Diane Wilson
**** ******* ***** ******* ****, IL 60012 815-***-****
abmu8l@r.postjobfree.com
Enthusiastic, motivated and creative professional with proven experience
planning and managing over 500 corporate events. Manage multiple projects
simultaneously while consulting with our executive team. Compile,
analyze and deliver custom reports to senior management on post event
feedback, meeting expenditures and value solutions.
Siemens Building Technologies 1983-
2008
Event Program Manager 1991-2008
Management of company business events from inception to post meeting
surveys, delivered on-time and within budget. Research, compile and
analyze expenditures to achieve maximum cost savings.
. 20-50 meetings per year with attendance from 10-500 people.
. Experience in meeting strict budgetary guidelines.
. Direct site selection, contract negotiations with hotels, F&B, A/V,
transportation and on-site activities.
. Execution of each event from registration to on-site management, on-
site activities and post event surveys to participants.
. Post event analysis to executive committee for continuous improvement
and program development for future events.
. Define, develop and manage Recognition Program including program
guidelines, event research, and selection of award winners,
communications, site selection, negotiations, on-site management and
post event details.
. Coordination and selection of award gifts, room amenities, and event
give-aways.
. Negotiated maximum cost savings with hotels and suppliers while
achieving best room rates, upgrades and complimentary event space.
. Built relationships on trust and integrity with internal customers as
well as building a network of hotel partnerships globally with major
hotel chains, Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt, Westin and Hotel
InterContinental.
. Maintain accuracy and integrity of data while working with other
departments, Finance, Human Resources and IT.
Human Resources Generalist 1983-1991
Experience in multiple areas of Human Resources including benefits
analysis, recruiting and relocation.
. Maintenance of benefit enrollments, employee training in cost
effective medical plans. Preparation of wage and salary surveys and
job descriptions.
. Recruitment of non-exempt and hourly employees.
. Recruitment and scheduling in in-house temporary and internship staff.
. Development of college recruiting program, brochures, scheduling,
assigning regional personnel.
. Development of in-house computer program for tracking employee
headcount, employment requisitions, turnover analysis.
. Implementation and administration of New Employee Orientation, Exit
Interviews, Employee Surveys and Tuition Reimbursement Program.
. Evaluation, selection, administration of Relocation Program.
Relocated over 1000 employee transfers.
. Act as liaison with field offices to ensure prompt responses from
appropriate departments.
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
1987
Expertise in Microsoft Computer Programs, including, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Outlook. Marketing and Meeting
software, including, Zoomerang, Cvent, Peoplesoft.