Stephanie E. Koegel
916-***-****(C) ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly motivated, structured, detail oriented and results focused
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills vertically and horizontally
Ability to multi-task and prioritize to ensure deadlines and budgets are maintained
Strong analytic, problem solving and leadership skills
Self-motivated, creative problem solver and able to work independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoin t as well as Visio, Paint, CME Tracker, Cvent, Salesforce
and Adobe Professional
Extensive knowledge and experience with Continuing Medical Education requirements and documentation to maintain
accreditation
Hands on, direct knowledge of all facets of hospitality industry including: venue assessment, event logistics, food and
beverage, group housing dynamics, hotel selection, contract negotiations and event execution
EXPERIENCE:
Vistage Worldwide, Inc., San Diego, California August 2013-present
Events Manager
Plan and execute 25% of the total nationwide conferences for groups of Fortune CEOs ranging from 35-750
Successfully manage researching and booking key-note speakers, confirming dates of events, and managing the calendar for
41 events over the year
Source unique, creative and purposeful venues nationwide at different price points and produce recommendation summary
to decision makers
Supervise and train new hires joining the Vistage Events team
Collaborated with online marketing to provide Cvent expertise in developing a new registration process which resulted in a
more effective method for members and guests to register for events
Identify and work closely with a visual company to create and provide custom signage for events
Maintain and account for multi-event budget totaling $1.9 million
Develop and provide training to the team on Polling Everywhere and the Event App which is now currently used at all events
Scripps Health, San Diego, California October 2007-August 2013
Conference and CME Planner
Developed and planned continuing medical educational conferences and enduring materials for medical professionals
including doctors, nurses and surgeons for groups ranging from 50 -550 in compliance with Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education accreditation criteria
Provided engaging on-site conference coordination to facilitate: attendee and faculty registration, exhibitor set -up, venue set-
up, and food and beverage needs
Successfully managed conference budgets up to $700,000 for expenses and payments including, registration, settling invoices
and expenses and ultimately budget reconciliation
Develop and foster productive relationships with industry representatives to strengthen our company’s connections.
Provide superior customer service to exhibitors, attendees, and faculty throughout the entire conference planning process
Work directly with graphic designers to create marketing and attendee used multimedia materials including: save-the-date
post cards, brochures, web banners, USBs and DVDs
Create interactive apps and manage the real time uploads of conference materials
Market and advertise upcoming conferences by way of coordinating direct marketing agendas, web postings, email blasts,
and social media.
Implement performance improvement theory (plan -do-check-act) within our event team to further enhance adult learning
Apply for grant funding in the pharmaceutical and medical industry
EDUCATION:
The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, December 2006
Major: Business Marketing