MY SKILLS

Summary
Talented CMP Certified events professional with 7+ years of experience in event design and implementation. Strong negotiation and project management skills used to direct and execute a large portfolio of events. Effective event manager with strong problem solving skills used to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
Experience
Career Expertise/Specialities:
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Logistics
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Budget Management
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Profit & Loss / Goals
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Event Design / Planning / Management
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On-Site Management / Implementation
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Contract Negotiation
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Program Development
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Venue / Site Selection
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Proposals
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Destination Management
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Event Specifications
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Vendor Selection
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Request for Proposals (RFPs)
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Registration
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Housing
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Corporate, Association, and Non-Profit Events
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Social Events including Galas, Parties, Receptions, Networking
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Food & Beverage / Catering
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Audio Visual
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Client Management
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Event Staffing
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Accreditation Process
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Event Marketing - Direct Mail, Digital, Social Media, Websites
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Tradeshows
Technical Skills
Software:
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Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesgin, Dreamweaver)
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MS Office Suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access)
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WebEx
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GoToMeeting
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Meeting Matrix
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CVENT
Social Media:
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Google+
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Facebook
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Twitter
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Pinterest
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LinkedIn
Databases:
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SharePoint
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iMis
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Personify
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Sales Force
Familiar with both Macintosh and Windows Systems

Languages
English (Fluent)
HTML/CSS (Intermediate)
Spanish (Beginner)
American Sign Language (Beginner)
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Insitiute and State University
2002 - 2006
Obtained a Bachelor of Science
Major: Business Information Technology
Minor: Sociology
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
2012 - present
Obtained in 2012 from Convention Industry Council (CIC)
Involvement
Member, Meeting Professional International
2010 - present
A member of the Potomac Chapter of MPI
Career Development Committee Co-Chair
CMP Faciliator/Trainer, Meeting Professionals International
2012 - present
Faciliated the following PMPI Career Development Events:
Boot Camps >> Winter 2013, Summer 2013
CMP Universites >> Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Summer 2013