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Gregg Higgins

Seattle (Lynnwood),Washington

Summary

Strong diplomatic skills, credibility and passion for leadership roles.

Offering a 6-year developmental background in strategic and creative event design planning for Events, Special Events and Director of Events and a strong 5-year background in non-profit, fund raising and charity operations.

Excellent communication skills, eloquent writing skills, and a strong internal drive for process improvement and implementing productivity initiatives. Provides creative initiatives and solves problems with creative solutions through an "out of the box" thinking mindset that take events to the next level.

Easily manages multiple events and leadership requirements, quickly identifies and prioritizes critical items first with an absolute willingness to engage added responsibilities to meet the team goal. Possesses a high degree of "grace under pressure" aptitude for time critical situations with an astute sense of highly adaptive innovative outcomes in an ever changing environment.

Team leader with a positive attitude and pleasant personal demeanor.

Accomplished 25-year leadership personality - U.S. Naval officer and veteran and heavily experienced airline Captain and flight crew manager. Strong decisive and progressive team-oriented leadership style and strong promoter of new and existing relationships.

Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges, travel opportunities, incorporates networking and building new relationships - both business and personal. The imagining, creating and building of amazing and extraordinary industry leading events that become industry leading standards.

"We Will Build It and They Will Come... and All Will Be Amazed"

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Events

Western Washington Firebirds (Non-profit)
Seattle, WA
03.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw all non-profit event happenings (2016-2022) from initial planning phases, in-progress, to event conclusion. Responsible for real-time event coordination and solutions. Trained, supported all event team members and volunteers.
  • Researched, recruited, and contracted 100% of all vendors, 93% of sponsorship and 100% of all event locations for non-profit events.
  • Liaison between event staff, facilities managers, sponsors and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
  • Set event objectives and goals for each event, drove execution toward goals and measured and monitored results to track impact. Initiated self-audit of each event and incorporated “lessons learned” concept for future event success
  • Analyzed event and incorporated logistical improvements which raised new participant attendance by 80% and event revenues by 220%.
  • Managed 90% of all administrative logistics of events planned, to include event bookings, promotions and marketing techniques.
  • Organized all logistics, layout, and materials for each event meeting and developed & maintained a yearly calendar of events.

President & Chairman of the Board

Western Washington Firebirds (Non-profit)
Seattle, WA
03.2017 - Current
  • Developed and implemented new organizational strategies and policies in collaboration with executive leadership to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong sustainable organizational leadership and guidance.
  • Led operational team in creative development, roll out and management of new charity events.
  • Achieved under-budget and on-time project management model to adhere to non-profit organizational goals.
  • Attended trade shows, meetings, and promotional outings for company brand and building rapport with prospects, partners and new non-profit charity entities.
  • Integrated new industry leading digital media communications and web design initiatives with marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness leading to 260% increase in corporate event sponsorship.
  • Orchestrated positive community media coverage and community public relations for face of non-profit organization.

Events Manager

Elks Lodge 2171
Seattle, WA
08.2021 - Current
  • Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials. Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions for 144 guests
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for day of event coordination. Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.

Board of Directors Member

Elks Lodge #2171 Lynnwood
Seattle, WA
03.2022 - Current
  • Collaborates on 7-member Board regarding policy decisions, protocols, charity, fundraising, and public visibility of organization. Defines organizational problems and implements correction plans.
  • Implemented new policy directives to cut overhead costs by 40%, increase staff productivity and increase 2022 Club profits by 40%.
  • Council member for purchase & acquisition of a new $2.2 million building & property.

Education

Associate of Science - Automotive Body Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA
06.2018

Office Development Program - Office Management & Technology

Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WA
06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Honolulu, HI
05.1998

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Client and Attendee Relations
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Grace Under Pressure
  • Complex Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Public Relations
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • Event Publicity
  • Microsoft Office
  • Regulatory and Legal Compliance

Hobbies

  • Self-professed classic rock historian of the 1970-80s "Classic Rock Era" with a love of all bands, artists, albums, stories and literature from the greatest msuical era of our times.
  • History fanatic of World War II with relevance to the European Theater of War (Air, Ground & Sea) and international relations.
  • Damn good at pinball. Pretty decent at the drums. Not so great at the guitar, but love to play.

Personal Interests

Rescuing, restoring, and refinishing of vintage iconic collector muscle cars - the Firebird Trans Am (2nd Gen) 1970-1981. Self created owner & operator of the "Trans Am Rescue Squad" (TARS) - rescued & saved over 27 different vehicles over a 12 year period.

Music Aficionado; enjoy collecting record albums and uber-listener of jazz, classical, rock and blues music.

Timeline

Board of Directors Member

Elks Lodge #2171 Lynnwood
03.2022 - Current

Events Manager

Elks Lodge 2171
08.2021 - Current

President & Chairman of the Board

Western Washington Firebirds (Non-profit)
03.2017 - Current

Director of Events

Western Washington Firebirds (Non-profit)
03.2016 - Current

Associate of Science - Automotive Body Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Office Development Program - Office Management & Technology

Shoreline Community College

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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