KEVIN QUEEN
AVANTOR
Souderton,PA
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Event management professional, skilled in orchestrating memorable and seamless events. Adept at coordinating with vendors, managing logistics, and maintaining timelines. Known for exceptional team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results under budget. Proficient in event planning, budgeting, and client relations.
Work History
Events Coordinator
4 Years 10 Months- Directed all facets of event management and planning to enhance engagement at trade shows, supplier conferences, and executive events.
- Oversaw budget development and cost analysis for all events. Analyzed event performance to recommend additions, removals, or continuations based on ROI and key performance indicators. Managed comprehensive event scheduling to optimize resource allocation.
- Executed comprehensive management of trade show display properties, focusing on design, development, purchasing, and inventory control to enhance event presence.
- Directed event lead management processes to enhance client engagement.
- Managed all aspects of event detail coordination and communication to enhance attendee experience.
- Identified and organized event sponsorship opportunities and speaking engagements to strengthen industry presence.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing initiatives to promote events via email, social media, and additional platforms.
- Directed logistical operations for various events, focusing on flawless execution and attendee contentment.
- Designed and implemented event timelines to ensure timely execution and optimal resource management.
Events Consultant
6 Months- Coordinated logistics and strategic planning for diverse events, ensuring seamless execution of webinars, trade shows, and roadshows tailored to medical industry needs.
- Conducted thorough cost analysis and budget forecasting to optimize event expenditures.
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration in a remote work environment.
Exhibit Manager/Marketing Coordinator
12 Years 11 Months- Planning and logistics for 35-45 tradeshows worldwide per year, including management of all show services, exhibit space, traffic drivers, sponsorships, travel, and hotel blocks
- Management and content creation for virtual tradeshows and events on several online platforms
- Researched and recommended tradeshows to add or drop, enhancing ROI for marketing budget
- Oversee packing and shipping of all trade show equipment, booking and tracking of shipments
- Designed, priced, and purchased branded marketing items for giveaways at shows, increasing brand visibility
- Budget planning and cost accounting for all tradeshows
- Coordinated logistics and travel plans with attendees prior to show, providing on-call and onsite support during events
- Travel to larger shows to supervise booth and equipment installation and dismantle, and provide sales and logistics support
- Inventory maintenance and tracking for all equipment used at shows
- Maintaining and disseminating tradeshow schedule/calendar to internal stakeholders
- Coordinated sales training conferences and executed additional marketing tasks.
- Managing and creating social media content (Facebook, LinkedIn), increasing engagement month to month
Event Manager
3 Months- Managed and planned trade shows and corporate events to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement
- Developed event budgets and processed invoices to ensure financial accountability and adherence to budgetary constraints
- Vendor relations and negotiation
- Traveled to events to supervise booth install and dismantle, provide sales and marketing support
- Maintenance of event calendar, spreadsheets, and all necessary files for events
- Processing of sales leads
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure smooth collaboration and negotiation
Exhibit Manager
9 Months- Administered portable tradeshow program, managing logistics for 300+ shows annually
- Planning and execution of additional larger tradeshows, virtual tradeshows
- Tradeshow budgeting and cost accounting; invoice and lead processing
- Maintenance of online database, spreadsheets, and all necessary files for tradeshows
- Conducted market and client satisfaction research, providing analysis and reporting to inform strategic decisions
- Performed additional tradeshow and marketing responsibilities
- Managed vendor relations and negotiated contracts to optimize service delivery and costs
- Served in contract position
Associate Planner - Meetings, Tradeshows, and Events
2 Years 4 Months- Coordinated tradeshow planning and logistics with market managers and creative team to develop signage and deliverables. Managed booth space booking, services, installation labor, and shipping of booth equipment and collateral to/from shows. Assigned and collaborated with booth staff to enhance show experience.
- Led gathering and tracking of leads using multiple systems; recommended future show presence based on lead quality, networking opportunities, market presence, and ROI.
- Lead gathering and tracking using multiple systems. Make recommendations on future show presence based on leads, networking, market presence, and overall ROI
- Budgeting and cost accounting for trade shows
- Managed tradeshow calendar to track event dates and deadlines
- Maintenance of tradeshow calendar
- Assist with planning of annual Users' Group Meeting
- Planning of internal company meetings and corporate events, including catering, menu planning, and seating charts
- Conducted market and client satisfaction research, performed analysis, and compiled reports to inform strategies.
- Executed additional marketing responsibilities to enhance project effectiveness.
Education
B.A. - Advertising/Public Relations
Skills
Corporate events planning
Logistics management
Onsite execution
Venue selection
Supplier management
Vendor management
Project management
Schedule management
Decision-making
Technology
Budget management
Certification
- Generative AI in Action, The Pennsylvania State University- March 2025
Timeline
Events Coordinator
AVANTOR
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
Events Consultant
BICHSEL MEDICAL MARKETING GROUP
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Event Manager
DRAEGER MEDICAL
09.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Exhibit Manager
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE
05.2014 - 02.2015Read More
Associate Planner - Meetings, Tradeshows, and Events
NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE
09.2011 - 01.2014Read More
Exhibit Manager/Marketing Coordinator
AR RF/MICROWAVE INSTRUMENTATION
09.2007 - 08.2020Read More
The Pennsylvania State University
B.A. from Advertising/Public Relations
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