CVENT
Pauline Yewa-Michel
Suffern,NY
Summary
Highly organized, self-motivated professional with a proven track record in project management. Skilled at balancing priorities and meeting deadlines. Strong follow-up abilities ensure project completion. Customer-focused leader, adept at problem-solving, and building cross-functional relationships. Organized professional, experienced in coordinating and executing large- and small-scale events. Build rapport with venue management and personnel to foster seamless collaboration, and execute exceptional event experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events and Trade Show Manager
Noah Medical
San Carlos, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Lead trade show participation to effectively present our robotic technology
- Showcase Noah Medical's technology through various events
- Organize case observation events with pulmonologists, administrators, and medical staff
- Plan peer-to-peer events for healthcare professionals
- Coordinate VIP visits and facility tours for key leaders and customers
- Handle event logistics, including travel, accommodations, and venue coordination
Sr. Program Manager - Medical Education
Spineology Inc.
St. Paul, MN
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed, designed, and implemented communication strategies as part of the medical education team
- Developed new methods to increase effectiveness and customer experience, including online education and applications
- Supported regional adoption and implementation of medical education programs through process coordination, meeting arrangement, and project management
- Led internal and external educational engagements and communications
- Managed the implementation of sales and medical education training programs
- Collaborated with key opinion leaders and subject matter experts to design and facilitate educational programs and materials
- Reconciled all program expenses and ensured final invoices aligned with contracted and negotiated rates
- Managed all hotel logistics, including contracting, hotel sleeping rooms, F&B, VIP travel, ground transfers, and audio-visual for live programs, and supervised all arrangements onsite
Associate Manager, Medical Education
Stryker Endoscopy
San Jose, CA
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Led projects to ensure smooth delivery of healthcare education symposiums with over 400 attendees
- Coordinated with finance and vendors to execute projects on time and within a $2.2M budget
- Managed vendor invoicing, hotel contract negotiations, and bill reconciliation
- Worked with compliance and legal teams to align educational activities with regulatory requirements
- Developed innovative program approaches and collaborated with all management levels for design, implementation, and evaluation
- Managed a $1M grant budget and conducted internal meetings for grant review and approval
Sr. Meeting Program Manager
Stryker Spine
Allendale, NJ
10.2006 - 06.2019
- Created and managed budgets in line with company approvals
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure program success
- Managed all hotel logistics, including contracts, rooms, F&B, travel, transfers, and AV for live events, and supervised onsite arrangements
- Maintained knowledge of PhRMA code, Sunshine Act, and Open Payments reporting
- Performed administrative tasks like data entry, scheduling, and project logistics coordination
- Developed and implemented standardized procedures for travel, compliance, site selection, and meetings
Executive Administrative Assistant
Stryker Orthopedics
Mahwah, NJ
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Supported the efforts and objectives of the Vice President/General Manager and leadership team for the Trauma Sales and Marketing team
- Managed administrative and organizational responsibilities with minimal supervision, using own initiative and independent action with a high degree of discretion and adherence to protocol
- Coordinated executive meetings, telephone conference calls, departmental meetings, and meetings with external parties
- Acted as a liaison between the Executive and their direct reports
- Handled domestic and international business travel arrangements and secured visas as needed
- Compiled reports and created and updated presentations and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office suites
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Aspen University
Aspen, COBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology, Concentration in Community and Human Relations
Ramapo College
Mahwah, NJSkills
- Project Management
- Budget planning
- Team Leadership
- Customer service
- Event Management
- Vendor Management
- Payment reconciliation
- Process Improvement
- Written and oral communication
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Grant review and processing
- Process-oriented
- High level of professionalism
- Critical thinker
- Strategic planning
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Event planning
- Logistics coordination
- Vendor negotiation
Websites
Certification
- Certified Meeting Manager (CMM)
- CVENT Certified
- Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved 50% raise in registration by introducing CVENT for event registration, Hotel sourcing and travel planning tasks.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offPersonal development programsCareer advancement401k matchQuote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Software
Office 360
Google office suite
Slack
HubSpot
Salesforce
MS Office suite
Concure
Slack
SurveyMonkey / Google forms
Zoom
Social Table
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
C1
Interests
Travel, Reading and Learning new things
Affiliations
- MPI - Meetings Professional International
Timeline
Events and Trade Show Manager
Noah Medical
07.2024 - Current
Sr. Program Manager - Medical Education
Spineology Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Manager, Medical Education
Stryker Endoscopy
06.2019 - 03.2023
Sr. Meeting Program Manager
Stryker Spine
10.2006 - 06.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant
Stryker Orthopedics
10.2004 - 10.2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Aspen University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology, Concentration in Community and Human Relations
Ramapo College
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