Kristin Markowski

Experience

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  Edible Arrangements

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2018

  Store Manager

  Managed day-to-day production and customer service operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for our team.During extremely busy holiday seasons, successfully organized and executed mass amounts of deliveries, maximizing efficiency and insuring customer satisfaction.Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.Efficiently addressed customer issues to ensure quick and successful resolution.

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  SlidesLive

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  Event Sales Manager

  Increased brand awareness through strategic negotiation of company partnerships with B2B events for booth space and sponsorship items.Successfully managed a team of 50 production assistants, coordinating calendars for over 250 concurrent events in the US and Europe.

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  Nassau County Board of Elections

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  Volunteer Poll Worker

  Poll Worker for the 2020 General Election. Provided ballots to registered voters and instruction on proper voting methods. Evaluated address information, identifying cards and registration paperwork for each voter.

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  Northwell Health

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Administrative Coordinator

  Coronavirus Special Response Group Member.Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical and insurance information.Used Salesforce to efficiently input and locate patient details. Scheduled follow up appointments for patients through the Northwell system. Provided assistance onsite at various vaccination pods to insure a smooth running process and answer any patient questions. Handled the heavy call volume to set up appointments and check patient eligibility.

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  Seen Media Group

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  Senior Account Coordinator

  Created a clear Availability Calendar to display all inventory holds on 100+ media units across major USMarkets including NYC, LA, Miami, Austin & Chicago.Provide critical support to 4 Account Executives during the sales cycle that includes; RFPs, experiential POP Reports, Client Call Scheduling and Competitive ReportsProactively create industry related decks to present to clients with current campaign photosCollaborate with the VP of Sales to monitor the progress of the sales team and implement improvedmethods that close the gaps between Sales and Operations.Manage communication with the warehouse team that receives creative material to confirm proper posting procedures & client instructionsCreated an updated onboarding process for the new sales coordinators to get up to speed as quickly aspossible while being their confidant about any questions throughout their onboarding process.Produce a clear install directional with the clients creative for the wildposting team to accurately executecampaigns efficiently as possible Show less

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  Questex

  Jul 2022 - now

  Directed and executed 15 annual hosted buyer events, conferences, award galas, and trade shows across the six company markets: Hospitality, Beauty & Wellness, Travel, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Technology.Events include The Hospitality Show, International Beauty Show, Live Design International, Digital Pharma East, Fierce 50 Awards Gala, Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit & StreamTV Show.Effectively created and monitored each events budget ranging from $2M-$6.5M, while ensuring the integrity of the event stays on track.Successfully identified year on year growth patterns and implemented strategic modifications to drive higher attendance rates and foster partnerships through captivating brand activations, resulting in an exhilarating experience for attendees.Negotiated with venues and reputable vendors to meet the event's needs for AV, Entertainment, Contractor Staff, Gifting, Catering, Security and Show Decoration.Managed event floorplan creation, onsite staff scheduling, AV equipment coordination, run of show execution, and branding development.Monitored 350+ sponsorship deliverables, hard costs, deadlines, and sponsor communications with precision to enhance the overall experience for sponsors.Meticulously managed multiple hotel blocks for 5,000+ attendees and 500 staff members following successful negotiations of favorable rates and concessions.Supervised a team of 3 coordinators to successfully execute assignments encompassing speaker management, communication emails, as well as registration and exhibitor services. Show less Simultaneously managed the responsibilities of 3-4 concurrent hosted buyer events, conferences and trade shows.Streamlined delegate relations for hosted buyer events by maintaining organized master file to track fulfillment, monitor reimbursements, preserve accurate housing block, and ensure effective communication with buyers and suppliers.Effectively communicated show requirements to all exhibitors by consistently updating the exhibitor services manual with new vendors and important deadlines. Show less

  • Operations Manager, Event Performance

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Operations Coordinator, Event Performance

    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023