Rory Mullen
Sammamish,WA
Summary
Seasoned meeting/event planner focused on providing exceptional customer and supplier service to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nourish Every Mind Chair
Issaquah Schools Foundation
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated all facets of Annual fundraising luncheon including programming, volunteers, auction, donors, sponsors, venue, etc.
- Creatively pivoted from live events to online streaming due to Covid.
- Generated approximately $200k in donations for vital programs to support district students.
Freelance Meeting Planner
Noble House Hotels & Resorts
12.2005 - 06.2020
- Provided personalized registration process and service.
- Coordinated logistics for 50+ attendees prior and acted as onsite liaison to ensure satisfaction of top producers.
- Organized group "Give Back" event as well as Welcome Dinner and closing Awards Dinner.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers.
Director of Race Operations/Director of Food and Beverage
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, SWFL Affiliate
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Organized and executed the inaugural race resulting in the highest attendance and funds raised $400k(for a first time event.)
- Reduced expenses by 7% through negotiation and vendor selection.
- Provided personalized service to sponsors and 3000 race participants.
Senior Meeting Planner
Fanizzi Associates, Inc/HealthStar Communications
12.2001 - 02.2007
- Solicited, planned, and executed high profile medical meetings/events from Advisory Boards to symposia for 1000 worldwide.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services
- Provided personalized upscale service to each attendee and client.
- Consistently exceeded clients' attendance goals through creative marketing and recruiting strategies.
- Developed and managed expense budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Boston University, School of Hotel And Food Administration
Boston05.1992
Skills
- Highly organized
- Customer relations
- Manage budgets
- Creative solutions
- Logistics- Ground, Air, Lodging, Activities, Events
- Time Management
- Sales
Additional Information
Volunteer Positions
Endeavour Elementary PTSA
- Vice President, Communications-Responsible for updating and maintaining website, creating weekly newsletter and other PTSA correspondence for 2 years.
- Spooky Spaghetti Co-Chair- Successfully managed dinner/festival event for 500 attendees and consistently exceeded profit goals for 7 years.
- Auction Operations Chair- Event and Venue Management
- Walk-a-thon, Data coordinator- Managed registration and attendance for school-wide event for over 1500.
Girls Scouts of Western Washington
- Endeavour Elementary- Recruitment Coordinator for 4 years.
- Troop 41830 Leader- Organized and guided 12 girls through Girl Scout journeys, events, camps, etc for 8 years.
Timeline
Nourish Every Mind Chair
Issaquah Schools Foundation
11.2019 - 06.2021
Director of Race Operations/Director of Food and Beverage
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, SWFL Affiliate
10.2006 - 05.2008
Freelance Meeting Planner
Noble House Hotels & Resorts
12.2005 - 06.2020
Senior Meeting Planner
Fanizzi Associates, Inc/HealthStar Communications
12.2001 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Boston University, School of Hotel And Food Administration
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