Connie Landinez
Vice President, Program Implementation @UnboundEd
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Program Implementation @UnboundEd
Responsible for planning, implementing, and executing complex programs, including National and Local Standards Institutes, Local Summits, and Leadership Institutes. This role involves comprehensive project and program management oversight, event planning and execution, budget development and monitoring, risk management, cross-functional team coordination, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.Core Responsibilities Include:* Budget Management for programs ensuring alignment with financial goals across key initiatives such as the Standards Institute, Summits, and Leadership Institute.* Develop and maintain systems and structures that support the effective execution of financial objectives for all programs.* Ongoing Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the Finance team, vendors, and program implementation leads to monitor and report on budget performance.* Vendor and Partner Negotiations: Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, hotels, agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment with budget constraints and organizational priorities.Event Planning & Logistics Management* Oversee all logistical components of program events, ensuring alignment with event objectives, participant experience, and organizational goals.* Conduct site visits and provide venue recommendations to executive leadership for future events.* Co-manage relationships with outsourced event planning teams and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.* Maintain strong external partnerships, including vendors, school districts, and clients.* Manage all event technology and registration platforms, including apps, event pages, and interdepartmental integration.Team Leadership & Communication* Lead the logistics team, providing ongoing support, coaching, and capacity-building in event planning and execution.* Foster professional development through on-the-job training and mentorship.* Model high standards for detail-oriented planning and execution.
EDUCATION
City University of New York at York College
BS
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT CONNIE LANDINEZ
Highly motivated and results-oriented professional, with exceptional leadership, management, and organizational skills. With over 20 years of experience in customer relationship and program management, I have a proven record of exceeding company goals and objectives in all roles. Strong project/program manager who can develop and implement strategy and deliver against aggressive project objectives, timelines, and client/company expectations. Career FocusEvent Planning & Strategy • High-Level & Complex Program Implementation • Organizational Leadership • Contract Development & Negotiation • Client Relationship Building and Management • Budgeting Analysis and Forecasting • Risk Management
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