Global Event Manager with a 25-year successful career in planning, coordinating and executing all types of events. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management and event marketing skills. Versatile, multi-lingual (Spanish) manager with proven success driving revenue and profitability of organizations. Proven success in sales, account, and client management; . Talented leader able to motivate team to achieve goals. Exceptional interpersonal, organization, and negotiation skills. Successfully managed diverse range of projects from vision to strategy to execution and delivery. Exceptional communicator skilled at cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships.
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BRANDON C. BECKSTEAD
Murray,Utah
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
FamilySearch Intl
Global Event Logistics Manager
02.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Planned and executed RootsTech, the worlds largest genealogy conference, 30,000 attendees on site, 4 million worldwide online attendees.
- Planned and executed RootsTech London event with 10,000 attendees in London England.
- Planned and assisted in Global VIP events in the following countries: Dubai UAE, Versailles France, Accra Ghana, Buenos Aires Argentina, Bogota Colombia, Guatemala, Korea, Philippines,
- Managed work with the catering staff, set up crew, Audio Visual companies, Decorators, Venues, Hotels and other staff on total event planning.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER, DAY SAINTS
Large Events Manager
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Managed logistics of events planning and booking.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Managed work with catering staff, set up crew, Audio Visual companies, Decorators, Venues, Hotels and other staff on total event planning.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
Agent
01.2008 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find customers and generate lists of prospective clients
- Organize and present financial training seminars to attract new customers
- Hire, train, and manage staff
- Build and maintain solid relationships with clients by providing excellent customer service, resolving concerns, and handling issues
- Maintained 95.8% retention rate of clients
- Developed successful marketing program with businesses and general public.
- Followed up on customers' inquiries to assess satisfaction with provided solutions
SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER SMG
National Sales Manager
01.2005 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Managed all clients with contracts more than 1 ½ years out
- Assisted in marketing efforts promoting Salt Palace Convention Center
- Contributed to creation of marketing plans
- Devised and implemented goals for all National Sales
- Traveled out of state to prospect and work with potential clients
- Surpassed sales goals by 34% in 2007
MODERN DISPLAY
Account Executive
01.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Oversaw production, marketing, and sales of exposition services to long-lasting and new clients with numerous accounts across country
- Ensured utmost satisfaction of client
- Maintained and strengthened relationships with 5 of Modern Display’s top 10 accounts
- Executed successful management of month-long Sundance Film Festival event
- Spearheaded group presenting creative ideas to clients instructing how to accomplish goals for events and/or projects
THANKSGIVING POINT
Events Manager
01.2001 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Organized, managed, and closed financials of all public events
- Participated in marketing and promotions of events
- Supervised staff of 6 – 20 employees per event
- Coordinated with internal departments, neighborhood police, local businesses, 150 volunteers, and multiple TV and radio stations per event
- Drove existing events to achieve highest ever success through skillful planning and marketing; grew Easter Egg Hunt from approximately 4,5K attendees to 15K as Events Manager.
DELTA CENTER
Event Manager
01.2000 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Managed and/or assisted in planning, organization, operations, implementation, and post-event activities for every event including Utah Jazz and Utah Starzz Games, concerts including Bon Jovi (16K patrons) and U2 ($1.3M revenue), banquets, TV and radio media, commercials and movie shoots, small meetings, and family shows such as Disney on Ice and Moto Cross
- Worked successfully multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at any given time.
Education
David Eccles School of Business - University of UtahSalt Lake City, Utah
Master of Business Administration from Marketing emphasis
2006
University Overview
University of UtahSalt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Communications
University Overview
Additional Information
Additional Information
Board Chair for the Salt Palace Convention Center Advisory Board
Languages
spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Global Event Logistics Manager
FamilySearch Intl
02.2015 - Current
Large Events Manager
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER, DAY SAINTS
01.2012 - 01.2015
Agent
FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2012
National Sales Manager
SALT PALACE CONVENTION CENTER SMG
01.2005 - 01.2008
Account Executive
MODERN DISPLAY
01.2003 - 01.2005
Events Manager
THANKSGIVING POINT
01.2001 - 01.2002
Event Manager
DELTA CENTER
01.2000 - 01.2001
David Eccles School of Business - University of Utah
Master of Business Administration from Marketing emphasis
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Communications
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