Manager Assistant

JEFFREY M. BECKER, CMP

443-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Event Management Professional

An innovative, experienced, and published Event Management Professional with experience in domestic and international event management. Skilled in executing large events, audio visual production, staff supervision, and vendor relations. Outstanding

communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple events and projects smoothly and on budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Audio Visual Production

- Customer Service

- Desktop Publishing

- Event Production

- Exhibition Management

- Logistics

- Negotiation

- Protocol

- Registration

- RFP Development

- Security Coordination

- Staff Supervision

- Vendor Relations

- Venue Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Event & Marketing Management Consultant

Self-Employed

Nov 2011 – Present

- Produce and manage a wide range of events including meetings, exhibitions, brand events, social functions, and PhRMA programs

- Oversee event staff to ensure clear communications and smooth event execution

- Develop marketing plans that maximize print, digital and social media before, during, and after events

- Consult with clients on event and marketing strategy to ensure projects and events are achieving company goals & objectives

- Create and administer client exhibitions and sponsorship programs and solicit prospective companies to participate

- Coordinate with graphic design teams to develop audience / topic specific event materials and support sponsorship fulfillment

- Draft and manage event budgets, track revenues / expenses, and provide reports

- Review event materials to ensure accuracy and professional presentation

- Supervise room set up, monitor breakouts / general sessions, and address any issues

- Set-up and manage online and on-site event attendee registration

Director of Conferences

National Recreation & Park Association

Aug 2010 – Apr 2011

- Managed meetings, events, and annual conferences for an association representing parks and recreation organizations / councils

- Successfully managed the NRPA Annual Congress and Exposition after only 58 days from date of hire

- Administered conference and event department budget totaling $3.3 million

- Acted as lead liaison to state host committees and coordinated their efforts to maximize project management

Assistant Project Manager

Vigilant Services Corporation

Jul 2009 – Aug 2010

- Federal government contract position to manage the National Cancer Institute National Exhibit Program and Graphic Library

- Administered the staffing, logistics, and maintenance of over 100 custom-made exhibits, and participated in over 20 trade shows

- Monitored and updated the NCI program website to ensure current content and government compliance

Manager, Conferences

Airports Council International – North America

Jan 2007 – Nov 2008

- Produced or advised on educational / social events and annual conventions for an association representing the airport industry

- Developed programs that yielded an average increase of 27% over projected attendance and 31% over the previous year

- Reviewed event budgets and conducted annual budget forecasting and strategic planning with Chief Financial Officer

Meeting Planner

Maryland Association for Justice

Jun 2005 – Apr 2006

- Managed 30 events in 11 months, including an annual convention, CLE seminars, board meetings, and exhibitor marketplaces

- Implemented programs and sponsorships that increased attendance by over 12% and new revenue streams totaling over $72,000

- Negotiated approximately $23,500 in savings for meetings and events

Director of Events, Sales & Marketing

Globetrotter Travel Management Services

Jun 2004 – Jun 2005

- Served as account manager for a corporate travel agency to provide travel and event management services

- Used proprietary software to management registration and housing reservations for client events of over 10,000 attendees

- Enacted business development that yielded over $506,000 in revenue

- Provided weekly summaries on sales, client successes, follow-up, competitive analysis, and industry information

Senior Meetings and Events Manager

The CDM Group, Inc.

Sep 2000 – Nov 2003

- Worked and supervised staff on over 60 annual programs for government and private health care agencies for a consulting firm

- Served as senior event and travel manager for Governors’ Spouses Initiative: Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free

- Negotiated, on average, approximately $14,000 each year in savings for meetings and events

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Assistant Event Manager Maryland School for the Blind Halloween Festival 2007

- Assistant Event Manager Ray Lewis Foundation Duck Derby 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002

- Assistant Event Manager Infinity Broadcasting 'Taste of Baltimore' 2006, 2004

- Assistant Event Manager Infinity Broadcasting 'KidsFest' 2005

- Assistant Event Manager WJBR 99.5 FM 'Taste of Wilmington' 2005, 2004, 2003

- Assistant Event Manager HFSTIVAL at M&T Bank Stadium 2005

- Command Center Manager UMCP 'Maryland Day' 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000

- Assistant Event Manager WMIX 106.5 FM 'Easter Egg-travaganza' 2005

- Assistant Event Manager Johns Hopkins University Spring Commencement 2004

- Command Center Manager Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 2004, 1997

- Event Staff Save-A-Heart Foundation 'Fight For A Cure' 2003

- Celebrity Liaison 'Stuck On You' Baltimore Movie Premiere 2003

- Assistant Event Manager Ray Lewis Foundation Celebrity Bowl 2002

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

- Eight years of technical production experience with local, regional, and national touring productions including stage carpentry, scenic design, and technical lighting

EDUCATION & TRAINING

- Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Production & Design, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation – 2006 to Present

- Certified Exhibition Manager (CEM) designation – Expected 2015

- Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) certification – 2014 to Present

- Languages: English (fluent), French (beginner)

COMPUTER SKILLS

- a2z Floorplan

- Access

- Acrobat

- Constant Contact

- Cvent

- Excel

- ExpoCad

- Google Drive

- iMIS

- Macintosh

- Outlook

- PageMaker

- PhotoShop

- PowerPoint

- Publisher

- Word

ACCOLADES

- “You went beyond the call of duty to ensure we were taken care of explicitly. I knew at that point that every detail had been taken care of.” - Mary P. Easley, First Lady (Fmr.), State of North Carolina

- “You were always there for us at the event and played an important part in smooth functioning of the sym posium.” - Arun Gupta, Senior Program Manager, Airlines Reporting Corporation

- “Jeff is highly creative and energetic and inspires others to engage wholly in important projects. His enthusiasm is contagious and his work ethic is exceptional.” - Jan Armstrong, Deputy Project Director, Johnson, Bassin & Shaw

- “Jeff is a very organized and creative person who knows the event industry from all sides. He has the ability to plan a successful event adapting to any size budget and gets the job done.” - Stephen Schultz, Director, Exhibitions & Sponsorships, National

Recreation & Park Association

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