SARAH TEPPER

*** **** **** ******, *** #*G New York, NY 10016 / 973-***-**** / acqy28@r.postjobfree.com EXPERIENCE

New Museum New York, NY August 2013-Present

Special Event Manager

-Execute full life-cycle of event from pre-production to post-production for 200 events a year, acting as on-site liaison during event for vendors and clients, including Coca Cola, Refinery29, American Express, NBC, Huffington Post and Google

-Initiated pricing restructuring and after spotting an opportunity to drive additional revenue and secured 10% more revenue above the set rental event goal for FY14 and surpassed FY15 goal by 35%

-Develop unique proposal decks for partnerships, customized by company to secure sponsorship for a variety of events

-Select vendors and act as main point throughout planning process, including catering, audio, lighting and rentals for exhibition openings, internal meetings and membership events ranging from 10 to 1,800 guests

-Manage budgets for event production, as well as event space advertising and marketing

-Lead weekly meetings between five departments including Development, Security, Maintenance, Education and Events team to discuss updates and calendar

-Assist the Director of Events with the New Museum's annual Gala production, spanning 5 months of planning; exceeded goal revenue in 2014 and 2015, raising over $2.4 million in 2015, the highest revenue generated for a Gala to-date

-Create and distribute detailed operations memos for each event to entire Museum staff of 100 people

-Establish event design for internal Museum events and work with vendors to bring ideas to life

-Assist Press Manager in developing event-related social media posts

-Oversee two department interns in the office, as well as training for on-site event execution The Lambs Club New York, NY October 2011-August 2013 Event Coordinator Assistant Event Coordinator

-Planned and managed over 530 events per year

-Communicated directly with clients daily to organize meetings, dinners, press previews and social events; coordinated event from first contact with client to post-event wrap up, including event day set up and execution

-Oversaw multiple accounts, managing different phases and moving pieces simultaneously

-Increased restaurant revenue by 50% from 2011 to 2012

-Generated new business through daily outreach, creative marketing events and attending networking meet-ups

-Met and exceeded quarterly sales goals every quarter

-Created kit of up selling materials to generate extra revenue

-Established social media presence and crafted niche content

-Scoured the web for competitive trends via social media and presented analysis to company partners Civic Entertainment Group New York, NY July 2011-October 2011 Coordinator, NBC News Account

-Developed extensive outreach program for over 350 teachers and over 2,000 live web chat participants for Education Nation Summit

-Participated in weekly team meetings to brainstorm project initiatives

-Led weekly conference calls with key partner organizations to discuss marketing plans and outreach

-Ran daily reports and sent out event communications using Cvent

-Acted as communication point person for Summit attendees to address all event-related questions

-Managed event-day registration of over 500 people Inside Sports & Entertainment Group New York, NY August 2010-December 2010 Intern, Marketing & Hospitality Events

-Maintained company website using Joomla!

-Worked with executives to form a strategic social media growth plan and scheduled posts on Twitter and Facebook

-Composed Request For Proposals for new business partnerships

-Curated gift bags for VIP clients

-Oversaw clients’ experiences at events

-Researched and reserved venues for exclusive events EDUCATION

Syracuse University 2011, B.S. Sport Management, Hospitality Management, Cum Laude ACTIVITIES

Kappa Kappa Gamma Corresponding Secretary – Public Relations Chairman – Nominating Committee Chairman SKILLS

Microsoft Suite – ProPlatinum – Tripleseat – InDesign– Cvent – Avero Slingshot – Joomla! Raiser’s Edge – Vista – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter

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