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Event Manager, Client Relations & Budget

Location:
Honolulu, HI, 96822
Posted:
October 05, 2026

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SHAWNA MCKENNA

Event Manager Event Coordination Client Relations Budget Management Sales

Strategy Administration Management

720-***-**** **************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings SUMMARY

A proactive event management professional with a strong background in coordinating diverse events and enhancing client relationships is presented. Passion for fostering community connections and delivering exceptional customer service is demonstrated through successful project management and innovative marketing strategies. A commitment to excellence and continuous improvement aligns well with the organization's goals, ensuring impactful experiences that resonate with all stakeholders. Enthusiasm for contributing to a vibrant event landscape is evident. EXPERIENCE

Event Manager

Hawaii Pacific University

03/2024 - Present Honolulu, United States

Managed and coordinated on-campus and off-campus events, ensuring seamless execution from planning to post-event follow- up

Developed and nurtured strong relationships with clients, vendors, and university departments to ensure client satisfaction and event success

Led the sales process for event services, including creating proposals, negotiating contracts, and securing new business opportunities

Oversaw logistics, budget management, and team coordination for large-scale events, conferences, and special programs Delivered high-quality customer service, addressing client needs, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders

Implemented efficient event timelines, ensuring all aspects of events ran smoothly and within budget Promoted the university's event services, achieving growth in bookings and increasing brand awareness within the community Business & Events Manager

Treehouse Coworking

01/2021 - 01/2023 Honolulu, United States

Property Management: Event rental Contracting, Private office leasing, Maintenance, Commercial, event property management Sales & Marketing: Digital, Social media PR, Co branding, Digital Advertisement, Client Satisfaction & Customer service, Web design, SMS & Email Marketing, copywriting, blog, content creation. Brand vision and community building. Networking with local entrepreneurs

Events: Event planning, coordination & ticket sales. Hosting events, Co-branding events, partnership events, Educational events. Talent bookings with local professionals, Public relations marketing, advertising Accounting: AP, AR, Client Account Management, HR

Client Services Coordinator

Hawaii Visitors & Conventions Bureau

01/2019 - 01/2021 Honolulu, United States

Internally Promoted to HVCB Position

Hawaii Convention Center: ASM Global Sales coordinator 2019-2020 Executing Contracts, Event Meeting space for large conventions Hotel Communications & coordination 3,000 + attendees RFP Prep & Communications

Travel industry sales, Client communications

License Agreements, Addendums etc

Management of Marketing Funds Budget Requests

Travel Log & tracking for all HCC Sales Department Monthly Reports & Status Updates

Processing Purchase Orders for Sales & Marketing department Tradeshows coordination & vendor relations

Client relations and sales support with all association boards convection committees from all over the nation www.enhancv.com Powered by

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EXPERIENCE

Business Manager

PV Tech LLC

01/2017 - 01/2018 Honolulu City

Accounting, & Reports, Payment Processing

HR, Documentation

CEO Executive Administrator, Trainings

Appointment Proposals & scheduling

Account Documentation & Client communication

HECO Application submission & Requirements for PV System Installations Building Permitting Processing with Honolulu City & County regarding PV Installations Monitored virtual PV systems Production

Local GEM$ Financing Program Application submissions Implemented processes & procedures to accommodate industry regulations Healthcare Office Manager

Horizon Prosthetics

01/2012 - 01/2017 Location

Industry documentation Compliance & Accreditation for industry regulations Revenue & financial reporting for multiple locations Accounting, auditing, account reconciliation, AP/AR Vendor relations

Maintenance of medical charts in CRM System

Front office management for all patient coordination Regularly worked with healthcare facilities and physicians Medical billing, claim processing for all major Insurance providers DME Billing coding

Maintained documentation compliance for policies and industry regulations Supplier Relations & Purchasing Agent

Frontline Medical

01/2010 - 01/2012 Location

EDUCATION

Associate Degree

Front range comm college

Business Marketing

Business Marketing

MSU Denver

3 years completed

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