Bernie Goon

About Bernie Goon

Motivated leader with 20+ years of logistical and event planning experience with a diverse background in domestic and international events. Primary focus on overseeing event operations, production and marketing from ideation through execution with attention to detail. Proven ability to take charge of projects, identify objectives, develop solutions and bring to completion before deadline and under budget. Possess strong people skills with the ability to lead and communicate with individuals at all levels. Earned Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Penn State University and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University.Specialties:*Budget Forecasts and Management*Contract Negotiation*Project Management*Space Planning and Management*Strategic Planning*Staff Management*Relationship Building*Hospitality and Hotel Booking*Transportation*Credentialing

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Global Events

   Major League Baseball (MLB)

   Mar 2017 — Present

Education

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Penn State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Skills

• Project Management
• Online Communications
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Meeting Planning
• Hotel Booking
• Sponsorship
• Space Management
• Live Events
• Sports Management
• Vendor Relationships
• Hospitality
• Credentialing
• Online Marketing
• Operational Planning
• Manage Client Relationships
• Account Management
• Data Analysis
• Digital
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Supplier Negotiation
• Staff Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Account Reconciliation
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Budget Forecasts
• Digital Marketing
• Operations Management
• Client Development
• Twitter
• Relationship Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Space Planning
• Sponsorship Relations
• Logistics Management
• Transportation
• Social Media Marketing