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Philadelphia, PA
Meeting Planner
Philadelphia, PA
Hand Group
Philadelphia, PA
Meeting Planner
  • Creates and manages individual event and program budgets and provides financial and production reports of meeting and event expenditures
  • Create and manage the initial, negotiated, working and final budgets throughout the program in an accurate and timely manner
  • Create and manage critical path for event(s) including key dates internally and externally
  • Utilize Meeting Management Technology tools to manage RFP/response process
  • Leads the work of others and provides training in meeting planning procedures and logistics
  • Escalate delivery issues through notification of management to ensure continuous improvement of M&E processes, procedures and tools
  • Project management / work with 3rd parties (e.g., DMC, audio-visual, speakers, insurance agency, etc.)
Boston, MA
Meeting Planner Pharma
Boston, MA
Oberbrunner LLC
Boston, MA
Meeting Planner Pharma
  • Researches, negotiates, and manages relationships with vendors such as ground transportation companies, destination management companies, drayage, etc
  • Provides estimates to event owner to help create budget
  • Detailed Work Steps
  • Event owner receives program cost savings report allowing them to present data to their management and keep information on file for future programs
  • Budget Management
  • Provides event owner with necessary reports including pre-event reports from on-line registration tool and post-event reports such as program cost savings
  • On-site Assistance
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Los Angeles, CA
Senior Meeting Planner
Los Angeles, CA
Koss-Parker
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Los Angeles, CA
Senior Meeting Planner
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  • Work directly with executives, department heads, and committees to develop and finalize program formats, topics, speakers and special events
  • Assist with staff development and training
  • Interact with Senior Management and provide oversight for their meetings/events
  • Develops and maintains tracking systems to manage the progress of multiple projects
  • Manage meeting/conference budgets provided by the business groups
  • Works independently and regularly makes decisions relevant to the meeting planning process
  • Work with clients to develop theme and brand based on the objective and audience
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Florida International University
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Skills Skills
  • Excellent venue knowledge, mainly in Europe – extensive knowledge of UK market is an advantage
  • Solid accounting understanding, basic knowledge in bookkeeping; analytical thinking
  • Revenue management to ensure per event profitability
  • Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail
  • Good knowledge of Card and Business Travel products in order to cross-sell and maximize revenues
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professional with all levels of management and clients
  • Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Collaborates with internal customers and incentive companies to arrange quality incentive travel programs for top producers at a reasonable cost
  • Good verbal and written business English language knowledge
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leads the work of others and provides training in meeting planning procedures and logistics
  • Coaches and mentors other meeting planners
  • Serves as a liaison between the meeting planning group and internal customers in delivering meeting planning services
  • Researches, plans and executes internal and external meeting logistics for significant corporate events, including requests for proposal (RFPs), site recommendations, contract negotiation, logistics and budget management
  • Oversees relationships with hotels and other meeting space providers
  • Ensures that hotel information, expenditures and other post meeting information is maintained in the meeting planning database
  • Approves and/or prepares Requests for Proposal
  • Collaborates with internal customers on meeting logistics, including food and beverage, audio/visual requests and other special needs and communicates with the meeting facility
  • Organizes small group functions for large events, including off-site activities, transportation and entertainment
  • Ensures that group requirements, and attendee lists are provided to travel coordinators
  • Provides on-site coordination of events, including coordinating hotel staff and program logistics
  • Ensures that meeting planning services are continued when meeting planners are coordinating events at an off-site location
  • Ensures that reservation cut-off dates and deposits are tracked and managed to avoid financial penalties
  • Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations about meeting and event plans and logistics to internal customers
  • Collaborates with internal customers and incentive companies to arrange quality incentive travel programs for top producers at a reasonable cost
  • Creates and manages individual event and program budgets and provides financial and production reports of meeting and event expenditures
  • Reviews and/or negotiates and administers contracts with hotels, airlines, caterers, activity facilitators and other suppliers
  • Maintains currency in meeting planning methodologies
  • Advanced concepts, principles and practices of meeting and event planning
  • Online reservation systems
  • Researching, planning and executing internal and external meeting logistics for high profile corporate events
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with hotels and other meeting space providers
  • Preparing Requests for Proposal
  • Gathering and communicating customer requirements
  • Organizing small group activities for conventions and other large events
  • Providing on-site coordination of large events
  • Tracking and managing reservation cut-off dates and deposits
  • Arranging incentive travel programs
  • Creating and managing event and program budgets and preparing financial and production reports
  • Negotiating and administering contracts
  • Coach, mentor and lead the work of others and provide training in meeting planning methodologies
  • Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different business unit perspectives into meeting or event plans
  • Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments
  • Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes, without organizational authority
  • Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamically changing environment
  • Lead others in providing a high level of customer service and provide guidance in handling stressful situations
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including negotiating resources
  • Maintain professional currency
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Senior Meeting Planner, Meetings & Events Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the management of selected external bank events; sponsorship events, meetings and internal conferences and meetings on behalf of internal clients. This includes, but is not limited to: negotiating supplier/vendor contracts; event theme design; agenda development; identifying key objectives; logistical details as appropriate for each event
  • Provides support to the Associate Director, Meetings & Events for selected bank events such as various quarterly town halls and forums
  • Acts independently in the co-ordination and production of selected bank events
  • Build positive relationships with client groups by demonstrating competence and creativity in managing their event requirements
  • Negotiate best rates terms and conditions for all event related suppliers and materials
  • Communicate with internal clients and internal & external suppliers in a skilled and professional manner
  • Manage all supplier activity during events, including, but not limited to, event related video production, staging, facility staff and audio-visual production
  • Assist in the maintenance of the Events to Go website and research, write and grow the content, including templates and tutorials
  • Use your experience, to problem solve as necessary to ensure a smooth outcome
  • Keep current on industry news and trends
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
  • Degree/diploma or equivalent in event management or hospitality
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in corporate meeting/event planning
  • Planning, negotiating, organizational and implementation skills
  • Communications and writing skills
  • Initiative and self-reliance with the ability to function autonomously
  • Customer service orientation
  • Flexibility, initiative, teamwork & cooperation & relationship building
  • Knowledge of Request for Proposal (RFP) procedures and Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
  • Video Webcast and WebEx knowledge and management skills
  • Audio Visual (AV) production
  • Event Management tools experience: Metron-Arcaneo, Cvent
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, implement and manage meetings, events and trainings for a specific geographic location for Robert Half and Protiviti including all aspects of meetings including travel components
  • Develop and manage budgets for each program assigned, including but not limited cost analysis, timely invoice processing and bill and credit card reconciliation
  • Assist with large event programs by handling smaller accepts/tasks of the larger program such as but not limited rooming lists, photography, food and beverage, décor or transportation
  • 3+ years’ in meeting planning experience
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Planning and implementing large and small meetings at government sites and hotels
  • Arranging the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, food and beverage, and other event needs
  • Inspecting event facilities to ensure that they conform to client requirements
  • Reviewing contracts for venues and vendors
  • Consulting with manager to determine meeting and conference objectives and requirements
  • Developing meeting content, including agendas and participant guides
  • Sending invitations to and coordinating with speakers and advisory committees
  • Managing all aspects of registration: online registration, data entry, badge production, written communications, accurate registration and reconciliation reporting, and responsive communication with attendees, prior to, during, and after the meeting
  • Managing printing, collating, packing, and shipping for all conference materials
  • Providing clerical and financial administration, including receiving and distributing correspondence, maintaining files, tracking invoices for payment, investigating billing issues, and managing the billing process
  • Conducting post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved
  • Keeping abreast of meeting management standards and trends
  • 3+ years of conference planning and logistics support
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Access)
  • Experience developing and using databases and Web-based registration systems
  • Familiarity with Google forms
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of organizational skills, accuracy, customer service, and professional courtesy
  • Experience with venue/hotel evaluation and contract review
  • Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) with respect to implementing U.S. Government-sponsored meetings
  • Experience implementing technical meetings in environmental sciences, toxicology, public health, or related fields
  • Involvement with a meeting planner association, such as SGMP or MPI
  • Builds knowledge of the business and applies understanding of ICF markets and capabilities to day-to-day responsibilities. Aligns with and supports decisions
  • Identifies and meets the needs of clients within established guidelines
  • Checks for alignment between client expectations and ICF deliverables
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Meeting Planner Contract to Hire Resume Examples & Samples

  • Negotiation of contracts including but not limited to hotels, transportation vendors, production companies and catering services in support of meetings to provide maximum cost savings for the company
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
  • Knowledge of meeting planning tools preferred specifically Cvent
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Project Planner / Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3+ years of experience in planning and implementing events from inception through completion
  • Association experience preferred
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
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Corp Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop / Maintain / Manage / Distribute information for the following concepts for events and meetings: group meals both in our facilities, at hotels, and off-site; off-site event and meeting venues; work with hosting manager or executive on agenda development for a variety of session types; write a variety of electronic and hard-copy communications to employees and management; act as the onsite coordinator with vendors and with ‘hosting/organizing’ managers or partners; air travel, lodging and ground transportation arrangements, when applicable. Assist in maintaining the BBVA corporate protocols; provide guidance to ensure consistency in message, brand, policies, and expense guidelines. Maintain expense records and budgets; Determine and facilitate Reg W requirements, when applicable; Audit invoices for correctness and facilitate payment to vendors. Prepare and present planning reports and final project reports to ‘hosting/organizing’ managers or partners – as well as to BBVA Compass management and division finance managers, when applicable
  • College degree and at least five years professional work experience
  • At least three years previous professional event planning and/or event management experience in a corporate environment required. Experience solely from trade show, consumer show, sporting events or weddings not applicable
  • Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish preferred
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
  • Must exhibit excellent computer skills; particularly, demonstrated ability to create, maintain and manipulate information in Excel, Word, Powerpoint. An understanding of event registration/response data bases (such as Cvent™, SignUp4™, etouches™) strongly preferred
  • Must have exceptional attention-to-detail and organization skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline driven environment
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently, both within the office and on-site
  • Must be able to react calmly in high-stress situations, making decisions promptly and objectively with an immediate grasp of the larger picture or potential impact to all parties involved
  • Must maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills; must maintain a professional appearance in a variety of work settings
  • Must continuously exhibit the highest level of discretion with proprietary information and personal details of both internal and external clients
