Hannah Lermitte, CMP

Experience

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  LZ Productions

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2007

  Media Buyer

  Compared and negotiated rates, ad space and airtime for television, radio, print, web advertising, billboards, and bus wraps. Set and planned advertising budgets. Monitored costs and return on investment (ROI). Researched and negotiated advertising space. Analyzed campaign effectiveness.

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  Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

  Sept 2007 - May 2015

  Director of Special Events and Rentals

  Provided leadership and expertise in budgeting, planning and execution of special events, conferences, and meetings. Solely responsible for facility rental marketing, sales, and delivery. Organized and facilitated 50+ events per year for up to 1,000 attendees. Developed departmental policies and procedures. Set event-related operational goals and completed post-event analysis. Solicited event sponsorship. Supervised up to 50 onsite volunteers and staff.

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  Hannah Lermitte Events LLC

  Apr 2011 - now

  Consultant

  Comprehensive event and meeting planning, production, and consultation for social and corporate events, conferences, weddings, and international group travel. Provide facilities scheduling and rental management for area college for 7 years. Bookkeeping services. Experience planning in-person, virtual and hybrid events, including a virtual conference for 2 years running.

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  Ashfield Meetings & Events

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Project Manager

  Key point person for the overall planning, organizing, and on-site delivery of international and domestic pharmaceutical meetings and events for AstraZeneca, MedImmune, and Novartis. Prepare and reconcile budgets of up to $350,000. Client liaison. Negotiated and managed venue and hotel contracts, food and beverage arrangements, audio visual and print vendors. Administered delegate communications and registrations.

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  Kimmel Cultural Campus

  Jan 2016 - May 2023

  Events Director/Producer

  Cross-functionally plan, manage, and execute high-profile events and corresponding sponsor relationships for two organizations. Lead producer for over 165 events annually, including two high profile fundraising galas, board of directors’ events, receptions, luncheons, meetings, and celebrity meet-and-greets for up to 700 guests. Collaborate cross-departmentally on event design, strategy, agenda/program development, brand building, event communications, marketing, production, and operations. Marketing communications and event collateral including production. Event Systems Administrator including sourcing. Vendor Management including contract negotiation. Budget Management up to $2,000,000. Oversee all operations and detailed logistics including onsite staff, guest ticketing, catering, security, décor, photography, equipment, and technology. Frequent interface with executive leadership and stakeholders. Exceeded The Philadelphia Orchestra's Opening Night Celebration Gala goal by 3%. Exceeded 2018 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Gala net revenue goal by 15%. Reduced 2016 Gala spending by $77,000+ in first 3 months with the organization to hit revenue goal. Member of the Strategic Planning Employee Engagement Committee; Efficiency & Productivity Task Force; Plaza Activation Committee; Wellness Committee; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Group. Show less

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  Lincoln Financial Group

  May 2023 - now

  Sr. Consultant, Marketing Events