Elizabeth Long
Brunswick,MD
Summary
Event Professional with 15+ years convention/corporate experience and 25+ years arts and entertainment experience
Protocol Officer certification from the Protocol School of Washington
Pandemic Compliance Advisor for Meeting Industry Professionals/Covid Compliance Officer
Sitting for CSEP Certification in February 2024
Sitting for CMP Certification in February 2024
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Inventory Manager
Design Foundry
05.2022 - Current
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inventory management.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Organized and facilitated the move to a new warehouse.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
Managing Dir./Stage Mgr./Prop Designer (Part Time)
Endangered Species Theatre Project (ESP)
07.2021 - Current
- Participated in discussions regarding performance season, budgets, auditions, technical needs and marketing.
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
- Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
- Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
- Designed, created, acquired, and maintained stage properties for all ESP productions.
- Served as Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for all ESP performances.
- Produced and managed all fundraising events.
- Represented ESP at community festivals and events.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Attended board meetings as a company representative.
- Handled HR issues and conflicts as needed.
Event Production Manager
Encore Décor Event Design And Production
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Coordinated client expectations with sales team and head designer.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Created and maintained stage sets, props, etc.
- Created production checklists, pullsheets, and pack lists.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Coordinated onsite logistics with client, venue staff, and other vendors.
- Delivered prompt payment for event services, including vendors, venues, staff, and transportation providers.
- Created floral designs and gift baskets as needed.
Event Warehouse and Inventory Manager
American Audio-Video
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
- Created production forecasts and plans based on sales forecasts, historical usage and product trends.
- Maximized coverage by carefully allocating resources, setting schedules and delegating assignments.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for six-member warehouse team.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Event Production Coordinator/Inventory Specialist
PSAV Presentation Services, Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination, for 524,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and $12,000,000 in yearly audio visual services.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
- Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Delivered prompt payment for event services, including vendors, venues, staff, and transportation providers.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Scheduled deliveries of materials by specified time to begin production on time.
- Implemented crisis control initiatives to reduce lost time during unanticipated events.
Stage Mgr/FOH Mgr/VIP&Volunteer Coordinator/Props
The Shakespeare Project/MD Shakespeare Festival
06.2002 - 06.2012
- Designed, created, acquired, and maintained stage properties for all TSP/MSF productions.
- Served as Front of House Manger for all Summer "Good Will Tour" performances including, concessions, chair rental, VIP and Membership management, intern wrangling, set and strike of FOH and production elements.
- Served as Stage manager for all "Bare Bard" and Winter Space performances.
- Produced and managed annual "First Rehearsal Reception" and end of season "Bard-B-Que", for donors and VIP's.
- Represented TSP/MSF at community festivals and events.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
Administrative Assistant
PSAV Presentation Services - Gaylord National
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided administrative support to sales and operations as well as executive team.
- Performed entry and updating of events and orders into Helios system.
- Served as direct contact for building management and administrative issues (parking, special events, etc).
- Attended hotel BEO meetings and updated event changes.
- Arranged accommodations for overnight shifts and out of town staff.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Supported logistics for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Also performed non-position duties such as Production Coordinator, Exhibit Hall Coordinator, Lighting Technician and Rigging Assist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Maryland - Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD06.2026
Professional Certification - Protocol Officer Certification
Protocol School of Washington
Washington, DC05.2021
Skills
- Events logistics management
- Protocol and VIP Management
- Project Management
- Floral Design and Gift Presentation
- Vendor relationship management
- Cross-functional teams leadership
- Comfortable with non-traditional work spaces and hours
Timeline
Event Inventory Manager
Design Foundry
05.2022 - Current
Managing Dir./Stage Mgr./Prop Designer (Part Time)
Endangered Species Theatre Project (ESP)
07.2021 - Current
Event Production Manager
Encore Décor Event Design And Production
09.2016 - 12.2022
Event Warehouse and Inventory Manager
American Audio-Video
07.2015 - 09.2016
Event Production Coordinator/Inventory Specialist
PSAV Presentation Services, Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
01.2011 - 07.2015
Administrative Assistant
PSAV Presentation Services - Gaylord National
01.2007 - 01.2011
Stage Mgr/FOH Mgr/VIP&Volunteer Coordinator/Props
The Shakespeare Project/MD Shakespeare Festival
06.2002 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Maryland - Global Campus
Professional Certification - Protocol Officer Certification
Protocol School of Washington
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