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Megan Manchester

Panama City,FL

Summary

Seasoned executive with a proven track record in trade shows and events, adept in strategic sourcing and fostering vendor relationships. Excelled in steering operations to surpass financial goals and budget management. Skilled in contract development and corporate communications, consistently achieving competitive marketplace positioning through strategic planning and alignment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Made by Maven Events
Panama City, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
  • Directed company operations to meet budget and financial targets.
  • Monitored industry developments in order to stay competitive in the marketplace.

Owner

Balloon Art Events 30A
Panama City , FL
05.2021 - Current

Trade Show & Operations Manager

Evolution Event Solutions
Nashville, TN
02.2017 - 04.2022
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.

Assistant & Event Coordinator

Epic International Inc.
Scottsdale , AZ
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Organized travel arrangements for staff members including airfare, hotel accommodations, car rentals.
  • Provided support in the development of visual graphics components such as charts, tables, diagrams. for proposals.
  • Prepared presentations summarizing key elements of submitted proposals.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.

Education

Bachelors - Communications

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2015

Skills

  • Contract development
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Budget management
  • Vendor relationships
  • Strategic planning and alignment
  • P&L management
  • Corporate communications
  • Operating expense tracking

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Made by Maven Events
01.2024 - Current

Owner

Balloon Art Events 30A
05.2021 - Current

Trade Show & Operations Manager

Evolution Event Solutions
02.2017 - 04.2022

Assistant & Event Coordinator

Epic International Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelors - Communications

Arizona State University

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