ILANA GOLDFARB
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ARRIANNA MARSH
BA, MBA in progress
*** *** ****** • Timmins, ON • P1P 1P1 • 705.111.1234
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E V E N T M A N A G E M E N T & A D M I N I S T R AT I V E P R O F E S S I O N A L
Versatile Event Management and Administrative Professional, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge from various industries such as
medical associations, government, and pharmaceutical industries. Recognized for being both a team player and self starter with a demonstrated
ability to lead projects from start to finish. Proven success in contract negotiation, budget creation, registration management, and development of
promotional materials.
Experienced Organized Detail-Oriented Personable Trustworthy
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Highlights of Qualifications
Coordinated and implemented the arrangement for educational events, symposia, annual meetings and social events
Organized quarterly symposia for 300 delegates across Canada
Created marketing plans and strategies to promote educational events and symposia nationwide
Created and managed budgets of $5,000.00 to $500,000.00 including reconciliation
Strong communicator with the ability to create powerful relationships with suppliers, caterers, venues and clients
Conference, Meeting &Event Management
Organized the arrangement and implementation of educational events, symposia, annual meetings and social events
Led the planning and organization of 22 accreditation surveys per year with the CMA
Responsible for event logistics including site selection, contract negotiation, catering, audio visual and room set up
Creation of request for proposals (RFP)
Management of volunteers prior to and onsite at events
Coordinated social activities for spouses and youth attending the CMA Annual Meeting
Assessed the audio visual needs for each event and personally operated equipment for smaller meetings
Organization of event ground transportation between venues
Management of the registration desk during events
Communicated with hotel and reservation staff to secure guest room requirements
Developed branded promotional materials from creative brief to completion within budget
Shipping and tracking of all materials for conferences and trade shows
Administered Support
Preparation of budgets, the commitment of funds and reconciliation
Supervised the work of the Office Assistant and the onsite registration staff
Created a marketing plan to promote various CMPA events throughout Canada working closely with graphic designers to create
marketing materials and generate mass mail-outs
Processed registration forms and all registration fees for the CMA Annual Meeting (500 delegates), and Physician Management Institute
Courses using Association + database software
Distributed and managed speaker contracts
Preparation and mailing of hotel and conference confirmation letters
Arranged registration packages, including name badges, ribbons, tickets and receipts
Coordinated travel logistics for employees and conference delegates
Arranged speaker travel, honoraria and expenses
Proofread reports and documents such as memoranda, briefing notes and PowerPoint presentations
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word Perfect, People Soft, A+ Database Software and EBMS Software
Client Care
Maintained excellent relationships with planning committee members and speakers
Successful in building strong relationships with clients and suppliers
Contact with senior delegates and officials to arrange transportation and accommodation
Liaison with hotel and reservation staff to secure guestroom requirements
Troubleshooting and resolution of event issues (registration questions, audio visual malfunctions and venue problems)
Contact with international medical organizations to facilitate attendance at the CMA Annual Meeting
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
Marketing Assistant/Tradeshow Coordinator
Mead Johnson Nutrition-Ottawa, Ontario 2012-2013
Event Coordinator
The Canadian Medical Protective Association -Ottawa, Ontario 2011-2012
Coordinator, Meetings & Registration/Registration Officer
The Canadian Medical Association -Ottawa, Ontario 2008-2011
Logistics Coordinator, Corporate Secretariat
Canadian Food Inspection Agency-Ottawa, Ontario 2006 – 2008
Conference Executive
MediTech Media Ltd-London, England 2004 –2006
Acting Meeting Coordinator
The Canadian Medical Association-Ottawa, Ontario 2004
ILANA GOLDFARB
15 Qualicum Street Ottawa, ON K2H 7G9
acgj4v@r.postjobfree.com
ARRIANNA MARSH
BA, MBA in progress
123 Any Avenue • Timmins, ON • P1P 1P1 • 705.111.1234
acgj4v@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkhere.com
E D U C AT I O N / A F F I L I AT I O N S
Diploma, Event Management
Algonquin College 2002-2003
Certificate, Special Events Coordinator Course
Ontario Tourism Education Corporation 2002-2003
Diploma, Recreation & Leisure Services
Algonquin College 1999-2001
Current Member in Good Standing
Meeting Professionals International Since 2010
Excellent References Available Upon Request