Evan Levitt
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Meeting and event industry professional with expertise in event management, contract negotiation, and developing successful partnerships to address business needs, capitalize on improvement opportunities, and maximize savings. Dynamic, passionate, and hardworking leader that motivates and inspires teams to take success to new heights.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Global Conferencing & Events Operations
Morgan Stanley
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee global department of 20 staff and contractors providing end-to-end event support in North America and Asia
- Implement standard operating procedures to ensure quality control and consistency
- Analyze metrics and feedback to evaluate staffing capacity, assignments, and areas for improvement
- Conduct business reviews with senior leadership and stakeholders to promote services and understand pipeline of work
- Manage outsourced event travel program with preferred supplier
Vice President, Employee Meetings Management
Morgan Stanley
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Led full-service planning division of department providing meeting support to businesses across North America
- Supervised and mentored a team of 5, managing workloads, trainings, and escalations
- Developed venue sourcing negotiation standard operating procedures and guidelines
- Oversaw venue contracting, registration, and all aspects of planning for 10-15 programs simultaneously
- Partnered with procurement team to revise organization’s Hotel Master Service Agreements
Director of Meetings & Travel
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Orchestrated all aspects of meeting planning and event execution for 50 national events per year
- Supported 29 chapters with contract negotiation, strategic planning, and event registration
- Managed relationship with travel agency, online booking tools, and preferred vendors to facilitate $2 million in annual travel
- Negotiated over $500,000 in contract savings and cost avoidance during the 2021 Fiscal Year
- Directly supervised 1 Event coordinator and multiple contractors
Senior Sourcing & Event Planning Manager (Nestlé Account)
Cvent
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated audio visual, food and beverage, registration, and rooming lists for meetings of up to 300 people
- Recipient of Department’s “Extra Mile” award, as selected by peers, in the 3rd Quarter of 2018
Senior Sourcing Manager (Nestlé Account)
Cvent
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Trained Sourcing Managers and oversaw site selection and contract negotiation
- Voted by peers to be Cvent’s “2017 Team Player of the Year” for Dedicated Services Division
Sourcing Manager (Nestlé Account)
Cvent
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Negotiated rates and terms of 150 hotel contracts per year, ensuring favorable impacts and travel compliance
Meeting Specialist/Event Planner
Cvent
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Carried out venue sourcing and event planning for Toyota, GAP, AIG, and SEIU’s meetings
Director of Account Management
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Managed 3 employees on a team responsible for maintenance of organization’s client portfolio
- Directly supported 10 clients as Account Manager, including USA Volleyball and Varsity Cheer
- Led pre-convention meetings and provided on-site support for over 30 Events
Account Manager
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Acted as primary liaison to tournament directors, managing event's housing needs, hotel budget, and on-site support
- Salvaged $5 million account at risk of terminating relationship with organization
Interim Reservations Department Manager
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Supervised call center of 6 reservationists, responsible for booking 250,000 annual room nights while continuing as Account Manager
Temporary Summer Sales Manager
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Secured tournament housing contracts for 5 annual soccer tournaments and a USA Volleyball National Qualifying Event
Reservationist
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Interacted extensively with customers booking and modifying group hotel room blocks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science
Drew University
Madison, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Cvent
- Eventbrite
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Concur Solutions & Deem
Certification
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), January 2018
Digital Event Strategist (DES), August 2020
Timeline
Head of Global Conferencing & Events Operations
Morgan Stanley
06.2024 - Current
Vice President, Employee Meetings Management
Morgan Stanley
01.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Meetings & Travel
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
06.2019 - 01.2023
Senior Sourcing & Event Planning Manager (Nestlé Account)
Cvent
09.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Sourcing Manager (Nestlé Account)
Cvent
12.2016 - 09.2018
Sourcing Manager (Nestlé Account)
Cvent
09.2015 - 12.2016
Meeting Specialist/Event Planner
Cvent
03.2015 - 09.2015
Director of Account Management
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
02.2012 - 02.2015
Interim Reservations Department Manager
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
09.2010 - 02.2011
Temporary Summer Sales Manager
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
06.2010 - 09.2010
Account Manager
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
09.2009 - 02.2012
Reservationist
The THS Company (Tournament Housing Services)
06.2009 - 09.2009
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), January 2018
Digital Event Strategist (DES), August 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science
Drew University
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