Scott Russell
Event Producer | Event Management | Brand Strategy | Strategic Planning | Project Management | Partnership Development | Client Management | Sponsorship Negotiation | Vendor Management
- Role
- Senior Event Director at Octagon
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Russell
A dynamic and goal-focused event specialist with over seven years of experience managing corporate events with a high post-event customer satisfaction rate. Well-versed in establishing event goals, budgeting, securing sponsorships, handling logistics, and negotiating vendor contracts.
Experience
Senior Event Director
Apr 2024 — Present
Directed and produced 3-4 annual high-impact events, including tier one experiences for up to attendees, focusing on audience engagement, brand activations, and strategic outcomes.• Developed and managed comprehensive project plans, aligning cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to execute event deliverables within deadlines and budget constraints.• Conceptualized and led creative experiential activations, enhancing customer interaction and event prestige.• Monitored and reported event performance using metrics and qualitative feedback, implementing improvements to optimize future programs.• Collaborated with third-party agencies to ensure alignment and timely execution of project deliverables
Education
Hampden-Sydney College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics and Commerce Business/Managerial Economics
2003 — 2007
University of San Francisco
Master’s Degree, Sports Management
2016 — 2018
Skills
- Risk Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Cold Calling
- Financial Analysis
- Finance
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- New Business Development
- Financial Advisory
- Sales
- Investment Management
- Investments
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