http://www.intdonline.com/ Member Profiles en-us Copyright 2012 INTD Online Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:25:00 GMT 20 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:21:00 GMT I am a great team player! Hard worker, fun personality and a great talented addition as a TD to any team. Thank you in advance for your consideration! http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10834 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10834 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:49:00 GMT 2000 - present Thomson and Thomson Travel and Gavel International Corporate Travel Director (part time) Travel with Corporate Groups of up to 5000– Manage the Food and Beverage aspects of these meetings and incentive programs. Liaise with the all Hotel Departments, DMC and s, Food and Beverage Directors, Manage Clients opening functions; dine a rounds, meetings, and corporate galas. Manage Airport reception and Client Services, Co-ordinate ground transportation, Book and accompany clients on arranged tours. Arrange and do Site Inspections with clients. I have managed groups for Thomson and Thomson and Gavel clients in the US, Mexico, Caribbean, and France, England , and Spain. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11613 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11613 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:04:00 GMT 20 + years corporate meeting and event planning experience with AT and T. Planned and implemented, conferences, tradeshows, customer training seminars, employee incentive/recognition events, road shows and various other events. Senior Event Manager with Conferon (now Experient) for 2 years. Independent Meeting Planner and On-site Manager for 4 years. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11328 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11328 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:53:00 GMT CMP and free lance corporate meeting planner specializing in Medical meetings including Advisory boards, speaker training, sales meetings and product launches. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11611 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11611 Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:26:00 GMT 28 years as a TD and the privlige of working all over the world in every role from transportation, f and b, hospitality desk (reg desk) vips,tours (my fave)ear. You can put me in any role that you need covered for your event. I just love the industry and mostly the interaction with the clients that have earned the trip or need to be there for a product launch or just plain ol and meetings.I speak French pretty well, and I was born and raised in Ethiopia to an American father and a parisian mother. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11609 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11609 Tue, 4 Oct 2011 11:15:00 GMT I began my career as a Travel Agent.In 2001 I came out from behind the desk and became a Travel Director. I was employed as a full time Travel Director with Carlson Marketing until 2009 when I began free-lancing. The past 10 years have afforded me travel all over the world working in about every position possible in this field. I have even had the opportunity to worked two Olympic Events The majority of my work has been in VIP and s, F and B and Registration/Hospitality Desk. I have also been the Lead on several small programs over this time period. Some of my previous clients have been, Morgan Stanley, Pampered Chef, Merck, Pfizer, Coca Cola, Oracle and General Motors to name a few. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11607 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11607 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:27:00 GMT I have been working with corporate meetings, training conferences, and trade shows all over the United States since 1998. For the past 5 years I have been a meeting planner and key contributor in planning corporate meetings and training conferences with VIPs and attendees from many Fortune 500 companies. The average size for the training conferences that I have helped plan is $150k budget, 300+ attendees, and 4 days of classes with offsite events each evening. Because of my strong technical background I can setup or troubleshoot most audio/ visual, PC, and networking equipment quickly. I am also skilled at solving electrical and staging problems at event sites. I understand how important the meeting or event is to your business. Making sure that your event runs smoothly and is well received is my #1 priority. I pride myself on being professional, proactive, friendly, and focused on customer service. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11605 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11605 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 06:53:00 GMT I had the privilege of working for a luxury tour operator for 5 years as a travel director. After traveling the globe and moving to New York, I have worked consistently as a freelance travel director, primarily for financial companies. Between programs, I occasionally work for local DMCs in various capacities. