Kathy Wise

Westerville, Ohio

614-***-****

acuki2@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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Travel & Events Manager (2014-2016), Marketing Communications Specialist (2006-2014) PCM (formerly SARCOM, Inc.) – Lewis Center, Ohio

In my most recent role as the Travel & Events Manager, my responsibilities included:

- Grow, plan and manage various events with vendor partners, sales teams and clients including: incentive trips; vendor fairs; trainings; dinners; executive meetings and briefings; and local branch activities at events such as the Del Mar Races, Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, and the Memorial, Masters, and President’s Cup Golf Tournaments

- Create and manage budgets for various events; from a dinner of 20 people to a multi-function event for 500

Manage and update internal calendar for all client facing events

Oversee the design and publication of corporate marketing materials for events

- Plan and manage the National Sales Meeting, from scouting locations and negotiating contracts to coordinating all aspects of the vendor fair and day to day activities throughout the meeting

- Manage and coordinate the vendor activity for all PCM branches

- Manage travel for employees utilizing the Concur travel system

- Oversee and Manage the PCM Events team

- Manage all events and tours at PCM’s Data Center in New Albany, Ohio, ensuring compliancy with the Tier III security status

- Manage corporate culture programs such as employee artwork, giving tree and employee parties

In my previous role at PCM as the Marketing Communications Specialist, my responsibilities included:

- Work closely with Vendor Partners for MDF program development and execution

- Grow, plan and manage various events with vendor partners, sales teams and clients including: vendor fairs; trainings; dinners; executive meetings and briefings; and local branch activities at events such as the Del Mar Races, Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, and the Memorial, Masters, and President’s Cup Golf Tournaments

- Create and manage budgets for various events; from a dinner of 20 people to a multi-function event for 500

- Manage and update the website for the Enterprise division of the company utilizing Widgetti ToolTwist

- Oversee the design and publication of corporate marketing materials for events

- Plan and manage the National Sales Meeting, from scouting locations and negotiating contracts to coordinating all aspects of the vendor fair and day to day activities throughout the meeting

- Work closely with vendor partners to create and execute various marketing campaigns

- Manage and coordinate the vendor activity for PCM Enterprise branches

- Manage all events and tours at PCM’s Data Center in New Albany, Ohio, ensuring compliancy with the Tier III security status

- Oversee the layout of quarterly publications

- Manage the purchasing of branded promotional items as well as the employee company store

- Manage the design and creation of marketing materials, banners, and tradeshow booth

2004 to 2006

Programs & Communications Manager

New Albany Country Club – New Albany, Ohio

- Create all marketing materials, e-mail campaigns and promotions

- Update the content on the Internet and Intranet sites

- Plan and market various events and programs such as social events for the club’s members, special fitness events, youth activities, and large swim meets

- Manage youth, aquatics and fitness supervisors

- Manage Spa Sanctuary and concierge desk and the respective staff

- Assist in creating and managing the annual business plan and budget

2001 to 2004

Marketing Director

Chenault & Baroni, Inc. – Gahanna, Ohio

- Work with sales team to coordinate marketing efforts at trade shows

- Organize meetings with principals and prospective vendors

- Manage corporate Internet and Intranet sites

- Develop and teach computer training courses for the sales team and office staff

- Create and promote a consistent image throughout the company, starting with the design of the logos

- Coordinate marketing between Chenault & Baroni and their principals and distributors

- Design menus and table tents for operators such as restaurants and universities

- Create various printed materials and brochures, including cross marketing materials

1997 to 2001

International Communications Specialist/Corporate Marketing Frontstep, Inc. – Columbus, Ohio

- Liaison between the corporate office and the international employees and partners

- Coordinate international programs and events such as the European National Sales Meeting, Asia-Pacific User’s Group Conference, and client meetings in the US

- Travel to international offices and meetings and events when necessary

- Invite international visitors to the U.S. and resolve visa issues

- Coordinate international press for the Annual User’s Conference (SymixWorld)

- Work with team to coordinate vendor fair at SymixWorld

- Edit and manage all 100+ presentations for SymixWorld

- Create and maintain the international reference program and assist with reference site and corporate visits

- Represent the international groups on the Branding Task Force during the corporate name change

- Produce quarterly marketing CDs for the international groups

- Manage international pages on the corporate Internet and Intranet sites

- Manage international inquiries received from the corporate web site

1995 to 1997

Administrative Assistant to VP of Sales

Metatec Corporation – Dublin, Ohio

1989 to 1995

Inside Sales/Office Administrator

Techcom Marketing Inc. – Columbus, Ohio

EDUCATION

Otterbein University – Westerville, Ohio

Major: English Writing

Attended the University of Akron and The Ohio State University Major: Communication

SKILLS, QUALITIES & INTERESTS

- Previously a certified tutor for English as a Second Language through the Columbus Literacy Council, worked one-on-one with students from Croatia and Taiwan

- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Widgetti ToolTwist, Concur, Cvent, Survey Monkey, Show My Event/Sauvtrax

- Attended and completed Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop courses

- Member of the Westerville Art League and served as both President and Editor for the league

AWARDS

- Received the Circle of Excellence Award at PCM for my coordination of the National Sales Meeting.

- Received the President’s Volunteer Service Silver Award from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation for my work with the American Red Cross.

- Received the Everyday Hero Award in from the American Red Cross for my work as a volunteer on the First Aid Service Corps.

- Received the Performance Excellence Award at Metatec Corporation for planning the National Sales Conference.

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