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Rachel King

Sewickley

Summary

Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Conferences & Events

Independent Educational Consultants Association
01.2008 - Current
  • Responsible for end-to-end logistics associated with ten-to-twelve in-person and three virtual conferences/events per year. Participation ranges from 50 to 1,500+ attendees.
  • Creates and manages registration and communication for all events via Cvent.
  • Selects, contracts, and builds virtual conference platforms and conference apps. Proficient in the CadmiumCD suite of products.
  • Manages the online review and selection process for 80+ breakout sessions for national conferences as well as correspondence with chosen presenters.
  • Point of contact for hotel convention services to determine food and beverage, audio/visual, and room set requirements.
  • Assists CEO with budget management and final invoice reconciliation for events ranging from $10,000-$350,000+.
  • Collaborates with managers on solicitation and benefit execution for sponsors, vendors, and advertisers.
  • Monitors national conference 2,000+ room night hotel block as well as smaller blocks for regional events.
  • Organizes content and collaborates with designer for 70+ page conference program.
  • Creates conference planning calendar and assigns duties to staff. Proficient in Asana.
  • Responsible for site selection and contract negotiation for in person events.

Convention Services Manager

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • 45,000 square feet of meeting space / 496 guest rooms
  • Worked directly with clients to plan event details, develop solutions, and provide guidance and direction as the main meeting contact and hotel representative for assigned conferences.
  • Communicated group needs across operational departments by preparing and executing Banquet Event Orders, Group Resumes, and other required operational communication.
  • Oversaw contracted group room blocks including cutoff dates, attrition, VIP requirements, etc.
  • Hosted planning meetings, tastings, site inspections, pre- and post-convention meetings.
  • Acted as the onsite contact for assigned events for the duration of the program in conjunction with the banquet and audio/visual teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Specialization in Commercial Recreation and Hospitality Management

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.2003

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

INTERNSHIP

  • Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 2003-2004 Season

Timeline

Director of Conferences & Events

Independent Educational Consultants Association
01.2008 - Current

Convention Services Manager

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Specialization in Commercial Recreation and Hospitality Management

University of Florida

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