  • Must have the ability to work extended hours and weekends on a frequent basis, many times with little advance notice; and must be willing to coordinate vacation time with the project schedule of the department
  • Must be able to travel frequently both domestically and internationally; willing to travel alone; and able to travel self-sufficiently in all modes of transportation
  • Must be physically able to stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time; perform on-site event support duties such as packing/unpacking/lifting of boxes up to approximately 30 pounds; assembling decor and branding materials
  • Must have the capacity to perform all required duties for 15+ hours, with only a few breaks, when supporting an event or multi-day meeting
  • Must be able to work as productive member of a larger team combining event, security and production staffs; accepting of assignments from the project leader (either internal peer or an external lead partner) and respectful of the individual team member’s roles
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Meeting Planner / Concierge Resume Examples & Samples

  • College education, specifically in Hospitality Management, preferred
  • Knowledge of audio visual, food & beverage, catering, room set ups and event logistics
  • Strong computer skills including the MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Independent self-starter with ability to tolerate peak workloads, multiple assignments and produce results with accuracy and reliability while demonstrating a calm demeanor in stressful situations
  • Excellent organizational skills - ability to prioritize daily workflow to effectively meet deadlines
  • Comfort in taking on new projects, supporting team members and accepting changes without notice or with very short notice, often requiring urgent action and poise
  • Hospitable, Outgoing, and possess a “Make It Happen” attitude
  • Must have professional appearance and dress with strong customer service skills
  • Ability to arrive to work on time, reliable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar, editing and proofing skills required; attention to detail a must
  • Demonstrates strong aptitude for professional interactions and ability to build relationships
  • Strong commitment to provide exceptional customer service. Requires significant verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with high-level management, internal and external clients
  • Must be able to work an occasional evening or weekend
  • Must be able to work for long periods of time on feet and lift 50 pounds
  • Available shifts are either 6am-2:30pm or 10am-6:30pm
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years as a meeting or event planner is required
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation; in lieu of designation, proven, in-depth knowledge of hospitality industry is required
  • Must possess the ability to travel domestically up to 30% annually
  • Event management technology experience with online sourcing tool is required
  • Experience with logistical planning and housing for conferences from 100-3,000+ attendees in hotels and convention centers is required
  • Experience collaborating with others and developing successful internal and external relationships is required
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently while meeting goals and deadlines is required
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required
  • Excellent problem solving, decision making and attention to detail are required
  • Excellent customer service, negotiation and project management skills are required
  • Ability to keep abreast of best practices and trends within the meeting planning industry is required
  • Commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility is required
  • Plan and execute assigned national and regional meetings of 100-2,000 people from point of sourcing/site selection to onsite management
  • Facilitate pre-event consultation with meeting owner to determine objectives, scope and timelines, define roles, responsibilities and service expectations
  • Manage RFP distribution process, evaluate responses, recommend venues, conduct site inspection and identify negotiation opportunities
  • Negotiate and manage contractual agreements in accordance with approved templates and protocols, document contracted savings summary
  • Partner with meeting owner and registrar to monitor hotel room blocks and mitigate attrition fees
  • Provide onsite management of hospitality functions in support of meeting owner including but not limited to housing, catering, audio-visual and internet services
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of effective planning processes and service level improvements
  • Conduct post-meeting reconciliation of pick up and housing reports, prepare reports to capture commission, room block history and meeting spend
  • Conduct post-meeting analysis and host debrief to ensure service satisfaction and identify service level improvement to support meeting owner and constituent’s experience
  • Partner with and advise meeting owners on standardized practices, planning efficiencies and industry knowledge/trends
  • Establish positive, productive relationships with third-party hospitality vendors to ensure satisfactory meeting outcomes and constituent experience
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan and execute assigned national and regional meetings of 100-2,000 people frompoint of sourcing/site selection to onsite management
  • Facilitate pre-event consultation with meeting owner to determine objectives, scope and
  • Timelines, define roles, responsibilities and service expectations
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee and facilitate all aspects of meeting planning from site selection, vendor solicitation and negotiation, proposal submission and review, event registration, marketing, live streaming, videography, onsite staffing and post-event reporting all within designated time limits including
  • BS in Social Science, Event Management or related field
  • 10 years professional experience
  • CMP designation required
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with registration systems such as Sign-up4, CVENT, Event Brite, RegOnline, etc
  • Experience with Proposal Submission and Peer Review Systems & Processes
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Ability to build productive business relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • CGMP designation preferred
  • Experience setting up and managing webinars
  • Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Superior attention to detail and the ability to meet stringent deadlines
  • Solid customer service skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Handling meetings ranging from 10 people to several thousands
  • Managing multiple meetings simultaneously
  • Managing Food & Beverage functions – understanding guarantees and limitations
  • Planning the logistics of the meeting – from meeting room set up to coordinating breakouts
  • Managing rooming lists and arrival/departure lists
  • Understanding Attrition Guidelines and Cancellation Penalties – as they pertain to a hotel contract
  • Managing Congress registrations
  • Handling all types of programs – with varying degrees of importance
  • Having a good handle of estimates profit for each meeting – consistently updating the numbers
  • Compile & reconcile the final bill
  • Creating customer invoices
  • Being able to close out the account to the amount of profit that was originally estimated
  • Coordinating with the Service Delivery team to produce a seemless operation between Air and Land
  • Meeting all deliverables external as well as internal
  • Adhering to all internal policies as well as compliance issues
  • Being able to pick up and work with all interactive tools , used by Corporate Meeting Solutions
  • In depth knowledge of travel products and services
  • Advanced PC skills – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing
  • Good verbal and written business English language knowledge
  • Selling and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail
  • Understanding of the financial dynamics of the incentive travel business
  • Good knowledge of Card and Business Travel products in order to cross-sell and maximize revenues
  • Self motivation, ability to work alone to a very high standard
  • Good orientation in multinational key accounts and their requirements
  • Good command of issues related to project management and professional experience in purchasing services connected to events’ organization and various event types at all stages
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Organize participants of our clients in medical congresses (accommodation, registration, transportation)
  • Arranging meetings (mostly Czech and Slovak Republic)
  • Provide clients with incentive tours - Advise, plan and construct multi-service itineraries using creative and cost saving fare options, to meet customer requirements (fares and ticketing knowledge is an advantage)
  • Takes initiative to prevent customer service issues and makes logical informed decisions to resolve servicing issues
  • Actively works with other departments and encourages work as a team
  • Administration connected with the events (client´s systems, calculations, invoicing)
  • Experience in Travel industry on a similar position or in Travel Agency/Airlines
  • Excellent world-wide geography knowledge
  • Team player - encourages team work
  • Other language(s) is a plus
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Contract and Negotiate with vendors – DMC relations
  • Create and design Food & Beverage functions – understanding guarantees and limitations
  • Planning the logistics of the meeting – from meeting room setup to coordinating 100 breakouts
  • Manage rooming lists and arrival/departures list – QC-ing these reports daily
  • Being able to pickup and work with all interactive tools used by Corporate Meeting Solutions
  • Manage multiple meetings simultaneously
  • Handle all types of programs – with varying degrees of importance
  • Handling meetings ranging from 10 people to 3000 or more
  • Coordinate with the air team to produce a seamless operations between air and land
  • Being able to close out the account to (at least) the amount of profit that was originally estimated
  • Have a good handle on estimated profit for each meeting – consistently updating the numbers
  • Meeting all deliverables, both external as well as internal
  • Adhering to all internal American Express and Corporate Meeting Solutions policies as well as all compliance issues
  • College degree is preferred in hospitality, marketing or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of past meeting planning skills are required
  • CMP certification is desired but not mandatory
  • Ideal candidate should be thoroughly familiar with travel and hospitality industries
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft software and literate with other computer applications
  • Ability to work within budgetary parameters, meeting critical deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal are essential
  • Needs to be able to work with the corporate client to develop programs, including destination selection, site inspections, negotiations, costing and onsite management through final billing
  • Candidate should be flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Estimated travel – approximately 20%
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Junior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides on-site support for small to mid-sized local meetings, conferences, and panels; meeting site/space selection in NRESS office, hotels, conference centers, etc
  • May support out-of-town meetings depending on level of experience
  • Works closely with Logistics Manager and Senior Meeting Planners on daily task assignments
  • Negotiates rates with vendors and exercise judgment on which contracts to recommend for approval within work plan budgets
  • Arrangement of Complete Meeting Packages to AM/PM breaks, meals as appropriate, and meeting space and audio-visual requirements
  • Preparation of meeting materials, i.e., orientation presentation, name badges/table tents, portfolio folders, invitation and welcome letters, rosters, survey forms, maps, restaurant lists, etc
  • Prepares and reviews expense reports, honorarium invoices, IRS W 8/9 forms, and other documents
  • Proofreads all materials prior to distribution
  • Communicates with NRESS management, Task Leads and meeting participants to coordinate their participation and inform them of logistical details
  • Serves as liaison between meeting participants and company’s travel agency
  • Develops strong business relationships with key customers, internal and external, serving as a liaison for initiatives
  • Use of the web-based event management system, Cvent, for website creation, venue searches and data-entry of meeting specifications
  • Maintains appropriate electronic and physical file documents and records pertaining to meeting
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
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Meeting Planner H/F Resume Examples & Samples

  • Advises meeting management team and customer of initial deposit requirement, and helps secures payment
  • Responsible for accurate program forecasting and updating business management systems with accurate financial and estimated budget and cost savings information as needed
  • Maintains tracking information of all tentative, operated, and canceled programs in business program management system
  • Experience in project, event or meeting management, at least two of which are in procurement
  • Experience with driving client adoption a plus
  • Knowledge of Western European hotels and domestic destinations required, international a plus
  • Program management system experience preferred, especially with an online sourcing tool. Understanding of and ability to affect win/win solutions
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Meeting Planner Associate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Act as a key point of contact with the meeting requester in the planning and execution of Health Care Professional (HCP) attended meetings i.e. Advisory Board Meetings
  • Prepare and distribute invitations, registration for HCP, BIO requirements for HCPs attending
  • HCP attendees key contact for the meeting and will respond to inquiries, provide resolutions and will manage change requests
  • Liaise with travel agency for HCP travel requirements
  • Ensure receipt of all communications related to planned meetings
  • Issue final confirmation to recipients prior to meeting
  • Liaise with hotel contact for rooming lists, food and beverage, a/v requirements, meeting room set-up
  • With these duties responsible for managing the budget of the meeting
  • Onsite support at the meetings – must be able to travel to planned meetings across Canada
  • Follow up post-meeting with meeting requester, payment process for attendees
  • Track and file documentation pertaining to meetings in accordance with applicable company record-keeping policies
  • Reconcile venue invoices and submit to Lilly U.S. for payment
  • Debrief with Meeting Requisitioner post meeting to share feedback and apply learnings to future meetings
  • Liaise throughout planning process of meetings with Meetings and Travel Account Associate
  • University or College Diploma (preferably in Hospitality and Management)
