Project Manager Sales

LAURA TOMLINSON CMP

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OBJECTIVE

Event Project Manager

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

George P. Johnson (Advanced Micro Devices account)

Austin, TX 2011-2012

Event Manager

Engage with clients to determine meeting scope

Manage alignment of meeting goals with company objectives

Develop project time line and establish deadlines and target dates for

deliverables

Manage event budget and invoice reconciliation

Contract and manage hotel and other third party vendors

Track cost savings/cost avoidance

Build registration site and manage registration process and rooming list

Manage meetings on-site

Conduct all planning meetings including a post-conference debrief to

evaluate success of event

Virtual/digital meeting development and management

Team trainer for virtual/digital platform

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (Apple account)

Austin, TX 2011

Meeting Planner

Engage with clients to determine meeting scope

Manage alignment of meeting goals with stakeholder objectives

Develop project time line and establish deadlines and target dates for

deliverables

Manage event budget and invoice reconciliation

Contract and manage hotel and other third party vendors

Track cost savings/cost avoidance

Build registration site and manage registration process and rooming list

Manage meetings on-site

National Financial Partners (NFP)

Austin, TX 2008-2011

Event Project Manager

Consult with clients to determine meeting needs and budget

Manage meeting budget from initiation until program close

Source hotel/venues and conduct site visits

Contract hotels and vendors

Negotiate terms and concessions in contracts and track these cost savings

Build registration site and manage registration process and rooming list

Plan all meeting related logistics

Food and beverage selection

Liaison between client and marketing department to ensure consistency in

marketing deliverables

Hire and manage all third party vendors

Process all meeting related invoices

Manage meetings on-site

Conduct all planning meetings including a post-conference debrief to

evaluate success of event

Barton Creek Resort and Spa

Austin, TX 2007-2008

Corporate Catering Sales Manager

Sold and serviced corporate day meetings and social events

Managed guest room blocks associated with these events

Responded to & qualified incoming leads

Coordinated meetings, golf, spa and transportation

Conducted site visits, negotiated terms & contracted clients

Detailed events & created Banquet Event Orders

Acted as main point of contact for client through post event follow-up

Ensured accuracy of billing

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research

Austin, TX 2006-2007

Regional Director

Coordinated CIC & CRM institutes at hotel or venue

Managed licensee relationships with state insurance associations in 13

states

Supported marketing/promotion, financial and hotel planning of CIC, CISR &

CRM programs

Attended licensee-sponsored committee meetings as a representative of The

National Alliance

Hosted committee meetings for 5 society-sponsored states

Directed the scholarship program

Marriott International

San Diego, CA 2002-2006

San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

Sales & Event Manager

Sold and serviced events up to 1500 people

Managed the guest room blocks associated with these events

Responded to & qualified incoming leads

Created customized menu proposals for diverse budgets & needs

Conducted site visits, negotiated terms & contracted clients

Detailed events & created Banquet Event Orders

Acted as main point of contact for client through post event follow-up

Ensured accuracy of billing

San Diego Marriott Del Mar

Hotel Event Coordinator/Restaurant Event Coordinator

Communicated with contacts to coordinate details for their events.

Created Banquet Event Orders.

Serviced hotel and restaurant events.

Developed the contract, rules & regulations for all private dining areas in

Arterra Restaurant

Promoted the private dining areas within Arterra Restaurant

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Certified Meeting Planner Designation CMP

San Diego State University Meeting and Events Planning

Certificate Courses

California State University, San Marcos BA Writing Studies

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