Carrie Brown

Meeting Concierge

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Wakefield, Rhode Island, United States

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About me
Asst. Director of Conference Services, URI
Education
- University of Rhode Island
  1996 - 2000
  Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies
  Minor- Philosophy
Experience
- Hyatt Regency Newport
  Jun 2001 - Feb 2002
  Meeting Concierge
- Newport Hospitality, Inc.
  Jan 2002 - Jun 2018
  Direct the creative development and proposal/contract writing process at RI's leading Destination Management Company. Manage Operations team: hire, train and evaluate employees. Event and recreation programming from concept to execution including sourcing, vendor management, budget development; quality control, troubleshooting and staffing. Oversee event design, concept, planning, coordination and execution including tour and recreational activities, transportation, venue, caterer, staffing, entertainment, decor, etc.Program and Operations lead for Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Corporate Hospitality in May 2015 and sales/planning for May 2018. Show less
  - Consultant, Senior Project Manager
    Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
  - Vice President, Program Development
    Aug 2014 - Mar 2017
  - Director of Programs
    Jan 2008 - Aug 2014
  - Sales Manager
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
  - Program Manager
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
- South County Health
  Mar 2017 - Oct 2022
  Oversee all system wide and executive /board level events. Provide executive support to CFO, board-level committees, Chief Strategy and Operational Excellence Officers. Facilities construction contract and invoice project management, bank loan liaison Manage events, sponsorship (sales and activation) and marketing of special events for South County Health from planning through execution and follow up. Community liaison where relevant to position such as Volunteer give-back programs with local organizations, community committees and board membership. Coordinated and managed Centennial Celebration for 100th anniversary of South County Hospital throughout 2019.
  - Annual Giving Officer
    Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
  - Event Specialist & Executive Administrative Assistant
    May 2021 - Aug 2022
  - Special Events, Development Office
    Mar 2017 - May 2021
- SK Wellness
  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
  Board President
  Volunteer Board President
- South Kingstown School District
  Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
  Communications Consultant
- University of Rhode Island
  Oct 2022 - now
  Assistant Director, Conference Services
  Promote and manage the conference services program for the University of Rhode Island, Kingston Campus which includes coordination, planning and execution of high-quality events for affiliated and non-affiliated University groups.
Licenses & Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid and QPR Certified
  NCCBH
  Nov 2018
- Destination Management Certified Professional
  Association of Destination Management Executives International -- ADMEI
  Jan 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Carrie Brown
  Esprit Award Winner, Best ILEA Team Effort and Best Meeting or Conference Program ILEA Aug 2016 International Live Events AssociationFor Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
- Awarded to Carrie Brown
  Finalist, Spotlight Awards, Event Company of the Year Catersource/Event Solutions Mar 2016
- Awarded to Carrie Brown
  Achievement Award, Best Overall Program ADMEI Feb 2016
- Awarded to Carrie Brown
  Excellence Award in Meeting Planning ADMEI (Association of Destination Management Executives International) Feb 2016
- Awarded to Carrie Brown
  Gala Award, Best Multiple Day Program for Corporation or Association Special Events Magazine Jan 2016
- Awarded to Carrie Brown
  Esprit Award 2014 Winner, Best ISES Team Effort over $150k International Special Events Society (ISES) Aug 2014