BETH YOUNG
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Skilled in coordinating and managing various types of events, from corporate meetings to large conferences and celebrations. Possess strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless execution and positive participant feedback. Known for creative problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure, contributing to successful event outcomes. Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation and relationship management, leading to cost-effective event solutions and enhanced attendee experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Engagement Specialist / Office Manager
Maytronics North America
Duluth, GA
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Negotiate contracts with various venues for continued use over a three-year period, with up to 30% in discounts
- Achieved reduced catering costs through strategic negotiations with vendor
- Executed all logistics of domestic and international executive meetings and retreats, serving as domestic event staff, and remotely supervising international colleagues
- Coordinated employee appreciation and team-building activities through event ideation, site selection, entertainment planning, decor, gifting, and menu creation
- Spearheaded pre-planning meetings with key stakeholders to ensure all budgeting, agenda, team building, transportation, and gifting preferences were communicated
- Personally vetted and selected a preferred charity partner, and spearheaded/organized activities that focused on repairing a women's shelter, serving breakfast at this shelter, and purchasing/assembling (1) welcome kits for new families, and (2) Christmas stockings for resident children
- Oversaw the gifting and rewards program to align with organizational culture
Senior Project Coordinator (equivalent to Project Manager)
Emerson Climate Technologies
Kennesaw, GA
09.2012 - 03.2019
- Assisted in project planning, execution, and finalization involving turnkey installations regarding Energy Management Systems (EMS), and commissioning services for commercial and retail applications
- Slashed database entry turnaround times from as much as 3 hours to only 25 minutes on the Walmart project by conceiving a range of shortcuts when recording never-before-documented procedures
- Developed and implemented contractor workshops encompassing registration, accommodations, material preparation, catering arrangements, on-site support, and gifting in Kennesaw and Bentonville offices
- Built strong relationships with internal departments as well as external vendors and partners in order to facilitate successful collaboration on projects
Employee Engagement Project Manager
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
Atlanta, GA
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Coordinated diverse employee activities and communications within the scope of a six-month assignment
- Oversaw all event planning and execution, including budget creation, project plans, choice of venue, food, beverages, and entertainment
- Managed large-scale employee appreciation events, including a 4-hour red carpet award event with 300 attendees, food, and entertainment in a local theatre
- Planned and executed the awards ceremony from start to finish, including the employee nomination process and out of town guest transportation and lodging
- Successfully executed the first annual global year-end employee celebration that took place in 13 locations across 4 continents
- Managed quarterly Town Hall meetings, including gathering and preparing presentations, coordinating event logistics, and employee engagement portions (games, prizes, etc.) and communications
- Produced video-based messages were disseminated to over 2,500 staff worldwide
Education
B.A. - Mass Communications (Radio / Television / Film)
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- High-Expectation Customer Service
- Event Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Vendor Management
- Transportation and Logistics Planning
- Volunteer Coordination
- Ability to Travel Domestically & Internationally
- Interpersonal Communications
- Project Management
- Training Session Creation
- Venue Selection
- Team building
Professional Development Courses
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Accountability
Timeline
Employee Engagement Specialist / Office Manager
Maytronics North America
03.2019 - 01.2024
Senior Project Coordinator (equivalent to Project Manager)
Emerson Climate Technologies
09.2012 - 03.2019
Employee Engagement Project Manager
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
01.2012 - 07.2012
B.A. - Mass Communications (Radio / Television / Film)
Auburn University
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