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Kara Maguire

Limerick,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented leader specializing in meeting planning and customer relationship management. Known for driving strategic initiatives and improving operational efficiency through effective budgeting and staff training. Prepared to leverage skills to deliver exceptional events.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, Meetings & Events

HMP Global
Malvern, PA
06.2015 - Current
  • Managed budget allocations for various projects to ensure resource optimization.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff to improve performance.
  • Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and career development.
  • Monitored budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting activities of the department.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
  • Maintained positive relationships with vendors and external partners to support business resilience efforts.
  • Established budgets and tracked expenses to drive operational efficiency.

Manager, Meetings and Conferences

Jobson Medical Information
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
10.2012 - 06.2015
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Corporate Event Manger

American Realty Capital
New York, New York
04.2010 - 09.2012
  • Managed event logistics, including venue selection and vendor coordination.
  • Developed event budgets and monitored expenses throughout planning phases.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand event goals and desired outcomes.

Meeting Planner

International Quality and Productivity Center
New York, New York
07.2006 - 08.2008
  • Coordinated logistics for international conferences and workshops across multiple locations.
  • Collaborated with vendors to secure venue contracts and catering services.
  • Managed on-site operations, ensuring smooth execution of events throughout the duration.

Education

Master of Science - International Event Management

University of Surrey
Guildford, UK
09-2009

BBA - Sport And Event Management

George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC
05-2006

Skills

  • Budget and vendor management
  • Event planning
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Compliance oversight
  • Customer relationship management
  • Training programs
  • Staff mentoring

Timeline

Associate Director, Meetings & Events

HMP Global
06.2015 - Current

Manager, Meetings and Conferences

Jobson Medical Information
10.2012 - 06.2015

Corporate Event Manger

American Realty Capital
04.2010 - 09.2012

Meeting Planner

International Quality and Productivity Center
07.2006 - 08.2008

Master of Science - International Event Management

University of Surrey

BBA - Sport And Event Management

George Washington University

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