Uschi Brunner

Experience

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  New World Travel

  Oct 2000 - Jun 2015

  Director of Groups and Incentives | Manager of Groups and Incentives

  One of the leading Destination Management Companies in the US, specialized in leisure and business travel► As Director of Groups and Incentives▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Led leisure and business group travel departments in New York, that project managed full cycle of 350+ US meetings, conferences, and events per year (40-1,000 attendees).• Increased German runners attendance to New York Marathon by diversifying portfolio of hotel categories, consolidating transportation costs, and improving runner experience.• Created hype around FIFA (soccer) World Cup by project managing New York stop on world tour of half day celebrity-studded press conferences.• Expanded into new business arena by identifying gap in luxury segment, developing business case, launching Lizard IncentEvents corporate division.► As Manager of Groups and Incentives▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Led leisure and business group travel department in New York City.• Fulfilled boxer’s dream of defending his title in Madison Square Garden by project managing training, promotion, press conference, and VIP events for match in 2006.• Promoted launch of a non-stop route into New York by project managing tennis tournament that featured high profile former pro tennis players in The Hamptons.• Increased company’s team efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and implementing best practices. Show less

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  NWT dba Lizard IncentEvents

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2015

  Director of Meetings & Events

  International corporate event management company.Launched meetings, incentives, conferences, and events division of parent company. Built business by focusing strategically on high-end, upscale corporate clientele. • Fulfilled CEO vision to collaboratively craft four-year strategy by project managing a global leadership summit for 200 international leaders of consumer good company in New York.• Launched fragrance during New York Fashion Week with less than three weeks’ notice by project managing press conference featuring celebrity spokesperson and designer.• Showcased research of leading pharma company’s physician partners by project managing complex logistics and providing concierge-level service within compliance standards.• Increased revenue by nearly 45% by identifying gap in market, understanding stakeholder objectives, and exceeding expectations with innovative events. • Improved staff retention rate in high-turnover industry by developing and nurturing project teams, communicating clear performance expectations, and developing through training.• Built loyal client base by obsessively measuring customer satisfaction, fearlessly focusing on doing the right thing for the customer, and clearly communicating with stakeholders. Show less

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  PwC

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  Project Manager SW Market Events | Manager Admin Team

  Second largest professional services firm in the world, one of the “Big Four.”► As Project Manager Southwest Market Events▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Project managed up to 60 conferences and meetings annually for internal groups, as well as marketing-driven events and programs for external audiences in Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions.• Amplified brand by organizing fun and competitive philanthropic team building event where employees built bikes, made blankets, and assembled school supplies for people in need.• Delivered record-breaking conference attendance while reducing expense by focusing first on creating innovative client experiences that intrigued and excited target audiences.• Significantly increased market visibility by partnering with executive-level stakeholders to formalize, prioritize, and deliver dynamic sector-specific programs.► As Manager, Administrative Team▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Led regional change management according to national restructure that reduced organizational footprint from 21 markets to nine. • Improved collaboration between newly created markets by smoothly integrating in-office and virtual support teams and creating sense of belonging to greater cause.• Maximized overall support team performance and exceeded delivery goals by monitoring metrics, meeting to understand individual motivators, and mentoring for success.• Helped save previously jeopardized jobs by analyzing local workload and identifying internal clients requiring billable services that could only be delivered through physical, in-office support. Show less

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  Equinix

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  Senior Event Manager
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  The Denver 100, LLC

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
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  Engel & Völkers

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2022

  Global Real Estate Advisor