Randi Jacobs

Experience

1. Program and Event Technology Manager

   Casss Sharing Science Solutions

   Nov 2020 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Lead and facilitate scientific organizing committees to plan content and networking activities for two annual hybrid scientific conferences with up to 400 attendees and a combined budget of $820K. Champion 12-month planning timelines, including oversight of venue and vendor RFP/contracts, and oversight of all on-site logistics. Coordinate speaker deliverables and all communications with online abstract portal. Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners. Collaborate with marketing to produce content for weekly marketing newsletters and social media posts.• Manage year-round exhibitor relations for 6 multi-day symposia; including sales and solicitation, day-to-day communication and deliverables management, and organize annual vendor town hall • Project Lead for all virtual components of 13+ events annually, including vendor contract negotiation, design and management of virtual event websites and mobile app, creation of virtual/hybrid speaker training program, and live virtual show management. • Asana champion responsible for overseeing software implementation and staff training, creating and maintaining meeting project templates, and establishing best practices to improve communication and collaboration across organization.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  BS, BA, Hospitality and Tourism Management and Communication Studies

  2002 — 2006