Jennifer Leto

Corporate Event Planner @Hess Corporation

Design and execute high-level corporate events throughout North America, Europe and Asia, including Board of Directors meetings, executive retreats, CEO and senior leadership conferences, strategy planning meetings, global learning and development programs and social responsibility projects. Smaller events include department dinner meetings, cocktail receptions and retirement celebrations.• Lead and manage the planning, design and execution of events ranging in size from 20-400 attendees. Manage annual budget of $15 million.• Conduct and manage site search and selection process. Negotiate contracts. Direct logistics synchronization, vendor, and communications specialists. Identify and coordinate speakers.• Prepare and implement budgets. Develop and enhance vendor relationships in order to maximize efficiencies. Conduct cost analyses for programs and identify strategic areas for improvement, as well as cost-saving opportunities.• Collaborate with senior executives to develop and deliver effective program agendas reflecting key messages and goals.• Partner with Hess’ Environmental, Health and Safety Department to develop comprehensive safety plans and procedures for all major events. Responsibilities include creating emergency response plans for medical treatment and evacuation preparedness, liaising with medical centers and hospitals, conducting safety briefings and identifying participants’ special dietary or allergy issues.• Design and build custom registration site using Cvent technology for each event to collect attendee information and travel details. Provide attendees with event information, pre-work assignments and registration confirmation. Prepare detailed post-event evaluation reports addressing qualitative and quantitative data; identify recommendations and present findings to senior leadership.