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CORPORATE MEETING PLANNER
Summary

Skilled Corporate Meeting Planner with solid record of accomplishment in planning and executing large- and small-scale events. Adept at developing data-driven strategies to maximize cost savings while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Intuitive and proactive networker with 13-year track record of progressive industry experience. Accomplished in building relationships with vendors and clients.

Skills
  • Guest relations
  • Business growth
  • Contract negotiation skills
  • Budget Management
  • Budgeting
  • Logistics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Day-To-Day Operations
  • Meetings
  • Food service knowledge
  • Contract negotiations and administration
  • Managing events start to finish
  • Corporate events planning
  • Power Point
  • Microsoft Office
  • Large Scale Events
  • Project Plans
    • Experience
    Educational Testing Service | Princeton, NJCorporate Meeting Planner04/2007 - 09/2021
    • Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
    • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
    • Scheduled and booked reservations, and secured venues for events with up to 200+ participants.
    • Recommended money-saving strategies for events to bring costs within budget.
    • Managed client correspondence, record tracking, conference and event logistics.
    • Organized all event logistics and operations, including facility selection, pricing, accommodations, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
    • Supervised event logistics for large-scale corporate events.
    • Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
    • Managed event logistics, including venue scheduling, accommodations and menu and beverage offerings.
    • Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility and guest information.
    • Initiated negotiations with vendors and subcontractors to maintain individual internal department event budget.
    • Created and monitored employee travel profiles with Directravel website (Gatekeeper).
    • Lead Meeting Planner of transient hotel reservations for employees and company guests.
    • Held credit card for transient reservations and approved all charges.
    A-1 Limousine | Princeton, NJCustomer Service Representative/Assistant Manager04/1998 - 04/2008
    • Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction.
    • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
    • Oversaw addressing of customer requests for friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
    • Handled group travel for corporate accounts.
    • Handled bus reservations and advised Customer Service Representatives of availability.
    • Assisted in the dispatch department with giving driver's their upcoming jobs.
    • Tracked arrival flights of passengers into airports to successfully have the driver arrive on time and waiting.
    Hamilton Township Police Department | Hamilton, NJPolice Intern01/1997 - 05/1997
    • Acquired working knowledge of department practices, procedures and equipment by participating in training sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
    • Assisted police officers with non-emergency duties, including wellness checks, patrolling for speeding vehicles and unregistered vehicles under close supervision.
    • Created spreadsheets to track addresses with correct corresponding zip codes n databases.
    • Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
    • Answered calls for the elderly AM check-ins while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
    Richard Piepszak Esq. | Hamilton, NJReceptionist/Secretary09/1996 - 01/1997
    • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
    • Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
    • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
    • Managed more than 40 incoming calls per day.
    • Prepared, compiled and filed documents as well as reports presented to various parties.
    • Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels and correspondence and shipped outgoing items daily.
    • Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
    • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
    Education and Training
    Rowan University | Glassboro, NJBachelor of Science in Criminal Justice05/1997
    Mercer County Community College | Trenton, NJAssociate of Science in Criminal Justice05/1995
    Burlington County Institute Of Technology | Westampton, NJVeterinary Assistant Tech in Veterinary Technology05/2003
    Activities and Honors
    • Member of PCMA - New Jersey Chapter (Professional Convention Management Association)
    • Member of MPI - New Jersey Chapter (Meeting Professionals International)
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    Resume Overview

    Companies Worked For:

    • Educational Testing Service
    • A-1 Limousine
    • Hamilton Township Police Department
    • Richard Piepszak Esq.

    School Attended

    • Rowan University
    • Mercer County Community College
    • Burlington County Institute Of Technology

    Job Titles Held:

    • Corporate Meeting Planner
    • Customer Service Representative/Assistant Manager
    • Police Intern
    • Receptionist/Secretary

    Degrees

    • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
      Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
      Veterinary Assistant Tech in Veterinary Technology

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