Corporate Event Planner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lamb Weston Inc. Naperville, IL

Corporate Event Planner Sept. 2019 – Present

Budget management for all internal corporate events ranging from $5k - $2.5M Oversee contract negotiations and invoice payments from vendors Provide internal and external teams with proper software and training tools needed for successful execution Lead the planning process from inception to completion for all internal events ranging from 20 – 500 participants Manage event registration, website design, catering, production materials, agenda, and audio-visual needs Member of the COVID-19 task force assisting with reopening plan and go to market strategy Onboard 10-20 new employees quarterly with training, technology setup, and travel arrangements Elgin Community College Elgin, IL

Event Coordinator II Sept. 2015 – Aug. 2019

Frequently communicated with vendors, internal and external clients to assist with event planning and coordination Produced work orders outlining the setup and teardown requirements, and audio-visual needs for clients Implemented marketing initiatives to generate revenue and traffic to Facilities Rental Department Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with regulations, participant satisfaction, and problem resolution Prepared setup diagrams, contracts, and invoices for client approval and process payments upon receipt Maintained healthy relationships with local organizations and media outlets to better service surrounding communities

Astrum Productions Los Angeles, CA

Post-Production Associate Producer Aug. 2014 – Aug. 2015 Live logged footage and aiding story department creating storyboards and string outs Assisted Executive Producers in locating and obtaining film and sound bites Produced ongoing live coverage alongside camera operators, EP, and lighting crew for creatives Southern Illinois University, Mass Communication and Media Arts Carbondale, IL Graduate Admissions Coordinator Jan. 2013 – May 2014 Maintained records for 200+ graduate students serving as liaison for the Graduate Studies Department Advised students with course selections and reviewed all student applications for accuracy and completion Prepared student documentation for travel, contracts, and thesis defense Communicated regularly with Deans, Advisors, and Professors regarding policies and procedures Coordinated student activities to increase enrollment, retention, and student involvement The Ounce of Prevention Fund Chicago, IL

Development and Events Coordinator Dec. 2010 – Dec. 2012 Planned, implemented, and coordinated annual Pre-Service Conference for 450+ participants Designed and produced event materials for conference distribution Facilitated monthly meetings with community members and program participants to measure program efficiency Assisted 22+ staff with travel, petty cash, supplies, invoices, timesheets, reports, caterings, and budget maintenance Corresponded with executives, vendors, participants, and volunteers during event planning process INTERNSHIPS

No Worries Event Planning Tarzana, CA

Event Assistant June 2014 – Aug. 2014

Researched local and international destinations, current event trends, and media usage Organized, prepared, and updated client event files and materials Conducted client meetings and on-sight event management, setups and breakdowns CONTACT Brandi Clemmons

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VOLUNTEER WORK

Feed My Starving Children Ongoing

EDUCATION

M.S. Professional Media and Media Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL August 2014 B.A. Radio-Television, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL May 2010 SKILLS Excellent written, verbal, organizational skills • Microsoft Office Suite • Google Apps • Blogging • Dropbox All Seated • Outlook • Pronology • Typing (70 WPM) • ABC Event Manager • Colleague • Social Media Platforms Adobe Creative Suite • SharePoint • Webex • Zoom • Teams • CVENT • Social Tables • SAP • Crowd Compass Salesforce • Concur • Teamup