Stephanie Holcombe
Franklin,TN
Summary
Obtain a senior level leadership position within a leadership and coaching organization, that capitalizes on my ability to lead and execute high-level events in a cross-functional global environment that focuses on leadership excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Events
Maxwell Leadership
Duluth, Georgia (remote)
01.2015 - Current
- Director of events for all Maxwell Leadership enterprise, to include its two non-profit organizations EQUIP Leadership, Inc. and Maxwell Leadership Foundation
- Lead a team responsible for the oversight and execution of a variety of events, taking place globally with attendance ranging from 10-3,000 and budgets up to $4M
- Work with Founder, CEO and all EVPs enterprise-wide to determine KPIs for success of each respective event
- Responsible for helping identify and obtain key partners for events to include high-caliber speakers, c-suite executives and A-list talent
- Create partnerships with DMCs, hoteliers, meeting planner organizations, speaker bureaus, creative agencies and other key vendors to execute on vision of events globally
- Help provide and lead out on creative vision of events, to include pitching new events to obtain key objectives in the organization
- Facilitate relationships with donors and other key stakeholders for our organization
- Grew primary annual donor golf event from $2M raised to $10.2M raised for EQUIP and Maxwell Leadership Foundation.
Senior Meetings & Special Events Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Appointed as second in command in absence of Director of Meetings & Special Events, responsible for the overall well-being and success of the department
- Met and exceeded aggressive financial goals for a luxury hotel in a challenging market comp set
- Successfully achieved goals each month for Meeting Planner scores as qualified through Gallup Organization, earning hotel top 10 recognition in the company
- Assisted with the procurement of a multitude of repeat business for hotel due to success of group events
- Responsible for coordination and implementation of events for VIPs and key partners to help maintain hotel’s presence in the community.
Meetings & Events Manager
MeetingAdvice
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the project management and execution of meetings and events for key clients, among which include Intercontinental Hotels Group and new clients within the IHG brand
- Analyzed the scope of work for each respective meeting or event and created statements of work, budgets, communication plans and project timelines for client
- Appointed as key Event Manager to oversee production, creative programming and global simulcast of all Town Hall Meetings for Intercontinental Hotels Group, with approximately five simulcasts occurring quarterly
- Successfully produced a high volume of events in an aggressive timeframe from 2 weeks to 3 months
- Responsible for ensuring that content and print met corporate brand standards
- Managed vendor relationships and contracts from start-to-finish for each project.
Event Operations, Chick-fil-A Leader Brand
Giant Impact
Suwanee, Georgia
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Led operations for annual leadership events
- Chick-fil-A Leadercast: responsible for all operations at Atlanta live site with 4,500 attendees (simulcast to audience of 80,000+)
- Chick-fil-A Leadertour: a one day leadership conference for 1,000 people, designed around community transformation
- Exchange: 2 ½ day leadership conference for 80 executives featuring John Maxwell and exclusive experiences in its respective city
- Henry Cloud Simulcast/Charlotte Leadership Experience: a ½ day leadership conference live in Charlotte to 1,000 attendees and streamed to an audience of 10,000+
- Responsible for helping oversee multi-million dollar event budgets and achieving forecasted revenue goals
- Conducted site visits, negotiated contracts and maintained relationships with venues, hotels, vendors, speakers and sponsors for respective events across the United States
- Partnered with Chick-fil-A in the development and activation of the Chick-fil-A Leader brand
- Assisted with creative and programming elements for all events.
Opening Conference Services Manager
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta-Midtown
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Played instrumental role in opening Kimpton’s 47th Hotel, a 305-room boutique property with 10,000 square feet of event space
- Planned Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening Party at Hotel Palomar, Atlanta with 1,000 guests
- Operated as liaison between Hotel and Restaurant
- Detailed all events contracted by Sales Managers, which included mostly corporate clientele
- Attended site tours with Sales Managers to help secure signed contract
- Led weekly forecast meetings to ensure rooms were accurately blocked.
Meetings & Special Events Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2007 - 02.2009
- Detailed events and programs for large corporate, association and social groups and managed 23,000 square feet of event space
- Liaison between banquets, sales and marketing, culinary, and meeting planners
- Increased hotel revenue by creatively up-selling, using expertise in both décor and culinary cuisine
- Handled diverse groups including social events, catering, small and large corporate groups and sports teams
- Maintained and built strong relationships with VIP clients in order to gain repeat business
- Established relationships with traveling secretaries of sports teams in order to gain business from competitors.
Meetings Express Sales Manager
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2005 - 11.2007
- Managed 500+ corporate, social and non-profit events for diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies
- Principle responsibilities include communication of event logistics to all departments from sales to event phase
- Partnered with the Cobb County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and surrounding hotels to generate leads
- Achieved highest check average in breakfast, dinner and reception sales among all catering managers during 2006 fiscal year
- Exceeded sales goals and meeting room revenue for 2007 fiscal year for the first time since 2001
- Developed new VIP accounts for Southern Company, Philip Morris USA, Georgia Power.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication -
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
05.2006
Skills
- Computer: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe
- Leadership: Ability to effectively lead teams and executives to accomplish enterprise goals Excellent communication skills with diverse groups of people; articulate, strong communicator with effective presentation skills; positive work attitude with excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills
- Organizational: Possess multi-tasking abilities; strong attention to detail; listens carefully to others
- Personal: Confident, creative and proactive thinker; able to successfully build and maintain relationships within the organization, as well as a diverse network of leaders and colleagues in the industry
Accomplishments
- Recipient of inaugural Most Valuable Culture Champion Award, 2021 for Maxwell Leadership
- Nominated by peers for Five Star Leader of the Year, 2013 for The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
- Recipient of Five Star Leader of the 3rd quarter, 2013 for The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
- Maintained goals for first three quarters in 2013 and 2014 to achieve Golden Circle with Ritz-Carlton
- Recipient of Scholarship for annual membership of MPI through Disney Destinations
- Ritz-Carlton Corporate Sales Training Certified
- Maintained goals for first three quarters in 2008 to achieve the Golden Circle with Ritz-Carlton
- Nominated by peers for Five Star Leader of the 3rd quarter, 2008 for The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Events
Maxwell Leadership
01.2015 - Current
Senior Meetings & Special Events Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
01.2013 - 01.2015
Meetings & Events Manager
MeetingAdvice
04.2012 - 01.2013
Event Operations, Chick-fil-A Leader Brand
Giant Impact
08.2009 - 04.2012
Opening Conference Services Manager
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta-Midtown
03.2009 - 08.2009
Meetings & Special Events Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
11.2007 - 02.2009
Meetings Express Sales Manager
Cobb Galleria Centre
09.2005 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication -
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
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