Manager, Event Operations

SHARNETTE R. DAVIS

Teaneck, New Jersey ***** 201-***-**** ***************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/sharnettedavis

SUMMARY

Demonstrates significant experience as a project manager in event operations for a large global corporation. Successfully manages budgets, employee training and management, contract negotiations, and process improvement.

Budgeting and Accounting

Reconciliation

Vendor Negotiations

Contract Negotiations

Process Improvement

Effective Communication

Event Sponsorship

EVENT PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

NBA All-Star NBA Finals NBA Combine NBA League Meetings NBA Global Games

NBA Rookie Transition Program NBA China Games

NBA G League Meetings WNBA All-Star WNBA Finals USA Basketball World Championships

EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, Secaucus, New Jersey

Manager, Event Operations, 2012-2020

Managed high-level meeting planning and execution. Managed NBA, WNBA, and G League domestic and international meetings, travel and event logistics, and hospitality programs, including revenue and expense budgets averaging $500K

Streamlined and standardized processes, monitored efficiency, and worked with all parties to improve event process

Reduced time from initial inquiry to final contract by three to five days

Saved on A/V, Internet, and overall space charges by providing budgetary oversight throughout event

Achieved savings for multiple events with minimum of 10%

Produced five or more new planners, turning inexperienced person into planner in six months to a year

Established budget, managed costs, and reconciled costs post-event

Engineered layouts and scheduling for all office spaces, interview rooms, and executive meetings, including plans for largest yearly event, NBA All-Star

Trained new staff for 10+ years on event procedures and protocol

Provided growth opportunities within association

Planned and executed community outreach program by planning NBA Cares (community service) activities following strategic planning sessions

Effectively built and maintained relationships with venues, contractors, and hotels, optimizing agenda negotiations and cost agreements

Searched, evaluated, and negotiated with potential venues, submitting RFPs and making decisions and selections based on conference and sleeping room accommodations, pricing, and location

Organized offsite tours, group activities, and dining and social events for as many as 250 people

Ensured successful execution consistent against team brand by conducting pre-event site inspections

Ensured all details, including accommodations, meeting room setup, A/V, and food and beverage needs were executed as planned by closely coordinating with hotel/conference

Collaborated with NBA team personnel and internal departments of NBA, planning food and beverage and meeting needs across all events, including dietary needs, timing of food delivery, etc

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, Secaucus, New Jersey

Coordinator, Event Operations, 2007-2012

Managed and maintained relationships with internal clients, including related entities, to manage all aspects of the planning, coordination, and execution, of meeting and events to include: NBA All-Star, NBA Europe Live, USA Basketball Tour and NBA Finals

Responsible for sourcing hotels for upcoming events both domestic, international and league meetings

Negotiated and oversaw hotel contract execution working directly with national sales representatives

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, Secaucus, New Jersey

Executive Assistant, Event Operations, 2000-2007

Assisted with Coordinating special event projects such as the NBA & WNBA All-Star weekends

Coordinated and oversaw all hotel arrangements for large events, including room assignments, room blocks,

meeting space, and internal reservation software

Managed office and office staff during events

Provided administrative support to the Events Department including: scheduling meetings,

arranging business travel, typing correspondence, setting up external interviews, creating expense reports

and invoices, tracking departmental sick, vacation and personal time

EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois, Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, 2013

BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Paramus, New Jersey, Associate Degree in Business Administration, 2003

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Event Management System (EMS), Meeting Evolution (ME) Software Program

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Interior Design, Construction and Home Renovation Projects, Member of the IBPOE of World Elks

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