Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Karen L. Rawley, CMP
East Falmouth, MA 02536
Phone - 508-***-**** Cell - 404-***-****
*******@*******.***
Career Profile
A motivated and enthusiastic professional with 30 years experience in the
field
of meeting and event management. A resourceful self-starter recognized for
integrity and dedication. Areas of strength include:
o Effective problem solver with excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
o Flexibility and ability to adapt to change and crisis management
o Ability to handle fast-paced, multi-task situations
o Long-term planner and extremely detail oriented
Professional Experience
MBL
Woods Hole, MA
May 2009 - October 2009 - Human Resources Assistant
Seasonal position in the Human Resources Office, completing paperwork for
all new hires, and all basic HR work. Organized the MBL Craft shows in
July and August of 2009.
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
700 Galleria Parkway, SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
December 1979 - April, 2008 -
Position: Manager, Meetings & Special Events, INPO and WANO-Atlanta Center
Joined INPO in 1979 as Administrative Assistant, handling all Board of
Directors Meetings for a new organization and other duties as needed. Over
the years, have been instrumental in developing the high quality and
standards of meetings that INPO is known for.
As Meeting Planner and Manager of Meetings and Special Events for INPO, I
was responsible for the logistics for over 275 events per year. These
range from 10-25 person 2-3 day training classes to Board of Directors and
other VIP Meetings to several large off-site conferences per year.
Logistical support that is provided
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includes hotel rate negotiations (10,000 room nights per year), catering
negotiations, budgeting, spouse programs, security, selections of
restaurants for evening events, airport transfers for all Board of
Directors Meetings, and other Executive Level Meetings of various industry
committees.
Work closely with the CEO and senior executives for special dinners, site
selection for Management Retreats, research and selection of gifts for
Board Members and others as needed. Provide seating charts for all VIP
dinners.
Responsible for all employee retirements (receptions, dinners, gifts), and
all employee events such as picnic (500-800 people) and Holiday Dinner
Dance (500-600 people).
Work closely with Communications Department on the coordination of graphic
pieces to support a meeting or event, audio visual and production team on
staging, lighting, and entertainment/speaker needs for conferences and
meetings.
As meeting planner for WANO-Atlanta Center (World Association of Nuclear
Operators) I assisted in the planning of Governing Board Meetings,
seminars, and VIP visits that were sponsored by the Atlanta Center. This
includes site selection for events. Was the lead in three Biennial General
Meetings that have been sponsored by the WANO-Atlanta Center in Atlanta in
1991, Victoria, B.C. in 1999, and Chicago in 2007. This included all site
selections, and hiring of all vendors to insure a smooth program for 600
guests from 32 countries. Have also assisted the other regional WANO
Centers with their respective meetings in Tokyo, Prague, Seoul, Berlin and
Budapest.
Professional Certification
CMP Certification (Certified Meeting Professional) Have held certification
since 1988 and certification has been renewed through 2013.
Additional Experience
Worked closely with Facilities Manager in the design of conference center
when building was constructed (13 stories) and any updates to equipment,
reworking of meeting facilities and offices, and overall management of
building as needed, from crisis management to holiday d cor.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 and various other office software.
11/2010
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