Bari Fritz, CMP

Experience

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  Leigh Pearce Weddings

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  Wedding Intern

  - Assisted with all aspects of the wedding planning process, including client consultations, rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions- Maintained company blog featuring posts on wedding trends and frequently asked questions- Assisted with day-to-day office duties- Became familiar with vendor contracts and relations- Learned crucial professional guest management skills through hands on experience at many weddings with up to 300 guests

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  Greensboro Coliseum Complex

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Operations Intern

  - Became familiar with event timelines in order to assist in flawless event execution- Performed routine checks of dressing rooms, locker rooms, and bathrooms before major events- Assisted during the 2013 Men’s and Women’s Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tournaments- Led set-up of events for over 1,000 attendees

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  CFA Institute

  Jun 2013 - now

  - Managed seven internal conference rooms including reservations, audio visual equipment, room sets, and catering orders for meetings with up to 40 attendees- Successfully utilized meeting technology such as Webex, videoconferencing, and projection- Became proficient in key industry skills including contract negotiation, BEO development, logistical event management, and billing reconciliation through the planning, execution, and closing of 16 events of increasing detail and magnitude with budgets up to $45,000- Interact professionally with upper-level CFA management to communicate budget needs, expense details, and bottom line impact Show less

  • Manager, Event Solutions, AMER

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Event Producer

    Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Event Planner

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2020

  • Internal Meetings Assistant

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2014