Caitlin Ferdyn

Experience

1. Senior Trade Show and Events Specialist

   SIG SAUER, Inc.

   Feb 2020 — Present · Newington, NH, US

   Leads the planning and execution of both domestic and international trade shows and hosted events across numerous defense markets, including commercial, law enforcement, international and U.S. military/government as part of an overall event program that encompasses 120+ events annually\\\\n• Organizes and directs the preparation for pre-planning, staffing, show services, accommodations, shipping, technical services and onsite activities; serving as the liaison between internal stakeholders including product management, executive management, sales, legal, compliance, security, planning and engineering to reach event milestones on time or ahead of schedule\\\\n• Oversees booth set-up, freight transport and other at-show logistics to ensure event success, identifying deviations and suggesting potential solutions in a timely manner\\\\n• Manages pre, during, and post- trade show/event budgets ranging from – $1 million, totaling an annual budget of $10 million\\\\n• Builds and maintains relationships with outside vendors and subcontractors such as exhibit houses, event agencies, venues, food service providers, etc; negotiates and manages related contracts\\\\n\\\\n

Education

• Plymouth State University

  B.S., Business Administration, Communication Studies

  2003 — 2007

• Plymouth State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administra

  2003 — 2017