Sample Resume

Manager of Meetings

Objective

To work in Challenging demanding all my skill and efforts to explore and adapt myself in different field, and realize my potential and contribute to the development of organization with impressive performance.

Experience

Manager, Meetings and Conventions
Biophysical Society
Irvine, California

• Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of all national medical meetings/conventions for the Tran catheter Heart Valve business unit.
  Additionally, was responsible for planning and coordination for ancillary meetings/symposia.

• Direct exhibit design program including production; works with vendors to arrange space, literature, hotels, equipment rental, and set-up and dismantling of the exhibit; plan and coordinate the routing of exhibits shipped for the convention program. Arrange for specific events at national conventions; will also support some international conventions.

• Managed and executed projects and marketing plans intended to maximize company exposure and produce sales leads. Develop objectives and strategies for the overall effectiveness and execution of marketing events.

• Worked with Marketing Management on the development and detailed management of budget /activity related to each individual convention or meeting.

• Negotiated contracts and manages relationships with outside vendors. Prepare ROI evaluations of events.

• Generated reports providing information on cost-per contact, audience profiles and representatives’ comments. Assisted in the selection of conventions in which to participate.

• Managed payment of exhibit fee for convention booth space, secure housing and badge registration for Edwards’ attendees.

• Managed, maintained and recommended continuous improvements for all booth properties and convention assets. Remains current on new trends in exhibit design.

• Managed convention lead generation process and ensure distribution to sales analyst function for tracking within a timely manner.

• Served as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.

Accountant Manager
VMS Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN

• Derived strategic partnerships with key clients
  
• Maximized client interactions at all levels
  
• Served as primary point of contact for assigned clients
  
• Ensured that strategic and tactical client goals are met and exceeded
  
• Initiated and participate in client brainstorming sessions and proactively recommend options for clients based on brand strategy, phase in product lifecycle, budget, need, etc.
  
• Initiated and lead strategic meetings with top level clients; determining how specific projects/program support overall brand goals
  
• Established a clear set of goals and objectives with the client prior to downloading a project or program to the rest of the VMS team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business from Art Institute of Colorado (CO)

Skills

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with Sales, Marketing and Executive Management, and work comfortably across business units.

• Proven ability to proactively manage client’s expectations and provide solutions effectively.

• Ability to manage workloads and prioritize requests to meet deadlines.

• Creative problem-solving, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and with minimum direction. 30 – 40% travel required, including weekend and holiday travel.