Gabrielle D. Malman

Work History

CEO

GDM Event Productions

07.2010 - Current

CEO of full-service event management firm providing high profile clients customized solutions for their events including consulting, planning, management and execution
Services include research, management and execution for the full lifecycle of the event, including venue/site selection and contracting, budgets, décor, food and beverage (menu selection, service flow, seating, printed materials), production (staging, lighting, audio visual) staffing, security, entertainment, transportation/travel, guest activities, webcasting and vendor selection
Over a decade planning Board of Director events, Senior Leadership Meetings, Investor Relations, marketing events at major sporting events for a Fortune 100 company domestically and internationally
Liaised with the Executive Management Team, Board of Directors, their spouses and VIPs in attendance
Budget and contract management for multiple vendors – budgets range from $20,000-$5,000,000
Seamless integration with clients’ internal team and institutional culture
Direct on protocol for VIP attendees (Fortune 100 CEO’s, Board Members, Corporate Executives, Stakeholders, government officials, media and public figures)
Produce events in a variety of international and domestic locations

General Manager – Northeast (Boston, NY, Philadelphia, DC)

Kuoni Destination Management Company

01.2007 - 07.2010

General Manager for global destination and event management company providing special event, meeting, travel, entertainment and production services to Fortune 100 companies, associations and government agencies
Oversaw all event logistics and execution, sales and marketing plans, client and community relations
Worked closely with the executive and management teams to design and implement long-range plans, policies, best practices, and goals to increase sales revenues
Identified, met and exceeded revenue goals in excess of $4 million
Directed and managed sales, operations, and accounting to affect operational efficiency and economy
Expanded revenue and generated potential in local markets by directing, assisting, and coordinating the work of employees and oversaw costs associated with generation of revenue (to manage and maintain profit margins)
Developed marketing objectives and business development tools to gain market share and promote the company through involvement with community, industry and business organizations
Spoke at industry and business events on panels and advisory boards
Established, nurtured and grew relationships in local markets with clients, hoteliers, suppliers and industry organizations to promote public relations, ensure positive and successful local partnerships and promote repeat and referral business
Managed all Human Resource issues including recruiting, hiring, terminating, disciplinary action, evaluation, conflict management/resolution, compliance and benefits

Director of Special Events

Hayes and Associates

11.2004 - 11.2006

Senior member of the management team for a communications firm producing major events for corporate and non-profit clients such as The PEW Institute, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivors, NDU, USO, Fisher House, and The Red Cross
Managed the production of high-profile events ranging from movie premieres to million-dollar fund-raising galas to concerts on the lawn of the U.S
Capitol
Events ranged in size from 30 to 300,000
Guests included Washington society, celebrities, diplomatic community, corporate community, senior military, White House Administration/Cabinet and Members of Congress
Oversaw a team of account executives and project associates on all logistical event elements including event design, theme, guest list development, committee development/meetings, timelines, budgets, print materials, vendor contracting, client relations, event documentation, VIP protocol, media, transportation, stage direction, script development, technical show flow and staffing plans
Developed and implemented company protocols, external relations strategies, professional development, strategic planning, client relations, policies, procedures, corporate identity, company infrastructure, and human resources
Created public affairs strategies for clients to convey a strategic messaging to a targeted audience
Worked with the clients on the goals and objectives, audience selection, method of execution, and means of communication
Produced a professional development series to educate staff on issues important to their personal professional growth - topics included communication skills, effective business writing, business etiquette, meeting management, time management, etc

President

O2 Events

02.2002 - 10.2004

Directed and developed the event division of O2 Ideas, one of the top advertising agencies in the southeast
Established a business model, generated growth plan and managed staff
Developed strategically sound event plans to ensure tight alignment between corporate business objectives and mission of events
Led a team of in-house and contract vendors to plan and execute a myriad of event solutions including nationwide sales events, corporate meetings, press conferences, non-profit fundraisers, internal events and private functions
Oversaw budget plans and negotiated contracts to maximize budget allocations while simultaneously managing client and company budget expectations

Deputy Social Secretary and Deputy Residence Manager

Vice President Al Gore

02.1999 - 01.2001

Developed, planned and executed official functions, meetings, special projects and press events held at the Vice President's Residence
Coordinated with the various parties involved in maintenance and management of the Residence, including the Navy stewards, Secret Service, and the VP Residence Foundation
Managed event logistics including budgets, vendor contracts, invitation design and distribution, room schematics, staffing and guest list development, security, food and beverage, and risk management
Worked with counterparts at the State Department to plan and execute State Luncheons hosted by the Vice President honoring foreign dignitaries and heads of state
Ensured proper protocol at events and meetings for government officials and visiting foreign heads of state
Provided written and oral briefings to the Vice President and Mrs
Gore
Supervised 50-member Residence volunteer corps and residence staff
Coordinated local, national and international media during interviews, live broadcasts and event coverage at the Residence in conjunction with various offices within the administration
Special project coordination included events for the 2000 Democratic National Convention and the Gore/Lieberman 2000 Presidential Campaign

Senior Event Coordinator

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

01.1998 - 02.1999

Coordinated events including major fundraising galas, nationally televised programs, cultural festivals, donor cultivation events, Corporate 100 Club Dinners and cast parties for the National Center for the Performing Arts
Senior department member charged with supervising more than 1,500 events a year and managing a budget of $2,000,000
Managed event logistics including catering, floral design, room schematics, staffing charts, security, transportation and documentation for all events
Coordinated local, national and international media for all events
Supervised protocol for events involving President Clinton, local officials and visiting heads of state

Internship Program

The White House

07.1997 - 12.1997

Assistant to the White House Social Secretary
Responsibilities included compiling guest lists, issuing invitations, attendee security clearance, response management, and guest relations
Created event documentation for distribution to numerous departments and offices throughout the White House
Worked with various offices internally and externally to prepare for events
Trained interns and volunteers to use the WHDB (White House Data Base)

Summary

Overview

Work History

CEO

General Manager – Northeast (Boston, NY, Philadelphia, DC)

Director of Special Events

President

Deputy Social Secretary and Deputy Residence Manager

Senior Event Coordinator

Internship Program

Education

B.S. - Event Management

Skills

Service Organizations

Timeline

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