Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Revitalize and enhance Chamber monthly events to be cutting edge and catering to a variety of members by conducting market research plan and implement new events
Schedule and maintain events for the calendar year to help with long-term planning and effective event management 
Identify and recruit event series presenters/speakers
Identify and secure venues to host Chamber monthly events
Identify potential revenue streams for Chamber events to maintain budgetary requirements 
Maintain and update event sponsorship package
Solicit and secure corporate sponsorships
Manage all aspects of signature events such as the Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards dinner, and the ATHENA Awards dinner 
Work with appropriate individuals to develop and monitor timelines and deadlines related to all aspects of events, ensuring the information is communicated with staff and all parties concerned
Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries 
Provide post-event analysis, budget recaps, and incorporate learning into future event planning
Oversee Rochester Chamber affiliates: Women’s Council, Small Business Council, Greater Rochester Quality Council, Hispanic Business Association, and Associated New York Food Processors 
Work with affiliate presidents to ensure that affiliate branding meets Chamber requirements
Provide and review Affiliate’s Operational Manual with all incoming affiliate presidents that contain pertinent information such as – by-laws, organizational chart, Affiliate management services, affiliate contract, etc.
Prepare and present approved affiliate contracts to affiliate presidents on an annual basis
Implement strategies with Rochester Chamber membership department and affiliate boards to incorporate affiliate member benefits with Chamber membership
Assist affiliate board members in cultivating, recruiting, and training volunteers on events planned, as well as defining expectations

Director of Events Training & Affiliates

•	Managed RBA's Top 100 awards & the ATHENA Awards gala luncheon, GRQC Performance Excellence Awards and Young Women of Distinction Scholarship awards, among other monthly programs, seminars & networking events
•	Negotiated agreements with outside providers & vendors to ensure lowest cost & highest quality of service
•	Worked closely with internal & external event planning committees & RBA affiliate groups to define event goals, objectives & specific implementation plans that promote the organizations brand
•	Maintained a calendar of events & implemented a system that enables & anticipates long-term planning & effective event management for RBA's & affiliate's meetings, conferences & events
•	Worked closely with RBA affiliates & communication department to effectively promote events to target audiences & obtain accurate event specifications
•	Managed procurement purchasing & member service needs with regard to catering, audiovisual, & rental needs for events
•	Coordinated post-event debriefing sessions
•	Attended and coordinates all board, membership and committee meetings

Manager, Corporate Events & Affiliate Liaison

The Leela Kempinski Chain of Hotels, Mumbai, India

•	Managed over 20 staff members on the Privilege Club (7th and 8th VIP Floors)
•	Recruited, trained and monitored staff to prep them for Privilege Club service
•	Planned work schedules for individual staff members and teams
•	Coordinated and managed corporate events for heads of state and international delegates to include celebrities, as well as members of the White House staff, Clinton Administration
•	Coordinated all banquet requests and facilities set up for various delegates networking events and planned menus with the Food & Beverage department, managing dinner service to VIPs according to negotiated time tables
•	Managed all delegates VIP engagements to include all travel arrangements during their stay
•	Managed budgets and financial plans as well as controlled expenditures
•	Maintained statistical and financial records 
•	Planned and organized accommodation and other hotel services
•	Supervised and maintained supplies, renovations and furnishings
•	Carried out inspections of property and guest services

Manager, Privilege Club (VIP Floors 7th & 8th)

Aztek Productions

•	Handled assigned public relations for Aztek Productions
•	Managed all travel itineraries for the agency and their artist
•	Coordinated all VIP events related to the agency and their artist
•	Managed all support staff for the firm with relation to the artist

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