  • 2 – 3 years experience in events and meetings co-ordination
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer focus
  • Analytical skills to evaluate processes and provide recommendations
  • Bilingual is a must (English/French)
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage meeting/conference budgets provided by the business groups
  • Vendor Negotiations and Cost-Savings
  • Responsible to manage and mentor conference coordinator/administrative staff
  • Interact with Senior Management and provide oversight for their meetings/events
  • Responsible to develop and ensure events align with company goals and brand
  • Works with various business units to coordinate their client meetings; site visits; product roll outs
  • Source hotels, restaurants, meeting venues, etc
  • Strong negotiation skills to ensure we are achieving appropriate pricing and cost-efficiencies
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Meeting Planner, Mid Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience with venue or hotel contracts
  • Experience with corporate and government contracts and meetings
  • Knowledge of all aspects of meeting planning, qualifying requests through detailed questions, and general comprehension of issues and concerns
  • Ability to maintain quality standards, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate and provide outstanding customer service
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance required
  • 3-5 years of experience with contracts
  • Knowledge of the FAR, Microsoft Office Suite, and spreadsheets
  • Ability to be a team player and manage multiple tasks and projects, through effective time management, organization, and planning
  • Ability to stay within specific budget requirements
  • Possession of excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and negotiation skills
  • CMP Certification
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Administrator, Meeting Planner, Estee Lauder Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages all details of Education seminars in hotels, training centers and in-store locations for 27 Education Executives
  • Position requires 2+ years related experience
  • Must be highly detail-oriented, team player and strategic
  • Excellent organizational, customer service, analytical and communication skills
  • Possess the ability to manage multiple projects and work under deadlines
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Applications; Word, Excel
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate a team of professionals in successfully planning and executing multiple meetings and conferences that vary in size from ten to hundreds of attendees
  • Coordinate logistical details including registration, venue set-up, audio visual support, transportation arrangements, and accommodations
  • Create budgets, manage expenses, and implement cost-saving strategies to stay within required event budgets. Coordinate billing and invoice reconciliation for prompt payments
  • Manage timelines for multiple events and projects simultaneously
  • Manage online registration web sites and use reports to develop meeting materials
  • Draft and distribute internal and external communications
  • Collaborate with other team members to address client needs
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' event/meeting planning or related hospitality work experience
  • Poise under pressure, flexible with time constraints and changing schedules, and ability to think quickly to resolve problems
  • Clear accurate written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to work effectively with clients and vendors
  • Must be detail-oriented, sharp, professional, independent, and self-motivated
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work flexible hours to be onsite at meetings early in the morning or late into the evening
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products
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Fighter Demonstration Center Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong AP Style writing skills
  • Strong project management and/or event planning skills
  • Ability to obtain a US Government clearance
  • Experience working and/or with Congressional staffs
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience with a related Bachelor's degree
  • Prior experience with social media
  • Experience supporting VIP's
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • O Consults with senior firm leadership on vision, budgetary requirements and overall objectives of educational meetings, recognition trips and investor conferences to maximize return on investment
  • Corporate travel policies
  • Online reservation systems and database management
  • O High-order reasoning and decision making to compose recommendations on direction and scope of meetings
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Diploma in Tourism or similar training
  • Experience for a senior project manager in the logistics group
  • Strong buying and negotiating skills with supplier partners
  • Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
  • Willing to travel if necessary during project support
  • Understand and meet Client Service Level Agreements (SLA if applicable)
  • Qualifying call with meeting owner to determine requirements of the event
  • Identify appropriate routes/flights/fares according to client/event needs
  • Follow preferred suppliers program
  • Advise the client about the most suitable options to meet event objectives
  • Communication with suppliers
  • Confirm and manage supplier deadlines (i.e.air/rail ticketing and contracting)
  • Reminders to customer on supplier deadlines
  • Negotiate rates and conditions
  • Revenue management to ensure per event profitability
  • Secure meeting owner approval on budget and terms & conditions of suppliers
  • Collect required data according to customer policies (POs…)
  • Issue timely deposit/interim/balance invoices to customer
  • Identify opportunities to increase income/revenue: new products, additional services, improved services
  • Attendee management
  • Direct contact with travelers
  • Updated budget to client prior to departure
  • Ensure compliance to customer policies
  • Issue invoices to customer as per agreement
  • On site assistance (if required)
  • Ensure approval is received for any extra service required on site
  • Refund unused flights where possible
  • Prepare actual Attendee status
  • Prepare actual budget with final cost reconciliation
  • Prepare final invoice for client or individuals
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Meeting Planner, Global Medical Events Resume Examples & Samples

  • Project Management of assigned meetings – creating project plans, estimated budgets, timelines, leading team meetings, creating minutes and action items
  • Project Management of Vendor-Managed Meetings – Act as liaison for internal stakeholder and vendor(s)
  • Participate in partnership with Conventions team, Corporate Meeting Planning and/or external vendors for the event
  • Facilitate and run regular status update meetings with clients and other functions creating minutes, action items, project plans and timelines
  • Oversee Logistic Management of assigned meetings (hotel, AV, F&B, attendee management, air and ground transport, internal approvals, billing, onsite support, communication and print items)
  • Clearly represent client and team member’s expectations with a strong customer service focus to ensure operational planning of event is meets standard of excellence
  • Work to ensure internal compliance steps are completed and event meets all local and global guidelines
  • 3+ years meeting planning experience required. Preferred candidate will have experience with healthcare industry and experience with advisory boards, investigator meetings and conventions. BA/BS Degree required. International experience preferred. Certified meeting planner (CMP) and/or project manager professional (PMP) credentials recommended
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Senior Associate, Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Aid in the development and execution of meetings, events, conferences, tradeshows, and seminars that support firm and industry objectives
  • Develop event objectives and budgets, research venues, respond to tradeshow requests and outcomes
  • Support the client relationship by handling the logistics involved with the flawless execution of meeting or event details
  • Oversee the performance of vendors hired to support a specific meeting or event
  • Provide on-site support during the execution of meetings or events
  • Minimum of five years of progressive experience in events and meetings planning; preferably within a professional services
  • CMP or CMM certification is preferred
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel up to twenty fifty percent annually
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum of two (2) year’s event planning/coordination experience required
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Previous experience with registration software required (SignUp4, Cvent, RegOnline, or comparable software)
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Accreditation a plus
  • Ability to negotiate and manage over 100 vendor contracts in a year
  • Must be able to perform in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
  • Must be able to help us fulfill our vision of being torchbearers for learning, the DaVita culture, and our Village values
  • Ability to manage heavy correspondence. Ability to craft and communicate responses to inquiries in a time sensitive manner, escalate issues as necessary and inform team of communication status
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage logistics/planning for Annual Advisor Conference – part of the core team that supports the conference. Responsibilities include: room sets, food and beverage menu planning, BEO’s, flight manifests, ground transportation, rooming list coordination, A/V coordination and planning, and on-site set up
  • Lead most aspects of DA Fall Workshop planning and coordination, providing a corporate focal point for dealings with businesses and logistics supporting the meeting
  • Oversee all meal and meeting room requirements for visits by business partners
  • Plan all logistic requirements for recurring meetings of senior field leaders, senior leadership team and executive leadership team at corporate office and off-site
  • Organize and coordinate meals, hotels rooms, ground and air transportation for SFD, Board of Directors meetings, home office and field leadership meetings
  • Managing all incoming calls and e-mails regarding events when he/she is serving as the key planner. Act as a back-up contact for the other meeting coordinators on the team
  • Coordinate all AAC mail outs, digital media, and preparation of welcome packets and shipments
  • Manages team to ensure all items are acquired for trade shows, coordinates staff and facilitators for on-site booth set up and logistics
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in meetings and events planning
  • Minimum three years of experience supporting trade shows and events at local and national levels
  • Service in one of the branches of the US armed forces preferred. Experience as a military protocol non-commissioned offer ideal
  • Room set, menu, BEO, manifest, ground transfer, on site experience
  • Must have exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to negotiate with business partners to achieve best value for price
  • Must have a reasonable knowledge of appropriate protocol and etiquette
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications
  • Must be capable of performing well as both a team leader and team member
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities with minimal supervision
  • Thorough knowledge of trade show and event planning
  • Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects to meet deadlines and budget restrictions
  • Ability to develop strong working knowledge of company product/service offerings
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Must be able to travel for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to periodically work non-standard hours
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate all meeting-related activities such as: venue sourcing and selection, registration, hotel rooming lists and meeting specs, décor, AV, group dinners and attendee communications
  • Manages most logistics surrounding conventions (exhibit application, housing block, sponsorship negotiation, internal communication, customer events)
  • Determine appropriate budget based on project parameters
  • Maintain corporate calendar of commercial activities
  • Reviews and processes exhibit-related invoices and provides internal customer with estimated and actual costs for budgeting and final reconciliation purposes
  • Attends various meetings/conventions/events to provide onsite event management
  • Completes any meeting/convention/event evaluation and reporting
  • Works directly with Legal, Medical & Regulatory to ensure all convention related components (booth design/layout, graphics, in-booth promotions & catering) are approved
  • Monitors vendor invoicing and invoice payment to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Ensures proactive communication with internal & external/partner/stakeholders
  • Manage special projects as requested
  • Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of BioMarin activities (including Sunshine Act)
  • Submit and track SOWs and POs as necessary
  • Bachelor’s degree and CMP designation preferred
  • Three to five years of experience in corporate meeting planning required
  • Experience with on line registration platforms (Cvent, StarCite, Sign up 4) a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry desired
  • Proven ability to manage specific projects and events with minimal supervision and direction. Strong communication skills; ability to track and manage budgets
  • Knowledge of Sunshine Act and reporting required
  • Travel time: 25%
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Venue Sourcing & Contracting
  • Sourcing venues for a global international client external or internal (working hours might be in shifts between 08:00 – 18:00)
  • Work with Suppliers to secure savings/added value and to maximize all commercial opportunities for Global Business Travel
  • Qualify the client’s brief and source appropriate venues within pre-agreed SLA’s
  • Multiple venue finding, negotiation and proposal according to the client’s requirements as well as any preparation of costings and invoicing that may be required
  • Accurate data input into reporting systems
  • Undertake continuous self-development and training to ensure outstanding quality and customer satisfaction standards are achieved
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of key locations and venues by working with suppliers on product updates, meetings/presentations etc
  • Brief development
  • Project planning and timeline development
  • Detailed Word or PowerPoint proposal
  • Develop and secure arrangements for entertainment, decoration, activities, travel documents etc
  • Coordinate food and beverage
  • Manage room block and attrition
  • Project management / work with 3rd parties (e.g., DMC, audio-visual, speakers, insurance agency, etc.)
