Lori Ann Chitty Ray

**** ******** ******* 908-***-****

Martinsville, NJ 08805 ac1a32@r.postjobfree.com

Proven track record as a resourceful, reliable, trustworthy and industrious employee. Proficient, self-motivated individual able to draw strength from others through positive feedback working at optimum level to meet or exceed expectations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

MassMutual, Somerset, NJ

*acquired MetLife Premier Client Group in July 2016 2016 - Present

Event/Conference Consultant

MetLife, Bridgewater, NJ 2015 - 2016

Senior Event Analyst and Coordinator (US Retail)

Assist in the development and execution of recognition events

Manage and develop all logistical components associated with meetings and conferences.

On-site leadership of meetings and conferences.

Knowledge domestic and international destinations

Manage meeting/conference budgets and reconciliation.

Gather data and prepare for recognition conferences and leadership meetings

Develop collaborative working partnership with external vendor, creative services, production and procurement to execute meetings and conference

Manage and monitor collateral material

Engage partners to gather feedback of marking collateral performance and enhancements

Serve as support for moderate to large events, incentive conferences and business meetings.

Partner and foster strong relationships with multiple internal clients to determine needs and requirements, including the lines of U.S. Retail businesses we support, Global Event Management, Criteria Tracking and Reporting and others.

Awards: Responsible for all award sourcing, invoicing and fulfillment, including Hall of Fame elements, such as jackets, rings, plaques, crests, brochures and videos.

Lead for SignUp4 system: Create invitations and distribution lists. Modifies and distributes communications and reminders through the event invitation and reporting system; prepare attendee reports as needed by the group or by various business and field partners.

Coordinate review of on-line event registration sites and other elements, many of them in conjunction with communications/collateral and event recognition project leads.

Main contact for corporate ticketing: Maintains knowledge of compliance rules, regulations and proposes, evaluates and implements process and quality control improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Updates ticket distribution lists monthly.

Handle requests, tracking and distribution of corporate ticketing (e.g., for football and concert events; baseball; golf).

Attend events when needed to ensure plans are carried out and outstanding service is provided.

Team Xtreme Racing (NASCAR) Charlotte, NC 2011- 2015

Account Executive, Sponsorship/Marketing

Created, developed and managed the corporate sponsorship marketing plan (short and long term)

Identified other sponsorship opportunities that support and build understanding of Team Xtreme Racing /Nascar across target audiences

Developed sponsorship criteria and identify overarching brand positioning by audience and across the organization

Directed customer research to identify and define relevant and meaningful messages and positioning globally with SalesForce and Hoovers

Developed strategic and tactical marketing recommendations for enterprise use

Identified assess and implemented programs, sponsorships and partnerships

Negotiated and activated sponsorships, forums, or partnerships that help to build our corporate identity

Provided guidance on development of metrics to determine value

Managed relationships, built, supported the short and long-term implementation plan and approach for programs funded

Worked with divisions and other functions to identify cross-divisional sponsorship marketing opportunities to build the brand

Developed strategic and tactical plans to globally execute the Corporate Marketing sponsorship strategy

Modis IT, New York, New York 2006 - 2009

IT Resource Manager, MetLife (Exchange Place, JC, NJ)

Negotiated contracts for services; consulted with management and vendors about future IT direction and development

Managed and evaluated, IT processing equipment and techniques for applicability, reliability, flexibility, speed, and costs; oversees and conducts project cost estimates

Hired IT Staff, assigned work and evaluated performance

Developed and monitored the project budget

Liaison between management and vendors, chairing conference calls and meetings

Coordinated, designed and maintained project requirements and deliverable during resource planning period

Planned and prepared of presentation and materials for training classes

Tracked and reported all consultants within the QA department

Assisted in the development of project plans, estimates and specification for Project Manager

Assisted management in resource-related or process-related questions

Requested and validated of Statements of Work and other contractual documentation

Authored and posted job descriptions in Chimes CVM web application

Prepared weekly and monthly metrics reports (Excel and PowerPoint)

Updated existing and prepared new email templates, stationary and forms

Designed, maintained and updated resource tracking databases

Scheduled and conducted initial phone screenings and hiring manager interviews with on and off shore selected candidates

Communicated the status of resources in both formal and informal settings

Leafstone Staffing, Rochelle Park, NJ 2005 - 2006

Account Executive- Clients’ Confidential

Facilitated weekly sales meeting with recruiters

Presented and staffed financial, administrative and legal staffing services to new and existing clients

Knowledge of NJ Human Resources Law

Generated sales leads via cold calling and networking events

Developed proposals and implemented new staffing strategies for new and existing clients

Attended and facilitated industry networking functions (Board member of Chamber of Commerce to create new marketing strategies.)

Nars Cosmetics, Manhattan, NY 2004 - 2004

Consultant- Cosmetics US Headquarters

Acted as assistant to Logistics Director

Assisted in review and audit of company's' telecommunications contracts

Negotiated new telecommunications contract with various vendors

Assisted daily activities within the Account Receivable, Accounts Payable and finance departments

TeleQuest Communications, Inc.: Mahwah, NJ 2001 - 2002

Consultant - Metropolitan Life Insurance

Recovered over two million dollars from numerous Telecomm vendors

Organized network service saving projects Enterprise wide

Audited and researched service agreements from vendors

Contract liaison between LEC and LD providers

Facilitated weekly meetings with MetLife Regional Directors

Constructed database/spreadsheets for contractual agreements and purchase orders

Daily correspondence with AT&T Solutions, Telecomm vendors and independent

TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

Sign Up 4, WordPress, Chimes, Salesforce, Hoovers, Microsoft Office Suite 2000, Lotus Notes, Citrix Program Neighborhood, EDS Applications (VISION) and

Apple works.

References upon request

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