Program Manager, Relationship Management

Top Management

Throughout my career I have gained a unique combination of skills developing and overseeing numerous types of meetings and events while significantly increasing profits and reducing costs.  As a hands-on management professional, I have strong interpersonal skills and I am able to relate and communicate with all levels of management within the organization, identifying specific needs and troubleshooting problems.  I have over 20 years experience managing events, conferences and meetings for corporate, government and non-profits.  

I would appreciate an opportunity to speak with you to discuss how my experience can best meet the needs of your organization. 

Planning and managing on a yearly basis more than 50 meetings and workshops, three large-scale
educational conferences, with many of the meetings and events running simultaneously and ranging
from 10-10,000 attendees.

Direct management of special events that include Galas, Award Banquets, Opening Reception, Board
Dinners, VIP Receptions, and Golf Tournaments.

VIP logistics, travel, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and itineraries.

Responsible for the RFP process, review proposals and contract negotiations for the following vendors
(Venues, General Contractor, Decorator, Florist, Catering, Security, Transportation, Freight Company, Entertainment and Audio Visual Supplier).

Oversee the management of the sleeping room blocks including contracting, room block management of more than 20,000 room nights annually totaling $5 million in hotel revenue.

Conducts site visits and makes recommendations future event locations.

Handle all post conference meeting duties, such as consolidating invoices, creating evaluations, and hotel pick-up reports and staff reimbursements.

Oversee the management of the budget process for Conferences and Events including monthly and year-end tracking.

Track and document project status and timelines to accomplish objectives. Evaluate progress and report to Senior Director and Executive Team.

Managed a project team of eight, with one direct report. Perform performance evaluations of team
members and direct report.

Manage four volunteer Committees or Divisions.

Develop volunteer recruitment plans, advertisements and marketing materials.

Manage and moderate LinkedIn groups and Facebook pages to promote Councils initiatives and to encourage volunteer engagement.

Meetings & Events Manager

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