Mary Christine McAfee

415-***-**** Cell 415-***-**** acwcdw@r.postjobfree.com 10 Smith Ranch Court San Rafael, CA 94903

SENIOR MEETING & EVENT PLANNER

Accomplished and results driven professional recognized for professionalism, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior management, associates, and customers. Customer-, event- and venue-focused, well versed at steering innovative and profitable functions that simultaneously assure guest enjoyment and elevate the industry reputation and image of the host. Acknowledged for the capacity to harness the talents of teams, project-manage at both micro- and macro-levels, adjust to the challenges presented, and deliver on promises. Vast experience steering high-impact campaigns, restoring relationships, and excelling in highly competitive industries. A hands-on participative leader; proficient of image turnarounds, and enhancing profits. Has an excellent interpersonal skill, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team environment. Broad based qualifications include: Event Production Management Vendor Negotiations Strategic Sales & Marketing Project Management Event Sales Operational Planning Client Relationship Management Conflict Mediation & Resolution Staff Coordination & Training Contract Negotiations Product / Package Development Budget Management AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EXCELLENT STRATEGIST - Provide solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals.

EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZAT IONAL SKILLS - Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments.

STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of needs.

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Consistently demonstrate responsiveness, strong customer focus, and ability to build good customer relationships.

COMPUTER SKILLS – Knowledgeable of computer programs to include IBM and Macintosh, Microsoft Office Word 2008, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Power Point, PageMaker, and Lotus. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Meeting Planner:

McKesson Corporation San Francisco, CA August 2011 – April 15, 2015

Responsible for planning and producing several meetings per year for a variety of internal clients. Provide onsite staffing for other planner’s programs. Accountable for all vendors, budget, planning and production of the programs and meetings. Work with our team for registration and travel needs for the programs. Act as a VIP liaison on programs.

Community Development Manager:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA November 2009-August 2011

Responsible for planning and producing several major events each year including two first time events, a Gala in the Fall and a Food, Beer and Wine Tasting early in the year.

Manage other events to include a Golf Tournament and Ask luncheons.

Accountable for all vendors, budget, planning and production of the fundraising events as well as for procuring all auction and raffle donations for these events.

Provide support and oversight of point of entry events - WOW Tours; and help populate these WOW Tours.

Serve as part of the team that implements the Museum’s sustainable fundraising efforts.

Serve as the liaison in the community to raise awareness for the Museum.

Attend Chamber events and other community events to represent Lindsay Wildlife Museum. Meeting and Event Planner:

McAfee Corporate Event Planners San Rafael, CA 1990-November 2009

Provided planning, production and management of meeting and events for commercial and non-profit customers.

Worked closely with clients to organize marketing and other events, as well as to raise funds through auction gala dinners. Recent clients included Easter Seals Bay Area, Festival Opera and hundreds of schools.

Researched and prepared budget for programs, meetings, and events throughout the Unites States including destination selection, hotel selection and program components in the medical field, corporate and non-profit sectors.

Planned and provided on-site coordination of incentive and business travel including spouse programs, activities i.e. golf and tennis, transportation, food and beverage, as well as lodging.

Worked with hundreds of clients to produce silent auction and live auction portions of fundraisers.

Participated in Benevon training to produce and implement sustainable fundraising for Easter Seals Bay Area.

Worked as Executive Assistant for the owner of Gala Auction Company.

Served as liaison between non-profit clients and consignors to coordinate additional auction items.

Managed record keeping for hundreds of auctions and fund-a-needs for non-profit groups to register totals from live Mary Christine McAfee Resume Page 2 of 2

and silent auctions.

Coordinated schedules and staff to produce over 200 gala auctions. Managed on site staff for auctions.

Provided bookkeeping and payroll for auction staff on over 200 auctions. Produced monthly statements for the Gala Auction Company.

Served as Customer Service Contact for non-profit galas clients from contract through on site day of event. This included new business calls as well as client retention calls.

Worked for various incentive and meeting planning companies including Incentive Dimensions, Maritz and Enterprise Events Groups in both research and development and operations departments.

Worked for Extraordinary Events as a Contractor. Other clients including McKesson, Merck, Dey, L.P. Easter Seals Bay Area and many other non-profit organizations.

Key Accomplishments and Contributions:

Produced several President’s Club incentive programs for McKesson top sales performers, internationally.

Realized $2.41 million dollar savings and cost avoidance for meetings and programs fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

Planned and produced many presidents and top management meetings throughout the United States.

Planned and produced three-day customer feedback programs for a private transportation company several years consecutively. Groups range from 55 – 60 participants. 1990-2007

Researched, planned and produced two-day advisory board conferences for private company for a group of 35 in various Western States for several years. 1990-2007

Researched, planned and coordinated three-day medical conference for 75 nurses in Napa, including off-site winery dinner and coordination of many special dietary requirements. 2007

Researched, planned and produced annual four-day employee conference for private transportation company for 200 employees, including an off-site barbecue welcome night, theme dinners, conference gifts, award ceremony and travel. 2001

Planned and produced customer appreciation events for 125 – 150 attendees at national conventions throughout the United States for the past seventeen years. 1990-2007

Planned and produced many tenant retention events for property management companies in various commercial office buildings. These events included coordination of announcement flyers, food and beverage, music and entertainment and rentals for theme events for groups of 100 to 350. Also, produced similar events for groups of 750 plus. 1990-1995

Planned and produced many shopping center events for groups of 500 to 2,000. Most of these events were two-day weekend, holiday promotions. 1990-1993

Planned and produced private ZZ Top Concert for a high tech incentive group of 950. Arranged contract negotiations, travel, set up/ take down and staging of band including entourage of 25. 1998 Account Executive, Event Director:

J Stokes and Associates Walnut Creek, CA 1988-1990 Promotional Director:

Blackhawk Corporation Blackhawk, CA 1986-1988

Account Executive/Public Relations:

Banmiller, McAuley Advertising and Public Relations San Francisco, CA 1982-1986 VOLUNTEER WORK/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer Member Team Legacy for Easter Seals Bay Area 2006-2008 Volunteer Public Relations Chairperson Marin Designers Showcase House 2007 Volunteer Public Relations Committee Salvation Army, Orange County 1992-1993 Mentor Meeting Professional International (MPI) Mentor Program 2005 Committee Member Meeting Professional International (MPI) Gala Event 2006

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