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Shawn Riggs
Park City,UT
Summary
Executive leader with more than 15 years of experience driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships across hospitality, nonprofit, and business operations. Proven success managing multimillion-dollar P&Ls, leading large-scale teams, collaborating with executive leadership across Marriott, Hyatt, and Montage International properties, and building corporate partnerships that generate measurable organizational impact. Recognized for aligning strategy, financial performance, and operational execution to achieve sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director Global Events
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance fundraising efforts across multiple channels.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to increase community engagement.
- Directed cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.
- Cultivated partnerships with corporate sponsors, driving increased support for children's health programs.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial forecasting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. P&L management 10million++
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Led development of business operation processes and policies.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Developed strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors to enhance resource allocation and program visibility.
Regional Vice President of Events
Five-Star Event Productions
04.2012 - 08.2024
- Led a team of district managers, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration for overall business success.
- Directed hiring and development of 120+ management staff to drive improvements.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment processes, ongoing training programs, and coaching sessions.
- Managed financial performance by setting budgets, monitoring expenses, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility of more than $15,000,000.
- Expanded the company's presence in new territories, establishing valuable partnerships and increasing market penetration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Marketing Director
Nevaeh Media
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Serviced a portfolio of 120+ clients per year (small businesses, government agencies, non-profits) across the US
- Delivered a range of services, from TV commercials to graphic design and radio production, that significantly enhanced client brand awareness.
- Secured radio spots and advertising placements for clients based on allocated budgets ($5K – $20K monthly).
- Communicated with stakeholders across TV and radio stations to coordinate advertising placements.
- Achieved an average return on investment (ROI) of 10% - 20% based on client spend.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful product launches and promotional activities.
- Implemented CRM solutions that improved customer retention rates while enabling more effective communication strategies.
- Analyzed campaign effectiveness using KPIs in order to drive continuous improvement in future initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06.2022
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Client Relationship Building
- Strategic business planning
- Sales Growth
- Profit and Loss Management
- Business Forecasting
- Executive Leadership
- Marketing and Advertising
- Event Production
- Stakeholder Management
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
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Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementWork from home optionTimeline
Senior Director Global Events
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
Regional Vice President of Events
Five-Star Event Productions
04.2012 - 08.2024
Marketing Director
Nevaeh Media
01.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Utah