Director Development Events resume example

Skills Gained: Stewardship, Strategic Campaign Planning, Contract Management

Manage logistics for portfolio of 30+ events, including national and international forums, speaker series, board of trustees meetings and special event functions. Supervised onsite teams of seven to thirty, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team for events ranging from four to 4,000 participants. Utilize event planning expertise to deliver high-quality events on-time and within budget.

• Logistical and creative lead on inauguration activities for the incoming president of the university, Thomas J. LeBlanc
• Welcome President LeBlanc; An Inaugural Celebration with President LeBlanc at SEH
• Inaugural Dinner at The Library of Congress
• Integral part of a four person team using an innovative case study approach to regionally launch a $1 Billion Capital Campaign
• Collaborated with The US Coast Guard (Chief of Protocol) to logistically support on campus venue tours and selection, event timelines, show call and event design for the Joint Chiefs of Staff Luncheon at F Street House during the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama
• Extensive work with non-traditional event planning responsibilities such as contract negotiation with band management and booking agencies, local crew (union and non-union), public and private safety and security teams for high-profile events.
• George Washington University Alumni Weekend; Barenaked Ladies, Chuck Brown, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Earth Wined and Fire, Cyndi Lauper, Hall & Oates, Janelle Monae

Skills Gained: Project Management, Budgeting, Concept Development and Pitching

Lead consultant/planner providing creative and unique solutions with a strategic approach tailored to meet the visions of each client and the goals of each event from groundbreakings and grand openings, council and board meetings, black tie galas to intimate salon dinners. Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.

• Part of a presidential transition team that developed and executed a series of national events in targeted alumni and donor markets to celebrate the legacy of the outgoing university president and introduce the incoming leadership team

Skills Gained: Client Services, Relationship Management, Operations Management

Responsible for events and venue management of the University's premier event space. Accountabilities include but are not limited to event planning, coordination and logistical oversight for external and internal groups. Maintain, negotiate and build relationships with clients and vendors while delivering innovative and memorable events. Manage event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.