Austin, Texas, US

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I make it a priority to provide excellent ROI for clients with a focus of not only cost spend, but also customer service excellence, teamwork with the ability to interact with clients, peers, and vendors and be utilized in all industry sectors in a professional manner. KEY PROFESSIONAL ASSETS • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. • Proven skills in relationship development with clients, associates and vendors. • Strong management background in event planning, production and execution. • Extensive experience in hiring and managing, local team members including foreign local teams. • Effective use of delegation to maximize efficiency and results. • Ability to solve difficult problems creatively, handles pressure well, and meets stringent deadlines. • Positive and proactive in areas of risk management. • Proven ability to multi-task, successfully handling numerous detailed projects. HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE Assisted in planning, organizing and producing special events, event activities and programs for corporate and association groups from the US, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. You can learn more at WWW.applinevents.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Applied Sociology – May, 1996 Texas State University: Emphasis in International Relations Associates in Applied Science Hospitality Management – August 2003 Emphasis in Special Events and Meeting Planning PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Certified Meeting Professional, CMP Multicultural Meetings Professional, MMP PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Meeting Professionals International (MPI-THCC since 2002)