Glenn Alexander
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Event Manager with extensive experience in conceptualizing and executing high-profile events. Proactive leader known for assertive decision-making and fostering dynamic team environments. Adept at building strong client relationships through articulate communication and innovative solutions. Committed to delivering exceptional results and driving event success through ambitious and strategic planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Event Manager
GG Events
01.2021 - Current
- Manage venue site selection options and create cost analysis to assist with final venue selection
- Create, manage and reconcile event program budget with supporting documentation
- Source and managed all vendors associated with the event including post reconciliation
- Create, manage and distribute event specifications to internal team and supporting partners
- Create and manage program/event timeline
- Manage online registration and mobile application platforms
- Main point of contact for all pre and post planning team meetings
Virtual Training Facilitator and Event Planner
California Prevention Training Center
08.2020 - Current
- Produce virtual skills-building training modules via online platforms as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Create online registration link and distribute to a designated target list of attendees
- Manage all technical issues related to virtual meeting as well as the targeted list of attendees ensuring only registered guests have access to the training
- Create and manage the online breakout rooms and related content during session
- Record session, upload video file to the organization’s YOUTUBE resource channel
- Upload final attendee report to training database to confirm attendee’s participation and issuance of training certificates
- Source venues for on-site trainings and prepare cost analysis to assist with final venue selection
- Create and manage program budget for all on-site events including post reconciliation
- Create, manage and distribute event specifications to internal team and supporting partners
Corporate Meeting Planner
Robert Half / Protiviti
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Plan and execute a series of in-person regional sales training as well as the national sales meeting and the company’s annual Chairman Awards gala dinner
- Develop and manage program budgets and costing codes for each specific training/event
- Source and managed all vendors associated with the event including post reconciliation
- Create and distribute program timeline to planning team outlining tasks and completion dates
- Main point of contact for all pre and post planning team meetings
Operations Manager
360 Destination Group
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Partner with clients to assist with on-site logistics planning, program management and execution
- Secure and manage all vendor contracts
- Create and manage program budget
- Create program timeline, assigned specific tasks to staff with a deliverable due date
- Manage and staff all food functions
- Oversee all directional signage
- Manage arrival and departure manifests
- Create and distribute departure notices to all participants
- Create and manage a full on-site staff support team with designated assignments
- Create and distribute program event specifications to planning team and supporting partners
- Reconcile budget and send final to client with supporting documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Small Business Enterprenuership
University of Phoenix
Oakland06-2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Budget Management
- Registration / Database Management
- Speaker Management
- Client Relations Management
- Vendor Negotiations & Management
- Time Management Abilities
- Event Marketing
- On-Site Program Management
- Virtual Meeting Management
- Proficient with Zoom Virtual Platform and Reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & Teams
Timeline
Senior Event Manager
GG Events
01.2021 - Current
Virtual Training Facilitator and Event Planner
California Prevention Training Center
08.2020 - Current
Corporate Meeting Planner
Robert Half / Protiviti
08.2014 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
360 Destination Group
03.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Small Business Enterprenuership
University of Phoenix
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