  • Meeting space management
  • Budget management
  • Final cost reconciliation
  • Invoicing and payment
  • Reporting
  • Administration Support
  • Excellent venue knowledge, mainly in Europe – extensive knowledge of UK market is an advantage
  • Methodical approach to work with excellent project and time management skills
  • Show good initiative/communication skills, specifically telephone techniques – including ability to interpret clients requirements and lead the client where appropriate by demonstrating knowledge and expertise
  • Good understanding and usage of online tools, Microsoft applications and reporting systems
  • Solid accounting understanding, basic knowledge in bookkeeping; analytical thinking
  • Confident, professional personality which is portrayed on the telephone and face to face with colleagues and clients
  • Ability to resolve discrepancies
  • Excellent team player skills supporting colleagues and ensuring the smooth operation of the department, good collaboration with the Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
  • Strong communication skills in business English and Finnish are required (other languages to be taken into consideration)
  • Flexibility & ability to adapt
  • Managing and prioritizing tight deadlines and work under pressure
  • Experience of event management: Incentives, Product Launches, Internal Sales meetings, training
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with clients to determine meeting purpose/objective, measures of success, project scope, and deliverables
  • Work with clients to develop theme and brand based on the objective and audience
  • Identifies several suitable meeting sites, budgets, and activities
  • Negotiate with suppliers/vendors to secure best possible value for goods and services to be purchased in conjunction with the meeting, secures contract for same. This includes guest rooms, food, beverage, A/V, travel arrangements, recreation, amenities, entertainment, etc. Identifies cost savings and recommends plans to client. Update detailed budget of all meeting expenditures
  • Work directly with executives, department heads, and committees to develop and finalize program formats, topics, speakers and special events
  • Arrange meeting details with facility and vendors. Track all relevant information and generating of reports for final planning
  • Research, select, purchase any gifts, room drops, or registration packages
  • Manage meeting/events on site. Supervise activities of 3 to 20 hotel personnel/vendors and any staff during the event to ensure services are delivered as arranged. Many obstacles can arise once a meeting is underway, including medical and other emergencies. Must be capable of making on the spot, sound decisions for which there are no written procedures. Confidentiality is essential due to sensitivity of issues frequently discussed at meetings
  • Track meeting volume countrywide and analyzes data to identify optimal negotiating opportunities. Constantly updates department's internal systems to meet changing needs of customers
  • Audit all invoices before submitting them to client for payment. Provide Cost Benefit Analysis report that identifies actual meeting expenditures as well as cost savings achieved
  • Responsible for managing department file audits
  • Coordinate production of promotional materials for high impact meetings
  • Generate a vendor/model analysis for all high impact meetings
  • Assist with staff development and training
  • Maintain customer relations
  • Minimum of 6 to 8 years industry related experience; skilled in areas of negotiating, organization, project management, verbal and written communication
  • Polished public speaking skills and human relations skills. Certified Meeting Professional designation preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage people and resources cost-effectively
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working closely with meeting hosts and vendors to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in an effort to protect the customers business interests and brand
  • Provide recommendations to management on the desired future state and long term strategy of support for aligned business groups
  • Possesses a Make it Happen attitude by commanding action on any urgent or unique requests made by customers within the confines of approved business conduct practices
  • Delivering excellent verbal and written communication with extreme attention to detail
  • Ownership of all program delivery elements utilizing standard processes and procedures to achieve client satisfaction. Such duties may include: Pre-planning elements, venue and service sourcing, financial responsibilities, contract negotiation, and all logistics for the meeting or event
  • Financial accountability for programs including adherence to standard or client deposit terms, terms and conditions of client contract, and billing guidelines
  • Work closely with the Sourcing Specialists to drive the venue sourcing process and negotiation of all vendor contracts related to a particular meeting or event
  • Presents meeting specific proposals and debriefs to business units owner as required
  • Travel to programs as needed to provide on-site assistance for assigned programs, acting as the program lead or in collaboration with a meeting host
  • Complies with Meeting & Event technology usage as required (Lanyon). Knowledge of this web based registration tool is a plus
  • Minimum 3-5 years of current relative project management and meeting operations experience required
  • Fosters a sense of urgency for achieving results and holds themselves accountable for achieving goals
  • Experience sourcing, contracting and managing special events
  • Competent in reporting, SLA management meeting key deadlines, and delivering client communications
  • Ability to manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable communicating with a range of positions
  • Client centric
  • Knowledge of web based registration tools is a plus
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Talent Pool-associate Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Meeting/Event Planning process:determine purpose of the meeting; prepare a project plan; prepare specifications; obtain historical information related to program
  • Facilities & Services: determine appropriate geographical location; determine venue; identify services required; coordinate security procedures and plan
  • Order and oversee technology requirements; conduct a pre-meeting briefing with suppliers and facility providers; plan/create agendas for site inspections
  • Financial & Contract Management: identify ancillary revenue sources and/or cost savings opportunities; develop budget for meeting; may be required to negotiate contracts; ensure completion of payment and/or billing process; manage to budget
  • Logistics: establish invitation/registration procedures; assess risk management to determine insurance and operation needs; determine exhibitor booth assignments/setup process; secure transportation arrangements; communicate travel arrangements; determine setup for function rooms including AV; coordinate shipping of materials
  • Assist with other program tasks that may include: creating brief notes, following up with vendors, researching activities, menu planning, theme parties, breakout function space management, drafting purchase order, updating program grids, research merchandise, creating on site shipping inventory, VIP grid, proofing, assemble trip kits
  • Time tracks as requested by management Complies with M & E technology usage as required (StarCite)
  • Increase M&E Industry knowledge by attending internal training, external events
  • Supplier presentations, and team meetings
  • Proactively escalate potential client or program issues for timely resolution Identify upselling opportunities and inform
  • Other duties as required/requested
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong multi-tasker who works well under pressure and can easily deal with short lead requests
  • Able to self-motivate
  • Articulate
  • An excellent communicator & team player
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Executive Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 5-8 years of current relative Meeting and Event Management experience required
  • CMP designation an asset, formal Project Management designation and training an asset
  • Responsible for end-to-end meeting management for meetings hosted by Vice Presidents and C-Level Meeting Hosts
  • Works closely with meeting hosts and vendors to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in an effort to protect the customers’ business interests and brand
  • Possesses a Make it Happen attitude by taking action on any urgent or unique requests made by customers within the confines of approved business conduct practices
  • Delivers excellent verbal and written communication with extreme attention to detail
  • Provides unparalleled customer service and the customer experience to meeting owners and attendees
  • Plan meetings with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ownership and communication of timeline, budget/pro-forma, and reporting
  • Financial accountability for programs including adherence to deposit terms, project estimates and billing guidelines
  • Work closely with the sourcing specialists to drive the venue sourcing process and negotiation of all vendor contracts related to a particular meeting or event
  • Prepares and leads numerous planning meetings, site visits and is available to travel to programs as needed to provide on-site assistance for assigned programs, acting as the program lead or in collaboration with a meeting host
  • Complies with Meeting & Event technology usage as required (StarCite). Knowledge of this web based registration tool is a plus
  • Time tracks as requested by management
  • Computer proficiency with Mac and mac based software as well as Microsoft office suite
  • Strong multi-tasker, who works well under pressure
  • Local knowledge of venues and meeting suppliers in San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose and Cupertino is preferred
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Junior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create registration websites and surveys in an event management system
  • Coordinate catering for training events
  • Order materials/supplies for training events, including books, scrubs, awards
  • Book room and lab space for events
  • Coordinate offsite activities when needed
  • Send out email communications to attendees (confirmation emails, welcome letters)
  • Work closely with Client Commercial Education managers and trainers on event details
  • Track budget spend for events in event management system, including HCP Open Payments
  • On-site support when needed
  • Experience with meeting industry technology a plus, especially for attendee registration
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works closely with meeting hosts and vendors to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in an effort to protect the customer’s business interests and brand
  • Flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic cross functional teams made up of subject matter experts, planners, and external vendors
  • Possesses a “Make it Happen” attitude by taking action on any urgent or unique requests made by customers within the confines of approved business conduct practices
  • Ownership of all program delivery elements utilizing standard processes and procedures to achieve client satisfaction. Such duties may include: Pre-planning elements, venue and service sourcing, financial responsibilities and contract negotiation, and all logistics for the meeting
  • Go-to person for on-site employees to resolve customer service or operational issues
  • Complies with M & E technology usage as required (Lanyon)
  • Management of supplier partners and internal support areas to ensure quality and timely delivery
  • Provide program feedback to all stakeholders through summary and distribution program debrief notes for inclusion in account review
  • Responsible for negotiating all vendor contracts, independently, related to a particular event, including, air, hotel etc
  • Minimum 5-8 years of current relative project management and meeting operations experience required
  • Possesses leadership qualities
  • Ability to manage multiple programs, projects and teams simultaneously
  • Comfortable communicating with range of positions from entry-level employees to senior level executives
  • Strong communications skills: verbal, written and presentation
  • Ability to travel to programs as needed
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Gathers required venue, travel and participant information and coordinates meeting logistics
  • Prepares cost comparisons and budgets
  • Prepares documents for Health and Human Services (HHS) Conference Approval Form packages and NIH 827-1 meeting packages
  • Develops meeting timelines, monitors the budget for each meeting, and regularly collaborates with the CCCT Program Directors
  • Manages hotel room blocks and meeting registration
