CHERYL JOSHI
Portland,OR
Summary
High-performing Corporate Events expert seeks to leverage event agency experience and knowledge in client-side role. Outgoing, hands-on professional who demonstrates strong organizational and proactive problem-solving skills with success in simultaneously managing multiple events. Known for adaptability, collaborative approach, and results-oriented mindset. Eager self-starter ready to tackle new challenges and committed to making meaningful contributions to team's success as well as advancing organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR DIRECTOR, EVENT MANAGEMENT
Opus Agency
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Led 20-person events team dedicated to Salesforce client programs, successfully managing 50+ global events of varying size and complexity within specific clients fiscal year
- Maintained 100% adherence to budget and schedule, with over 50% of events achieving notable cost savings
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to streamline event operations, including process optimization and team collaboration
- Reduced administrative workload by 25% through implementing weekly budget update process
- Collaborated closely with Account Director and other client account department leaders to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic account planning
- Managed all scheduling and meeting coordination
- Delivered confidential Agentforce training event for 1,600 Salesforce sales engineers within challenging two-week timeframe
- End-to-end logistical coordination exceeded client expectations, contributing to successful major product launch
- Proactively developed and implemented data-driven reports to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation, showcasing analytical skills and attention to detail
- Designed and implemented comprehensive onboarding program, including mentorship initiatives, to facilitate new hire integration
- Developed training materials, coordinated presentations, and managed all associated meeting logistics
- Supported team onsite in leadership or work stream role at Salesforce Agentforce World Tours and other Salesforce programs
DIRECTOR, EVENT MANAGEMENT
Opus Agency
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Effectively coached 16 direct reports to achieve career advancement through regular 1:1 meetings, on-site senior leadership, and strategic event guidance
- Boosted team morale (evidenced by increased employee satisfaction scores), improved retention, and fostered inclusivity through a culture and team building activities program for 140-person team
- Provided regular updates to executive leadership
- Fulfilled various pre-planning and onsite work stream roles (i.e., Facilities Lead, Ancillary Program Manager) for Salesforce, AWS, and for other agency client events
- Led cross-functional team to plan and execute inaugural retreat for black executives across Amazon and AWS
- Met strict deadlines, creatively optimized tight budget, along with building and maintaining strong client relationship
INDEPENDENT CORPORATE EVENT MANAGER
CC Joshi, LLC.
04.2009 - 09.2021
- Successfully led and executed a diverse range of corporate events, including intimate C-suite executive gatherings, advisory board meetings, mid-sized analyst relations summits, and global partner marketing programs
- Managed overflow live streaming theater operations across multiple venues for AWS re:Invent conference (4+ years)
- This involved strategic planning, project management, leading cross-functional team, meticulous budget management, driving process development, on-site execution, and post-event content and attendee data
- Engineered precise project plans, incorporating detailed work back schedules and timelines, to meet all critical deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Stakeholder and Client Relations
- Organization & Detail-Oriented
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Scheduling & Meeting Management
- Budgets & Expense Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Interpersonal Communication
- Proactive Creative Problem-Solving
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Event Management & Execution
- Event Debriefs & Data Analysis
Timeline
SENIOR DIRECTOR, EVENT MANAGEMENT
Opus Agency
06.2022 - 10.2024
DIRECTOR, EVENT MANAGEMENT
Opus Agency
09.2021 - 06.2022
INDEPENDENT CORPORATE EVENT MANAGER
CC Joshi, LLC.
04.2009 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Oregon
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