Michelle Desanctis

Vice President of Strategic Accounts @Sparks

Los Angeles, CA, US

Responsible for management and growth of agency-client relationships and overall project coordination, including strategic planning, budget management, team coordination and successful project execution.(Live / Virtual Conferences, Consumer Experiential Programs, Permanent Installations / Construction, B2B Tradeshows Domestic / International)- Lead the RFP bid process, budget management, contract negotiation, manage legal SOW and redline process, operations, design, catering, content management and production, talent & entertainment, and staff management- Work with client stakeholders to understand the strategic direction of the business and translate into actionable event programs- Assign members to cross-functional teams who specifically address client needs, based on capabilities, experience, location, and bandwidth- Determine and communicate team member roles and responsibilities from pre- to post-production and monitor for success.Daily Comms to C-Suite and Leadership StakeholdersKey Accounts: Netflix, Docker, Prequel, Zoom Video Communications, T-Mobile, American Gaming Systems (AGS), Aristocrat, GAN Gaming, Yaamava’ Casino, Meta AI and Meta for WorkKey Projects: Netflix House, FYSEE\'s, CES, GDC, T-Mobile Park, T-Mobile Arena, T-Mobile Center, T-Mobile Bobbleheads, T-MO Bell, Zoomtopia, Global Gaming Expo, Gartner Programs, Infocomm, Enterprise Connect, DockerCon, AI Conference Program

Traliant

Preventing Discrimination & Harassment

Linkedin Learning

Certificate of Completion

Event Leadership Institute

Certification, Virtual Event and Meeting Management

Linkedin Learning - Understanding Intellectual Property

CEU - Continuing Education Units (1 certification) Project Management Institute (PMI)® PDU 1.5 hours, Intellectual Property Law

Linkedin Learning

Project Management Institute (PMI)® PDUs/ContactHours: 0.75, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging

Project Management Institute: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Project Management Institute (PMI)® PDUs/ContactHours: 1.75, Emotional Intelligence and Team Leadership

UCLA

BA, Theatre, Film, Television

Trailiant

Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: CA Managers Edition V5

Linkedin Learning

Body Language for Leaders

Linkedin Learning - Finance Foundations

CEU - Continuing Education Units (1 certification available) 4.6 hours , Financial Statements, Financial Planning, Budgeting

Linkedin Learning

Project Management Institute (PMI)® PDUs/ContactHours: 35, Cert Prep: Project Management Professional (PMP)