Phyllis Vanarsdale

About Phyllis Vanarsdale

Phyllis VanArsdale has enjoyed many years in the meeting and event industry. Whether an intimate affair for two, a national sales meeting or an exciting social event, VanArsdale brings experience and enthusiasm to any project. VanArsdale manages client accounts from development of budgets for a full scope of services through coordination of all logistics. From concepts and creative, print materials through menu development, show production and post-event evaluations, VanArsdale succeeds in making meetings and events both easier for the client as well as an integral part of client internal and external communication. VanArsdale also provides support for business associations by acting as the Executive Administrator. Duties range from executive and board of directors support, organizational marketing and communications, vendor, partner and sponsor development through financial administration. Satisfied clients include the JobsOhio, CBUS Retail, Greater Columbus Sister Cities International, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Columbus 2020, Columbus Food & Wine Affair, 200Columbus the Bicentennial, the Central Ohio Restaurant Association, Dine Originals Columbus, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, the Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, SWANA, the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio, the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets as well as a host of clients within the social market.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Administrator

   Opta

   Jan 2020 — Present

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Marketing and Communication

Skills

• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Event Management
• Sales
• Corporate Communications
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Management
• Meeting Planning
• New Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Blogging
• Sponsorship
• Online Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Press Releases
• Non-Profits
• Marketing Communications
• Social Networking
• Marketing Strategy
• Budgets
• Community Development
• Media Relations
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Editing
• Newsletters
• Volunteer Management
• Trade Shows
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Advertising
• Copywriting
• Fundraising
• Nonprofits