Nikey Pierre

Edison, NJ

609-***-**** adcpkh@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikey-s-pierre-18064a7/

Event Planner Outreach Coordinator Event Management

Dynamic, innovative Event Manager with over nine years of experience managing all aspects of high-profile projects and outreach, driving engagement and fostering brand awareness to exceed stakeholder expectations. Excels at identifying needs and generating solutions, building and maintaining lasting relationships with strategic partners to drive cost-effectiveness. Respected as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who guides team members successfully in the execution of impactful events. An out-of-the-box creative thinker who thrives in a diverse, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, working with colleagues, clients, and partners to align goals, set strategies and execute projects effectively.

Selected Highlights

Directs 10 event projects annually from conceptualization to completion, managing overall budget of $500K and individual budgets of up to $200K, ensuring effective cost-control through vendor, venue, and staffing management as Events and Outreach Manager at New Jersey Technology Council.

Leads negotiations with vendors and subcontractors, building and maintaining relationships and strategic partnerships to maximize quality of service and overall event experience.

Provides crisis management during events and foreshadowed potential problems to eliminate before the event.

Responsible for logistical data collection, reporting, and analysis of events to ensure effectiveness of outcomes, facilitating a post-event recap meeting and creating an event resource playbook for future reference.

Cultivated positive relationships with clients and colleagues, leveraging excellent communication skills to converse with clarity and diplomacy to individuals from diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Core Competencies

Consultative Solution Development

Affiliate Management

Public Speaking

New Customer Acquisition

Procurement

Contract Negotiations

Budget Management

Leadership/Coaching

Strategic Partnerships

Event Logistics

Stakeholder Relations

Crisis Resolution

Professional Experience

NEW JERSEY TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 3/2019 TO 12/1019

Events and Outreach Manager

Directs 10 event projects annually from conceptualization to completion, managing overall budget of $500K and individual budgets of up to $200K, ensuring effective cost-control through vendor, venue, and staffing management as Events and Outreach Manager at New Jersey Technology Council.

Leads negotiations with vendors and subcontractors, building and maintaining relationships and strategic partnerships to maximize quality of service and overall event experience.

Collaborates with event team members to determine cross-platform marketing and engagement strategies.

Implements systems that enhance event management, creating logistical maps for staff to streamline service.

Provides crisis management during events and foreshadowed potential problems to eliminate before the event.

Obtains events permits, licenses and insurance in a timely manner to ensure compliance with local and state laws.

Responsible for logistical data collection, reporting, and analysis of events to ensure effectiveness of outcomes, facilitating a post-event recap meeting and creating an event resource playbook for future reference.

NEW JERSEY TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 7/2016 TO 3/2019

Events and Outreach Coordinator

Created an innovative industry network widely sponsored by technology companies statewide, featuring quarterly forums and an annual conference, championing women in technology.

Coordinated event timelines with stakeholders for seamless event execution, including executive meetings, salon dinners, receptions, cocktail parties, conferences, galas and more.

Host conference calls with all speakers before conferences to assure a great flow of programs and their topics.

Developed sponsor opportunities for events, building relationships with key industry players statewide and connecting investors directly to our programming.

Built robust vendor network to secure cost-effective, high-quality products and services.

XEROX STATE HEALTHCARE, LLC TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, NJ 3/2015 TO 7/2016

Appeals Counselor

Reviewed, researched, processed and resolved complex disputes, coordinating with Premium team for plan changes.

Complied with state guidelines to resolve reinstatements per customer's request and eligibility promptly.

Escalated medical emergency cases, involving state liaisons for directive requests as needed.

Performed interviews and other information-gathering tasks, working with detailed data and following defined procedures to communicate complex information effectively.

DLOHAITI INC. FUNDRAISER PORT-AU-PRINCE, HT 12/2014 TO 3/2015

Event Manager - Contract

Managed event budget of $60k to ensure effective cost-control while creating and coordinating event's floor plan, menus, themes to execute clients' visions at unique venues and exceed expectations.

Served as primary point of contact, facilitating meetings and coordinating correspondence with all sponsors and volunteer teams.

Developed and grew lasting relationships with numerous international, national partners, and sponsors which contributed to the success of multiple high-profile events.

Directed all security and VIP hospitality logistics, arranging transportation and accommodations for attendees.

Coordinated with the national office of the Minister of Tourism, developing and delivering effective and comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies.

Responsible for logistical data collection, reporting and analysis of fundraising and donors to ensure we were on target, creating and submitting post event surveys to all participants.

BALLET JEWELS LLC NEW YORK, NY 3/2013 TO 12/2013

Merchandising Assistant

Communicated daily with 20+ international factories and vendors, managing and tracking sample request orders.

Monitored all inbound and outbound shipments, serving as liaison to China Customs Office for release of held goods.

Maintained inventory control and procedures, coordinating with sales team to prepare for merchandizing week.

ALOFT HOTELS MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 9/ 2012 TO 3/2013

Night Auditor/Front Desk Clerk

Prepared all weekly revenue reports, balancing and auditing accuracy of occupancy, food, and beverage reports, and reconciling Cashier's reports, guest and house accounts.

Processed guest folios and collected payments, issued refunds for service recovery as needed.

Performed system updates for back office, data management, reservation, and POS systems.

WESTIN PRINCETON FORRESTAL VILLAGE PRINCETON, NJ 8/2010 TO 9/2012

Outlet Supervisor

Recruited, trained and managed staff of 10 team members, ensuring awareness of operational goals.

Planned optimal weekly work schedules for all food and beverage staff according to labor budgets.

Coordinated private parties for local companies, creating features and promotions applicable to the hotel's culture, brand and standard and developed positive vendor relationships to ensure budget management.

Upheld safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and equipment and monitored staff compliance.

Education

Rowan University, City, State/Country: 2009

Bachelor Of Arts – Performing Arts

Relevant Coursework: Theater Stage Management

Awards/Honors: NAACP Image Awards for Fine Art.

Clubs/Activities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority inc.

Relevant Projects: Annual Sorority Gala / Caribbean Culture cooking competition/ State Dance Competition

Additional Credentials

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher / Microsoft SharePoint) / Google Docs / Google Drive / Google Calendar / Dropbox / Memberzone

Languages

Intermediate French

Professional Development

Sandler Sales Training / Event leadership institute training.

Interests

Blogging / Baking / DIY projects / Decorating

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