Event Manager with 15+ years experience in coordinating corporate incentive programs, special events, ***** , training seminars, including large and small scale events.

Highly involved with site selection, hotel negotiations, contracting, budgeting, program planning and development, vendor selection, research, registration, event marketing, program implementation and onsite management.

Demonstrated skill in cost estimating, cost control, and project management. Proven record of success analyzing all aspects of a project or area of responsibility, investigating and determining if monies are being spent appropriately, improving the estimating process for actuals, reducing expenses, and improving the efficiency of events. Manage budgets under 5% of target; tracking and reporting costs savings across all event program elements.

Exceptional leadership, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills.

Ability to easily adapt to new environments in order to forge profitable relationships with clients resulting in increased sales and profitability.

Additional responsibility gained in marketing and public relations. High level of performance in relationship building, decisionmaking and communications.