Facilitated communication between internal teams and external vendors and suppliers prior to the start of an event all the way through the end.
Sourced and negotiated contracts with vendors for event materials and services.
Ensured compliance with relevant health and safety regulations during event preparation and execution.
Oversaw the setup of events to ensure that all elements were in place according to plan onsite.
Provided onsite management for large-scale events with up to 5,000 attendees.
Collaborated with marketing team to develop effective strategies to promote upcoming events.
Planned and coordinated all event logistics, including seating arrangements, catering, audio and visual equipment, décor, and entertainment.
Global Events Manager
OPEN - Health
, Remote
04.2022 - 12.2023
Worked closely with senior management to implement strategic communications plans and marketing initiatives.
Developed and managed project timelines and action plans in collaboration with cross-functional partners and ensured all deadlines were met with successful outcomes.
Including working with hotel and congress to secure F&B and AV both remote and onsite.
Developed and managed trade show booths ranging from a pop up to a 50x50 booth.
Managed scheduling for Executive Encounters and offsite meeting rooms.
Coordinated marketing campaigns, monitoring accuracy, execution and follow-up.
Developed relationships with vendors to facilitate quality service at competitive rates while maintaining financial responsibility within budgets. Including BEO's, AV, F&B for external events.
Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities or outsourced to qualified vendors.
Attended and participated in industry events by designing and setting up conference booths, engaging with clients during conferences and managing breakdown.
Maintained relationships with COE leads to ensure all Event Marketing needs were met.
Worked closely to track ROI after each conference.
Coordinated all aspects of internal meetings and events such as venue arrangement, budget management,catering coordination,and timeline planning.
Lead meetings project teams with internal stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and external vendors, outlining clear expectations of each role, fostered an environment for open collaboration and innovation and ensure all deadlines were met.
Managed live logistical components including meeting space, room set-ups, food and beverage, technology, audio visual, sleeping room reservations, production, and on-site management in person and virtually across the Globe.
Executive Planning (Internal Events) II
MCA (Pfizer)
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2020 - 03.2022
Facilitated communication between departments, management and customers to resolve issues and achieve performance targets.
Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings.
Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
Collaborated with leadership and colleagues to coordinate staffing for monthly team events.
Boosted client satisfaction through administration of on-site service requests and event logistics management.
Detailed and arranged travel arrangements and venue reservations for conferences and seminars.
Supported advertising and promotional initiatives by creating marketing materials.
Utilized LinkedIn to promote products, services and attract new clients.
Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Communicated company philosophies and policies, demonstrated work routines and documented performance.
Streamlined back office services for clients to promote proper functionality and positive user experience.
Senior Sales and Event Marketing Manager
Mayne Pharma
Raleigh, NC
07.2016 - 07.2020
Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
Maintained daily calendars of the CEO, Vice President of Marketing Vice President of Commerical Operations to set appointments with clients and internal team members.
Advised Board of Directors on Industry Technology Trends such as adapting to ZOOM vs Webex.
Coached and communicated to internal team members on board communications and decisions.
Assisted the Australian Board of Directors and one of our CEO's with Company Updates and trends on a Quarterly Basis.
Maintained adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of production phases from concept to execution.
Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines with precise attention to detail for Board Members.
Synchronized planning and execution of simultaneous events at 1 million+ square foot convention centers.
Coordinated event catering, signage, displays, security and transportation for participants.
Improved results continuously by conducting thorough reviews of events' successes and failures.
Executed, Attended and participated in industry events and Trade Shows. Ranging from 100 to 50,000 attendees both domestic and international.
Coordinated Virtual Events in addition to handling external IT Vendors to ensure flawless execution of Events.
Used creative knowledge to manage unique giveaways and specialty gifts for trade shows and clients.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
Spearheaded presentations with finance leaders, providing statistical data utilized in making financial decisions for Trade Show Budgets and Marketing Materials to present to Senior Leadership.
Managed canvassing strategies to generate appointments for the Generic Product Sales Team.
<ul>
<li>Provided administrative support to three Front Office principals, ensuring seamless operations during absences.</li>
<li>Managed principal’s calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts and organizing meetings, events, and travel arrangements.</li>
<li>Acted as liaison with Agency senior leaders to gather briefing materials and background documents.</li>
<li>Coordinated logistics for executive team events, including conferences and retreats, enhancing overall efficiency.</li>
<li>Directed various support activities for high-level meetings and agency programs for distinguished visitors.</li>
<li>Collaborated with the Director of Scheduling to manage long- and short-term calendar of events.</li>
<li>Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information and prioritizing communications for senior executives.</li>
</ul> at United States Agency of International Development (USAID)<ul>
<li>Provided administrative support to three Front Office principals, ensuring seamless operations during absences.</li>
<li>Managed principal’s calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts and organizing meetings, events, and travel arrangements.</li>
<li>Acted as liaison with Agency senior leaders to gather briefing materials and background documents.</li>
<li>Coordinated logistics for executive team events, including conferences and retreats, enhancing overall efficiency.</li>
<li>Directed various support activities for high-level meetings and agency programs for distinguished visitors.</li>
<li>Collaborated with the Director of Scheduling to manage long- and short-term calendar of events.</li>
<li>Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information and prioritizing communications for senior executives.</li>
</ul> at United States Agency of International Development (USAID)
Senior Manager, Meetings & Events at American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)Senior Manager, Meetings & Events at American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)