Brianna Nichols
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Resourceful professional in event management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and logistical coordination. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful events that meet client expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Meeting & Events Manager
Georgia Institue of Technology
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Delivering event management and planning services for over 50 external clients and internal stakeholders.
- Boosting room reservations by 57%, generating over $50,000 in revenue from the Dalney 180 event space.
- Developed targeted marketing strategies to promote over 15 internal events and conferences yearly, achieving a 43% increase in attendee engagement.
- Monitoring invoices, budgets, and expenses to ensure accuracy and efficiency in spending.
- Collaborating with catering to establish appealing food and beverage menus, tailored to various event types.
- Managing on-site logistics during events, such as registration setup, audio, and visual equipment setup and breakdown.
Staffing Manager
Elevate Staffing
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Recruited, hired, onboarded, and trained over 100 hourly staff, achieving a 98% staffing rate.
- Engaged with over 20 clients to assess and fulfill staffing requirements.
- Fostered strong relationships with new and existing accounts, resulting in 100% client retention.
- Managed attendance, absenteeism, performance metrics, expenses, and timesheets for all staff.
Operations Manager
Cater2.Me
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Organized catering for over 100 events annually, serving 200+ guests at each event.
- Hired, trained, and supervised 20 wait staff, achieving a 98% retention rate.
- Developed food and beverage menus tailored to client preferences, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction.
- Established new customer relationships, driving revenue growth by 13%.
- Oversaw inventory management, invoicing, and budget adherence.
Assistant Market Manager (Temporary)
Switch
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Distributed over 15,000 full-size samples of Sparkling ICE at Atlanta events.
- Conducted in-store samplings and demos with a 27% conversion rate.
- Promoted brand awareness by educating consumers and distributing point-of-sale materials.
- Sourced promotional events to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Managed inventory and organized storage unit for efficient operations.
- Transported event materials and products using company sprinter.
- Captured photos and collected data at various events to track performance.
Education
Certificate - Event Planning And Management
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-2018
BBA - Finance
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Comprehensive budget management
- High-level relationship management and client retention
- Strategic event planning, management, and execution
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, WorkDay, EMS, Zoom, WebEx, Asana, and Smartsheet
Timeline
Meeting & Events Manager
Georgia Institue of Technology
07.2023 - Current
Staffing Manager
Elevate Staffing
02.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Market Manager (Temporary)
Switch
06.2019 - 12.2019
Operations Manager
Cater2.Me
01.2017 - 09.2020
Certificate - Event Planning And Management
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Georgia State University
BBA - Finance
Georgia State University