Events Industry

DANIELLE F. LYNCH

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Mesa, AZ ***03

Cell: 480-***-**** acrb1b@r.postjobfree.com

Event/Meeting Planner/ Program manager

Offer background in conference/event venue selection and contract negotiations, logistical event/meeting coordination and operations, budget management, marketing coordination, vendor/supplier relations, project management and A-Z planning. Reflect strong communication, organizational and quick to act problem solving skills, which complement sound judgment in establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and making decisions. Proven professional who is intuitive, resourceful and logistically adept, who anticipates needs, identifies opportunities and initiates action.

Knowledge of valley area hotels, event venues, convention centers and other meeting/seminar facilities. Creation, Coordination and Logistical Support of programs, meetings, seminars/conferences, special events and incentives. Including F&B, décor, transportation, production and A/V service; Report Preparation, Spreadsheet Tracking, Data Analysis and Expense Management.

Computers:

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat; Google Docs; Registration Software; TNC; SalesLogix; Internet navigation and research

EXPERIENCE

Isagenix International

Destination Management Contractor Chandler, Arizona 3/2015 – 6/2015

Provided temporary contract support for the Events Destination Management Team in the coordination and planning of all corporate programs, meetings and incentives and special events.

•Research of venues, site inspections and site selection

•Communication with Catering Managers for F&B selection and allocation for all staff and Pax

-Including master tracking of special meal requests and dietary restrictions

•Created master rooming allocations for programs (meetings, breakouts, general session, galas etc.) with use of venue floor plans and capacity charts.

•Managed all master rooming lists

•Arranged, tracked and maintained all travel and logistics via Egencia travel management

-Flight and ground transportation

-Coordinated Meet & Greets for Executives

-Created & maintained all master flight/transportation manifests

•Prepared and managed budgets

-Provided master cost estimates to accounting as well as tax year reporting, corporate staff expense tracking and deposit/payment schedules for each program/meeting/incentive event.

-Reviewed and reconciled the accounting departments master operation plans

•Researched, purchased and managed registration software program for all large company programs, meetings, incentive events and galas

Northwestern Mutual

Field Development Coordinator, Corporate Program Manager Denver, Colorado 1/2012 – 9/2014

Responsible for the proactive, strategic execution and oversight of the New Representative Development Program and comprehensive Corporate Program/Meeting and Event Planning logistics (pre-planning to onsite execution) for executive industry conferences, advisory meetings, training programs, annual conventions incentives and special events.

•Manage and maintain executives’ schedules

•Ownership of development programs, goals, and objectives

-Fastrack Sales School, Long Term Care Course, LEAD Program etc.

•Prepare reports and other confidential materials, arrange travel, manage expenses and train other support staff as needed.

•Scheduling, preparing and coordinating agency breakfasts and dinners.

-Private Leadership, Regional and awards celebration dinners in CO, CA and AZ. Recognition and Specialist breakfasts.

•Logistical management of conferences to include, but not limited to: budget management, brochure development, key note speaker and travel management and working with vendors.

-Research and coordination of sample demonstrations from surrounding catering companies which lead to a competitive and budget conscious contract negotiation and increased company savings while maintaining quality product and presentation.

•Meeting coordination and communication liaison between departments and A/V supplier/staff; room setup & strike, printing & distribution of collateral and presentation materials, monitor/track registration and seating.

-Agency keynote presentations, seminars and continuous education courses, Leadership conferences and retreats, development training courses etc.

•Assist in the development of Veteran FR’s, Front Line Leaders, LEAD program, mentoring and communication between Leadership team and Director’s regarding progress and development

•Manage the completion of all logistics involved in each program, working with the Chief Development Officer, Recruiters, Mentors, SET (Sales Execution Team) members, Technology Coach and other team members to effectively execute on all pieces of the Development System

National Future Benefits (Estate Planning), Scottsdale, Arizona 2010 – 2011

Advanced Planning Assistant / Investment Case Manager

Interview / interact with clients in person or by telephone to answer questions, take information, process new account applications, notary public and schedule client meetings, also acting as liaison with vendors, brokers, financial institutions and insurance companies.

•Process applications in compliance with government requirements, working closely with sales agents and managing 5 to 20 client files concurrently with conscientious follow up.

•Review trusts and wills received from attorney with clients, establishing solid relationships to ensure customer satisfaction, strengthen retention and generate referrals.

•Introduce administrative systems and processes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality of service, working in a team environment with 4 other admin staff.

•Recognized for excellence on performance evaluation: “dedicated, quick to learn, open to new ideas and motivated towards continuous improvement.”

Action Gates & Fence, Mesa, Arizona 2008 – 2010

Bank of America, Mesa, Arizona 2005 - 2008

Senior Teller / Teller Operational Specialist

Began part time while in high school; then recruited back as Senior Teller while in college, based on leadership, accuracy and initiative. Supervised tellers and served as personal banker.

•Trained new hires on computer system, products and customer presentation, fostering high morale, accountability and team focus toward achieving branch goals.

•Produced outstanding referrals for bank products and services serving as an enthusiastic internal bank partner to generate as much as 2 to 3 times expected goals / quotas

EDUCATION

Maricopa Community Colleges Red Mountain High School, Mesa, Arizona

30+ Credit Hours, General Studies Diploma, 2006

CHARITIES/ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS

Saint Baldrick’s Foundation Denver Children’s Hospital

-Casino Night Fundraiser Event, 2014 & 2015

@ Broncos Sport’s Authority Field Budweiser Club - 2012-2014

Brent’s Place Alex’s Lemonade Stand

-2012-2014 - 2012-2014

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