Blair Eubanks, VTA

Experience

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  Stone Mountain Park

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1998

  Various

  Positions held include Special Events Supervisor, Food & Beverage Supervisor and Merchandise Supervisor.

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  See Rock City, Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Food & Beverage Assistant Manager

  Responsibilities included Food & Beverage operations, Catering operations, Special events and Entertainment operations.

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  Walt Disney World

  Apr 1999 - Jul 2023

  Lead the Strategic Meetings & Events team, as well as Special Events Management for Disney Destinations.Strategic Meetings & Events - Team of Event Professionals who plan and execute a variety of events supporting Sales and Trade Marketing, including B2B and B2C meetings, trade shows, and client training/familiarization events for all Sales Divisions that support the Disney domestic portfolio: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Aulani. Additionally, team provides event services for internal events at Walt Disney World, including Cast meetings, Media events/grand openings, broadcast events, synergy events, corporate alliance partners, and similar.Special Events Management - Team of Event professionals who plan and execute a variety of events supporting Promotional media, Marketing Strategy, and Disney Vacation Club. Events range from radio/broadcast media events, multi-cultural marketing events, and events geared toward Disney Vacation Club members. Additionally, Event Solutions provides support for event registration services across business units at Walt Disney World, guest group management, and contest winner fulfillment. Show less Responsible for three departments within the Disney Event Group.Strategic Meetings & Events - Team of Event Professionals who plan and execute a variety of events supporting Sales & Trade Marketing, include B2B and B2C meetings, trade shows, and client training/familiarization events for all Sales divisions that support the Disney domestic portfolio: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and Aulani. Additionally, team provides event services for internal events at Walt Disney World, including Cast meetings, Media events/grand openings, broadcast events, synergy events, corporate alliance partners, and similar.Entertainment Operations - Team of Entertainment Professionals responsible for the onsite execution of all entertainment elements for Walt Disney World group and conventions, Disney Fairytale Weddings, and Leisure events.Disney Fine Art Photography - Team of Photography Professionals responsible for all photographic services for events at Walt Disney World, including Disney Fairytale Weddings, Bridal portraits, and group and conventions. Show less Responsible for leading a team of event professionals in the development and execution of Event Strategy for both B2B and B2C events and trade shows for various domestic and international Sales Channels that support Sales and Marketing Strategy for Disney Destinations Domestic portfolio, including Walt Disney World Resort; Disneyland Resort; Disney Cruise Line; Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa; and Adventures by Disney. Sales channels include: Domestic Travel Agency Sales, Travel Industry Sales, Domestic Wholesale & Online Sales, Disney Meetings & Events, Disney Youth Programs, Disney Fairytale Weddings & Honeymoons, Central Florida Sales, Southern California Sales, Disney Vacation Club Sales, and Golden Oak Sales.Additionally have responsibility for Event Services for events for Senior Disney Executives , Including Executive Chairman, CEO, Presidents, and other senior leaders, taking place at a Walt Disney World property, including meetings, executive business updates, media events/grand openings, and similar. Furthermore, all internal events taking places at one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Disney Springs are managed by the team. Show less Lead a team of event professionals who support Sales and Marketing Strategy for Sales and Travel Operations by planning and executing strategic events for the Disney Destinations portfolio, including Disney Parks and New Vacation Operations. Responsible for the development and execution of Event Strategy for trade-focused events and trade shows for Sales Channels. In addition, responsible for logistical planning and execution for both client and Sales Cast training programs consisting of on-site tour based programs and classroom training. Responsible for the sourcing and development of promotional merchandise for client gifts and giveaways utilized for events and other Sales-focused initiatives. Show less Lead a team of event professionals who plan and execute strategic marketing events for the Disney Destinations portfolio of products which include: Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and Aulani a Disney Resort and Spa. Events primarily focus on the travel trade, including local (Florida and California), domestic (US) and international (Latin America, Europe and Asia), as well as niche markets, including Disney Fairytale Weddings Marketing and Disney Youth Programs Marketing. Show less

  • Senior Event Director

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Event Operations Director - Disney Event Group

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Event Director - Strategic Meetings & Events

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2021

  • Manager, Sales Event Management

    Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Events Team Leader for Distribution Marketing Services

    Jan 2011 - Sept 2013

  • Events Manager

    May 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Catering Sales Manager

    Sept 2005 - May 2010

  • Catering & Convention Services Manager

    Mar 2004 - Sept 2005

  • Banquet Manager

    Nov 2000 - Mar 2004

  • Restaurant Guest Services Manager

    Apr 1999 - Nov 2000
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  MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director of Inside Sales & Experiences

  Lead inside sales efforts including individual/family/FIT travel. Specific concentration includes group travel and events for families, affinity groups, incentive travel, corporate meetings and events focusing on a broad range of options from land to cruise, anywhere around the world.