Heidi Adler

About Heidi Adler

Resourceful, Detail Oriented professional offering 25+ years of hands on experience in…

Experience

1. Events and Corporate Travel Manager

   AAA Northeast

   Apr 2019 — Present · Providence, RI, US

   Leads the strategic planning of annual travel events, including Travel Marketplace, Threads,and all other travel events. Manage all aspects, event details, contract negotiations, budget,agenda, travel components, and coordination of events from inception through on-site execution.*Oversee department event calendar. Researches, negotiates and secures vendor contracts. Reviews all customer proposals and invoices for accuracy; resolves discrepancies and customer questions.Oversees daily operations of leisure and corporate travel sales function.*Analyzes all financial information to direct business objectives and to identify growth opportunities. Defines, develops and deploys cost and time-saving measures. Establishes operational and accounting policies and procedures to maximize productivity.Works closely with the event stakeholders to develop the event profile (goal, responsibilities, budgets, timelines, etc.) scheduling the date of the event, securing venues, negotiating contracts, planning and coordinating the event and frequently providing on-site management of the event. Cultivates collaborative relationships with internal and external resources to support activities.*Acts with a clear sense of accountability supporting functional or business initiatives. Managesto approved budget and provides pre and post event analysis. Works closely with Club departments to execute all aspects of the events, Information Technology, Marketing, Human Resources, etc. Keeps abreast of event industry trends, market climates and competitive activities, and recommends ways to leverage opportunities among colleagues. Demonstrates working knowledge of business.