FRANK SPIAGGIA

P.O. Box *****

San Diego, CA **163

619-***-****

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Summary

Tradeshow management with extensive experience in corporate event planning. Unique ability to see the big picture while focusing on the details. Creative problem solver, able to multi-task within strict deadlines and budgets. Excellent communicator at all levels from union labor to management. Proven success in entire event process including site surveys, contract negotiations, planning, designing, and troubleshooting. Recognized ability to produce one day meetings, tradeshows, or million dollar events in the U.S. and internationally. Key competencies include:

Project Management

Budget Management

AutoCAD Drawings and Design

Facilities Management

Operational Time Lines

Electrical, Network, Rigging

Logistics

Food & Beverage and Hospitality Tents

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CA INC. (COMPUTER ASSOCIATES) San Diego, CA. 1993 – 2007

Software vendor with 3.8 Billion in revenue for 2006 serving 98% of Fortune 1000 Companies with 15,000 employees worldwide.

Trade Show Manager and Senior Event Planner

Planned and implemented events, including contracts, show management, design, operations, and budgets.

Wrote and managed requests for proposals (RFP’s) for general contractors from scope of work through award and completion of million dollar events.

Designed and maintained expo show floor AutoCAD drawings for marketing web-based applications through constant communication with show managers translating to timely and accurate client interaction.

Created and maintained budget spreadsheets to satisfy upper management demand for accountability on all money expenditures.

Worked with all union trades, in conjunction with management to develop operational production schedules guaranteeing on-time labor while realizing on budget results.

Introduced grid patterns for install and dismantle drawings using AutoCAD to safeguard dimensional accuracy for all trades.

Coordinated logistics and timelines for all third-party companies to include production keynotes, audio visual, theme companies, and lighting, to insure timely interaction of multiple labor groups.

Established drawings for Food & Beverage functions collaborating with the venues helping to ensure an orderly flow of clients, staff and goods.

Recognized by general contractors, the venues and internally at CA Inc. as an indispensable and innovative team player for CA World a multi-million dollar yearly event produced in varying cities.

FRANK SPIAGGIA

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On-Line Software (acquired by Computer Associates) Fort Lee, New Jersey 1983-1993

100 Million dollar International software vendor with multiple offices and over 300 employees

Facility, Purchasing and Warehouse Distribution Manager

Directed day-to-day operations of facility including office moves, liquidations, build outs,

product distribution, services and supply procurement and mail delivery.

Created copy and distribution centers to streamline delivery of product to clients which reduced operating costs.

Created Pic n Pac marketing area to assist the sales force in expediting marketing collateral to prospective clients helping shorten the sales cycle.

Leveraged buying power by streamlining vendors ensuring maximum preferred pricing for key items including office supplies and shipping services.

Coordinated all internal services ensuring timely response to day-to-day office needs.

EDUCATION

BA, Sociology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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