Megan Whiting
Seattle
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Events & Communications
Allen Institute
06.2022 - Current
- Act as event lead for Board of Directors, CEO, executive-level, and other VIP/high touch meetings
- ·Partner with CEO, executive leadership, and Communications team to advise on strategy and create engaging, relevant, and effective internal communications content for Institute employees.
- Oversee and advise on events for multiple science units that advance strategic initiatives and agendas where the event is the centerpiece and platform for engagement
- Execute and/or oversee events team on all aspects of successful event production
- Manage other special projects and initiatives for CEO as needed
- ·Manage/oversee strategy for internal communications channels such as the intranet, weekly digest, building monitors and message boards. Identify other potential channels that make sense for the Institute’s culture and Future of Work
- ·Oversee and offer guidance on the planning and execution of all employee events, including all-staff meetings, receptions and social gatherings—important opportunities for culture building and employee engagement
Events & Communications Manager
Allen Institute
01.2021 - 05.2022
Event & Communication Specialist II
Allen Institute
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Led event production and marketing for more than 60 events annually, across four business units, including workshops, board meetings, symposia, international conference and company tradeshow booths
- Deliver high-caliber event experiences for targeted attendees, often high-net-worth individuals and influencers
- Advance business units’ strategic initiatives and agendas through events and communication channels
- Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to ensure successful event operations and experiences
- Drive the planning and execution of all employee events, including all-staff meetings, receptions and social gatherings, understanding and forwarding the importance of employee engagement
- Select event venues and vendors, negotiate contracts, create registration plans and event programs
- Develop and implement email marketing campaigns, including e-newsletters and event emails
- Manage event websites and marketing calendars, design promotional emails and print collateral
- Present and manage post-event metrics and reports to business unit leadership
Event Coordinator
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated more than 30 events annually, across three business units
- Maintained and built relationships with cross-functional teams to support internal events
- Launched intranet website through coordination with administrative teams and external consultants
- Managed event budgets, planning timelines and websites for external and internal events
Development Coordinator
Susan G. Komen Puget Sound
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed two annual fundraising luncheons and the Race for the Cure 5K, raising more than $1M annually, by cultivating sponsors, managing vendors, stewarding donors and volunteers
- Built and maintained relationships with volunteer committees in the Seattle and Tacoma communities to increase event attendance, achieve financial goals and foster support for the mission
- Researched and tracked donors and prospects for annual giving programs and prepare reports for staff, board and committees
- Developed and administered annual event budgets and timelines in collaboration with Executive Team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Spanish
University of Washington
06.2014
School of Visual Concepts, Luminous Works
Seattle, WASkills
- End-to-end event management
- Strategic employee and executive communications
- Office 365 &Adobe Creative Suite
- CRM management
Timeline
Senior Manager, Events & Communications
Allen Institute
06.2022 - Current
Events & Communications Manager
Allen Institute
01.2021 - 05.2022
Event & Communication Specialist II
Allen Institute
07.2018 - 01.2021
Event Coordinator
11.2016 - 06.2018
Development Coordinator
Susan G. Komen Puget Sound
01.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Spanish
University of Washington
School of Visual Concepts, Luminous Works