Alice Nigam

Event Planner @Brighthouse Financial

Charlotte, NC, US

Conceptualize, plan, and execute engaging conferences and events, occurring simultaneously,ensuring that each project plan is on track, on budget, and deadlines are met-Lead kickoff calls with stakeholders to obtain event objectives, facilitate regular planningmeetings, revising project plans as needed, and host post-event debrief calls to capture keytakeaways-Research and identify event sites and overnight accommodations, conducting RFPs as needed;coordinate all aspects of planning including but not limited to food and beverage,transportation, recreational events, audio visual needs, entertainment, and gifting-Manage partnerships with hotels including contract negotiation, provide oversight on attritionand cancellation policies, collaborate with legal on contract provisions, and coordinate roomblocks, meeting space assignments, and BEO approvals-Prepare meeting and event budgets, uncover cost savings, review final bills, and reconcile allexpenses ensuring timely payment of invoices-Source, develop, and maintain key supplier relationships with vendors-Develop, coordinate, and distribute event materials and communications to include signage,agendas, registration information, name badges, etc-Attend events to oversee meeting prep/wrap-up and manage onsite activities to ensure plansare executed and outstanding service is provided, including oversight of meeting space setup/teardown and packaging/shipping of event materials.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration