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KPMG INTERNATIONALAssociate Director | Global Events
Oct. 2022Montvale, New Jersey, United StatesAs Associate Director - Global Events, I focus on improving financial transparency and reporting accuracy by partnering with global finance and offshore teams to streamline budgeting and reconciliation processes. I take pride in coaching and mentoring US-based managers and senior associates,
helping the team grow while aligning efforts with organizational goals. From coordinating site visits to ensuring operational readiness of marquee events, I work to deliver flawless programs that exceed executive and stakeholder expectations. My Key Contributions for this role: • Relocated two flagship European programs of 650 and 850 participants within six months by sourcing alternative venues, reconfiguring space, and adjusting agendas, resulting in successful events and strong stakeholder praise for operational agility. • Achieved fiscal accountability on budgets exceeding $5M by leading reconciliation processes and applying rigorous financial controls to optimize resource allocation and cost efficiency. • Delivered high-profile global programs, including global board, global board & council, international partners’ conference, global new partners’ conference, and KPMG’s presence at World Economic Forum while strengthening executive visibility and global stakeholder engagement through end-to-end program oversight. • Reduced contractual risks and enhanced vendor compliance by driving collaboration with general counsel and global procurement to finalize hotel addendums, purchase order terms, vendor agreements, and master service agreements. • Accelerated vendor payments and improved invoice accuracy by centralizing documentation, creating vendor guidelines, and streamlining approval workflows in collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and offshore teams. • Strengthened vendor relations and secured favorable global service delivery by managing partnerships with leading hotel chains (Marriott, Hilton, Four Seasons, and Accor) and DMC Network.
KPMG INTERNATIONALAssociate Director | Global Programs
Oct. 2022Montvale, New Jersey, United States
KPMG INTERNATIONALManager | Global Events
Oct. 2017 - Sep. 2022New JerseyDuring my tenure as Manager - Global Events, I enhanced global visibility and engagement by leading high-quality programs for KPMG International, both onsite and virtually. I collaborated with clients to shape and design strategic meetings and events, making sure every program aligned with business priorities. By managing budgets and securing approvals, I maintained fiscal discipline while allocating resources effectively, helping programs deliver maximum impact and organizational value. My Key Contributions for this role: • Delivered exceptional Global Board & Council program for 120 executives by relocating event from Miami to Los Angeles within four days, securing venues, renegotiating contracts, managing budgets, coordinating DMC services, and delegating program, registration, and production tasks across a small team. • Improved collaboration efficiency worldwide by serving as global programs super user for Microsoft Teams and Teams Live, enabling smooth virtual meeting execution. • Accelerated delivery of complex programs by fostering collaboration across design, procurement, learning operations, marketing communications, HR, recruiting, and the Global Services Centre, achieving seamless execution within deadlines. • Strengthened financial accountability by producing final chargeback grids for Finance & Accounting, ensuring accurate reconciliation to designated cost centers. • Advanced program quality and future planning by leading post-event evaluations and providing data-driven insights to refine event strategies. • Delivered operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction by overseeing meetings ranging from small steering groups to large-scale conferences of up to 800 participants, including board of directors’ sessions and client-facing events
KPMG InternationalManager | Global Events
Oct. 2017 - Sep. 2022New JerseyDuring my tenure as Manager - Global Events, I enhanced global visibility and engagement by leading high-quality programs for KPMG International, both onsite and virtually. I collaborated with clients to shape and design strategic meetings and events, making sure every program aligned with business priorities. By managing budgets and securing approvals, I maintained fiscal discipline while allocating resources effectively, helping programs deliver maximum impact and organizational value. My Key Contributions for this role: • Delivered exceptional Global Board & Council program for 120 executives by relocating event from Miami to Los Angeles within four days, securing venues, renegotiating contracts, managing budgets, coordinating DMC services, and delegating program, registration, and production tasks across a small team. • Improved collaboration efficiency worldwide by serving as global programs super user for Microsoft Teams and Teams Live, enabling smooth virtual meeting execution. • Accelerated delivery of complex programs by fostering collaboration across design, procurement, learning operations, marketing communications, HR, recruiting, and the Global Services Centre, achieving seamless execution within deadlines. • Strengthened financial accountability by producing final chargeback grids for Finance & Accounting, ensuring accurate reconciliation to designated cost centers. • Advanced program quality and future planning by leading post-event evaluations and providing data-driven insights to refine event strategies. • Delivered operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction by overseeing meetings ranging from small steering groups to large-scale conferences of up to 800 participants, including board of directors’ sessions and client-facing events
KPMGManager | Global Programs at KPMG International
Oct. 2017New Jersey
KPMG InternationalSenior Associate, Global Programmes
Oct. 2013
KPMG INTERNATIONALAssociate/Senior Associate | Global Events
Jul. 2012 - Sep. 2017Montvale, NJAs Senior Associate – Global Events, I supported global client initiatives by contributing to the conception and development of meetings and events, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. I maintained compliance and quality standards across programs by executing initiatives in line with firm policies, procedures, and global guidelines, consistently meeting operational and regulatory expectations. My Key Contributions for this role: • Increased program effectiveness and client satisfaction by managing event logistics worldwide, securing venues, negotiating contracts, supporting agenda design, and coordinating catering and ancillary details. • Strengthened fiscal discipline by developing, maintaining, and approving budgets while partnering with clients and colleagues to uphold financial accountability. • Delivered smooth attendee experiences for international programs by overseeing registration and housing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in participant management.
KPMG InternationalAssociate/Senior Associate | Global Events
Jul. 2012 - Sep. 2017Montvale, NJAs Senior Associate – Global Events, I supported global client initiatives by contributing to the conception and development of meetings and events, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. I maintained compliance and quality standards across programs by executing initiatives in line with firm policies, procedures, and global guidelines, consistently meeting operational and regulatory expectations. My Key Contributions for this role: • Increased program effectiveness and client satisfaction by managing event logistics worldwide, securing venues, negotiating contracts, supporting agenda design, and coordinating catering and ancillary details. • Strengthened fiscal discipline by developing, maintaining, and approving budgets while partnering with clients and colleagues to uphold financial accountability. • Delivered smooth attendee experiences for international programs by overseeing registration and housing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in participant management.
KPMG InternationalAssociate, Global Programmes
Jul. 2012 - Oct. 2013Greater New York City Area
KPMG LLPAssociate - Events & Meetings
Apr. 2007 - Jul. 2012Montvale, NJIn my role as Associate | Events & Meetings, I ensured smooth, memorable participant experiences by overseeing registration systems, accommodations, and event logistics. I partnered with stakeholders to build and track budgets, maintain fiscal accountability, and prepare accurate chargeback reports for finance teams. Supporting national programs for tax, audit, and advisory professionals, I contributed to large-scale events that met high standards for quality, timeliness, and operational excellence. My Key Contributions for this role: • Increased client engagement and program success by managing logistics for global meetings and events, including venue research, contract negotiation, agenda support, and catering coordination. • Optimized attendee experience for programs with up to 2,000 participants by managing registration databases, accommodations, and offsite logistics. • Enabled compliance and quality execution by managing events in line with organizational procedures, guidelines, and regulations. • Accelerated project delivery by fostering cross-departmental collaboration with design, procurement, learning operations, HR, recruiting, and marketing communications teams. • Improved learning and compliance reporting by coordinating CPE credit processing with HRSC for local training and marketing events. • Contributed to firmwide visibility and knowledge-sharing by supporting client forums, steering groups, executive committee sessions, and large-scale conferences. • Guaranteed flawless execution onsite by providing real-time program support, resolving issues, and ensuring continuity of operations.
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