Program Manager Events Specialist

Brooke Kibrick 716-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROJECT, PROGRAM AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Results-oriented, deadline-driven project and program manager with a vast experience and an events director and communication professional. Proven outcomes with tactical deliverables while managing strategic initiatives. Organized and creative event planning, both large and small events. Class Chair of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2016.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Buffalo Niagara Partnership - Buffalo, New York June 2023 – April 2025 Director of Events & Programs

• Managed a team of four people.

• Director of two departments (Events & Programs).

• Oversaw over 125 events per year.

• Managed and created four professional development programs.

• Worked with various department heads to execute successful and meaningful events.

• Created and managed a budget covering a wide range of programs and events.

• Created programs and events in many different areas including DEI, Government Affairs, Economic Development, Young Professionals, Networking and Professional development.

• Was a key member in activating a brand-new event center space for all WNY Businesses to use.

• Helped with marketing and communication efforts for all events and programs Leadership Buffalo, Inc - Buffalo, New York October 2021 – June 2023 Program, Events and Alumni Manager

• Direct all alumni programs including design, coordination, and implementation.

• Manage the Class Experience (CE) and Rising Leaders (RL) programs.

• Coordinate logistics for day and evening sessions, retreats, presentations, and training. Bairs Foundation - Buffalo, New York June 2020 - October 2021 Executive Director

Responsible for overseeing the daily administration of programs and developing the strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties included fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reported directly to the Board of Directors and Co-Founders. Worked with law firms, lawyers, and plaintiffs across the United States.

• Planned and executed all fundraising initiatives, including special events, online campaigns, direct mail

• Managed and cultivated donor relationships, including creation of a high-level donor outreach plans

• Researched and applied for relevant grant opportunities

• Oversaw online content production, social media activity, and all marketing initiatives

• Identified and created new PR opportunities

Brooke Kibrick 716-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROJECT, PROGRAM AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Results-oriented, deadline-driven project and program manager with a vast experience and an events director and communication professional. Proven outcomes with tactical deliverables while managing strategic initiatives. Organized and creative event planning, both large and small events. Class Chair of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2016.

• Leveraged technology to manage client communications, demographic information, data organization and analysis to improve operational efficiencies

• Maintained all finances, including monthly review of reports

• Functioned as liaison between Foundation and the Board of Directors, holding quarterly board meetings, and keeping the board informed on all significant developments

• Maintained existing vendor and business relationships VIA (Formerly Olmsted Center for Sight) - Buffalo, New York June 2015 - May 2020 Marketing & Events Coordinator

Planned, produced, and managed internal and external marketing and communication plans including media, social media, website, and collateral materials. Coordinated fundraisers, seminars, and philanthropic events.

• As agency spokesperson, managed public relations and media appearances

• Developed and directed the events calendar to ensure timely execution of events

• Prepared written materials including marketing copy, business communications, reports, press releases, presentation and scripts

• Used CMS and other SM resources to create and send email campaigns and agency newsletters

• Played a lead role in coordinating and executing the annual fundraiser

• Provided support within the department and agency to assist in achieving goals

• Analyzed marketing and communications programs to make recommendations to improve the event planning and implementation process

• Created, managed, and supervised our brand identity and assets Brooke Kibrick 716-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROJECT, PROGRAM AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Results-oriented, deadline-driven project and program manager with a vast experience and an events director and communication professional. Proven outcomes with tactical deliverables while managing strategic initiatives. Organized and creative event planning, both large and small events. Class Chair of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2016.

Restonic Mattress Corporation - Buffalo, New York July 2008 - May 2015 Marketing Manager

As an integral part of the Restonic team, I was responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Restonic Brand by supporting marketing concepts and positioning, servicing, and developing relationships with the factories and sales reps, managing vendors, POP materials, social media programs and online content management. Strong organizational skills and follow through has made me a highly effective and successful project manager.

• Responsible for marketing/advertising for 29 factories adapting campaigns and strategized to unify branding in both the United States and overseas markets

• Managed all online assets: website, internal website, and online store

• Produced 2 trade shows annually in Las Vegas for International Furniture Market

• Showroom manager in charge of design, staffing, catering and product

• Project Manager for all special projects-using Base Camp management tool

• Producer/writer for product video and commercial

• In charge of all point-of-sale design, production, inventory and sales

• Managed/Negotiated with all outside vendors

• Developed and managed consumer campaigns and contests

• Oversaw company marketing committee and organize all meeting planning

• Responded to customer service inquires

• Sales representative and retail store point of contact

• Managed legal product trademark registration

Brooke Kibrick 716-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROJECT, PROGRAM AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Results-oriented, deadline-driven project and program manager with a vast experience and an events director and communication professional. Proven outcomes with tactical deliverables while managing strategic initiatives. Organized and creative event planning, both large and small events. Class Chair of Leadership Buffalo Class of 2016.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Buffalo Sabres Hockey Broadcasts - Buffalo, New York - Freelance Broadcast Floor Director

• Managed on-air talent for live game broadcasts

NFTA - Buffalo, New York - On-Air Traffic Reporter

• Monitored and reported road conditions for broadcast and NFTA website Channel 7 WKBW - Buffalo, New York - News Producer

• Prepared and supervised production of daily Newscasts, managed ENPS Associated Press News program

CBS-TV Los Angeles - Casting Assistant

• Coordinated casting calls for talent search and contacted local media in Buffalo and New York City.

SNN News 6 - Sarasota Herald Tribune - Sarasota Florida - Assignment Editor/ Producer/ Reporter

• Booked and produced daily in-studio interviews, managed and updated websites for

• SNN6 and Herald Tribune. Spoke at public presentations and guided facility tours WNYO WB49 News at 10 - Buffalo, New York - Production Assistant\Assignment Desk Editor

• Prepared and supervised the production of daily newscasts. Wrote and edited daily news scripts and produced packages for broadcast segments The Late Show with David Letterman - New York, NY - Talent Production/Research Department Intern NBC - WSTM Channel 3 - Syracuse, New York - Sports Department Intern Empire Sports Network - Buffalo, New York - Sports and Production Intern EDUCATION

State University of New York at Oswego

Bachelor of Science: Broadcasting / Mass Communication

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