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10989 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10989 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:09:00 GMT ELAINE H. TOTH, CMP E-mail:etoth1951@aol.com 230 West End Avenue • New York, NY 10023 • Phone: 212-769-4981 Mobile: 646-483-1684 SUMMARY Certified Meeting Professional with 12 years experience in meeting and event management. Coordinated and implemented all meeting components including sourcing and negotiations of hotel, airline and ground vendors, on-site coordination and financial reconciliation. Major strengths are on site coordination, organizational detail and strong verbal skills with emphasis on client and attendee communication. Extensive pharmaceutical and financial industry experience includes: advisory boards, speaker training, symposia, corporate sales and incentive meetings. Strong Domestic and International experience. Clients: Guidant Pharmaceutical, Medreviews LLC., ISO, Medi Media., Citi Financial Services. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10805 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10805 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:01:00 GMT Meeting and event management - creating memorable meetings, events and promotional activities to heighten brand awareness and positively impact the bottom line. Expertise in designing new product launches, sales incentive programs, publicity tours and media coverage. Backgroun - responsible for national, divisional and regional sales meetings, employee communications, corporate meetings, incentive travel programs, celebrity and designer launch tours, in-store events, and cause related marketing tours. $5 million department budget. Staff of eight. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11278 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11278 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:37:00 GMT Started on the Travel side as an agent, worked into the Corporate events side in 1997 and continued as a free lance TD for numerous companies http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10625 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10625 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:25:00 GMT Jennifer Wellington started in the industry in 2000 working for medical education and communication companies (MECCs) managing registration and recruitment for symposia and training meetings for pharmaceutical companies, such as Genentech, Merck, Astra Zeneca, and Novartis. She has managed multiple speaker bureaus and coordinated CME/CE grand rounds, dinner meetings, and web conferences for various initiatives in cardiology, pain management, and oncology. Jennifer and s last position was in the meeting and events department of a global corporate travel company where she was associate meeting manger working on advisory board meetings, speaker trainings, and association congresses for Bristol-Myers Squibb. Her qualifications encompass hospitality / registration, on-site staff supervision, database management, rooming / travel management, and client / attendee relations. Jennifer has earned a certificate in Event, Meeting and Conference Management from New York University. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11599 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11599 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:25:00 GMT I am an independent meeting planner with over 10 years of experience in the event management industry. I am based out of the Las Vegas area, but also travel worldwide. My background before that included hotels, tour guiding and activities director. I work closely with various Fortune 500 companies executing multiple on-site operations including the logistical details of incentive trips, business conferences, trade shows, seminars and special events. I also provide pre program assistance from site inspections to full planning assistance. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11598 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11598 Tue, 7 Jun 2011 22:59:00 GMT Event Management Professional Results-oriented, professional event manager with 9 years of experience delivering extraordinary results. Proven track record in producing high quality events from inception to completion. Adept at understanding and exceeding customer expectations and measuring results against an established objective. Event Cost Analysis and #9251; Event Management Project Management and #9251; Cost Justification and #9251; Budget Management and #9251; Continuous Improvement Customer Relationship Management http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11597 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11597 Tue, 7 Jun 2011 10:17:00 GMT Key Skills: Key Account Management and Client Relations Logistical Planning and Coordination Vendor-Contract Negotiation Site Selection and On-Site Management Budget Tracking, Reporting and Billing Print Materials Participant Recruitment Creative Problem Solving Staff Supervision My most recent accomplishments have included, managing the on-site coordination of Virtua Hospital and s Grand Opening, DuPont and s Excellence Awards program, Bank of America leadership development/change management programs, and several Pfizer programs with health care provider participants. I received high recommendations from both the travel agency and the clients. This positive experience is just one example of complete client satisfaction, which I strive for with every program I manage. Seeking full-time or contract position as an Event Planning Manager or Director that allows me to leverage my event planning and marketing skills developed over the last 10+ years in both event management and production, and as a corporate event planner/project professional. Talented project professional with strong event planning background. Highly organized and efficient with proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects. Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11596 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11596 Thu, 2 Jun 2011 02:14:00 GMT Qualifications profile Highly motivated and results driven professional with twenty-three years corporate experience in all phases of the medical device, meeting, travel and hospitality industry, specializing in meeting management. Exceptional ability to identify client and s needs and implement creative solutions. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11595 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11595 Thu, 5 May 2011 12:41:00 GMT JILL D. VANDERVEEN 200 E. Chestnut #1704 Chicago, IL 60611 Mobile: 269-491-1789 jillvdv@sbcglobal.net jdvand7@gmail.com Seeking a meetings/events planning opportunity where I can contribute administrative, coordination, purchasing, organization, strategic meetings project management skills and Travel Director skills. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS and #10146; (15) years combined meetings/events planning experience in the Association, Corporate, Incentive and Academic Tours market and #10146; Excellent interpersonal skills, time management and writing skills and #10146; Increased client satisfaction resulting in continued satisfaction and new business and #10146; Ability to organize multiple tasks within limited time frames and #10146; Proven team performer and quick study and #10146; Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet environments EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE meetings and events co. LLC 6/92 - Present MEETINGS MANAGER The following clients are contracted on an independent consulting basis: BlueCross and BlueShield Assoc., Med Point Communications Inc., Global Management Services Inc., American Bar Association, Citibank, S and H Citadel/Carlson Marketing, Landmark Incentive Marketing Inc., Thomas P. Gohagan and Company, On the Scene Destination Management Services, McCord Travel Management, Unconventional Events, Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, Discover Kalamazoo Responsibilities include: and #10146; Assist with implementation of business development plans, focus on supporting industry growth in marketing meetings/events to be a leader in the industry. Work and synthesize information, evaluate types of meetings/events that will work to achieve the best return on investment. and #10146; Bridge business with meeting planning objectives, make recommendations for site options as to where meetings/events should be held. Research the "where and how" as to how meetings/events should be presented in terms of growing business. and #10146; Report on program spend, savings and profitability and #10146; Continually evaluate, communicate measure and monitor departmental expectations and service level requirements. Accountable to adjust appropriately where needed and ensure delivery against departmental needs. and #10146; Provide both strategic and tactical input that supports, development and growth. and #10146; Provide a successful standardized process that involves purchasing/sourcing venue space, negotiating contracts that offers systematization and leverage in terms of buying power. and #10146; Assist in preparing promotional materials. Design guidelines/procedures to standardize planning process including timelines. and #10146; Research, design and cost proposals to operate European and USA companies and meetings/incentive and tour needs inbound to Chicago and the USA. and #10146; Prepare all logistical requirements for a high volume number of meetings/events from start to finish including education, human resources, fundraising, pharmaceutical, medical conferences, sales training, incentive, mid-management, VIP and s and CEO and s for both Associations and Corporations. Manage Programs as lead Travel Director. and #10146; Budget and contract for services with all vendors and suppliers. Re-negotiate contracts when necessary. Manage 50 - 70 meetings/events, research and recommend sites, negotiate, purchase and finalize 50 - 100 contracts annually, set and adhere to budget, reduce operating costs, determine logistical, audio visual and food and beverage requirements, prepare meetings/ meetings/events specifications, oversee registration process, speaker/sponsorship/exhibitor/ground transportation coordination, assist with agenda/program development, on-site management, prepare all post meetings/events reports with management of all reports, oversee billing process, follow-up with satisfaction surveys, establish and maintain successful relationships with hoteliers, vendors and meetings/events service providers. MEETING PLANNER 3/91 - 5/92 Amoco Corporation Chicago, Illinois and #10146; Provided increasing role in major meeting requirements within the business meeting planning unit at a volume of 370 meetings per year and #10146; Acted as back-up to senior planner in her absence and #10146; Provided own clerical support for preparation of meeting logistics EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 1/89 - 3/91 Park Hyatt Chicago Chicago, Illinois and #10146; Prepared hotel and s five star restaurant and s daily menus and #10146; Assisted Executive staff with preparation of departmental correspondence ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT 10/88 - 10/89 Hotel 21 East Kempinski Chicago, Illinois and #10146; Assisted Manager with administrative process for preparation of hotel and s banquet menus and #10146; Assisted Director in identifying new business and taking in new business and #10146; Acted as back-up to General Manager and