Executive Assistant & Event Producer

Libby Horne

Tampa, FL 203-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/libby-horne-cmp-878b403 **********@*****.*** Executive Assistant Event And Meeting Producer

Successfully Lead High-Impact Events and Programs, Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement and Brand Visibility and Growing Customer Sales and Loyalty

Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional. Extensive experience in planning, managing, and executing wide variety of corporate events, trade shows, executive meetings, travel, board meetings, and events. Adept at logistics coordination, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support, ensuring seamless event execution and exceeding expectations. Certified Meeting Planner with proven track record of success in corporate event planning and affinity program management. Skills and Competencies

− Meeting and Conference Logistics Management

− Budgeting and Cost Control

− Board of Directors and Executive Liaison

− Vendor and Supplier Negotiations

− Corporate Social Responsibility Program Management

− Calendar and Travel Coordination

− Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Word)

− Type upwards of 50+ WPM

Professional Experience

VELERA (formerly PSCU), St. Petersburg, FL (Remote) Conference and Meetings Producer/Executive Assistant January 2022 – February 2025

• Managed meeting and event logistics as member of events team, servicing internal stakeholders, members, prospective members, supplier partners, and other external attendees, while building strong relationships with vendor partners, customers, and internal sales and marketing team, growing business.

• Oversaw logistics, budget tracking, and event coordination for Annual Member Forum, Quarterly Board of Directors meetings, Primax trade shows, Advisory Council, and Thought Leadership seminars, including room blocks, BEO / menu management, and off-site dinner and group events. Results: delivering seamless operations and cost control.

UCX (formerly J.J. Haines), Glen Burnie, MD (Remote) Manager, Customer Programs and Events 2012 - 2022

• Oversaw Haines Loyalty Club, rebate-driven program, strengthening customer retention and increasing revenue.

• Maintained and grew affinity program, identifying new partners and opportunities and leading sales team training.

• Served executive team, managing calendars, expense payments, and travel agendas efficiently and effectively.

• Led planning for and management of all customer, internal, and industry events and programs for largest flooring distributor in United States, building customer loyalty and supplier partnership and growing overall sales for company. Programs included:

o Annual Summit (Haines Loyalty Club)

o Annual corporate trip program (international incentive trip) o Golf outings throughout footprint during year

o Annual National Sales Meeting

o Annual Board of Directors Retreat

• Provided executive-level administrative support for CEO and Chief Sales and Marketing Officers, including calendar management, corporate travel coordination, and meeting facilitation, helping to optimize leadership efficiency and operational effectiveness. DONALD J PLINER, New York, NY

Sales and Administrative Assistant, Northeast / Midwest - Women’s Footwear 2003 - 2010

• Managed accounts generating $10M - $20M annual sales, driving success for director of Northeast sales.

• Cultivated relationships with department and independent stores from Maine to Virginia, ensuring brand continuity and customer loyalty through store visits and employee training seminars. Education

− Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism, Merrill College of Journalism University of Maryland, College Park

Received Certification for Completion of Living / Learning College Park Scholars Program, Public Leadership Focus

Served as Vice President of Recruitment and President of Alpha Delta Pi, Beta Phi Sorority Certifications

− Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)

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