Darcy Bailey

About Darcy Bailey

A highly effective marketing professional whose background includes marketing…

Experience

1. Global Corporate Event Managers

   Wolters Kluwer

   Jun 2016 — Present · Hudson, OH, US

   Manage the planning & execution all aspects of the operating unit global tradeshows & industry events including but not limited to: o Exhibit registration & booth selection o Booth asset development, branding, messaging & design o Show services (furnishings, electrical, AV, labor, shipping, etc) o Vendor management & negotiation o Lead retrieval set-up & reporting o Onsite staff selection & training o Coordinate hotel room blocks when needed o Produce detailed pre-convention materials & review with all employees attending to ensure smooth onsite execution o Maintain calendar & update website as needed • Support the planning and execution all aspects of global corporate meeting planning, including but not limited to: o Work in partnership with leadership across the business unit to determine event strategy and goals o Site selection and contract of appropriate venues within budget o Budget management and cost analysis o Negotiate terms and conditions with venues and vendors o Develop event timeline and action plans to ensure deadlines and obligations are met o Coordination of all logistics with venue (room blocks, audio visual, food & beverage, room set-ups, floor plans, VIPs and billing) o Activities (including dinners, receptions and teambuilding) o Accommodations and all other event related operational logistics o Onsite execution Other Responsibilities: • Collaborate with creative services to ensure all communications, graphics and materials are brand compliant according to the latest Wolters Kluwer corporate brand guidelines. • Consistently monitor ongoing success of event-planning activities and make recommendations for adjustments to plans, strategies and calendar of events. • Detailed budget and invoice management, including cost analysis and evaluating spend to reduce cost without compromising quality.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising with a marketing minor

  1996 — 2001