Corey Nuro
Redmond,WA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Project & Event Management Leader with over 15 years of experience driving high-impact events, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at orchestrating large-scale conferences, hybrid/virtual events, and corporate activations, with a proven ability to increase revenue, improve efficiency, and enhance customer engagement. Skilled in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, process optimization, and leadership development. Passionate about fostering positive workplace cultures, training high-performing teams, and implementing innovative event strategies that exceed expectations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Manager - Events
Compass Group at Microsoft
Redmond, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of 45 event planners and coordinators, executing 1,000+ corporate events annually, generating $40M+ in revenue.
- Increased post-pandemic event sales by 300% over two years through hybrid and virtual event strategies.
- Developed and streamlined training and onboarding processes, increasing team efficiency by 25% and reducing turnover by 30%.
- Optimized event execution through risk management planning, ensuring flawless execution and contingency preparedness.
- Established partnerships with vendors and stakeholders, enhancing operational workflows and increasing customer satisfaction scores.
Business Manager - Events
Compass Group at Microsoft
Redmond, WA
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded business strategies that expanded market reach and increased revenue by 40% YoY.
- Led the Microsoft COVID-19 vaccination clinic, coordinating with 20+ stakeholders to build the state’s largest vaccination site, serving 50,000+ individuals.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making to improve event KPIs, attendee engagement, and budget efficiency.
- Strengthened internal and external collaboration, increasing cross-functional synergy and improving event execution.
Corporate Production Planner
Compass Group at Microsoft
Redmond WA, WA
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Managed high-profile corporate events such as product launches, conferences, and executive summits, improving brand visibility.
- Directed planning and execution of the Microsoft MVP Summit, a week-long global event for 2,000+ partners.
- Successfully negotiated vendor contracts, reducing overall event costs by 15% while maintaining high-quality standards.
Senior Project Manager
Wolf Social Media
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Designed and implemented multi-platform social media strategies, increasing brand engagement by 50%.
- Conducted in-depth market research and performance analysis to optimize campaign success and ROI.
- Managed partnerships with key influencers and industry leaders, strengthening brand presence and outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Lewis And Clark
Skills
- Strategic Business Management
- Project & Event Management (Virtual, Hybrid, In-Person)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Negotiation
- Process Optimization & Risk Mitigation
- Leadership Development, Training & Team Building
- Strategic Business Operations & Budget Forecasting
- Employee Relations & Recruitment Optimization
- KPI Analysis & Performance Metrics
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office and multiple CRM platforms
- Logistics, Resource Allocation & Contract Management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Affiliations
- Volunteer Work: Event Planning & Logistics for Community Nonprofits
- Certified ISSA Running Coach – Experience in athlete training, performance optimization, and endurance event logistics.
- 2x Boston Marathon Qualifier
Timeline
Senior Business Manager - Events
Compass Group at Microsoft
01.2024 - Current
Business Manager - Events
Compass Group at Microsoft
10.2017 - 01.2024
Corporate Production Planner
Compass Group at Microsoft
01.2014 - 10.2017
Senior Project Manager
Wolf Social Media
06.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Lewis And Clark