s assistant in her absence EDUCATION M.A. in Organizational Communication @ Western Michigan University B.S. in Communication and Business @ Western Michigan University Successful completion: Apollo Travel Reservations Course @ Echols Travel School Chicago, IL Professional Memberships: Meeting Professionals International 2011 – 2012 MPI- CAC Education Programs Committee Committee Co-Chairperson Elect 2010 – 2011 MPI-CAC - Education Programs Committee Member and Chairman Logistics Cambridge Who and s Who Member: Par Tee Time (Former Chicago Women and s Hospitality Golf League) Interests: Biking, Downhill Skiing, Golf, Horseback Riding, Working-out Assist special needs children/develop confidence w/ horseback riding skills at a Therapeutic Riding Center, Participate in quarterly church service at an Assisted Living Care Facility, Volunteer Lungevity Foundation "Deep Breathe" 5k Walk/Run 2011, Reading and Choral Singing References: Furnished Upon Request http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11594 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11594 Wed, 4 May 2011 16:20:00 GMT Elise Rollinson is a dedicated Meeting and Event Planner with 15+ years experience in corporate meeting planning. She is a detail-oriented professional with strengths in event creation, planning and execution. She started her career at 19 years old working as field staff for a Destination Management Company while obtaining her Bachelors Degree in International Business from San Diego State University. After graduation she continued her career as a corporate meeting planner for Mail Boxes Etc. planning worldwide franchisee meeting. She spent most of her career with Summit Performance Group, a full service meeting planning company in San Diego, CA. In this role as Account Manger, then Director of Operations, she helped a countless number of corporations plan exciting, memorable and successful meetings and events. She has been responsible for a wide variety of events, including high end incentives, large scale sales meetings and corporate tailgate parties. She also spent a very memorable year as Corporate Relations Manager with Volunteer San Diego helping companies and meeting planners from across the country incorporate group volunteerism into their meetings and events. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11592 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11592 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:48:00 GMT I have over 11 years in the trade show, events and meeting industry as an in-house corporate planner, planning vendor, and onsite meeting manager. This is my second year as a freelance planner and onsite meeting manager. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11590 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11590 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:22:00 GMT I have over 10 years in the events and meeting planning industry, both as a vendor and and in-house planner. Four years ago, I resigned my full-time position to go freelance and started freelancing as a TD about 3 years ago. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11588 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11588 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:19:00 GMT Over 15 years of Hospitality and Meeting Planning Experience Independent Meeting Planning Consultant Corporate Meeting Planner Certified Meeting Professional Specialties/Experience: Meetings, Special Events and Incentive Programs from 50 to 1000 Board of Directors Meetings and Seminars Program Development and Speaker Selection Past and Current Clients Reusable Industrial Packaging Association Wings Unlimited The Langfords Group Deloitte and Touche Jack Morton Worldwide Pinkerton Securities http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11586 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11586 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:24:00 GMT Confident, self motivated, energetic entrepreneurial spirit with result driven work ethics. Excellent team player; and able to work independently and collaboratively. Corporate Meeting Planner for USA Group | Indianapolis, Indiana Coordinated and executed major aspects of meeting planning to include selecting sites, building registration processes and databases, and provided on-site management for marketing meetings/events. Negotiated complex service contracts and approved all meeting expenses. Managed meeting vendors to include venues, food and beverage, entertainment, transportation, hotels, and caterers. Monitored and tracked budget, registration, and housing for corporate meetings and events. Director of Meeting and Corporate Tradeshows Marquart Convention Services | Indianapolis, Indiana Strategized with executives to meet organizational goals and objectives through meetings and events. Planned, implemented, managed and evaluated tradeshows, conferences and events. Built and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers and exhibitors; negotiated and managed hundreds of contracts per year. