Stephanie Perkins: in FORT COLLINS, CO
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IBM Watson Health
Sr. Event Manager | 01/2018 - 05/2020
* Managed planning and execution of third party and proprietary events across multiple business segments including Life Sciences, Government, Payer, Provider and cross segment ensuring goals were met, and all events were compliant with corporate policy and government regulations
* Managed event specific marketing elements for events including invitations, graphics, promotional item design, speaker presentations, onsite signage, promotional materials, etc.
* In 2018 managed $780K budget $90K under budget, while generating $40M in annual contract value leading to $16.6M in closed sales
* Served as team leader creating process documentation and overseeing inventory consolidation from multiple vendors to single new warehouse; creating master inventory list, setting up online ordering system and managing the new vendor relationship
* Served as team leader to develop new exhibit inventory; working with vendor and branding to create versatile, functional program of brand consistent assets that help reduce shipping and material handling costs
* Managed speaker and session information for annual client conference of 500+ clients including communications with 146 speakers for 110 sessions; provided conference planning and onsite support
Truven Health Analytics / IBM Watson Health
Sr. Manager - Events | 09/2015 - 01/2018
* Managed team of 3 direct reports in planning and executing 100 - 125 domestic and international trade shows and events per year with average budget of $1.58 million per year
* While managing team of 3, executed an average of 25 events per year with an average budget of $1 million and average cost savings of $40K per year
* Managed all event team functions, including financial/AP systems, team processes and improvements, team training, presence and logistics, budget planning and management, creative briefs, collecting metrics to report results to leadership, and maintaining external conference and event websites
* Maintained brand consistency and updates during brand transitions while minimizing cost
Thomson Micromedex / Thomson Healthcare / Thomson Reuters
Marketing Manager - Events / Trade Show & Event Specialist | 10/2005 - 09/2015
* Planned, managed, coordinated, and executed company participation in up to 86 international and domestic trade shows and events in a single year
* Planned event playing a key role in generating over $31M in revenue over five years
* Successfully managed trade show presence for four business units, achieving budget savings of $92K
* Managed cross-functional meetings with Legal, Tax & Accounting, Science, and Healthcare divisions to unify company presence
* Developed creative solutions and negotiated with vendors for exhibit space, sponsorships, and promotional items to meet budget and obtain significant cost-savings
Clear Channel Communications
Account Executive - Sports Marketing | 05/2001 - 09/2001
* Recruited new business through 100 cold calls per day
* Developed and presented client-specific sales packages encompassing several station formats, sponsorship, and promotional opportunities
* Performed audits on paid client radio ads for time-slot accuracy
* Handled onsite client relations at sporting events
Education history
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration
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