Michelle Clayton, CMP

Experience

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  MetroHartford Alliance

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Events Intern
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  Alstom Power

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Sales Event Intern

  Responsible for the budgeting of sales eventsCoordinated attendee transportationMenu creation for sales events

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  Clear Channel Communications

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Promotions Intern

  Planned and executed promotional events for the sales teamPlanned and executed fundraisers and special eventsOn-site liaison for sixty promotional appearances

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  Solomon & Associates Event Management

  May 2011 - Jun 2014

  Senior Coordinator, Conferences & Events

  Plan and execute meetings for profit and nonprofit organizations ranging from 25-1000 associatesResponsible for the designing of sponsorship collateralDesign, create, and manage online registration systems and event websitesPrepare venue and vendor RFPs, timelines, run of shows, onsite logistics, event resumes, and budget sheetsPerform site visits and initiate site selectionsOnsite audio visual managerCalmly resolve issues that arise onsite in a timely mannerLiason for event speakers – including celebrities and company presidentsManaged event staff during the preplanning process and onsiteDesign menus and collect headcounts Show less

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  Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport

  Jun 2014 - May 2016

  Executive Meeting Manager

  Worked directly with clients on meeting specifications for all meetings and events hosted in hotelCommunicated event details to the operations and audio visual teams for all hotel meetings and conferences through event orders and group resumesBooked meetings and negotiated contracts for groups without overnight rooms and less than 30 projected attendeesAssisted with ensuring events and meetings run as expected once the group arrived onsiteUp sold food, beverage, and audio visual to maximize hotel revenueWorked with accounting and banquet departments to reconcile event bills Show less

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  Marriott International

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Event Manager

  Responsible for preparing all event documentation and managing group room blocksCoordinate and communicate with sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout all event phasesIdentify operational challenges associated with events and determine how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges or develop alternative solutionsEnsure that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and guaranteeing accuracy of event documentsManage customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needsUse industry knowledge to integrate current trends in event management and event design Show less

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  Travelers

  Jan 2017 - now

  • Director - Event Management

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Manager - Event Management

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Meeting Planner

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2019