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11583 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11583 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:54:00 GMT I have 20 years of experience in the corporate meetings and incentive industry. I and ve worked at a senior management level in both hospitality and operations and have a proven track record with meeting professionals and corporate clients. I began my career on Maui in 1991 where I worked as a freelance travel director with local Destination Management Companies through-out the Hawaiian islands. Through this on-site involvement I gained a wealth of experience, earning a reputation in the industry for excellence in client service and attention to detail. I expanded my meeting and incentive market to include events in Europe, Australia, Mexico, Bermuda and China. I and ve also worked with the US Olympic Committee and their corporate sponsors at both the Atlanta and Sydney Olympic Games. I and ve done on-site hospitality and events with companies from the insurance, financial, media, real estate, beverage, food service, pharmaceutical, non-profit and software and information industries. I love being on the road and will travel anywhere. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11582 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11582 Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:51:00 GMT An experienced, service-oriented professional with demonstrated strong interpersonal and project management skills resulting in superior on-site support for corporate meetings, multifaceted events, conference or incentive programs of various scopes and sizes. Task oriented, team player, high energy. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11580 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11580 Tue, 8 Feb 2011 16:38:00 GMT I began as a Travel Director in 1996 doing domestic and international programs from 25 to 12,000 attendees. I then was hired in-house as a program manager where I ran all faucets of meeting and incentive programs from conception to execution. I am now back on the road supporting on-site execution of quality programs. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11577 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11577 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:47:00 GMT Professional experience with Fortune 500 Meetings and Events Able to arrive on location for an event and quickly pick-up the layout of the event location, plans made, and details needing attention. Adheres to budget and watches out for client and s ROI. As Travel Director I and ve worked meetings, user conferences, car shows, product launches, incentive travel programs. Past clients include: Microsoft, Wyeth, Ford, Toyota, Edward Jones. Worked as Program Lead as well as Lead for Rooms, F and B, On-Site Registration, and Room Gifts. I and ve worked as a team member in all areas of a full-service travel program which includes Airport, Ground Transportation, Meetings, Breakouts, and Activities. "Excellence in Customer Service" award received in recognition of my strong work ethic. Member of "Top Recommended People" on Linkedin. http://www.linkedin.com/in/rennettegrace http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11028 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11028 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:26:00 GMT I was a corporate meeting planner for 2 years and a non-profit planner for 2 years before going corporate. I have been working for two years as a TD, working large and small meetings across the US. I specialize in the area of meetings, hospitality and rooming, however, I can do food and beverage, VIP and s and transportation as well. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11273 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11273 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:22:00 GMT I have worked as a Corporate Meeting and Event Planner for the past 10 years, including leading meetings and teams of travel directors on-site. My experience includes several industries, with the most recent being Medical Education. I enjoy working on a team and executing successful meetings. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11454 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11454 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:51:00 GMT Stephen Clark background: Over 30 years of Hospitality and Meeting Planning Experience 17 years managing Corporate Meetings and Travel 6 years Hotel Sales, Convention Services and Catering experience 6 years Independent Meeting Planning Consultant Certified Meeting Professional Specialties/Experience: Meetings, Special Events and Incentive Programs from 50 to 1000 Board of Directors Meetings and Seminars Program Development and Speaker Selection Consolidation of Corporate Meeting and Travel Corporate Aircraft Management Past and Current Clients CUNA Mutual Group Deloitte Services LP Bacardi USA Centra Credit Union EPL, Inc. Badger West Distributors R.E. Mortensen Online Brokerage Services http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11393 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=11393 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:01:00 GMT My major was Tourism Management at Indiana University. During my 4 years at college I worked at the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau. Then went on to working at various resorts such as Amelia Island Plantation and the Arizona Biltmore. I was also an Account Executive for a DMC for 4 years then went on to becoming a Travel Director in January 2008. Overall, I have 10 years in the industry. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10878 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10878 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:03:00 GMT Varied experience in the hotel business, corporate meeting planning and on site meeting management/travel director spanning 25 years. http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10803 http://www.intdonline.org/profiles/details.asp?id=10803