Diane Burns Vargo

About Diane Burns Vargo

Experienced Global Trade Show and Event Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods, chemical, technology, and finance industries. Skilled in Project Management and Execution, Sales, Marketing, Management, Executive Level Assistance, and Business Relationship Management. Strong organizational and creative p••••••••@ymail.com

Experience

1. Manager, Trade Marketing and Events

   Vitamix

   Jun 2021 — Present · US

   Trade Marketing and Events Manager responsible for tradeshows, events, budgets, creating standard operating procedures, and collaborating with all areas of business and clients to achieve goals.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  N.A., Public Relations

• Northern Illinois University

  CTSM - Certified Trade Show Marketer Program - Trade Show Management, Course completed. Passed exam. Portfolio in process.

  2015 — 2017

• Howland High School

  Diploma, College Prep

  1979 — 1982

• Youngstown State University

  Bachelors, Business Administration

  1984

Skills

• Administrative Assistants
• Sales
• Travel Planning
• Product Development
• Event Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Training
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Access
• Banking
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• High Level of Confidentiality
• Organization
• Fundraising
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Improvement
• Time Management
• Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Highly Detail Oriented
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Expense Reports
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Administrative Assistance
• Vendor Management
• Sales Management
• Market Research
• Advertising
• Budgets
• Finance
• Office Administration
• Relationship Management
• Work in a Fast Paced Environment
• Management
• Team Building