PAUL LECHNER
LIVERMORE,US
Summary
Experienced Event Professional with over 20 years of expertise in planning and executing successful corporate events. Proven track record in managing large-scale conferences, trade shows, and corporate meetings. Skilled in budgeting, vendor management, and coordinating diverse teams. Seeking a position as a Briefing Manager with the Customer Experience Team at Workday to leverage my skillsets and bring a creative and strategic approach to delivering exceptional event experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Workday
04.2023 - Current
- Manage employee registration of more than 2,000 workmates, scheduling and overall enablement at Workday's annual user conference which hosts over 15,000 attendees each year
- Work with internal events team to co-manage the expo hall at annual sales kick off, showcasing Workday technologies, partner solutions as well as give back moments and experiences
- Manage end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of expo hall at Workday's annual Developer's Conference, incorporating Workday Technologies, activations, and charitable initiatives
Senior Tradeshow and Events Manager
Carl Zeiss Meditec
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed vendor services for Carl Zeiss Meditec, coordinating participation in 200+ trade shows annually with a $4.5M budget
- Analyzed event spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to the implementation of strategic sourcing strategies
Senior Event/Program Manager
University of California, Office of the President
Oakland, CA
03.2013 - 05.2019
- Provided high-level meeting and special event management services for internal departments across the UC system.
- Utilized contract language to enforce higher service levels, resulting in improved vendor performance within contractual agreements.
Program Manager
BlackRock
San Francisco, CA
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Coordinated logistics for 20+ internal client meetings, ensuring seamless execution and high client satisfaction ratings
- Leveraged proficiency in vendor management and negotiation skills to optimize event budgets and secure competitive vendor contracts.
Program Manager
AAA
03.2009 - 06.2012
- Retail Branding - Responsible for creating and distributing clear, concise guidelines for use within 101 retail locations across 3 states on how to best display and rotate marketing assets
- Program Manager - Responsible for the marketing and management of customer programs across branch offices promoting the AAA brand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA01.2013
Skills
- GOOGLE SUITE
- CVNET
- BUDGET MANAGEMENT
- STRATEGIC SOURCING
- RFXS
- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- TIME MANAGEMENT
Timeline
Event Manager
Workday
04.2023 - Current
Senior Tradeshow and Events Manager
Carl Zeiss Meditec
05.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Event/Program Manager
University of California, Office of the President
03.2013 - 05.2019
Program Manager
BlackRock
06.2012 - 01.2013
Program Manager
AAA
03.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism
California State University, East Bay