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Jamie Odierno

Orland Park,IL

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Event Dept. Manager

Bella Productions
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead and advocate for a 11-member event team, managing strategic direction, P&L, daily activities, technology, and quality to deliver events with positive ROI
  • Support the account management team by estimating project costs and responding to RFPs/RFQs
  • Manage/negotiate logistics & contract for all parties involved in events
  • Address complex customer requests and complaints, collaborating with external partners and vendors to improve and expand services
  • Foster inter-team workflow and collaboration through peer partnerships.

Sales & Marketing Events Manager

Gold Eagle
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Budget Management of 500K+
  • Contract negotiations; Vendors, events & contractors
  • Implement and activate brand building programs for sales & marketing over the USA
  • Create and manage program and event recaps, timelines, general market overview reports, PPT deck creation and budget/project tracking for programing for both Sales & Marketing
  • Managing over 85 events per year; logistics, set-up and working the event.

Portfolio Specialist Beam Suntory

Geometry Global/All Terrain
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Lead local implementation of national experiential platforms and local events/sampling
  • Managing of over 200 events per year
  • Track and manage budgets and programming expenses
  • Create and manage program and event recaps, timelines, general market overview reports, PPT deck creation and budget/project tracking
  • Manage on-site vendors, catering, mixologists, and other contractors
  • Build and leverage positive relationships with distributors, trade, influencers, and accounts to build brands among target audiences
  • Manage, coach, and develop staff and provide local support to key accounts
  • Implement and analyze reporting, program metrics and KPIs
  • Partner and support the field marketing teams in continuing to develop current relationships in the marketplace.

Field Manager- AT&T United Center Programs

A+ Staffing Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2019
  • Manage 20 program staff and assist in training and scheduling
  • Generate post event analysis and lead generation follow up and assist in development of event reports and reviews.

Market Manager Moet Hennessey

Strategic Experiential Group
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Ran all programs for Belvedere, Grand Marnier, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie and Chandon
  • Coordinated all special events, James Bond movie premiers, After Parties, Gourmet Show, Race to Mackinac Island & Augmented Tour
  • Recruited and trained new employees and managed 50+ promotional specialists
  • Hosted quarterly product specialists’ trainings, hosted webinars, and spot-checked events.

Education

Cosmetology Education

Trendsetters Beauty School
Tinley Park
07.2009

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Social Marketing
  • Data Analytics/Reporting
  • Employee hiring/training
  • Event Management and Execution
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Resource Allocation
  • Technical Skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, Works, Publisher, Zoom, Salesforce & Teams
  • Staff Development
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Operational Planning
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Budgeting and Forecasting

Certification

Licensed cosmetologist

Meals on Wheels

I donate my time to deliver meals to the senior community. I've been doing it for 4 years. 

Timeline

Senior Event Dept. Manager

Bella Productions
09.2022 - Current

Sales & Marketing Events Manager

Gold Eagle
03.2019 - 07.2022

Portfolio Specialist Beam Suntory

Geometry Global/All Terrain
05.2017 - 03.2019

Field Manager- AT&T United Center Programs

A+ Staffing Inc.
10.2015 - 01.2019

Market Manager Moet Hennessey

Strategic Experiential Group
05.2015 - 03.2017

Cosmetology Education

Trendsetters Beauty School
Jamie Odierno