ROBIN A. AVANT

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OAKLAND, CA **619

ac2she@r.postjobfree.com

www.robinavant.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-avant-1b82475/

http://twitter.com/robinalicia1

EVENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A results-oriented Project Manager and Event Planning professional with more than 10 years of industry experience. An impressive record of achievements within the non-profit and corporate arenas. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively resolve issues, and consistently meet established goals and objectives. Articulate communicator and presenter with strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. A team-player that demonstrates a high-level of accuracy and thoroughness. Works well autonomously and collaboratively. Functions efficiently in a dynamic and changing environment, and interacts effectively with all levels of support staff and management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Event Planning and Production * Volunteer Recruitment and Management * Develop and Drive Registration Strategy * Cvent and Lanyon Registration Software Tools * Food and Beverage Coordination Booking Room Blocks * Tradeshow Setup and Management * Technical Coordination * Calendar Management * On- Site Event Management * Client and Vendor Relations * Budget Development and Management * Forecasting Tracking Analysis * Decisive Communicator * Contract Negotiation * Post-Program Review/Assessment * Logistics * Cultivate and Build Relationships Lead Referral Development and Follow-up * Development of Sponsorship Proposals * Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Singularity University, Moffett Field, CA 2014 - 2017

Executive Producer, Event Project Management

KEY RESULTS

• 3-day IPP Conference at Stanford University 2015: 120 Attendees and 100% attendance rate

• 3-day IPP Conference, Singularity University 2014: 100 Attendees and 100 % attendance rate

• 2-day Caterpillar DEP Peoria, IL: 25 attendees, 100% attendance rate and 98% Customer Survey Satisfaction

• 2-day InfoFort DEP - New Orleans, LA: 100% attendance rate and 88% Customer Survey Satisfaction

• 2-day Li and Fung Academy Program, Hong Kong: 98% attendance rate and 92% Customer Survey Satisfaction

• 2-day Incae Program, Costa Rica: 100% attendance rate and 99% Customer Survey Satisfaction

Omidyar Network, Redwood, CA 2012 – 2014

Manager, Marketing and Events

KEY RESULTS

• 3-day Omidyar Network Executive Forum, San Jose: 200 attendees, 95% attendance and 98% Customer Survey Satisfaction

• 2-day Investee conference in Ghana in 2012 and Mauritius in 2013: 200 attendees, 99% attendance and 99% Customer Survey Satisfaction

• Social Capital Markets Reception, San Francisco, CA: 250 attendees in 2012 and 300 attendees in 2013. 95% Customer Survey Satisfaction

• Clinton Global Initiative Reception, New York City in 2012-2013: 400 attendees

• Friends of Omidyar Network, Washington, DC 2012-2013: 325 attendees

• Giving Pledge Event 2012: Increased awareness of Omidyar Network mission in the impact investing

HopeLab Foundation, Redwood, CA 2005-2012

Manager, Marketing and Events

KEY RESULTS

• Pediatric Oncology Investigator’s Meeting, San Francisco: 125 attendees. Pediatric Oncology Investigator’s Meeting led to participation in largest controlled study of video game intervention: 34 participating hospitals and 375 oncology participants

• Attendance at pediatric oncology-focused trade shows that increased awareness of video game intervention effectiveness

• Events at Children’s Hospitals in United States, Canada and Australia led to increased evangelizing of the game and distribution to oncology patients

• Global distribution of video game Re-Mission: 100,000 copies distributed

SF AIDS Foundation, San Francisco, CA 1996-2003

Director Community Information and Education

KEY RESULTS

• Successful reorganization of the Department of Education and Information making it one of the strongest program departments at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation

• Successful annual Thanksgiving Day dinner for people living with HIV/AIDS for 5 consecutive years feeding 700 - 1400 people annually

• Successful annual Christmas and Holiday party for women and their children living with HIV/AIDS for 5 consecutive years feeding and gifting 500 people

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts – Spanish, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

• Summer Language Program, Universidad De Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain

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