Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
Receptionist
BRANDY  HUGHES

BRANDY HUGHES

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Skilled Project & Event Coordinator with over 20 years of experience providing excellent customer service (including field support) in the medical device industry. Adept at using event management software to properly plan, track and manage events. Experienced in fostering relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, from clients to vendors and suppliers. Highly effective communicator who possesses strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Meeting and Convention Services Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet
10.2019 - Current
    • Arranged travel and lodging for convention services/trade show attendees (both internal and external).
    • Created detailed timelines for events to meet all deadlines and assisted with expense tracking for budget reporting.
    • Maintained event calendars and monthly event report to sales field.
    • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
    • Managed event logistics and scheduling for display product deliveries.
    • Communicated with event support, audio visual, and other convention vendors to obtain price quotes.
    • Utilized internal applications to prepare and distribute attendee, hotel confirmations, and registration lists.
    • Tracked, routed, and distributed vendor contracts and agreements.
    • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.

Project Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet
03.2013 - 10.2019
  • Supervised multiple patient cases from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and surgery dates.
  • Production and Scheduling Planner for custom implant manufacturing
  • Created job files for each project, maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Kept projects on schedule, managed deadlines & competing demands, while adapting to frequently changing workflows.
  • Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting relationships.


Customer Service Associate

Zimmer Biomet
03.2010 - 03.2013
    • Helped large volume of customers every day while delivering exceptional customer service by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services, thus creating welcoming, positive experiences.
    • Assumed responsibility for general orders via and phone and electronic communications.
    • Served as liaison between Customer Service and Marketing for training on new product launches.
    • Provided training and support to new associates to help provide high-quality customer service.
    • Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.

Sales Support, Compliance, & Inventory Associate

PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC
04.2004 - 01.2010

Provided direct support to customers, branches, and sales force to track and resolve order issues.

  • Demonstrated computer skills for data entry and answered high volumes of inbound sales rep calls and email requests.
  • Prepared and presented important legal documents to management.
  • Responsible for coordinating all company returns to major suppliers.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth

Education

High School Diploma -

Edward H. White High School
Jacksonville, FL
06.1999

Skills

  • Meeting, Travel and Event Coordination
  • Guest Services and Hospitality
  • Shipping Logistics
  • Intuit: Quick Base for Project Management
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, & Excel
  • Smartsheet (Budget, Show Management)
  • Event Calendar & Records Management
  • Interpersonal & phone communications

Accomplishments

  • Planned our company's participation in over 130 events in a year (ranging from small to large scale).
  • Cut event costs by leveraging strategic negotiations with vendors.
  • Successfully navigated contract obligations to help minimize attrition penalties.

Additional Information

  • AWARDS & RECOGNITION
  • 2022 Recipient of the 'Americas Marketing Awards - Strategic Initiative Jasmine Team' Award
  • 2021 Recipient of the 'Americas Marketing Awards - Rising Star' Award
  • Recipient of multiple ‘Impact Awards' & 'Ignite Awards' for providing above and beyond support to various departments over the last 5 years.
  • 2012 'People's Choice Award' recipient - chosen by the Sales Field for Zimmer Biomet (formerly Biomet Microfixation)

Timeline

Meeting and Convention Services Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet
10.2019 - Current

Project Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet
03.2013 - 10.2019

Customer Service Associate

Zimmer Biomet
03.2010 - 03.2013

Sales Support, Compliance, & Inventory Associate

PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC
04.2004 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

Edward H. White High School
BRANDY HUGHES