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| Desired Industry: Multiple Job Offering |
SpiderID: 23512 |
| Desired Job Location: Chicago, Illinois |
Date Posted: 11/22/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: immediately |
| Desired Wage: 65000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: Undecided |
Objective:
To utilize my skills to achieve above average results as a meeting planner.
Experience:
Ricoh Professional Services Chicago, IL 1/2006- present
Meeting Planner Manager
• Strategize with senior executives to meet organizational goals and objectives through meetings and events; design event specifications to meet organizational needs and objectives.
• Plan, implement, manage and evaluate meetings, tradeshows, conferences and events
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers and exhibitors; negotiate and manage contracts.
• Manage professional meeting planners providing performance expectations, feedback and training and development.
2000-present The Sphinx Group Consulting LLC Oak Forest, IL 60452 6/2000 ¡V 1/2006
Meeting Planner Manager
• Plan and execute major aspects of meeting management to include selecting sites, developing marketing materials, building registration processes and databases, and providing on-site management for assigned meetings ranging from 30 to 3,000 attendees.
• Negotiate complex service contracts and approve all meeting expenses.
• Manage meeting vendors to include venues, transportation, hotels, caterers, security and speakers.
1997-1999 Chicago Housing Authority Police Department Chicago, IL
Police Officer/ Meeting Planner Coordinator
• Research sites and vendors for future meetings and events.
• Coordinate housing and travel requests.
• Organize contracts, promotional materials, and meeting files.
• Track expenses and prepare department reports.
• Maintain registration and housing databases
Education:
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
„X Major: Master Degree-Education/Instructional Design GPA: 3.7
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
„X Major: Bachelor Degree-Business Administration GPA: 3.5
Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, 1997-1999
„X Psychology, Business Administration, Computer Science GPA: 4.0
Chicago Police Academy, Chicago, IL 1990-1991
„X Law Enforcement Certification Police Officer, Juvenile Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer
American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Downers Grove, 1987-1988
„X Paralegal Certificate ¡V Graduated with Honors
Taylor Business Institute, 1979-1981
„X Accounting Certificate ¡V Graduated with Honors
Affiliations:
O.E.S. OF ILLINOIS
Skills:
Versatile, results-oriented executive with proven skills and track record in all aspects of meeting, tradeshow and conference management: Extensive strength and experience in people management, problem-solving, fiscal accountability, strategic planning, marketing and research, communication/presentation skills, and customer service. Computer, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various Internet search.
Reference:
Available upon request.
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