosted event attendance by implementing targeted marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, securing optimal pricing and service quality for events.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
- Skillfully negotiated contracts with venues, saving clients money while maintaining high-quality standards for events spaces.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, musicians and catering
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
Events Manager
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Manage all aspects of special events, including Magic Under the Mangroves Gala, RedSnook Fishing Tournament, Family Earth Day and Donor Recognition Breakfast grossing over 2.2 million dollars
- Negotiate contracts with all venders, entertainers, celebrity guest speakers and auctioneers
- Manage the Magic Gala and RedSnook Fishing Tournament committees that meet monthly
- Ensure all events have a defining, purpose with actionable follow up strategies to maximize the outcome
- Manage auction procurement grossing over 100 thousand dollars annually
- Manage and train over 75 volunteers with a clear comprehensive plan that differ for each event
- Create, secure and maintain corporate as well as individual sponsorships grossing over 1 million dollars
Special Events Manager
Hebrew SeniorLife
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed monthly Power a Dream committee meetings
- Secured all guest speakers and celebrity entertainment for our special events grossing over 3.5 million
- Managed Event Coordinators in all 8 sites
- Kept donors engaged with monthly personal calls, lunches and events
- Served as a representative of the organization and established strong social and professional relationships with volunteer leaders including board members, trustees, donors, and key community members in order to maximize funding opportunities via special events
- Managed all aspects of our annual golf outing
- Trained over 50 volunteers for each annual special event
- Planned and executed monthly Power a Dream wishes
- Managed over 50 donor-driven events
- Managed and ran all annual events such as our Florida week; large- and small-scale cultivation events, Golf Tournament and our Nantucket/Martha’s Vineyard events
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Development Manager
Ethos
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed marketing strategies: media, community outreach/education, branding and fundraising
- Ran all annual events, such as the Senior Prom, Golf Tournament, West Roxbury Rocks
- Hired and trained Development interns to maximize their impact on the organization
- Created newsletters for the Ethos constituency and served as the agency liaison to the community
- Managed community wide events through recruitment, collaborative meetings, and logistic planning
Community Relations Director
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Recruited residents from local Boston hospitals and rehabs and shelters, such as MGH and Spaulding
- Hired and trained our Sales Coordinators
- Adhered to and carried out EOEA regulations, policies, and procedures related to sales and marketing
- Planned and exceeded weekly goals for lead contracts, presentation appointments, and closings
- Managed residents moving in across all socio-economic levels
Education
A.S. - Recreation & Event Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI2004
Skills
- Meeting Trends Analysis
- Staff Leadership
- Budget Planning
- Event Billing
- Committee Organization
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Vendor Negotiations
- Corporate Fundraising
- Managing Live Events
- Talent Booking
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Community Events
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SalesForce, Raiser’s Edge, Altru, Adobe Illustrator, Jonas, Constant Contact, Signup Genius, Kintera Thon, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Donor Perfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Filmmaker, HTML, Photoshop and Outlook
Timeline
Events Manager
New Western
12.2023 - Current
Events Manager
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
01.2020 - 11.2022
Special Events Manager
Hebrew SeniorLife
01.2017 - 01.2020
Development Manager
Ethos
01.2015 - 01.2017
Community Relations Director
Susan Bailis Assisted Living Community
01.2010 - 01.2015
A.S. - Recreation & Event Management
Johnson & Wales University
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