Matthew Pucak

Meeting Manager - Leadership & Governance Programming @FCCS

Denver, CO, US

Responsible for sourcing, contracting, and managing logistical arrangements for programs offered through FCCS Leadership Development Programs and Governance Series -Assures quality expectations are met in the identification and recommendation of meeting/event locationsWorks with business unit owners to identify needs of the assigned events; provides recommendations, adjustments, advice as needed to insure successful implementation of event logistics-Oversees meeting details with appropriate staff members, including room set-up, catering, room block management, audio visual, accommodations, speaker, and staff housing, etc-Independently conducts site visits if required for assigned meetings/events-Develops RFP’s and manages vendor selection for assigned meetings, establishes, and maintains vendor relationships and negotiates vendor, supplier and facility contracts as needed. Monitors and manages housing blocks, event details, identifies, and secures vendors-Prepares menu planner and AV expense budget for assigned programs and events-Responsible for contract negotiations including review, interpretation, and fulfillment of binding contract clauses-Handles assigned aspects of planning and executing virtual and/or hybrid programs coordinating or managing event day production-Support Event Planning team needs with sourcing and production of annual conferences -Support all events/meetings/conferences in the preparation and deployment of post event surveys -Monitors project activity to assure priority matters are brought to the attention of appropriate staff

Colorado State University

BA, Journalism- News Ed, History