Britney Strayer

About Britney Strayer

Hospitality professional with a demonstrated history of working in the corporate events industry. Experience in conference planning and execution, event design and incentive travel. Strong problem solver, multitasker and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Planning Mode

   Aug 2019 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Organize and execute conferences, meetings and incentive travel trips ranging from 20 to 600 people throughout North America; often planning multiple programs at once. • Communicate and build rapport with C-suite clients via phone, email and in person to accurately understand program goals and strategize planning timeline. • Manage budgets exceeding 3 million dollars; deliver above expectation events within budget and on time. • Design, build and run registration leading up to a program including mass communication with attendees, managing rooming list and travel coordination. • Manage vendors throughout the planning process and during event implementation. Vendors include fabricators, production, catering, hotels, transportation, and destination management agencies. • Select menus and diagram meeting set up. Produce and oversee conference and catered functions onsite. • Devise and design event elements such as décor, collateral and entertainment.

Education

• Duquesne University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Corporate Communication

  2012 — 2015