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
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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

  1. Director, Strategic Event Management

    MCI USA

    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
  • Facebook

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