Experience

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  Alliant techsystems

  Nov 1987 - May 1993

  Executive administrative assistant
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  Boston scientific

  Feb 1994 - now

  Plan and flawlessly execute multiple local, national and international meetings & events to include: National Sales Meetings, Medical Advisory Board Meetings, Incentive Trips, Executive Summit Meetings and All Employee Meetings.• Manage budgets in excess of 1M dollars• Chair the Core Team Planning Meetings and Post Evaluation Meetings with top level executives• Negotiate contracts for facilities, menus, transportation, audio visual, décor and other logistical services• Source and site meeting locations• Manage attendee registration and communication• Provide on-site program management• Develop, implement and document efficient processes and standard operating procedures to ensure a successful and cost effective meeting with data driven decisions• Analyze complex issues and make strong decisions based on facts and analytics gathered• Active member of global, cross-functional events council • Collaborate with procurement on RFP’s and RFQ’s for vendors to build strategic meetings management processes• Initiate bi-annual meetings with strategic vendors for continuous improvement opportunities• Build, evaluate and manage vendor relationships • Coordinate meeting evaluation, analyze results and recommend improvements for future meetings & events• Develop and produce meeting collateral while maintaining brand standards• Train and manage staff on site • Manage, evaluate and mentor administrative assistants within the Meetings & Events Department • Mentor and coach junior meeting planners within the organization• Create development opportunities for administrative assistants and review development plans quarterly• Develop creative and innovative plans to raise the bar with each program or event Show less

  • Principal Project Manager - Meeting Planner

    Jan 2010 - now

  • Sr. Project Manager - Meetings & Events

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Supervisor - Meetings, Events & Tradeshows

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Communications Specialist II - Marketing Communications

    May 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Communications Specialist I - Marketing Communications

    Aug 2000 - May 2003

  • Executive Administrative Coordinator

    Feb 1994 - Aug 2000