Seasoned Experience Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing customer experience, leading teams, and executing strategic initiatives. Recognized for exceptional leadership abilities, process optimization expertise, and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to impact positive customer experiences and foster team collaboration. Committed to enhancing overall business performance through effective customer satisfaction strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Manager
CARSON GROUP
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - 01.2024
Corporate Online Store Front
Committee member - define company store front goals
Identify target audience
Research vendors to select the right e-commerce platform for our business needs
Serve as main point of contact with e-commerce vendors
Research and select appropriate Swag for the storefront, identify pricing
Work with marketing on all internal and external communication regarding the store front
Follow up for all online materials, reorder all Swag and working with marketing to redesign new items for the store front
Corporate Gifting
Create and manage Partner and Employee gifting programs
Identify gifts for clients, employees, events and one-off executive requests
Curated all Holiday Partner and Employee gifting programs
Execute planning and shipping of all corporate and personal gifts, 500– 5,000 pieces
Corporate Giving Committee
Point of contact for corporate giving program
Coordinate, analyze and confirm donation requests with internal teammembers and charities
Curated the charity event process with internal teams and selected charities on fundraising events
Travel Coordinator
Internal Subject Matter Expert for the Corporate Certify Travel system
Responsible for all user updates and maintenance
Liaison between the travel provider and all internal office travelers
Facility Coordination
Day to day contact for office updates and issues, working with building maintenance for resolutions
Work with vendors as new office space is acquired and designed – furniture, carpets
Office Relocation: Member of the move committee responsible for moving 3 floors from one office to a new building
Part of design Committee to review new space after office relocation
Assisted with office space designs – to include plants/containers throughout, purchase of internal catering items, work with vendors on holiday displays
Daily walkthrough of shared spaces, cleanliness of spaces, day to day review of facility space
Coordinate and order supplies for office and multiple kitchen and shared spaces
Events
Events logistics
Pre-event planning
Manage event guest lists (50 – 500)
Anticipate event requirements, respond to questions and issues as needed
Venue setup, work with team to assist with planning process
Work day-of event
Provide post event follow up
Developed and maintained vendor relations
Communication, assign calendar meetings as necessary
Coordinated corporate catering for events
Identify and order Swag inventory for events
Partner Events – Pre-event
Prepare attendee lists, build agendas, coordinate booth prep and shipment of event equipment and materials, coordinate with exhibition vendors, scheduled travel as necessary
Manage tradeshow booth, ensure materials are available, track prospects at event
Partner Event – Post-event
Leads follow up entering data into Sales Force
Work with sales team to schedule follow up calls and meetings with prospects
Prospect & Client Office Site Visits
Prepare agendas, prep presentation materials, arrange hotel accommodations, transportation
Coordinate Catering for lunches and dinner meetings and client related events
Industry Conference Participation
Operations
Partner Contact
Office Operations
Serve as office contact for our prospects, partners and clients, taking calls requesting information on activities and products, schedule meetings between prospects and internal SMEs, assist with agreements
Processing of department accounts payable
App & Website Content Management
Responsible for routine uploads for Company Website and App, to include App and Website access, videos, PDFs, html text
Work directly with the App developers, fixing bugs and submission to the App Store
Generate Push Notifications via Urban Airship to announce content updates
Executive Support
Schedule travel, calendaring, expense reports, one-off requests for gifting from executive team
Executive Assistant
Employment Agency
Omaha, NE
10.2010 - 03.2012
Executive calendaring, travel, expense reports, meeting preparation, managing supplies, day to day facility coordination
Administrative Assistant
HIGH TEK INNOVATIONS
San Antonio, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2010
Assisted business partners with implementation of their start up
Industry research, admin support, real estate search, selection of office furniture and supplies, office setup, coordinated company participation for industry tradeshows
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
VISA DEBIT PROCESSING SERVICE
Denver, Colorado
01.1999 - 01.2006
Assist in research and production of all presentations and proposals for sales teams
Coordinated prospect site visits for sales team members, team conferences and department meetings including agendas, presentations, catering, staff coordination and transportation
Committees
Member of ‘Visa Stars’ committee – Committee selected quarterly top performing employees
Interior Design Committee for the Visa DPS office relocation project – Worked with the building committees and architects to select facility design finishes
Member of the annual Visa Client Conference Planning Committee
Attend planning meetings, managed event front desk, coordinated break-out sessions, established continuity during the 2-day event
Conference Golf Event Coordinator – Worked with venues, catering, managed guest list, transportation, reception desk, coordinated all promotional products for event gift bags
Facility Manager
TANDEM COMPUTERS / COMPAQ COMPUTERS
Bellevue, Washington
01.1992 - 01.1998
Liaison – Tandem CA corporate offices and the Bellevue, WA office
Coordinated all facility building management and maintenance
Developed and maintained vendor relationships: office equipment, supplies, furniture, kitchen
Set up maintenance contracts, routinely evaluated facility vendors for service performance
Facility budget preparation, asset management of equipment and furnishings
Central point of contact for all building questions and issues, provided resolutions
Events and Seminars
Coordinated corporate events, training seminars and weekly satellite video conferences
Set agendas and scheduled speakers and trainers
Assisted sales teams with slide shows and presentations
Produced and sent invitations to clients and prospects
Booked seminar venues to include facilities, catering and equipment
Managed day-of registration desk and established continuity during events
Administered leads database and post event follow up
Arranged corporate catering for conferences and staff meetings
Facility Relocation
Coordinated two facility relocations
Member of the Real Estate selection team
Worked with local and corporate real estate reps in selecting new office space
Compiled team to assist with various phases of this project, managed time lines
Assisted with internal network setup and relocation of the telecom and computer rooms
Assisted with downsizing from standard facility to BOSTI model (office hotel concept)
Member of Compaq/Tandem Integration Team - Ensured smooth office transition during office merger between Compaq and Tandem
Marketing Administrative Support
Assisted in production of all presentations and proposals for sales teams
Provided market research on a project basis
Education
Business Administration degree -
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
Skills
Event Planning Support
Budget creation
Vendor Management
Event Logistics Management
Communications management
Database management
Catering logistics
Feedback gathering
Facility coordination
Office space layout
Office redesign
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Experience Manager
CARSON GROUP
01.2021 - 01.2024
Executive Assistant
Employment Agency
10.2010 - 03.2012
Administrative Assistant
HIGH TEK INNOVATIONS
01.2007 - 01.2010
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
VISA DEBIT PROCESSING SERVICE
01.1999 - 01.2006
Facility Manager
TANDEM COMPUTERS / COMPAQ COMPUTERS
01.1992 - 01.1998
Business Administration degree -
University of Nebraska
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