Shereen Perillat

Experience

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  Independent Contractor

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  Events and Meeting Manager

  Retained by multiple clients for short- and long-term engagements, serving as a meeting coordinator, event manager, conference coordinator, executive assistant, and field market manager. Key Project Highlights:- Served in an integral role, within the marketing department, as the event coordinator for PuppetConf. - Drove the onsite execution of all logistics including vendors and staff. Led speaker procurement, contracting, and fulfillment efforts. - Recruited 35 conference sponsors and secured approximately $400k in sponsorship funds.- Procured keynote speaker, partnering with the key stakeholders and the legal department.- Successfully managed $25k budget parameter, speaker selection, and panel review process.- Managed employee speaker training for conference presenters. Coordinated all vendor contracts, travel, and multi-day logistics for trainings.- Entrusted as the meetings and events coordinator for Beatty Group; assessing client requirements, submitting RFPs, overseeing all conference registration processes, and managing attendee data.- Secured over $650k in sponsor and exhibitor income; managing all sponsorship procurement and fulfillment including customized packages. - Effectively processed program contracts and provided cash flow statements and trend assessments.- Led all conference coordination initiatives for Lean Startup Co. Managed VIP passholders room block and transportation and coordination of site visits. - Planned and executed food cart vendors and city permits to cater to 650 guests.- Managed and monitored conference registration and onsite execution.- Implemented on-the-spot contingency plan for adverse weather conditions. عرض أقل

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  MeetGreen

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2018

  Registration Manager

  Led multiple simultaneous end-to-end project management initiatives for an industry leader in the production of sustainable events. Accountable for vetting, sandboxing, and implementing new technologies. Provided cost analysis reports to ensure implementation was directly aligned to project scope and budget. Identified and secured sustainable, recyclable, reusable, and/or biodegradable event materials. Developed and administered grant programs to boost diversity and inclusion at events. Delivered extensive multi-year reporting for planning and post event reconciliation. Managed data in compliance with GDRP regulations. عرض أقل

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  Kingstad Event Technologists

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Event Technology Specialist

  Retained by various clients across diverse industries to lead event management software implementations. Worked collaboratively with all levels of stakeholders to understand and design technical requirements for each program. Oversaw vendor management initiatives, RFPs, and negotiated contracts to ensure budget alignment. My responsibilities also extended to the creation of event communications tailored for participants and volunteers.

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  Webex Events (formerly Socio)

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2025

  Sr. Project Manager, Professional Services

  Responsible for the successful execution of professional services engagements with enterprise customers, managing project scope, deliverables, and customer expectations. Facilitates effective collaboration for implementation and product configuration for full end-to-end event management products. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of project management from documentation to scheduling, ensuring accuracy and quality in project deliverables.