| Candidate Information | | Title | On-Site Special Events | | Target Location | US-AZ-Phoenix |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateFOTINIFREEMANSales/Projects/MarketingManagementExceptional CustomerServiceExcellent CommunicationManagementBudget ManagementIndependent & TeamCollaborationDetail OrientedManager of Schedules andTight DeadlinesMulti-Tasking/FlexibilityComputer and NetworkingEnvironmentSkilled in EventsCoordination &ManagementWilling to Travel as neededAdaptable, dedicated self starterseeking a position with an organizationwhere demonstated skills in MeetingPlanning, Sales Management, Marketingknowledge can be translated intoimproved growth and profitability.PROFILECORE COMPENTENCESCONTACTE - m a i l :F o t i n i n f 9 @ g m a i l . c o mPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMEEETING/EVENTS/CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT:Planned and executed Meetings, Tradeshows, Pharmaceutical/Energy Conferences, Live Concerts, Weddings, Fundraisers, and Special events with 20 to 1000+ attendees. This included conferences with more than five sessions and outside events held within a three to five day period. Skilled in management of pre and post planning, providing comprehensive logistical support for Co.s meetings and conferences including designing doc. binders and mailings; collecting BIOs and handouts, audio and visual requirements, on-site conference management, accommodations for speakers, agendas and program design, speaker replacements and reimbursements, menu selection and planning, on-site registration functions, coordination with hotel staff, creation and coordination of group off-site activities and special events.Successfully recruited a number of important speakers/ Speaker replacement, and was recognized by Clients & Producers for excellence on-site management. BB BUDGET AND COST CONTROLProjection of meetings/conferences/medical trainings budgets; including printing, travel, food and lodging for staff & speakers, honorariums for the speakers, exhibitor booths, room rentals, tax & gratuity, registration fees and supplies. Eliminated and or reduced meeting room rates and rental charges, also elimination of attrition clauses and other comps and benefitsCut costs by 10% through negotiations with vendors CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONSExpertise in negotiation with hotels and travel industry partners; including travel agencies, destination companies, ground travel companies, for both the original contractual agreements and in reconciling contractual disputes and cancellations; obtaining waivers or reduction of cancellation penalties and attrition clauses. With the help of the marketing managers and operations department standardized contracts format and a cancellation policy was established. PUBLICATION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENTExperience in summarizing and editing biographies; editing and layout advertisements, press releases, and conference/meeting agendas, and mailings of all the promotional materials.SALES MANAGEMENTResponsible for managing several upscale chains of boutiques, to oversee the day to day operations including human resources where I hired, trained, motivated, and developed the staff. Through innovative and exceptional customer service, successful selling techniques, outstanding merchandising and product displays, store sales increased. Sales expertise included:Customer acquisition Customer retention Profit and Loss aspects Direct Mail Marketing Print & Media Advertisement Inventory Control Increased sales by 15%; achieved $30K/day in sales to high-end clientele; The re- design of the store windows and layout increased customer base by 30%. PERSONNEL & OFFICE MANAGEMENTSupervised administrative activities that included monitoring work schedules for nurses& the administrative staff; admission/transfer/discharge follow-up procedures for patients, coordinated and controlled budgets; managed floor expenditures. Independent Contractor, Meetings/Conference/Special Events Planner, 2000 Now Owner, Gifts & Wrapping store & Property Manager, Tucson, AZ, 2004 -2008 Sales Manager, Adrienne Vittadini, Littleton, CO, 2003 2004 Special Events Coordinator, Marriott Resort, Raleigh, NC, 1999 2001 Tour and Meeting Coordinator, Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston, MA, 1997 1998 Sales Manager, Lillie Rubin and Cache Boutiques, Boston, MA, 1994 1997 Surgical Floor Coordinator, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 1990 1994 Volunteer: Sunday school Teacher, 2 3 Year olds, Northwest Community Church EDUCATIONUndergraduate work in Marketing/ Meeting Management, Northwestern University & Bentley College, Boston, MAGrant Writing and Fundraising at the Support Center of Boston, Boston, MA |
