Summary Repeatedly recognized for strong leadership and mastery of event management strategies through fast track projects and selection for high-priority initiatives. Talented Program Manager with a strong background in planning and executing events for internal and external customers. Proven ability to develop data-driven strategies to promote events and maximize reach. Offering years of experience in planning high visibility events to drive organizational growth. Accomplished in building relationships with vendors, and clients. Strong prioritization abilities with success in managing conflicting event needs. Success in guiding teams through pre-event coordination, event execution, and post-event activities while building relationships with internal stakeholders and event attendees. Adept at business process redesign, analysis and development of business/marketing process management methodologies. Key Competencies Project/Program Management Corporate/Special events planning/management Team building/leadership Schedule/Workflow management Verbal/Written Communications Goal setting Business Process Improvement Relationship (vendor, customer and stakeholder) building Budget Management Staff development Cost estimating Contract negotiation Brand Marketing 4 day technical events Saved an average of $450,000 in program dollars with the design and implementation of a partner sponsorship program. * Increased year/year event attendance by 25%. * Saved approximately $270,000 in travel expenses by adapting a face-to-face Technology Event into a virtual event. luncheons and dinners conferences and special events. * Communicated event timelines to stakeholders for on-time event execution. * Assessed events planning services and related costs capitalizing opportunities to cut costs and drive revenue generation. Ensured that all internal and external communications were brand compliant * Trained and supported cross-functional teams comprised of customer service marketing and sales teams. * Managed onsite facilities team comprised of catering services audio-visual services and housekeepers. * Spearheaded negotiations with vendors and subcontractors to maintain event budget. * Planned event logistics by performing site evaluations and cost estimates. * Utilized expertise and sound judgement in handling competing priorities. * Created and analyzed reports following each event for effectiveness.

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• Austin
• Communications
• Event Management
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Training
• Stakeholder relations
• Management
• Program Manager
• Events