Leah Ladue
Charleston,SC
Summary
High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 28 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality, and results for successful client events.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed Event Manager
Leah Ladue (while Fighting Breast Cancer)
09.2022 - Current
National Diversity Conference Lead
Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Multiple BRAVO Award Winner
Facilities Analyst
Boeing South Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2017
- BSC Site RF Program Manager, Global Staffing Southeast Accelerated Hiring Event Lead & Sourcing Project Planner, National Diversity Recruiting Event Southeast Lead, Multiple Boeing PRIDE Award Winner
Senior Event Marketer
Blackbaud
01.2010 - 01.2011
- National Liaison BBCON Contract/Consulting
Senior Conference Planner
NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Coastal Conservancy Bi-Annual National Conference Co-Lead, Women in Business Contract Award Winner for two 5-year contracts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications & Business
College of Charleston
CharlestonMBA program -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site Execution
- Schedule Management
- Client meetings
- Deadline Management
- Guest Management
- Event Marketing
- Operations Oversight
- Company Branding
- Social Media Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Oversight
- Project Management
- Brand Awareness
- Budgeting and finance
- Transportation and logistics planning
- Budget Management
- Event Billing
- File Management
- Vendor coordination
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Registration management
- Entertainment management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Venue Selection
- Supplier Relations
- New Business Development
- Promotional Material Design
- Event Technology to include Cvent
- Audio-Visual Management
- Stakeholder Business Initiatives
- Cross-functional teams leadership
Character Summary
- Enthusiastic, creative, well organized, and focused self-motivator
- Strong leadership skills and dedication to exceeding deliverables
- Versatile employee with unique skillset
- Well-known for project management experience
- Strong business acumen and detail oriented
- Passionate about community and philanthropy
- Robust sense of accountability
- Strategic systems thinker
- Excellent communication skills
- Dynamic, self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Appreciation of different cultures
- Strong consultative relationship building skills
- Results driven
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically
Key Skills and Expertise
- Project Development & Lifecycle
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Process Improvement
- Inception to Launch event planning
- Contract Sourcing & Management
- Stakeholder Relationships & Team Building
- Sales & Marketing
- Highly Organized & Detail Oriented
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Customer Relations & Relationship Building
- Group Travel & Training Arrangements
- Meeting & Event Planning
- Vendor/Supplier Management
- Budget Savvy
- Talent Acquisition Onboarding & Sourcing
- Destination Event & Conference Management
- Timeline Management
- Unsurpassed Work Ethic
- Metrics Matter Initiatives
Civic Commitments
- Merchandise Chair Race for the Cure Susan G. Komen Foundation
- Project Chair Pilots Club of Charleston
- Planning Committee for 20th Anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
- Events Committee Member for Annual Survivor Luncheon
- Meeting Professionals International
- Notary Public, State of South Carolina
- Charleston Association of Female Executives and Exhibitors
- Co-Chair Annual Women in Business Conference
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Junior League of Charleston Provisional Chair
- Advisory Board Member - Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding
- Pattison's Academy & Carolina Children's Charity & Coastal Community Foundation
- Pro-Bono fundraising event planner
Summary
28 years of Strategic Program & Event Management, Exposition Event Planning, Accelerated Talent Acquisition, Marketing and Communications, Affiliate Management, Sponsor Negotiations, Corporate Project Management, Standard Operating Procedures, Process Guidelines, Project Plans, Resource Management, Timeline Management, Budget Management
Timeline
Self-employed Event Manager
Leah Ladue (while Fighting Breast Cancer)
09.2022 - Current
National Diversity Conference Lead
Northrop Grumman Corporation
01.2017 - 09.2022
Facilities Analyst
Boeing South Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2017
Senior Event Marketer
Blackbaud
01.2010 - 01.2011
Senior Conference Planner
NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
01.1999 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications & Business
College of Charleston
MBA program -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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