Emily Green

Experience

1. Event Planning Specialist

   Wounded Warrior Project

   May 2022 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Support WWP Programs with meeting and events logistics for warriors and staff, including site selection, rate negotiation, catering, and assisting with on-site event support- Negotiate rates with vendors, including with hotels, ground transportation, and audio-visual companies- Create event menus and negotiate pricing and contract details with catering companies- Identify cost savings to maximize donor dollars. Utilize expense controls and identify cost saving opportunities to manage budget effectively- Build out timelines, agendas, and activities- Utilize registration software to source venues, monitor event registration, manage budgets, and generate reports, e.g, Cvent and Salesforce- Facilitate communications among Travel & Events and other WWP teammates and departments- Manage and prioritize multiple events. Adapt to challenging or difficult situations by promptly identifying alternatives and changing procedures, methods, and processes- Participate in events and meetings marketing as appropriate- Perform recordkeeping tasks using registration software e.g, Cvent, Salesforce- Perform financial reconciliations for events, Process invoices, receipts, reconcile billing and verify with accounting. Prepare comprehensive and readable financial reports- Conduct contract and invoice reviews for identified events, e.g, tax exemption and banquet event orders (BEO)- Perform event close-outs with detailed summaries, including budget reviews with internal teammates, distribution of surveys for feedback, and future improvements.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2011 — 2014