Elise Garner Meadows
Lincolnton,NC
Summary
Innovative and forward-thinking Director with 10 years of experience leading multi-discipline professionals to deliver widely diverse, high-impact events. Strong leader and problem-solver committed to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Dedicated to customer focus, clear communication and satisfied attendee experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Event Experiences
WorldStrides
10.2021 - Current
- Oversee year-round calendar of events hosting 54,000 attendees with an associated gross revenue of $62M.
- Manage venue, labor and technical efforts of internal and external partners to successfully execute 200 events per year.
- Build and implement cost reduction strategies and industry best practices, reduce event expenses and streamline planning and delivery.
- Establish clear objectives and goals for each event, drive execution toward goals and measure results to track impact.
- Implemented enterprise learning & development and continuity strategies for full-time and seasonal event staff.
- Research and identify new vendors and venues, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown while obtaining competitive pricing.
Director of Air Operations
WorldStrides
07.2013 - 10.2021
- Accelerated 8 million in air revenue with innovative custom product offerings and enhanced partnerships with vendors savings of $1.2M
- Managed relationships with over 100 airline vendors, while collaborating with executives to develop and forecast on hiring, budget goals and logistical analysis.
- Centralized tour information boosting quality, delivery maximizing profit and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Dynamic team leader with proven expertise managing direct reports in multiple locations.
- Risk management and mitigation providing solutions and customer assistance when facing disruptive incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA05.2011
Skills
- Event Planning and Logistics
- Remote Team Management
- Contractual Obligations
- Venue Selection & Coordination
- Event Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Expense Reports
- Revenue Growth
Hobbies
- LLC Owner & Operator of Elise’s Elegant Occasions, local Event Planner throughout Virginia
- National and International Travel: 41 States & 35 Countries; 40 US National Parks
- Outdoor Activities: Hiking, Camping, Rafting, Kayaking, Skiing, Scuba and Golf
- PADI Scuba Certified
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
Timeline
Director of Event Experiences
WorldStrides
10.2021 - Current
Director of Air Operations
WorldStrides
07.2013 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Louisiana State University
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