Kelsey Secules
Director of Corporate Event Operations at MCI USA
- Role
- Director, Strategic Event Management at MCI USA
- Location
- Falls Church, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kelsey Secules
Making magic and strategizing doesn\'t have to be two separate processes. A practiced storyteller and collaborator, both on-stage and behind-the-scenes - I am a passionate, detail-driven events professional with a theatre and performance background. I\'m compelled by my desire to bring people together, to experience the power of live events.MCI is a global engagement and marketing agency. We design human-centric solutions that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth for our clients. Our offering includes live & virtual events, strategic & digital communications, consulting & community solutions.
Experience
Director, Strategic Event Management
Jan 2023 — Present · McLean, VA, US
I oversee a team of 3 planners managing the high-touch corporate event portfolio inside of MCI\'s Strategic Event Management division. MY SPECIALITIES:Interpersonal Skills - ultimate collaborator and troubleshooter, strong team leader, stakeholder consideration and foresight, VIP customer service, commitment to clarity & transparencyPlanning & Logistics - timeline management, health and safety strategy, transportation staffing, entertainment coordination, room sets, audio visual, food & beverageTechnology & Virtual Production - expert project lead liaising between client and production vendors, certified in Cvent event mobile apps, virtual strategy, and directionContract Negotiation - specializing in in-kind and trade of services partnerships to save time and cost at the venue and vendor levelRegistration & Housing - building registration websites that maximize efficiency and a strong UX. Certified in Cvent Flex RegistrationDesign - planning with purpose and vision; color schemes, thematic elements, centerpieces, set design, & overall décorCommunications - invitations, e-blasts, signage, social media & print materials
Education
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts & Cinema, with a Focus in Performance
Skills
- Hospitality
- Social Media
- Event Management
- English
- Event Planning
- Customer Satisfaction
- Volunteer Management
- Event Mobile Apps
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork
- Windows
- Time Management
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