  • Conducts facility site visits and meets with facility event teams to coordinate room set up and audio visual arrangements
  • Prepares meeting materials
  • Provides on-site meeting management support, assigns staff duties and troubleshoots, as needed
  • Reconciles post-meeting invoices, processes supported travel reimbursements and prepares data for meeting close out reports
  • Works with CMRP staff to process procurement/purchasing requests, as well as tracking venue contracts and meeting costs
  • Develops and maintains tracking systems to manage the progress of multiple projects
  • Performs duties in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and program guidelines
  • Works independently and regularly makes decisions relevant to the meeting planning process
  • Travels 5-10% domestically and/or locally
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in biomedical/clinical research or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience including two (2) years at the Program Coordinator level
  • Ability to perform and organize administrative processes to effectively and efficiently manage daily operations and coordinate program planning
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software applications
  • Must be able to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance
  • Administrative experience related to biomedical/clinical research
  • Experience with proofreading, document design and review
  • Meeting and/or conference planning experience in a Federal Government setting
  • Experience with NIH clients
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Federal Travel Regulations
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Bilingual Corporate Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working closely with meeting hosts and vendors to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in an effort to protect the customer’s business interests and brand
  • Responsible for end-to-end meeting management for meetings hosted by business unit meeting owners and their support staff
  • Flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic cross-functional teams made up of subject matter experts, Directors, planners, and external vendors
  • Possesses a “Make it Happen” attitude by commanding action on any urgent or unique requests made by customers within the confines of approved business conduct practices
  • Proactively escalate potential client or program issues to management for timely resolution
  • Presents meeting specific proposals and debriefs to business unit owner as required
  • Other duties as required
  • Computer proficiency in Apple products and Microsoft Office suite
  • Accepts responsibility and conveys clear expectations to the appropriate people
  • Experience in sourcing, contracting and managing special events
  • Experience managing meeting budgets, payment and expense reconciliation
  • Competent in reporting, SLA management, meeting key deadlines, and delivering client communications
  • Client-centric
  • Strong multi-tasker who works well under pressure in a changing environment
  • Fluent in Spanish and / or Portuguese a plus
  • Experience planning meetings in Latin America a plus
  • Position has ability to work remotely
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M&E Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works with event owners to determine appropriate meeting logistics including meeting room set up, food & beverage needs, audiovisual equipment needs, ground transportation, etc
  • Utilizes preferred relationships whenever possible
  • Manages program costs to stay within approved budget
  • Receives proper approval to increase budget when appropriate
  • Continually looks for areas to negotiate further and continues to drive cost savings for items added after venue contract is negotiated i.e. menu prices, shipping costs, AV equipment rental
  • Manages logistics with venue staff including ensuring correct room set up, meals, AV, etc
  • Staffs registration desk to answer questions, direct attendees, and act as resource for event staff
  • Acts as one point of contact for venue staff
  • Reviews all invoices received to ensure program is charged correctly
  • Handles any discrepancies directly with venue/vendor in order to present event owner with correct invoice
  • Manage client’s payment requirements as defined per program or account
  • Provides event owner with necessary reports including pre-event reports from on-line registration tool and post event reports such as program cost savings
  • 4 year degree preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professional with all levels of management and clients
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • 4) Negotiate contracts to achieve maximum cost savings opportunities as well as incorporate Baxters stand language
  • 5) Provide online meeting registration to participants
  • 6) Manage on site staff during meetings and events
  • 7) Plan and develop programs, agenda, budgets and services for each meeting. 8) Prepare and monitor reports on actual expenditures vs budget
  • 9) Responsible for obtaining customer service ratings in line with department objectives along with achieving cost savings goals
  • 10) Review meeting bills for accuracy and approve for payment
  • 1) Ability to work and make decisions independently
  • 2) Ability to coordinate several concurrent activities with strict timeframes
  • 3) Basic level budgeting and accounting skills
  • 4) Reconcile final invoices from several suppliers
  • 5) Candidate must be customer and service focused
  • 6) Balance cost and value of program
  • 7) Must be able to manage contractors for individual meetings
  • 8) Strong interpersonal skills
  • 9) Develop cooperative working relationships with others
  • 10) Bachelors Degree, CMP preferred
  • 11) 5-7 years industry related experience
  • 12) Cvent knowledge is a plus
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong meeting & Event planning experience in the Pharma industry, especially as it relates to HCP programs. Including knowledge and experience working with Pharma regulations and guidelines
  • 5 years of current relative meeting/event management experience, including at least two years handling large and more complex events
  • CMP or formal Project Management designation preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Travel industry knowledge preferred
  • Knowledge of Project Management procedures
  • Electronic meeting management tool experience preferred
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills to communicate internally and externally
  • Strong customer service experience along with ability to negotiate
  • Strong organizational and planning ability that can coordinate multiple resources
  • Ability to set priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
  • Work well as a team player, self-motivated, ability to problem solve independently and in team situations. Ability to learn new information quickly
  • Able to process financial information and learn new information quickly
  • 25-30+% travel required
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Executive Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have all systems up to date with all information relevant to the group
  • Develop Events Work Orders in the system with all relevant information
  • Interact permanently with the Account Managers, Sales Executives, Yield Management, Reservations and all operational departments of the hotel
  • Act directly with the guest or client during preplanning phase and the stay of group or event
  • Ensure that all client requests are answered efficiently and with agility
  • Fluent in English & Spanish. Knowledge of other languages will be an advantage
  • Demonstrated previous experience working in Conference & Events
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Intern for Meeting Planner Mobile App Resume Examples & Samples

  • To develop a state-of-art mobile app in cross platform, iOS & Android
  • Require to design UI with App Icon, animated and vector graphics
  • C#, Visual Studio, Xcode, SQL, Web Services (AWS), HTML5 and Adobe Suite (desirable)
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Venue Sourcing, negotiation and contracting
  • Logistics and Budget Management - Pre & Post event
  • Onsite Management where required
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for end to end planning and coordination for meetings comprising but not limited to (Conferences, Networking Receptions, Gala Dinners, Incentive Trips, Product Launches and Hospitality)
  • Act as the key client contact for program including proposal creation and presentation, contracting, regular WIP reviews, ongoing engagement and escalation as needed
  • Source, Negotiate, Contract and Manage all vendors / suppliers for the meeting and ensure quality services at efficient rates
  • Create and manage critical path for event(s) including key dates internally and externally
  • Create, design and manage all aspects of the program (food and beverage, activities, transport, design theme etc)
  • Attendee Management and associated aspects (initiations, itineraries, rooming lists, special needs, dietary requirements, attendee communications etc)
  • Coordinate with the air ticketing team for the event to ensure seamless operations and client facing engagement
  • Facilitate all supplier payments including regular reporting on fund movements
  • Create and manage the initial, negotiated, working and final budgets throughout the program in an accurate and timely manner
  • Proactive management of event, account and profitability
  • Full financial reconciliation post event within defined SLA parameters
  • Coordinate and support teammates in fulfilment and execution of meetings & events
  • Participate in audit compliance and support operational excellence initiatives
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Meeting Planner Intern, Events & Incentives Resume Examples & Samples

  • Event Planning or Hospitality Major preferred
  • Meeting and/or event planning experience preferred
  • Advanced skills on Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Consults with internal stakeholders on vision, budgetary requirements and overall objectives of educational meetings and investor conferences to maximize return on investment
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining and reporting for budgets of up to 1 million dollars
  • Manages all aspects of medium to large, complex programs (up to 4,000 attendees) through their entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closure)
  • Cultivates and develops relationships with key personnel in other business units including procurement, marketing, accounting, office services and risk operations, as well as a host of external vendors
  • Creates key communications, digital and print, for executives and attendees
  • Ensures that meeting expenditures and other post-meeting data is maintained in meeting planning database
  • Manages air processes with in-house travel agency to include lift analysis, approved travelers’ lists, manifest coordination and overall trip approvals, as needed
  • Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations to stakeholders
  • Reviews, negotiates and administers contracts with hotels and other suppliers
  • Manages time with the ability to effectively balance multiple events at different stages
  • Intermediate level concepts, practices and procedures of meeting and event planning
  • Online registration systems and database management
  • Strong reasoning and decision making to compose recommendations on direction and scope of meetings
  • Written and verbal communications in order to professionally address a wide and varied audience both internally and externally
  • Project management to successfully complete long term projects
  • Organizational and time management skills to best handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
  • Providing a high level of customer service
  • Independently manage work projects
  • Negotiate with external vendors
  • Create, manage and adhere to budgets up to 1 million dollars
  • Handle multiple tasks and projects
  • Identify problems and create effective solutions
  • Quickly construct effective contingency plans
  • Articulate reasons behind decisions
  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in a related discipline and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in corporate meeting planning
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Meeting Planner Pharma Resume Examples & Samples

  • Initiative
  • Detailed Work Steps
  • Expected Impact
  • Program Logistics
  • All meeting needs are planned for and met leading to a successful event
  • Researches, negotiates, and manages relationships with vendors such as ground transportation companies, destination management companies, drayage, etc
  • Acts as point of contact for all vendors
  • Quality vendors are selected to work on program
  • Preferred program has greater buying power for future program
  • Event owner will not need to deal with multiple contact people
  • Provides estimates to event owner to help create budget
  • Alerts event owner if program is in danger of exceeding budget
