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Tiwana Perry
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Tiwana Perry

Dynamic strategic events leader
Washington,DC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Events LeadDirector of EventsSenior Director of EventsStrategic Events Producer

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsultingGig WorkPart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchFlexible work hours

Summary

Dynamic event leader and strategist with extensive experience in guiding cross-functional teams in the successful production of large-scale global events and trade shows. Proven track record in managing all facets of event planning, logistics, and staff management to ensure seamless execution from conception to completion. Expertise in optimizing the customer journey to create memorable experiences, along with a history of developing effective communication plans, branding, and promotions. Recognized for strong negotiation skills with vendors and a talent for building cohesive teams while mentoring members to achieve performance excellence and career growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Program Manager, Amazon Seller Events Team

Amazon.com
Remote
02.2022 - 01.2026

* Program Design and Implementation: Conceptualized and launched the Seller Café program as a cornerstone of Amazon Accelerate, providing sellers with direct access to Amazon subject matter experts for personalized consultations and actionable business solutions.
* Strategic Planning and Execution: Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy for the Seller Café, ensuring alignment with Amazon Accelerate’s mission to empower sellers and enhance their business strategies
* Personalized Seller Support: Designed and managed tailored consultation sessions, including 40-minute in-person meetings and 20-minute virtual support stations, to address specific seller challenges and unlock growth opportunities.
* Operational Leadership: Oversaw the scheduling and logistics of Seller Café appointments, including pre-event bookings and virtual walk-up stations, ensuring seamless experiences for registered attendees.
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* Expert Collaboration: Coordinated with Amazon subject matter experts across diverse categories, such as account health and advertising, to provide sellers with specialized guidance and insights.
* Feedback-Driven Program Expansion: Leveraged seller feedback to identify high-demand topics and expand the scope of the Seller Café menu, ensuring relevance and value for participants.
* Engagement Optimization: Implemented strategies to enhance seller participation and satisfaction, resulting in Seller Café becoming one of the most popular features of Amazon Accelerate.
* Impact Measurement and Reporting: Established metrics to evaluate program success, delivering detailed reports to stakeholders on seller engagement, satisfaction, and business outcomes.
* Event Management Expertise: Directed the integration of Seller Café into Amazon Accelerate, ensuring the program’s prominence and accessibility to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
* ness Strategy Enhancement: Empowered sellers with practical solutions and actionable strategies to improve their business operations, fostering long-term growth and success.

Director, Global Events & Group Travel

The Travel Ambassadors
Washington, D.C.
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Designed and developed overall events strategy including event conception and design, theme development, sponsorship acquisition, and contract negotiations. Manage all facets of food and beverage, hotel housing, registration. staff/volunteer management, speaker selection, trade booths production, and event runoff shows. Lead teams in cultivation of branding opportunities and communication plan development and execution.
  • Supervised venue selection, including site visits and inspection of meeting space and available ambiance.
  • Coach and mentor team managers and coordinators to ensure efficient event planning, logistics, website development/maintenance, and management/timely updating of online events calendar.
  • Created event and media kit materials, including agenda, executive biographies, and fact sheets for over 100 speaking engagements and events.
  • Led teams in the coordination of group travel and events, including commercial and international air itineraries, overnight accommodations, charter services, ground transportation, catering, and other logistics.
    Managed CRM system, analyzing results and administering budget and performed cost and variance analyses for monthly budget reporting, with a minimum savings of 8-10% of budget each year.
    Documented and submitted post-event and travel reporting to senior leadership.
    Delivered exceptional and meticulous onsite support for world-class travel service, offering customized packages for VIPs and groups with an annual SAT score of 93% or higher, YoY.
    Developed and executed strategy for domestic and international travel and event logistics.
    Managed marketing services and analyzed promotions for return on investment. Led strategic product planning, market research, and sales/expense planning and reporting.

Sr. Mgr, Corporate Communications & Global Events

Brand USA
Washington, D.C.
11.2013 - 08.2020
  • Provide strategic leadership for event conception and design, theme development, sponsorship acquisition, and contract negotiations. Manage all facets of food and beverage, hotel housing, registration. staff/volunteer management, speaker selection, trade booths production, and event runoff shows. Lead teams in cultivation of branding opportunities and communication plan development and execution.
  • Produced and executed over 20 events per year, domestic and international.
  • Supervise venue selection, including site visits and inspection of meeting space and available ambiance.
  • Coach and mentor team managers and coordinators to ensure efficient event planning, logistics, website development/maintenance, and management/timely updating of online events calendar.
  • Drive results for events planning and media management, related to corporate and branded industry events, including summits, exhibits, tradeshows, and roundtables. Lead and develop events strategy and planning teams, throughout the organization.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Quantic School of Business And Technology
Washington, DC
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Mass Media)

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2017

Skills

  • Strategic event leadership
  • Meeting & Event Software Programs (Cvent, Meeting Matrix, Stova, MeetingPlay, JiffleNow)
  • Program optimization
  • Project management
  • Registration management
  • Risk management
  • Analytical skills
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Budget oversight
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Architected and developed strategic blueprints and comprehensive documentation for two programs, including Brand USA's Speakers Bureau and Amazon's Seller Café program, defining scope and operational requirements for organizational-wide implementation.
  • Supervised team of 3 direct staff managers and over 100 onsite volunteers per program.

Affiliations

  • Meeting Professionals International (MPI) - Co-Chair, MACE Committee, MPI Potomac Chapter, 2017 & 2018
  • Prevue Magazine & Incentives: Advisory Board, 2018 & 2019 (First board member to serve two consecutive terms)
  • Professional Convention Management Association, Capital Chapter (PCMA) United Women in Business Foundation, DC Chapter (UWIB)

Certification

Certified Meeting Profession (CMP), Events Industry Council

- Completion planned for 2026

Timeline

Senior Program Manager, Amazon Seller Events Team

Amazon.com
02.2022 - 01.2026

Director, Global Events & Group Travel

The Travel Ambassadors
08.2020 - 02.2022

Sr. Mgr, Corporate Communications & Global Events

Brand USA
11.2013 - 08.2020

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Quantic School of Business And Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Communications (Mass Media)

Old Dominion University

Awards

The Star Award Recipient, MPI Potomac Chapter (Excellence in meetings and event execution), March 2017 / The Spirit Award Recipient, Bank of America (Annual award for top 10% of overall performers), June 2004

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Highlights of Expertise

  • Events Strategy & Planning
  • Logistics & Production
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Alliances & Sponsorships
  • Vendor Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Process Improvement & Quality Management
  • Staff Development & Leadership
  • Budget & Regulatory Compliance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Interests

Traveling

Inernational cuisine

Architecture

Diverse cultures

Film and television production

Festivals and cultural events