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Carly Burns

Summary

Experienced Events Specialist in a top-tier law firm with a focus on client engagement and strategic planning. Skilled in executing high-impact events, supporting business development initiatives, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Client Event Specialist

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
New York, New York
01.2025 - Current
  • Organize corporate dinners, receptions, conferences, and special events.
  • Manage cross-functional stakeholder communication to drive alignment on event goals and execution details.
  • Communicate with venues and vendors to accomplish event goals and deadlines.
  • Collaborate with marketing team members on campaigns designed to increase awareness of upcoming events.

Marketing Events Coordinator

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
New York, New York
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated logistics for firm-sponsored events, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to align event objectives with marketing strategies.
  • Assisted in creating promotional materials for events, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Managed stakeholder communications to ensure alignment and satisfaction throughout the event planning process.

Event Coordinator

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
New York, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with vendors, team members and key stakeholders on the planning of Firm events.
  • Managed select client conferences/seminars from start to finish ensuring a seamless program.
  • Executed logistics including room set up, food and beverage selection, audio-visual set up, registration management, gifts, supplies, security and transportation.
  • Conducted post-event analysis and follow-up and make recommendations for future events through a written post-event report.

Director of Events and Business Development

Canalside Inn
Rehoboth Beach, DE
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Drove growth in event management business by continuously researching and implementing improved strategies to exceed client expectations.
  • Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Handled client questions and concerns via different communication channels to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Drove customer intimacy and brand value by defining and segmenting needs, pain points and buying behaviors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Business Management

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Business Management

New York Institute of Technology
Long Island City, NY

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Brand Development
  • Client Retention Strategies
  • SEO Strategy and Execution

Certification

  • AHLEI Certification in Hotel Analytics
  • The Bridal Society Certified Wedding & Events Planner
  • Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Server Training Certification

Timeline

Client Event Specialist

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
01.2025 - Current

Marketing Events Coordinator

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
01.2023 - 12.2024

Event Coordinator

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
01.2023 - 06.2023

Director of Events and Business Development

Canalside Inn
06.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Business Management

University of Delaware

Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality Business Management

New York Institute of Technology

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