  • Program stays within allotted budget
  • Event owner is always aware of budget status
  • Additional negotiation and cost savings strategies
  • Event owner receives best value in all areas handled by meeting manager
  • Determines program needs for on-line registration including site content i.e. data capture of meal selections, guest information, class choices, etc
  • Leads event owner through process of reviewing site to ensure all data is correct before site is live
  • Assists event owner with communication to attendees driving them to site for registration
  • On-line registration site will be designed to be user friendly, capture all necessary data, and meet all program needs
  • On-site Assistance
  • Oversees vendor performance i.e. ground transportation, DMC, entertainment, AV, etc
  • Event owners can concentrate on other priorities leaving the logistics to the meeting managers and coordinators
  • Eliminates confusion for venue staff of too many contact people
  • Bill reconciliation
  • Event owner is confident they are paying correct amount
  • Event owner is confident they are paying in the correct fashion
  • Provides event owner with necessary reports including pre-event reports from on-line registration tool and post-event reports such as program cost savings
  • Event owner receives all necessary data in a timely matter during pre-planning stage
  • Event owner receives program cost savings report allowing them to present data to their management and keep information on file for future programs
  • At least 5-7 years of past meeting planning skills are required. CMP desired
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Executive Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Respond to catering inquiries taking place within 60 calendar days with function space availability and current banquet menu options; as well as providing catering estimates, floor plans, and other pertinent booking information
  • Communicate details of assigned groups to all departments in a professional, thorough and timely manner using Banquet Event Orders and internal correspondence
  • Responsible for sending Customer Feedback Form for past bookings to guests
  • Show function space to potential clients both by appointment and drop-in
  • Attend weekly/monthly departmental communication meetings, also Sales and Operations meetings as required
  • Establish a close working relationship with clients and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts colleagues
  • Adhere to all standards and procedures as outlined by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Conference Services Standards and Practices
  • Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook
  • Knowledge of Opera Sales and Catering an asset
  • Well organized, able to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment with little direct supervision
  • Must be able to function and focus in a work space that is in a high traffic area
  • Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Catering and Sales background an asset but not necessary
  • Enthusiastic team player who is flexible and able to adapt to changing work schedules and market conditions
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working with suppliers to secure savings and add value. Maximize all commercial opportunities for GBT Meetings and Events
  • Accurate data inputting of the clients requirements into the CVENT system keeping each enquiry up to date with any amendments
  • Manage admin for the team and send out commissions and be responsible for invoicing
  • MS Office user
  • Strong communication skills and strongly developed service ethic
  • Experienced In CVENT is an advantage
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define and clarify meeting or convention related needs of business partners and work with them to meet meeting expectations
  • Obtains proposals, prepares status reports, monitors meeting budgets, track cost savings, manage meetings contracts, purchase requests and payments
  • Create and maintain a tracking process for legal documents to ensure completion of CDAs, consulting agreements within the scheduled timeline for Advisory Boards
  • Work with Corporate Compliance as needed to ensure financial policies and “Sunshine Act” regulatory submissions are in place
  • Manage all meeting or convention requirements including but not limited to; identifying sites for meetings, invitations, registration, air and ground travel, food and beverage requirements, audio visual, amenity selection, budget reconciliation and program evaluations and follow-up
  • Manage approved budgets and ensure compliance with corporate and departmental financial policies
  • Work with management and business partners to ensure meeting goals and objectives are achieved and meet company, business partner and departmental goals
  • Maintain relationships with internal business partners such as Finance/Purchasing, Security, Travel, Facilities as well as external vendors to ensure a sound corporate image
  • Ensure successful execution of meetings onsite working with management and vendors who provide support for meeting planning
  • Work with non-native speakers from diverse cultures with time zone differences and various currencies
  • Under management direction, help control risks associated with attrition and cancellation by supplying report updates as needed and by monitoring hotel status reports and closely reviewing contract terms and conditions
  • Associates Degree or CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) and 5 years of meeting planning experience, or
  • 7 years of meeting planning experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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Senior Corporate Events / Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Consults with clients and often leads planning committees to identify key issues, establish strategic direction, facilitate problem-solving and get decisions made
  • Exercises considerable independent judgment in allocating time and budget resources to achieve meeting outcomes
  • Develops overall work plan including timeline and budget, tracks and reports progress, evaluates results for client to ensure that meeting solutions are appropriate for the targeted audience, meet client's financial and strategic objectives, and are consistent with department guidelines
  • Consults with client by researching and recommending meeting themes, sites and special event activities that support their objectives; oversees all logistics planning and execution
  • Independently negotiates contracts with vendors or sponsors on behalf of clients to obtain the best value and reduce risk to Kaiser Permanente
  • Oversees meeting and event expenditures to stay within or below budget
  • Coordinates recharges and post meeting reporting of final budget and cost savings/cost avoidance
  • Oversees the content development of on-line registration website, invitations, speaker presentations and all other collateral ensuring that materials are professional and appropriately reflect brand standards
  • Independently negotiates and arranges audio visual technical support, production ad staging for meetings and events
  • Updates/maintains and develops department databases. Leads efforts to improve departmental processes, with particular attention to project management
  • Models best practices for efficiency, timeliness and accuracy
  • Trains new staff
  • Provides direction and leadership to on-site execution team as well as direct support and liaison with client on desired program facilitation
  • Minimum five (5) years of related experience in the meeting industry as a planner or supplier of meeting services
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or hotel management preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
  • Thorough familiarity with Microsoft Office Excel, SignUp4, Filmmaker Pro, PowerPoint and other typical office software applications preferred
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Solely responsible for organizing all meetings & events for a dedicated client account
  • Organize Pharmaceutical complaint events – understanding limitations and maximum spends
  • Working transparently and accurate to make sure your events are fully auditable
  • Source venues, contract and negotiate with vendors – DMC relations
  • Think out of the box, be creative and imaginative, and anticipate your clients and suppliers
  • Planning the logistics of the meeting – from meeting room setup to coordinating multiple breakouts
  • Understand Attrition Guidelines and Cancellation Penalties – as they pertain to a hotel contract
  • Manage multiple meetings simultaneously, Must be flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Excellent project management skills and able to handle a number of different events at any one time
  • Handling meetings ranging from 10 people to 100 or more
  • Coordinate with the air team to produce a seamless operation between air and land
  • Maintain fully complete financial management for each event from setting up estimate budgets to collecting the invoices and reconciling the final bill
  • Creation of event collateral – welcome packs, departure letters, useful information, badges
  • Negotiate and deal with Congress Housing Bureaus worldwide to secure the relevant accommodation blocks and rates
  • Understanding and application of the Client’s Congress and Events SLA and SOPs in particular the use of Starcite for website development, delegate management, financial management and reporting
  • Reporting and working daily with an international based team
  • Adhering to all internal American Express policies as well as all compliance issues
  • Minimum college degree is required (HBO/ Bachelor) in hospitality, marketing or a related field
  • Experience of past event planning skills are required (from simple meeting to international congress)
  • Experience with Pharmaceutical compliance rules & regulations is required
  • Experience with organizing Pharmaceutical meetings/ congresses/ events is required
  • Co –payment for HCP’s procedures experience is required (only Medtronic applicable)
  • Advance Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) knowledge is mandatory
  • Starcite (especially website building) experience is mandatory, advanced knowledge is preferred
  • Cvent experience is a pre
  • Ideal candidate should be thoroughly familiar with the event, travel and hospitality industries
  • On-site management experience during events
  • Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal are essential in both English and Dutch (an extra language is a pre)
  • Confident personality while dealing with suppliers and clients (both oral and written)
  • Candidate should be flexible and able to work under pressure and at times out of office hours
  • Estimated travel – approximately 20% (including client visits, trainings, and supplier visits)
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations
  • Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required
  • Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Willingness and ability to travel when job requires (up to 30 percent)
  • Strong commitment to client satisfaction
  • Ability to problem-solve independently
  • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Strong self-motivation to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage client requirements and their meeting needs
  • Conducting domestic and international site searches, sourcing properties/venues adhering to client budgets and parameters
  • Prepare Site Availability Reports that outline available properties/venues for client meetings
  • Negotiating on all aspects of hotel/venue contracts on behalf of the client, driving the highest level of cost savings
  • Executing contracts with suppliers on behalf of the client, building and maintaining relationships with all suppliers
  • Recommend properties/venues taking in to account client’s budget and meeting objectives
  • Contract, negotiate and maintain relationships with vendors and DMCs
  • Negotiate food & beverage functions, understanding guarantees and limitations
  • Understand attrition guidelines and cancellation penalties with regards to Hotel contracts
  • Coordinate all logistics of domestic and international site inspections
  • Utilize Meeting Management Technology tools to manage RFP/response process
  • Provide clients with final signed contracts and Savings Reports that outline all cost savings as a result of negotiations
  • Maintain and report timely and accurate program data
  • Being able to pickup and work with all interactive tools used by Meetings & Events
  • Coordinate with the air team to produce a seamless operations between air and land. Compile & reconcile the final bill
  • Being able to close out the project within given time lines to update the actual budgets and revenue earned
  • Meeting all deliverable, both external as well as internal
  • Adhering to all internal American Express Meeting & Events policies as well as all compliance issues
  • Knowledge of Cvent or Starcite meeting tool - optional
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works closely with meeting hosts and vendors to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in an effort to protect the customer
