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Mary Kathryn Brewer

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator who is able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Planner/ Owner

MKB Events, Inc.
10.2013 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events ranging from 20 - 2,000 attendees.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Managed event logistics and operations on-site
  • Managed tradeshows
  • Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Created and managed budget for events.
  • Solicited sponsors and vendors for events

Director of Annual Session/ Legislative Liaison

NC Dental Society
02.1997 - 10.2005
  • Coordinated grassroots volunteer to lobby NC General Assembly.
  • Worked closely with lobbyists and legislative team to keep members informed of legislative policy.
  • Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
  • Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at local meetings.
  • Managed all aspects of the NC Dental Society Annual Session including registration, budget, tradeshows, continuing education and social events.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
05.1996

Political Science

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
05.1994

Skills

  • Sponsorship Management
  • Event Oversight
  • Organization and Planning
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Sponsorship Promotion and Organization
  • Event Publicity
  • Event Execution
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Event Planner/ Owner

MKB Events, Inc.
10.2013 - Current

Director of Annual Session/ Legislative Liaison

NC Dental Society
02.1997 - 10.2005

Master of Arts - Public Administration

NC State University

Political Science

NC State University

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