Emilie Perkins
Certified Meeting Professional » Project Management Maven » Experience Architect » Lifelong Learner
- Role
- Vice President of Client & Conference Services at Raybourn Group International
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Emilie Perkins
I am a visionary meeting professional dedicated to designing innovative event…
Experience
Vice President of Client & Conference Services
Mar 2019 — Present
Serve as single point of contact for destination sourcing for 8 association clients.• Identify and create meeting resources that can be shared across 16 association clients.• Identify and maximize new business development opportunities.• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers and exhibitors; negotiate and manage contracts for venues, caterers, security and speakers. • Serve as client liaison and project manager for pre-event planning, including site selection, contract negotiation and logistical planning for 5 Association Clients.• Utilize design thinking methodologies to create innovative event experiences for stakeholders.• Support clients through volunteer, committee, sponsor and exhibitor management.• Assist clients in educational programming design and development to create custom content. • Partner with clients to create unique event marketing and communications plans.• Provide on‐site management beginning at the pre-con, through registration and event execution.• Compile lessons learned through event evaluation and client debriefing.• Evaluate and increase profitability of events annually.• Lead and coach internal Meetings Team of 7 staff members.
Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Minor
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Skills
- Healthcare
- Event Planning
- Social Networking
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Trade Shows
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Hospitality Industry
- Coordinating Special Events
- Hospitality
- Nonprofits
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Non-Profits
- Event Management
- Meeting Planning
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Training
- Volunteer Management
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