  • Usually leads meetings or events that are more intricate, strategic, complex or large scale than meetings and events planners
  • Complies with M&E technology usage as required (Star-Cite)
  • Minimum 5-7 years of current relative project management and meeting operations experience required
  • Experience handling large, more complex events and conferences
  • Comfortable communicating with a range of positions from entry-level employees to senior level executives
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum of five (5) years prior corporate meeting and conference planning experience
  • Possess extensive understanding of hospitality industry, how it operates, how it is organized and how to manage through the system efficiently and effectively
  • Understanding of the Insurance and Financial Services and IRS regulations as they relate to meetings and conferences a plus
  • The successful candidate must have a proven track record in the following areas
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5 or more years of current relative meeting/event management experience, including at least two years handling large and more complex events. CMP or formal Project Management designation preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Excellent travel industry knowledge. Knowledge of Project Management procedures. Knowledge of electronic meeting management tool preferred
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills to communicate internally and externally. Excellent critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong customer service skills. Strong negotiating skills. Strong organizational skills that can coordinate multiple resources. Strong planning skills
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to set priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. Ability to work well as a team player. Ability to be self-motivated. Ability to process financial information. Ability to travel to events as needed. Ability to problem solve independently and in team situations. Ability to learn new information quickly
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Junior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Venue knowledge – maintained by visiting venues by site visiting, educational and familiarisation trips. Demonstrate commercial awareness through recommendations to clients and negotiations with suppliers
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise responsibilities, meet client deadlines and turnaround high volumes of requests in peak periods
  • All files to be processed promptly to ensure commissions are collected and returned to the business in the most efficient manner
  • Excellent team player skills supporting colleagues and ensuring the smooth operation of the department
  • Working knowledge of appropriate technology to prepare costing proposal through to final billing reconciliation process
  • Problem solving skills with the ability to leverage relationships to solve challenges
  • Undertake continuous self-development and training to ensure outstanding quality and customer satisfaction standards are achieved as measured by CSAT and or post event evaluations. The job holder will need to maintain up to date knowledge of key locations and venues
  • Achieve targeted financial results showing significant savings on client meeting spend
  • Communicate with Team Leader for support on all financial and final decisions regarding a group
  • Some Knowledge of the event management industry
  • Use of back office systems e.g AGM
  • Negotiation and contracting skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
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Certified Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings and conferences
  • Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements
  • Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details
  • Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise
  • Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment
  • Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements
  • Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, signage, and other event needs
  • Organize registration of event participants
  • Coordinate services for meetings, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, etc
  • Duties may also include budget development, site selection, logistics, planning, marketing, on-site management, follow-up and billing
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform venue searches for meeting space and/or sleeping rooms, submitted and evaluate RFP’s, negotiate contracts
  • Plan and organize other Globus corporate meetings held both at off-site locations and at Globus Headquarters. These include activities for management, field management, product development and training
  • Responsible for the coordination of all Globus equipment being sent to any off-site locations assuring that the display/activities of the meeting can be met
  • Communication of all meeting details to attendees
  • Responsible for communication to the hotel for all planning of logistics. This includes setting-up master billing and billing instructions, rooming list, food and beverage requirements, recreational activities, etc
  • Two to three years’ experience as a Meeting Planner
  • Working knowledge of Windows & Microsoft Office
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Meeting Planner Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • 4+ years of experience in education/marketing/communication/sales support or meeting planning role
  • Meeting planning and project management experience
  • Medtronic or medical industry experience
  • Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
  • Previous experience working in a lab
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years’ experience in a customer facing role that included meeting planning responsibilities
  • Budget and vendor management experience
  • 6+ years in a meeting planning role
  • CMP or other meeting planning certification
  • Previous Medtronic experience
  • Systems experience such as Salesforce.com, cvent, Excel
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Contract Negotiations –Perform site selections, provide options with detail and negotiate contracts effectively. Understand contract verbiage and standards for negotiation. Ability to walk contracts through the signing process
  • Meeting Planning & Management – Plan all logistical details including but not limited to registration, room set-up, audio visual, security, transportation, housing, food and beverage, and off sites. Ability to manage timelines for multiple events and projects simultaneously. Manage onsite logistics, changes and staffing with calm demeanor. Take lead in the planning process for assigned meetings and events to ensure continual improvement and quality customer service
  • Budget & Expense Management – Create budgets, manage expenses to stay within those budgets and reconcile event bills. Make recommendations to clients on cost-savings and provide final budget post-event. Manage department and personal expenses in a timely fashion
  • Executive Liaison & Counsel –Able to anticipate needs of customers, teammates and attendees. Ability to professionally consult and converse with individuals at various levels within and outside the organization both verbally and written. Promote and maintain a positive rapport between customers, teammates and service suppliers to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction during events. Engage in company and department activities and news to be continually aware of changes and updates. Stay updated on industry trends and local changes to provide current recommendations
  • Online and Written Communication – Proficient in building and maintaining online registration systems. Ability to write error-free event copy and communications. Clear understanding of structure, detail, and tone of communications
  • Three plus years of work experience in direct meeting management
  • Able to demonstrate initiative, interpersonal effectiveness, leadership, and teamwork
  • Must be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and must be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • Strong written and oral communications skills are necessary, as this position requires interaction with various levels of BSA personnel
  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Meeting/Event Planning process: determine purpose of the meeting; prepare a project plan; prepare specifications; obtain historical information related to program; identify stakeholder needs;prepare program outlined (topics, content, speakers); design program details to meet needs of participants; identify successful criteria for evaluation of meeting; understand technology requirements
  • Facilities & Services: determine appropriate geographical location; determine venue; identify services required; coordinate security procedures; plan, order and oversee technology requirements; conduct a pre-meeting briefing and post-con with suppliers and facility providers; plan/create agendas for site inspections
  • Financial & Contract Management: identify ancillary revenue sources and/or cost savings opportunities; develop budget for meeting; required to negotiate contracts; ensure completion of payment and/or billing process; manage to budget; conduct RFP process; determine fees for participation
  • Logistics: establish invitation/registration procedures; assess risk management to determine insurance and operations needs; determine exhibitor booth assignments/setup process; secure transportation arrangements; communicate travel arrangements; determine setup for function rooms including seating and AV; manage all food and beverage; prepare and review housing reports in a timely manner; coordinate shipping of materials
  • Program: secure speakers & manage contractual relationship; secure entertainment; determine food and beverage requirements that support program objectives; arrange ancillary programs in conjunction with the meetings including pre/post meeting activities; arrange media and PR activities for program
  • Always responsible for end to end management
  • Proactively escalate potential client or program issues for timely resolution
  • Responsible for completing Statement of Works for clients
  • Ownership of timeline, budget/pro-forma, and group reporting
  • Presents proposals and debriefs to customers as required
  • Escalate delivery issues through notification of management to ensure continuous improvement of M&E processes, procedures and tools
  • Travel on-site for assigned programs, acting as the business lead
  • Collaborate with on-site Lead (if they are not the Lead themselves)
  • Complies with M & E technology usage as required (Star-Cite)
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining meeting profiles for assigned programs
  • Could act in capacity of Trip Director
  • Identify upselling opportunities and action accordingly
  • Identify scope creep and action accordingly
  • Significant experience of current relative Meeting/Event Management required
  • Proven ability in Project Management
  • Strong communications skills: verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Strong Financial Acumen
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Associate Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinates end to end small programs (see below) with supervision
  • Assistance role in larger programs
  • Assist with program re-costs and pro-formas
  • As directed, be a point of contact for support areas (e.g. Customer service, registration solutions, data management, client communications)
  • Escalate potential issues to assigned Meetings & Events Planner or Supervisor/Manager
  • Coordinates small programs or be responsible for delivery of al a carte services under the direct supervision of a Meetings and Event Planner or Supervisor/Manager. Such duties may include (but are not limited to)
  • Meetings & Events planning experience
  • Financial Acumen
  • Strong multi-tasker who works well under pressure, ability to handle multiple projects
  • Excellent communication skills: verbal; oral and presentation
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel as required
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Meeting Planner Co-op Resume Examples & Samples

  • Research and source destinations and venues for new meetings
  • Communicating with hotel, event, and sourcing vendors
  • Contract review and negotiations
  • Registration web site build and content creation
  • Oversee event registration
  • Rooming list management
  • Coordination of on-site supplies, badges, and shipments
  • Coordinate food and beverage, entertainment, and audio visual components for events
  • Budget management and reconciliation
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, anticipate project needs, detail oriented
  • Proficient PC Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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Invite & Meeting Planner Coordinator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintaining and developing the IMP Database (MS Access) – using it in its current form whilst investigating ways to make the end to end process more efficient
