Laurie Dowd
Corporate Event Manager | Marketing Specialist | Strategy Planning | Leadership | Innovative | Relationship Building | Collaborative
- Role
- Senior Event Planner at MetLife
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laurie Dowd
I am a versatile Global Corporate Event Management and Marketing Specialist with extensive experience overseeing planning strategy, logistics, and management for high-profile leading organizations, including BlackRock, Aramark, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide with robust events to capture and retain clients. Proven ability to multitask, prioritize work with tight deadlines, cultivate relationships and a passion for attendee experience. Thrive in a fast-paced environment bringing energy, teamwork and a strong work ethic. As a Project Manager, I am involved in all aspects of Corporate Events including inception, creation and execution, and post-event reporting. I drive innovation through branding, creative elements, and experiential engagement with attendees. I focus on relationship building and maintenance through excellent communication with internal and external partners. Effective leadership skills to mentor and foster team member talent. Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) that maintains education to provide innovative and industry insights to produce best-in-class events.Contact: l••••••••@gmail.com | 60••••••02CORE COMPETENCIESProject ManagementMarketing and Brand StrategyInnovativeEvent ManagementBudgetary OversightVendor RelationshipsContract NegotiationsVenue SelectionLeadership SkillsClient RelationsProficient in technology and tolls including CVENT, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams.ACCOMPLISHMENTSSuccessfully planned and executed a 500+ attendee, 2-week event, simultaneously that spanned across 3 regions: Americas, EMEA, and APAC.Established knowledge and maintained a learned skill in hosting virtual and hybrid events through various platforms.Spearheaded a sustainability strategy and best practices guideline tool for Events Team and presented to leadership and peers.Contact me at l••••••••@gmail.com for any Corporate Event Manager opportunities.Personal Quote:\"Treat people the way you want to be treated.\"
Experience
Senior Event Planner
Apr 2023 — Present · NY, US
Education
Niagara University
BS, Travel & Tourism
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