Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Highly motivated, energetic professional with specialized experience in meeting and event management. Articulate communicator with a proven ability to plan and synchronize the essential details of multiple meetings in an efficient and resourceful manner. Select qualifications encompass: Logistical Planning and Coordination Contract Negotiation Site Selection and Management Budget Tracking and Reporting Client Relations Develop Promotional Communications MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) ACCOMPLISHMENTS MPINCC Power Player for May 2010 Nominated for MPINCC Meeting Planner of the Year, 2009/2010 Nominated for MPINCC Meeting Planner of the Quarter, Q3 2009/2010 RELEVANT EXPRERIENCE Plan and develop programs for Board of Directors' meetings, investigator and advisory board meetings, road show tours, tradeshows and conferences (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics) Design and organize special events, such as: product launches, holiday parties, company picnics, team buildings and incentive programs (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics, ActivCard)  Work closely with major stakeholders/clients to meet organizational goals and objectives through meetings and events, design event specifications to meet managerial needs and objectives (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics) Supervise and execute all aspects of meeting management to include site selection, contract negotiation and provide on-site meeting management (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics)  Establish and maintain strong relationships with multiple vendors, suppliers and customers, as well as with all levels of the organization (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics, ActivCard, Le Studio Canal+) Effectively supervise meeting coordinators, exercise strong staff management and project leadership skills (Nektar Therapeutics) Contact celebrities to participate and donate their time for various charitable events (TJ Martell Foundation) Complete intricate domestic and international travel arrangements (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics, ActivCard) Manage WebEx Administration, meeting set up and execution (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics) Monitor registration, housing and travel for corporate meetings and events (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics) Prepare and edit reports and correspondence for style and correct English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics, ActivCard) Saved $50K for Pearl Therapeutics in the organization of the 2009 Investigator meeting through contract negotiations  Negotiate contracts with hotels and suppliers to arrive at mutually agreeable, cost-saving solutions (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics, ActivCard) Manage and track budgets of $2,000 to $500,000 (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics) Create Request for Proposals (RFP), review responses and make decisions (Pearl Therapeutics, Nektar Therapeutics) INDEPENDENT MEETING PLANNER ASSIGNMENTS GCG Event Partners Onsite event manager, client appreciation event, IMAX San Francisco, 300 attendees GCG Event Partners Onsite event staff, client appreciation event, Mercardo 20, Santa Clara, 250 attendees Get U.S. Managed onsite meeting specifications for a five day meeting for a pharmaceutical client holding a FDA preparation meeting at Hilton Financial District, San Francisco, 50 attendees VMware Handled onsite registration for a three day meeting for the Global Leadership Conference at Hilton Union Square, San Francisco, 500 attendees Zellerbach Associates, Created documentation for Inn Marin FAM Trip EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Pearl Therapeutics, Redwood City, CA Office Manager / Meeting P