  • Liaising with the business channels and product specialists to book meetings – dealing with the sales team, product management team and PMs/Analysts and their coordinators
  • Diary management – proactively managing the IMP diary to ensure that all invites are sent out to the relevant people at the right times (being conscious of varying time zones)
  • Logistics such as room booking, AV/VC, sending reminders – keeping on top of and double checking all logistics for each IMP
  • Checking that presentation material is prepared – reminding the Equity Communications Team of any upcoming IMP meetings and ensuring that presentations are ready; including helping to put together/format any presentations and binding as necessary
  • Recording marketing hours – using the IMP system to record hours for everyone and distributing this information as appropriate
  • Producing management information reporting – using the IMP system to create reports and manipulate data which may be useful to the business
  • Providing back up and coverage for the IMP Team Coordinator
  • Experience of working as a support professional, ideally in a complex, fast moving environment
  • Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • MS Access desirable
  • Ability to work with the minimum of supervision
  • A team player, able to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work appropriately
  • Ability to quickly pick up knowledge of the business and use this knowledge to make judgements on key issues
  • Pleasant, professional manner
  • Good team skills are essential – close liaison with other coordinators across the organisation and within the Product Group
  • Diplomacy when dealing with colleagues and contacts
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential
  • Familiarity with financial services
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum of 7 to 10 years in corporate meeting planning with experience in incentive travel, international travel, business meetings, and other special events
  • Strong writing, communications and relationship management skills
  • Effective leader, team player and individual high performer
  • Corporate brand and marketing exposure and experience preferred
  • "Certified Meeting Professional" designation preferred
  • Travel: 30-40%
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Meeting Planner & Administrator Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage meeting participation for Cambridge Associates (C|A) offices globally by scheduling and facilitating connection to meetings occurring via audio and video conference
  • Work with Research and Investment Directors to schedule and ensure C|A participation at annual and/or quarterly update meetings and calls with select managers. Manage schedule of meetings, prepare pre-meeting information packets for attendees, and manage a process for post-meeting capture of notes and analyses
  • Help to manage schedule of internal department and committee meetings, including working with Research leaders to create and distribute meeting materials
  • Schedule and maintain a log of meetings with managers, including those hosted by C|A research, as well as those attended on behalf of clients
  • Act as point of contact for managers requesting to schedule a meeting with C|A
  • Work with the Manager Information Group to ensure timely communication of quarterly updates and create efficient flow of information between MIG and Research
  • Associates Degree or BA/ BS required
  • 1+ years of related experience, preferably in financial services
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple requests for information
  • All candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship or restriction
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Event organization
  • Venue Sourcing using Preferred Venue Program when it is possible
  • Venue Proposal Creation and Presentation
  • Venue Liaison
  • Negotiate with venue the best rates and terms and conditions
  • Contract Negotiation and Finalization
  • Commission Negotiation
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Third Party Supplier Engagement and Management
  • DMC Engagement and Management
  • Congress Travel for Meetings Management
  • Congress Project Coordination
  • Delegate Management including Travel Arrangements
  • Signage and Meeting Materials Management
  • Budget Management and Reconciliation
  • Online and Offline attendees Registration Maintenance and Management
  • Data Management and document Management throughout the life cycle of the event
  • Billing, Supplier Payment
  • On site Logistics Management where required
  • Fluent in French and/or Dutch and English is a requirement
  • Amadeus skills would be an asset
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrates knowledge of travel needs and planning
  • Works with internal team to define travel parameters and compliance requirements for each event and is subsequently responsible for booking all travel accordingly
  • Works directly with individual participants and our travel agency to book flights
  • Works directly with individual participants to coordinate ground transportation
  • Works directly with outside vendors, including travel agency and car service, using their systems to book flights and make arrangements
  • Works directly with the hotel contacts to maintain rooming lists and set up payments for sleeping rooms
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to attendees
  • Extensive use of Excel to track all logistics information
  • Works with team and vendors for monthly account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of invoices and charges
  • Onsite travel and logistics support at Cardinal-sponsored events
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of meeting and event practices
  • Supports a professional environment while under pressure and multi-tasking
  • Assists in the implementation of meetings and events under close supervision to achieve business and brand objectives
  • Supports meeting and event management procedures within budget under close direction
  • Supports post-meeting close out activities
  • Creation of all travel associated meeting binders
  • Management of all travel related items on-site pre & post event
  • Adherence to compliance items
  • Participate in internal and external meetings on weekly basis
  • Assist in meeting packing
  • Assist in onsite registration desk duties
  • Assist with closeout activities
  • Scan meeting materials and save on the shared drive
  • Assist with payment processing/tracking and Sunshine Act Reporting
  • Manage CAR Tool reconciliation reporting
  • Support meeting managers both pre-meeting and onsite
  • 2-4 years work experience in administrative and/or travel field
  • Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office programs
  • Knowledge of Amadeus
  • Knowledge of CVENT or travel booking program
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Ability to travel on weekends as needed to assist on-property at meetings/events (<25%)
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Senior Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Word / Excel / PowerPoint and general IT skills essential
  • Excellent and strong multi-tasker who works well under pressure and can easily deal with short lead requests within SLA
  • Accomplished and confident negotiator
  • Able to self-motivate and motivate others
  • Creative, open-minded and willingness to adapt
  • An excellent communicator & team player at all times
  • Significant experience within the M&E, venue find or equivalent industry
  • Courageous – not afraid of a challenge
  • Positive & encouraging approach to all tasks no matter how big or small
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Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Research and plan accommodations, transportation, meeting space, offsite venues, onsite activities and other logistics as necessary, using RFPs, site visits and other evaluation criteria to determine best value
  • Compiles project plans which summarize costs, event times, attendance numbers, equipment needs, catering, decorations/floral and other related details
  • Responsible for accurate and updated data related to guest list, travel logistics, room blocks and other items
  • Provide onsite management and post-event evaluations
  • Manage multiple deadlines with each meeting process and make decisions based on the needs and objectives
  • Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details of event activities and reconciles event-related expenses to budget in a timely manner
  • Ability to utilize various technology systems and software to support meeting planning end to end process
  • Communicate with staff and team members to ensure a successful meeting
  • Be aware of, and comply with, all corporate policies
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Associate Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1-3 years of prior Group Air Experience, OR 1-2 years Meetings & Events planning experience
  • Knowledge of the Trondent Reporting tool a plus
  • Working towards CMP designation an asset
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Sourcing Manager / Meeting Planner Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develops and implements program and profit/negotiation strategy to achieve best price and/or enhancement consideration with suppliers, supporting the specific needs of the client
  • Utilizes knowledge of domestic and international destinations to recommend appropriate sites. Maintains knowledge of new destination options, value-priced destination options and promotional offerings
  • Gathers all the information necessary to properly source and place an event on behalf of a client, including standard availability grids from designated technology tool
  • Initiates RFP process to secure appropriate room blocks, logistical event needs, and pricing from hotels and other suppliers
  • Qualifies proposals to determine if appropriate and competitive
  • Negotiates and confirms critical program components with supplier(s) and team, utilizing basic terms and conditions, and/or modifying pre-existing master policies to meet individual client requirements
  • Meets client deadline providing availability grid based on client standards, and review with client and team
  • Tracks supplier option dates and follows-up with team members and suppliers of program status
  • Reviews all supplier contracts prior to finalization, ensuring both program specific and generic terms and conditions are accurate and legally protective of both American Express M&E and the client, including attrition dates, cancellation policies, etc. Uses appropriate authorization and addendum form to ensure consistency and accuracy
  • Conducts final negotiations with selected suppliers for best possible pricing and concessions to meet savings and spend expectations
  • Provides supplier with all appropriate documentation at sale notification including itinerary, supplier contracts, etc
  • Create meeting records in the designated meeting management system, and completes all internal documentation for the program prior to turnover
  • Conducts additional negotiations with supplier(s), such as DMC companies, and all other third party suppliers, pre and post-sale, to improve costs, profitability and/or terms of targeted program components
  • May participate in program re-negotiations or cancellation negotiations, as required
  • Achieve appropriate benchmarking metrics as per client or company requirement
  • Review final bill and reconcile to contracted terms
  • PROCESS MANAGEMENT
  • Reviews meeting request and conducts meeting qualification call with client
  • FINANCIAL AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
  • RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
  • Works with operations lead and account management to help grow adoption within the client’s organization
  • Provides leadership to team and promotes positive team environment as a positive role model
  • Works closely with client to ensure program objectives are addressed, maintaining open line of communication with client to ensure understanding of expectations and client satisfaction
  • Maintains open and on-going communication with team regarding supplier utilization, key negotiations, performance and unique programming ideas. Advises team on preferred hotels, and helps direct decisions to those hotels participating in the Preferred Program
  • Partners with third party suppliers to understand and negotiate their services as needed. Advises team members as appropriate regarding new or revised information from suppliers. May be requested to manage VIP negotiations
  • Provides negotiation expertise to team members, as requested
  • MICELLANEOUS RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Works on special projects as assigned by the operations lead or account manager
  • Previous experience in project, event or meeting management, at least two of which are in procurement
  • Experiences in hotel buying required, proven negotiation skills