Professional Experience

Manager, Domestic & International Events - DataDirect Networks –, September 2011 – Current

Conceptualize, design, produce and manage impactful events to support DDN Storage goals. Main point of contact between marketing, sales and show organizers that provides management for over 50 events and conferences annually.

-Manage entire event process from contract negotiation to onsite management

-Collaborate with sales and product marketing to effectively promote events

-Coordinate content, graphic design, and production of print and digital ads, tradeshow booth designs and email marketing campaigns

-Manage production budgets, contract negotiations, and payment schedules

-Maintain relationships with partners and vendors to leverage sponsorship opportunities and increase company profile

-Manage vendors, stagehands and event assistants both pre-event and onsite

-Create and manage budgets for each event

Coordinator, Marketing Operations - The Whitlock Company – May 2008 – December 2009

Carried out marketing goals for the entire firm with special emphasis on the banking department.

-Supported firm in niche and business development strategy

-Lead the firm through company name change, material redesign and a website re-launch.

-Projected and maintained yearly marketing budget

-Maintained website relevancy according to current client needs and industry standards

-Researched venues and negotiated contracts for conference events

-Assisted in the development of materials for conferences, including booth graphics, handouts, and giveaways

-Wrote proposals in response to RFP’s and created pitch folders

Coordinator, Fundraising Events - Ronald McDonald House Charities November 2005 – April 2008

Planned and coordinated fundraising events ranging from 12 to 2,000+ attendees.

-Developed successful venue/vendor relationships and personal network by attending professional organizational meetings and conferences

-Main point of contact for vendors and volunteers both pre-event and onsite

-Handled budget and managed operational expenses and revenues for optimal results by negotiating contracts with existing and potential vendors

-Increased overall attendance and funds raised for all events consistently

-Solicited potential sponsors, donors and advertisement for each event

-Obtained and managed volunteers

EDUCATION

Drury University, Springfield, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts – Public Relations, May 2005, Minor: Business Administration

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