Reyna Lynn Stallings

**** ********** ***** *** *****, CA 92116 Cell 619-***-**** email ac1afb@r.postjobfree.com To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to express my interest in the Events Manager at Collabera. I have more than twelve years of experience in managing, creating and maintaining relationships with important clients and successfully leading and motivating various teams in both events and marketing. I believe my understanding of the importance of cultivating and interfacing with high-level stakeholders and communicating clearly on behalf of an organization make me an ideal candidate for this position. I am looking to take the next step in my career and I believe working for a company like Illumina will give me this opportunity.

I am a customer service driven individual with an enthusiastic and dedicated approach at managing a portfolio of clients and my ability to identify and understand the client’s needs, will help me thrive in this position. I also have a track record of making sure clients are retained for long-term by creating mutually beneficial relationships and executing on their vision. As your Event Manager expect a high-level attention to detail, accurate projected costs, effective management of programs and knowing how to efficiently utilize department resources that streamline processes across the board. I know how to encourage cooperation and motivation across departments for accomplishing business goals. I have the ability to listen, identify and understand a client’s overall business objectives and develop plans that will ensure all projects meet the expectation of the clients and are completed according to schedule. I use my strong inter-personal skills and attention to detail to help me effectively project manage programs, devise tactical plans, run operations smoothly and stay on budget.

I have attached a current copy of my resume for your consideration and would like to schedule an interview to allow me to explain my experience in more detail. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best,

Reyna Stallings

Reyna Lynn Stallings

5114 Canterbury Drive San Diego, CA 92116 Cell 619-***-**** email ac1afb@r.postjobfree.com Objective

To join a company where I can be challenged daily to push myself to use the best of my abilities towards utilizing my skills, expanding my work experience and applying my expertise in event, account and project management. Summary of Qualifications

Over 14 years of experience with events, account and project management.

Highly skilled at communicating with high-profile clients and leadership.

Responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts for a large health system organization; fostering relationships with alumni and donors, corporate executives, international and foreign dignitaries and head of universities.

Extensive background in developing partnerships and creating processes to improve cross departmental and organizational collaboration for a variety of projects and events.

Advanced knowledge and skills in project management, operations management and program management for high level strategic marketing events.

Cultivating relationships to attract new patients, donors, alumni and external physicians to events.

Proven skills in conflict resolution and mediation. Distinguishing Qualities

Punctual, detail oriented, talented at multi-tasking, diligent, great organizational skills, excels at communication, calm under pressure, amiable demeanor, resourceful and fast learner. Employment History

UC San Diego Health Marketing and Communications department - Senior Public Events Manager October 2010 to Present

Manages all aspects of event planning and execution for UC San Diego Health. Directs, executes and analyzes a complex annual calendar of events for UC San Diego Health to enhance and promote corporate, consumer and community awareness. Coordinates with the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Managers, Physician Leaders, Administrators and other key staff to develop internal and external events to meet the needs of the organization. Responsible for providing turn-key event planning services for all aspects of events including approvals, protocols, budgets and monitoring of all efforts to determine effectiveness as well as serves as a resources for the organization for general event planning issues. This role also provides event support to referral/business development, outreach and community partners. Manages a team of 3 employees. UC San Diego Alumni Affairs Office - Manager of Signature Programs and Alumni Events August 2008 to October 2010

Implemented, coordinated, managed and evaluated all Alumni signature programs and events. These include the Young Alumni Weekend, Alumni Reunion Weekend, UCSD Near You program and supported of divisional unit-based alumni programs. Specifically, responsible for the day-to-day program implementation ranging from logistical assessment and planning, vendor contract development and management, constituent engagement including database screening, and program evaluation. Support the Director and assistant directors on a variety of initiatives, programs, events, and assignments. Worked closely with Director and Assistant Directors in Alumni Programs to maximize event interests with their Alumni areas, Alumni Services to support the goals of the organization, and Young Alumni and Student Engagement colleagues to negotiate and facilitate efficient and effective programs. UC San Diego International Affairs Office - Special Events and Delegation Visit Coordinator for the Chancellor’s Office December 2005 to August 2008

Responsible for the coordination and implementation for international protocol visits, special events, committee programming and membership activities for the UC San Diego Campus and Chancellor’s office. Specifically the day-to-day management all the visits and programming initiated through the International Affairs office. Serve as the initial and primary point of contact for international matters, including the visits and relationships with highly distinguished international partners and delegations. Oversee the budget and provide direct supervision to student interns. Manage the development and maintenance of the departmental website and marketing functions. Excellence in professionalism, organization and communication, and superior attention to detail, are requisite to the position. Ninthlink, Incorporated – Client Services Account and Project Manager September 2003 to December 2005

Responsible for driving communication, timelines and overall client lifecycle. Oversee the development and implementation of digital campaigns from inception to execution. Serve as main point of contact for senior level clients. Effectively communicating project status to key stakeholders at all levels, including executive management. Lead key stakeholders through goal setting workshops to identify quarterly and yearly KPIs. Manage external vendors to service client requirements and align with project initiatives. Thorough knowledge digital marketing strategies and channels. Lead strategic and tactical conversion optimization initiatives to drive tangible business results.

Lightspan Incorporated - Marketing Coordinator

March 2000 to August 2003

Supported a marketing department of 35 that comprises of three subgroups: Market Research, Public Relations, and Product Marketing. Responsible for the organization and accuracy of the department’s sales and marketing materials. Assist in the coordination of offsite tradeshows, conferences, focus groups and meetings. Represent Lightspan at local tradeshows and act as a marketing and sales associate by providing attendees with relative collateral and marketing materials. Assisted public relations with corporate campaigns and press releases; product marketing with the development and maintenance of collateral and related materials; sales with the logistical planning of onsite/offsite meetings to promote sales and services. Prepared and compiled corporate presentations and collateral for offsite and onsite sales meetings. Served as an Executive Assistant/Marketing Assistant to the Vice President of Marketing and department staff. Responsible for calendar updates, inter-department meetings and schedules, budget expenses and travel. Global Market Events, Event Coordinator

January 1995 to March 2000

Coordinated a broad range of services for conferences and meetings, tradeshows, seminars, and incentive clients in high technology, financial service, and manufacturing based companies. Assist the President and CEO with tracking and reporting of projects including: budget tracking, timeline and schedule, and progress reports. In charge of coordinating communications with program managers and suppliers; coordinated onsite set-up and all communications for meetings and tradeshows. Handle registration (phone, fax, email, and internet) and telemarketing for seminar and event programs including onsite registration and planning. Skills

Proficient and certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and FileMaker Pro database. Experience working with Photoshop (CS3) and Dreamweaver.

UCSD system wide training on Web IFIS, Travel Link, Financial Link, Personnel Payroll Systems, Basic Accounting Principles, and Payment Authorization

Certified in Work Leader Laboratory Training, Online Time Keeping, Dream Weaver/Web Design I, Photoshop I Education

Associates Degree in Mass Communications

San Diego Mesa College

Bachelor’s Degree in General Communications

San Diego State University

Certified in Project Management

UC San Diego