Nancy K. Wiscomb

**** * ********* *****, ************ Utah 84129 850-***-**** ad1med@r.postjobfree.com TRADE SHOW AND EVENT MANAGER

• I am an adaptable Event and Trade Show Manager with excellent communication skills. I thrive with multiple projects and timelines I have the ability to adjust to new situations, and work exceedingly well under pressure. With extraordinary work ethics, I am a self-motivated, creative problem solver willing to implement new ideas.

• I have experience leading all stages of innovative, branded events exceeding expectations. Produce memorable functions for intimate gatherings and large crowds including:

• Fundraisers

• Conferences

• Media Events

• Trade Shows

• Banquets

• Auctions

• Golf Tournaments

• Kickoffs

• Walks

Key Skills

• Event Production

& Management

• Organization

• Budgeting/vendor

negotiation

• Fundraising/grants

• Communication

• Travel

coordination

• Booth Creation

and Floor Plans

• Marketing

• People

Management

• Trade Show

production

Professional Experience

CELTIC BANK

Salt Lake City Utah

Trade Show Manager (March 2022-November 2023)

Successfully produced and executed up to 17 trade shows nationwide for an SBA lender. Coordinated with Business Development Officers located nationwide on all aspects of trade show development and execution. Created necessary forms for budgets, show management and travel. Demonstrated the ROI and ROO on various trade shows and how to improve them.

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SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

Salt Lake City Utah

Event Coordinator (2017-2022)

The only Event Coordinator in the SHC

System nationwide. Created Policies and

Procedures for events within the system.

Managed all third-party fundraisers and

increased revenues. Managed in-kind

donations. Secured grants and sponsorships.

DAVIS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Kaysville Utah

Event Coordinator (2012-2017)

Created the Events Department for college to

ensure continuity among departments.

Coordinated and executed corporate and

community events to drive business, student

enrollment and revenue growth. Created high

level branded events.

Achievement Highlights

• Organized and managed all aspects of dozens of special events. Examples include o Major Fundraisers (auctions, walks, golf-tournaments, etc.) generate up to $700,000 (50% above goal) in donations.

o Managed and executed up to 17 trade shows a year in various locations. o Festivals.

o Multi-Day Conferences, meetings, and trainings.

• Transformed client’s visions into crowd-pleasing events executed within budget and to great reviews.

• Created and implemented policies and procedures for events in multiple companies without current event departments.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational strengths and advanced skills in negotiations and cost cutting strategies to deliver events that consistently exceeded client expectations.

• Successful in securing grants, sponsorships necessary to ensure successful programs.

• Part of a fundraising team that has year after year exceeded goals and expectations.

• Created recycling program.

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Boards and Committees

Utah Worksite Wellness Committee -Board Member

Childrens Charity Challenge – Board member

Education and Certification

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH −Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Science and Health Certified Event Manager

Certified Trade Show Manager

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