Staci Collins: in Greensboro, NC

Managed several clients’ trade show events and marketing programs. Coordinated production of booths, graphics, shipping of display materials, supervision of install and dismantle labor, ordering show services, estimating, invoicing and budgetary responsibilities. Main contact for client interface and problem solving.

Managed foreclosed properties for investors, banks and property management companies. Hired and scheduled contractors for repairs, sent out for bids, created estimates and invoices. Owned and project managed a lawn maintenance and landscape company that serviced both residential and commercial properties

Managed corporate trade show & marketing programs for Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Orlando & Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, Synovate, Smart Technologies Inc., Fiserv, Dixie Stampede, E-Instruction, and Splenda Controlled over 200 national/international trade shows and marketing events annually including military and road show schedules Acted as a liaison between fortune 1000 companies’ sales/marketing departments, various vendors and convention/meeting facilities throughout the world Managed the installation of retail kiosks and point of sale stations for banks and retail stores Oversaw design, budget and construction of custom exhibits and marketing materials Responsible for day-to-day accounting for budgeting, scheduling, invoicing and purchasing Handled all transportation logistics scheduling, planning and follow-up Orchestrated the strategic planning and managing of corporate marketing programs Senior Manager of the product launch event for Splenda Sweetener Prepared performance audits that were delivered to clients for budgetary purposes Created strategic alliances and negotiated discounted pricing with vendors Provided on-site supervision of labor crews and union workers Provided training seminars to client staff regarding tradeshow processes (200 attendees) Able to work on tight deadlines, budgets and to solve last minute problems 24/7 Consolidated marketing materials with sales teams Managed branch office needs, ie: created SOP manuals, trained company employees at three locations, human resources, approved expense reports, supplies, management reports, staff meetings, ect.