Abby Whittington
Events Manager @Feeding America West Michigan
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WORK HISTORY
Events Manager @Feeding America West Michigan
Lead strategic planning and execution of community, donor, and partner events across a 40-county region.• Align annual event strategy with organizational and fundraising goals.• Manage event design, budgets, logistics, and evaluation.• Supervise and mentor event staff, interns, and volunteers.• Oversee donor and volunteer appreciation events, partner conferences, and engagement initiatives.• Coordinate internal trainings and employee engagement activities.• Develop and monitor event budgets to ensure fiscal accountability.• Negotiate and manage contracts with venues, vendors, and service providers.• Collaborate with Communications and Advancement on event marketing and branding.• Track event data in CRM; analyze outcomes and performance metrics.• Represent the organization with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.• Chair the Employee Events Committee to strengthen internal culture.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois System
Bachelor of Science, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism; Tourism Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ABBY WHITTINGTON
With over a decade of experience in event planning and hospitality, I specialize in creating impactful, well-executed events that foster community engagement and align with organizational goals. At Feeding America West Michigan, I develop and manage event budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee initiatives such as Hunger Awareness Month to raise awareness and support for food insecurity in the region. Previously, I led annual events at North Country Trail Association, empowering volunteer committees, managing logistics, and ensuring seamless implementation from site selection to post-event reviews. My strengths in budget management, strategic collaboration, and community-focused initiatives enable me to deliver meaningful events that resonate with diverse audiences and uphold organizational values.
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