Betsy K. Mann
Tampa,FL
Summary
Self-motivated event planner with experience in planning, advertising and executing specialty events. Highly creative, methodical, detail oriented and highly organized. A high performing team player accustomed to deadline-driven, high-volume environments. Excellent customer engagement, written and communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Mariana Solutions / Castalia Systems
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinated budgets, schedules and multiple vendors for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Communicated with event staff at venue to coordinate details for execution.
- Negotiated to finalize contracts for services and event details.
Event Planner
Tampa General Hospital through Tomlin Staffing
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Working closely with the ICD-10 Core Team to plan and implement the training of approximately 2,000 TGH and USF providers.
- Designed media including: awareness posters, tri-fold informational pamphlet, rack card and informational business card.
- Proactively researched alternative venues and worked with various sales persons for off-site meeting spaces.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, booking, and promotions.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Oversaw event registration process of 2000 TGH and USF providers by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
Independent Event Coordinator Contractor (1099)
Sol Republic
03.2013 - 04.2013
- Assist the Director of Events in event logistics and organization in an extremely fast paced environment.
- Sourced and delivered 20 sheet cakes for the Steve Aoki & Michael Phelps photo shoot at the Fontainebleau with only 3 hours’ notice.
- Obtained two-way radio rentals for 21 staff members after discovering our shipment of radios would not function to our needs.
- Assisted with set up of VIP Lounge, arranging and re-arranging hotel rooms for staff, scheduling staff for daily events, planning impromptu events for the owners of the company and general logistics of the event.
Marketing & Events / Operations (Position Eliminated November 2012)
Aramark Sports & Entertainment, Tampa Convention Center
03.2011 - 11.2012
- Supported high-visibility, large events including SOFIC, RNC Convention, Red Bull Flutag & Wake Open, Gasparilla VIP lounge
- Created and printed marketing materials and signage for all TCC events from the Mayors dinner to events as large as SOFIC.
- Responsible for the design and project management of Tampa Convention Center’s new café seating 48 guests with a budget of $150,000.
- Worked with vendors to ensure best quality and best prices of materials.
- Worked with Tampa Art Institute to develop a curriculum for their students that allowed the winners to display their art in the new café.
- Created and implemented Marketing Events / Advertising to drive sales at "The Sail" outdoor bar.
- Planned and executed all special events. Organized New Year’s Eve party growing numbers from $6,600 to $9,300, St. Patrick’s Day from $6,000 to $17,300.
- Worked closely with Secret Service and GOP Host Committee to organize and streamline deliveries, staff and musical entertainment during RNC 2012.
- Worked with large companies such as Red Bull, RNC and the Military to insure their event logistics went smoothly, all events were a resounding success.
Food & Beverage Manager
Yacht Starship
11.2005 - 12.2010
- Oversaw all aspects of a 130’ up-scale dining yacht including vendors and staff.
- Handled guest relations/complaints through personal interaction including resolving issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Liberty-Salem
West Liberty, OHNo Degree - Graphic Design
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Event Coordination & Logistics
- Superior Customer Service
- Excellent Problem Solving Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Detail-oriented
- Deadline management
- Spatial layout analysis
- Fast-paced, dynamic team player
Affiliations
Meeting Planners International (MPI)
Skift Meeting Event Professionals Community
Timeline
Event Planner
Mariana Solutions / Castalia Systems
04.2020 - Current
Event Planner
Tampa General Hospital through Tomlin Staffing
08.2013 - 05.2014
Independent Event Coordinator Contractor (1099)
Sol Republic
03.2013 - 04.2013
Marketing & Events / Operations (Position Eliminated November 2012)
Aramark Sports & Entertainment, Tampa Convention Center
03.2011 - 11.2012
Food & Beverage Manager
Yacht Starship
11.2005 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
West Liberty-Salem
No Degree - Graphic Design
Hillsborough Community College