Idelisa Benjamin, CMP

Idelisa Benjamin, CMP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Designing Events that Empowers Employees and Wows Customers!

  • Education

    • University of Phoenix

      2009 - 2011
      Bachelors Hospitality Management
  • Experience

    • Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas

      Mar 2002 - Jan 2004

      Managed all aspects of logistics for multiple key educational programs, overseeing course development, client relations, budget and on-site implementation. Initiated new operational products and improvements to existing products. Established a project management system to ensure clients successfully completed required programs. Charged with turning around corporate perception by rebuilding relationships with vendors, distributors and clients. Evaluated programs for effectiveness and against industry benchmarks. Reworked outdated learning system, developing new training materials and updating look. Coordinated CEUs for members.

      • Logistics Director

        Mar 2003 - Jan 2004
      • Program Assistant

        Mar 2002 - Mar 2003
    • Wellness International Network, Ltd.

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

      Interviewed and met with individual(s) on potential international expansion opportunities to determine proceeding course of action and feasibility of expanding the organization. Collaborated with international attorneys to develop and revised policies and procedures for general operations and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Managed the distribution of internal information between the following departments to ensure the organization stays within the country’s operational regulation: IT, Marketing & Communication, Finance, Order Entry, Distributor Relations, and Distribution. Responded to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Developed and oversaw a system for uniform handling of such violations. Daha az göster

      • International Expansion & Resolutions Manager

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      • Senior Manager of Events

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
    • Etc group

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      Sr. Mgr. of Meetings, Events and Incentives

      Overall planning and execution of meetings, events and incentives focusing on customer satisfaction and fulfilling sponsor obligations while building and maintaining relationships with vendors and third party clients. Primary logistical and operational planner for all meetings, events and incentives from site selection to on-site management. Negotiated venue contacts to secure competitive pricing as well as conduct site visit with clients. Forecasted and maintained accurate budgets to ensure financial responsibility across all events. Designed all event programs, layout and content for announcements, website, final program and pre/post-event media content. Managed staffing for all employees with any impact on meeting/event outcome. Arranged all speaker communications for single/multiple events and meetings. Communicated with all speakers to make arrangements for speaking needs, such as handouts, travel arrangements, and other logistics. Coordinated shipment of all conference materials to ensure materials arrive on time. Daha az göster

    • Flawless Moments LLC

      Jan 2013 - now
      Chief Creative Executive

      Help you understand your options throughout the entire event planning process, which in turn reduces the risk of missed expectations, unforeseen costs, and unexpected challenges. Primary designer of your meeting, event or incentive from concept to execution while providing unrivaled customer service, and most importantly our passion to see you succeed. Our international network of service provider are aligned with us to provide you with the best and most flawless moments your event could ever have with a maximum return on investment. Everything comes at a cost but it’s my job to maximize every dollar with our knowledge and buying power. Daha az göster

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Meeting Professional

      Convention Industry Council
      Feb 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Idelisa Benjamin, CMP
      Protege of the Year North Dallas Business Women's Express Network of ABWA Aug 2014 The Protege Award recognizes a member from our Chapter who has completed one year of membership in the Association and is starting her second year. The award is given to a candidate who shows enthusiasm regarding membership and is active in a role that promotes the growth and success of the chapter according to the chapter bylaws and mission.