Deborah Morgan
Meeting Planner
Concord,CA
Summary
Ms. Morgan is a strong leader and creative problem solver who performs with poise under pressure, and leads with emotional intelligence, respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. Competent Meeting Planner with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Meetings Manager
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed 20+ meetings annually.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Negotiated complex vendor contracts for hotel, transportation, entertainment, audio-visual and catering needs.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Reviewed expense reports for all meeting attendees, once approved submitted to accounting department for payment.
Business Owner
DKG Events
Walnut Creek, CA
01.1997 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
Communications Director
San Francisco Association of REALTORS
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Directed day-to-day operations of the Communications department, including budgeting, media relations, meeting and event planning, graphic design, marketing campaigns, product launches, and website design
- Managed 30+ meetings and special events annually
- Responsible for ensuring brand consistency across multiple committees, sponsorships, and MLS
- Crafted and placed press releases and op-eds as vehicles to advance the stories and issues on behalf of the organization
- Creation and distribution of Association’s twice monthly newsletter (distributed to 4600+ members).
Director of Marketing and Events
Sacramento Association of REALTORS
10.2008 - 04.2015
- Directed the management of 250 meetings & events annually, including a conference with tradeshow, special events, and golf tournament
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of the Marketing and Events Department, including daily member and client interactions
- Launched new corporate identity for Mack Powell Event Center
- Increased profitability by 224% in 2 years
- Managed and mentored eight employees
- Managed marketing and advertising utilizing multiple on-line, print, and social media outlets.
Project Manager, Talent Acquisition
Dignity Health (PKA Catholic Healthcare West)
04.2007 - 08.2007
- Responsible for planning and executing 35 events annually
- Developed annual event budget
- Worked closely with advertising agency in the development and strategic placement of print and web ads
- Primary publisher for department on company Intranet and department web pages/website
- Secured sponsorships and booth space at recruiting events.
Director Of Education and Conferences
American Society on Aging
04.2001 - 04.2007
- Directly responsible for the development and execution of all education, conferences, and events, including annual National Conference, quarterly regional seminars, and monthly webinars; budget: $3.2 million
- Produced programs with up to 5,000 participants, 1,600 speakers, 900 breakout sessions (50 concurrent)
- Developed department's strategic plan and budget
- Supervised Volunteer Committees to develop program content and conference city activities
- Negotiated and managed citywide hotel room blocks
- Responsible for deliverables promised to Conference Sponsors
- Managed and mentored 9 employees.
Senior Meeting Manager
California Host
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Directed programs with full responsibility for logistics, including ground transportation, menus, VIPs/guest speakers, entertainment, off-site venues, team building programs and activities; as well as producing training programs and meetings
- Managed meetings, special event production and travel incentive programs with budgets ranging from $50K to $1.6 million per event
- Executed programs with up to 10,000 participants.
Education
Adobe Illustrator I Certificate -
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Sacramento, CAAdobe Illustrator II Certificate - undefined
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Sacramento, CACommunications Major - undefined
California State University
Sacramento, CACertificate - Project Management - undefined
American Management Association
San Francisco, CACommunications, Emphasis in Business - undefined
Sierra College
Rocklin, CASkills
- Events logistics management
- Contract negotiation
- Teambuilding
- Sponsorship development
- Venue selection
- MS Office
- Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Adobe Stock, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro
- Marketing Tools: Canva, Constant Contact, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, MailChimp, Microsoft Dynamics, Sales Force, Skype, Slack, Survey Monkey
- Video Conferencing: Google Meet, GoToMeeting, Webex, Zoom
- Web Design: Joomla, Squarespace, webcom, WordPress
Affiliations
- American Marketing Association (AMA)
- Toastmasters
- California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE)
- Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Timeline
Operations and Meetings Manager
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
01.2020 - 12.2022
Communications Director
San Francisco Association of REALTORS
04.2015 - 01.2018
Director of Marketing and Events
Sacramento Association of REALTORS
10.2008 - 04.2015
Project Manager, Talent Acquisition
Dignity Health (PKA Catholic Healthcare West)
04.2007 - 08.2007
Director Of Education and Conferences
American Society on Aging
04.2001 - 04.2007
Senior Meeting Manager
California Host
04.2000 - 04.2001
Business Owner
DKG Events
01.1997 - 01.2020
Adobe Illustrator I Certificate -
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Adobe Illustrator II Certificate - undefined
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Communications Major - undefined
California State University
Certificate - Project Management - undefined
American Management Association
Communications, Emphasis in Business - undefined
Sierra College
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