Stacey Kent, CMP - Managing Director, S KENT EVENTS LLC

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S KENT EVENTS LLCManaging Director

Jan. 2017NYCOrchestration of event management from concept to completion, working with team members of varying levels of experience and skill, vendor partnerships, budgets management, order services, devise timelines, and meet all deadlines on time. I support sales and business development efforts in assessing the event need and in building strong organizational presence. Support program proposals, assemble project status reports, and represent event team as the face of the organization. Consult and partner with sales and internal team members to conceptualize, develop and market events, taking into consideration goals, themes, audiences, and organizational culture. In addition, I am responsible for developing and managing program budgets (zero-based and historical), reconciliation, and event income and expenses. Exceptional level Budget management – plan to the budget / notify director of status. Key functional areas included: Program planning and presentations, execution, logistics management, vendor relations, administrative, event updates, communications liaison and scheduling, liaison with other departments. Set and develop timelines, project management task lists, and divisions of duties including managing logistics, operations, schedules, and production coordination. I manage site selection, RFP creation and management, site inspections, and analytical recaps also take care of overall project execution, performance, and profitability.

Shearman & Sterling LLPManager, Client Programs & Conferences

Jan. 2019 - Feb. 2023Greater New York City Area

Shearman & Sterling LLPConsulting Manager

Oct. 2018 - Jan. 2019Greater New York City AreaManager, Event and Client services. Shearman & Sterling LLP.

The EconomistEvent Manager

Sep. 2017 - Mar. 2018New York, New YorkWorked with the marketing team and supported large-scale customer and partner events, and senior executive events, also successfully managed and executed on all major external and internal corporate events. Focused on the business planning side of events, being an operational leader and “day-to-day” program manager managing event teams, processes, and budgets in the execution of tactics, activities, and details as a team player working collaboratively with sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams. As a member of the marketing team, I worked to deliver world-class large-scale corporate events and executive programs for industry solutions. Worked closely with sales, specialist, partner relations, and product marketing teams, in a fast-paced and rapidly growing market. Led the process development and project management of all aspects of organization’s largest and most strategic events, also led conference designed for organization’s customers, prospective customers, partners, and influencers focusing on the purpose to create brand awareness, develop and advance pipeline, and educate and inspire attendees. In addition, she assisted with all aspects of sponsorship activations including establishing timelines and project management protocols, trafficking marketing materials and necessary information, managing online and onsite presence, and managing sponsor VIPs.

CorsearchConference and Event Manager

Aug. 2011 - Jun. 2017Greater New York City AreaAccountable for driving creative solutions, while integrating conference and event management into a cohesive unit. Responsible for the daily operating and fiscal management of the conference center facility and event management for company throughout U.S. regional offices and individual European offices. Managed all aspects of the conference center planning; internal and external relationships with guests and development of metrics; identifying and utilizing appropriate software resources for contact, reservation and event management. Also was responsible to forecast and maximize conference center utilization, leveraging demand forecasting and monitoring feedback. Oversaw conference center and event staff, and onsite vendors that support conferences. Furthermore, I was responsible for the annual industry global tradeshow, a client appreciation event for industry attendees. Spearheaded the elements for exhibit booth, C-Level dinners, hospitality suite, and hosted regional events. Tracked spend processes and suggested cost-saving improvements. Also responsible for reviewing (and negotiating) company-supported sponsorships for industry-related associations. Some milestones include: • Continuously created and promoted successful events emphasizing brand and providing sales opportunities enhancing the Corsearch global reputation. • Led Strategy sessions with product managers, sales, and marketing teams promoting and presenting a unified presence at all customer facing events and programs.

Carlson MarketingDirector, Congresses and Conventions

Feb. 2009 - Jul. 2010New York, New YorkClient liaison to Pfizer Inc. and Carlson. Responsibilities included daily monitoring and procurement for the $3 Million account and leading a team of 8 planners, to successfully execute over 160 conventions. Planned, organized, and managed the details for large group and convention bookings (eg. guest rooms, menus, set-up, etc.) Participated in negotiating meetings/functions, rooms, rates and all related requirements and as well ensured maximization of room and meeting space, revenues, and profits while delivering a quality outcome. In addition, I was responsible for the management and planning of meetings/conventions and related activities including rate negotiations for large major accounts. Recommended and implemented procedural changes and performed as team leader for all hotel department staffs participating in the event delivery process. Some milestones include: • Forecasted, managed, updated and reconciled day-to-day financials of all programs, resulting in a cost-savings of over $200,000 in refunds, rebates, and re-negotiations for Pfizer. • Ensured department and event goals and objectives were met by developing team strategies and processes. • Streamlined event planning processes and external correspondence by redesigning the Conduit/GEMS event marketing database templates. • Significantly improved processes and event tracking and reporting by developing and implementing new strategies / SOP’s and infrastructures.

Medical Knowledge GroupDirector, Meeting & Event Services

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2009New York, New York, United StatesSingle-handedly established the meetings and events department, and cultivated team of planners and provided streamlined, cost-effective processes to CEO, CFO, COO. Some milestones include: • Created database of site selected venues, speakers, DMC, merchandising and logistical vendors • Responsible for virtual events; national satellite broadcasts and webinars • Conceived and executed high profile, company-wide events while managing budget constraints • Reduced spending by consolidating processes and extensive vendor negotiations • Increased department productivity by developing standardized operating procedures