Joel Torres

About Joel Torres

An experienced tradeshow, conference and event manager, who develops, supports and executes the overall events strategy of a Pharmaceutical & Life Science Research Products Manufacturer and Supplier. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English Creatively provide resource solutions to drive towards the best end result and goal Effective communicator Solutions implementer for unexpected situations North America travel experience with multi-cultural and language experience

Experience

1. Marketing Support Manager

   DWK Life Sciences

   Oct 2010 — Present

   An experienced tradeshow, conference and event manager, who develops, supports and executes the overall events strategy of the company. Specialties: Proven ability in the planning, communications, operations and measurement by performing related duties: • Creative thinker and problem solver. • Self-motivated, articulate, and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. • Exceptional budget preparation, management; negotiation, and organizational skills. • Union and contract negotiations. • Review vendor contracts and manage all external vendors. • Booth structure design and production, show/event management. • Create detailed event plans and direct all activities for individual events, including arrangement of transportation of technology and materials, management of exhibit booth set-up and teardown, coordination of requirements with facilities contractors at venues, management of exhibit materials inventory (e.g, booth fixtures, displays, promotional materials), staffing, and post show analysis, including invoice reconciliation. • Coordinate and manage site selection, hotel blocks, and flight reservations. • Working closely with senior marketing management, develop strategy and annual schedule of shows, exhibitions, and conferences. • Identify venues for corporate events (tradeshows, regional events and conferences); arrange facilities rentals, food and beverage, entertainment, technology requirements; negotiate contracts with suppliers, event organizers, and advertisers. • Develop and manage event budgets; track and reconcile associated expenses. • Communicates effectively with Sales and Marketing management to report results, feedback, and leads. • Conducts on-site inspections of hotel/conference centers for the purpose of determining facility capability of handling company meeting and requirements. • Review event contracts and work with all internal departments for approvals of requisitions and purchase order submission. • Travel 40%

Education

• Wilmington University

  Bachelor of Science - BSS, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2022

• Rowan College of South Jersey

  Associate’s Degree, Marketing and Communication

  2013 — 2015

• Lehman College

  Computer Science

  1994 — 1996