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LORIE BUCCINI                                                                 Lemont, IL 60439



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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of                SKILLS
international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 24
years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship      Highly detailed with strong
building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of        organizational skills
service providers, ensuring optimal quality and results for successful     Logistics & Shipping
client events. Self-directed event coordinator with experience             Ability to work under pressure and
creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with     meet deadlines
and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event       Excellent negotiation skills
completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in              Team Player and Trainer
managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with            Microsoft Office
vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and            Trade show coordinator from
decisive leader.                                                           inception to onsite
Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges           RFP and Proposal Writing
utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and              Excellent Communication skills
problem-solving skills.                                                    Budget Preparation
                                                                           Problem Solver
                                                                           Researcher
WORK HISTORY                                                               CRM
                                                                           Domestic and Global Traveler
President                                                                  Financial Management
Pro Planners Inc                                                           Operations Management
  Planned and managed for Sony Mobile CES Trade show for 17 years
  Prepared and managed trade show budgets
  Worked closely with clients and Exhibit Supplier to develop regional
  and national trade show strategy and execution plans
  Prepared master logistical plans and timelines for Trade Shows
  Managed booth operations, electrical, internet and layouts
  Managed show plan met deadlines for shipping to mitigate
  overtime charges
  Contracted trade show models, crowd gathers and entertainment
  for clients
  Planned, sourced, and designed multiple city roadshows
  Experienced Brand Manager and Sales Consultant for Building and
  Pharmaceutical Sales
  Independently managed employee training, meetings, high profile
  customer board meetings and various employee functions for Sony
  Mobile
  Planned and managed medical meetings, advisory boards, and
  medical Trade shows
  Responsible for developing and maintaining budgets more than
  $3M
  Proficient in web registration and attendee management tools
  Designed and implemented sponsorship programs
  Negotiated with vendors such as hotels, airlines, production
  companies, etc
  Prepared contracts, cost saving analysis, group resumes, program
  profiles, name badges, room blocks, air/ground manifest and post-
  event reports
  Analyze RFP's, prepare proposals and budgets for clients
  Created administered and supervised SOP's
  Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, Online Registration Solutions, and
  proposal writing


Trade Show and Event Specialist, 08/2021 - 02/2023
G&W Electric
  Organize activities, logistics and all planning for trade shows and
  sales meetings and events
  Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work and
  establish budgets
  Created and Managed timelines for each trade show
  Coordinate all shipments and tracking of equipment and assets
  required for all Trade Shows
  Organized and coordinated all shipments to trade shows
  domestically and internationally
  Organize all virtual and in-person trade show and event activities
  including planning pre-show meetings, supervising setup,
  coordinating logistics (internally & externally) and supervising
  event staff
  Manage and evaluate marketing vendors
  Planned Corporate internal even.
  Managed multiple events simultaneous with positive results.


Contractor -Tradeshow/Meeting Planner, 10/2014 - 05/2017
RF IDeas Inc, Chicagoland
  Responsible for coordinating all trade show logistics and resources
  to ensure successful show
  Maintaining and Scheduling Trade show calendar
  Create and maintain budgets for Trade Shows and Meetings
  Budget Preparation
  Statistical entry of trade show leads
  CRM management
  Create statistical analysis for special projects
  Special Event research and development clients
  Designed 25-year Anniversary event for Employees and top valued
  customers.



EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Illinois Chicago, - Chicago, IL
Moraine Valley Community College - Palos Hills, IL