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Carly Kriak

West Orange,NJ

Summary

Seven years of professional experience in the event sales industry. I have created and managed Comic-Con, McDonald's Worldwide Convention, NASCAR and so many more. I am passionate at taking a project from start to finish while exceeding client expectations. My goal is to now seek a professional career that I can take my energy, network, and experience to the next level.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Meeting Manager

American Express
02.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated a strong working relationship with the Board of Directors by effectively communicating details of the program, anticipating their needs, and providing an elevated level of customer service
  • Developed and managed budgets by auditing all program related billing for accuracy, tracking and reporting expenses to clients and communicating changes on a consistent basis
  • Managed client-vendor relationships and coordinated activation deliverables at Wimbledon.

Senior Event Planner

Tamar Productions
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Organized an international trade show for McDonald's Corporation to increase brand awareness and reach potential customers, with an attendance record of 15,000 people
  • Coordinated and directed the activation for the State of Illinois's partnership with NASCAR at their 'Enjoy Illinois 300 Cup Series' with ticket sales surpassing 71,000 attendees two years in a row and budget exceeding a million dollars
  • Exposure to event contracts representing luxury brands such as Hermès at the Hampton Classic, AMEX Centurion members at Formula 1 and Woodford Reserve at the Triple Crown Series.

Director of Fundraising

Community Access Unlimited
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated all outreach and community events in order to develop a thriving group of supporters
  • Built a strong brand awareness campaign through conferences and speaking engagements, leading to a 78% increase in inbound leads in one year
  • Mentored 3 junior staff members to enhance their development in the field of fundraising in addition to spearheading the volunteer program.

Event Manager

Franco Vitella Catered Affairs
04.2018 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with award-winning producer Big Sean to launch a Remy Martin marketing campaign with a budget of $500,000
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for Jon and Jesse Bon Jovi's rosé collection 'Hampton Water' launch party featuring many NJ celebrities
  • Lead client calls which included, pitch decks, status updates, marketing deliverables, budget reconciliation, etc
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.

Development Assistant

Susan G. Komen
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Managed schedules with subcontractors, clients, sponsors and vendors across 3 event sites, generating $11M in total revenue
  • Launched a successful adolescent program called 'Pink Princesses,' which was recognized by the United States for its merit and adopted into recurring state initiatives, now internationally known as 'I am the cure'
  • Partnered with the New Jersey Devils overseeing activation creation and execution at annual 5k
  • Assisted and collaborated on all live event-run social media campaigns by creating templates and plans of action ahead of time as well as obtaining timely approval.

Education

AS in Business Management -

Monmouth University
01.2016

Skills

  • Event Design
  • Brand Awareness
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Budget Management
  • Vendor and Contract Negotiations
  • Operations Oversight
  • Guest Management
  • Post-Event Analysis

Personal Information

Title: EVENT MANAGER

Timeline

Meeting Manager

American Express
02.2024 - Current

Senior Event Planner

Tamar Productions
08.2021 - 01.2024

Director of Fundraising

Community Access Unlimited
05.2020 - 07.2021

Event Manager

Franco Vitella Catered Affairs
04.2018 - 05.2020

Development Assistant

Susan G. Komen
10.2016 - 03.2018

AS in Business Management -

Monmouth University

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