Robert M Corbett
Naperville,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Event Manager offering 27 years of experience in Event planning, staff management, vendor negotiations, and internal/external communications. Skilled in quickly assessing each situation and directing actions required. Possessing key talents in conflict resolution, issues mitigation and customer satisfaction assurance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Tradeshow Marketing & Events Manager
Edlong Corporation
12.2018 - Current
- Cross-trained staff and managed all logistics and details of 30 shows yearly worldwide.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing successful events, fostering collaboration and communication among all stakeholders.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing allocation of resources to maximize event impact.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Boosted event attendance by implementing targeted marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Tradeshow & Talent Manager
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
10.2003 - 11.2018
- Managed the entire coordination for over 30 shows/events yearly worldwide.
- Brought the company into new adjacency sports like Spartan Race and Marathons to widen the reach beyond this industry.
- Directed booth design, staffing and product/graphics selection.
- Created and manage the company's over 120 contracted athletes (talent) globally having them preform over 300 store demos monthly, extending reach into previously untapped markets.
- Purchased 4 new custom 20x80 booths which were constructed to save in overall show set-up and tear down costs.
- Managed pre-show direct marketing program and post-show lead collection and lead fulfillment.
- Created pre-show reports, post-show summaries and quarterly tradeshow educational newsletter.
Assistant Tradeshow & Traffic Coordinator
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
09.1999 - 09.2003
- Managed, as part of a team, the logistics coordination for over 120 shows yearly worldwide,
- Coordinated all shipments to and from show site.
- Developed pre-show reports, post-show summaries, and quarterly educational newsletters.
- Managed tradeshow product and graphic inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
St. Norbert College
De Pere, WI05.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Salesforce
- Facility Inspection
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Development
- Post-event Analysis
- Logistics Management
- Booth Installation
- Vendor Relationship Management
Accomplishments
- A member of the IFT Expo advisory board.
- Leader of our internal company Culture Team.
Timeline
Tradeshow Marketing & Events Manager
Edlong Corporation
12.2018 - Current
Tradeshow & Talent Manager
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
10.2003 - 11.2018
Assistant Tradeshow & Traffic Coordinator
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
09.1999 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
St. Norbert College
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