Erin Sherwood
Project Management & Event Operations
Chicago, IL
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Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager & Event Coordinator bringing more than 9 years of expertise and achievements in events planning. Focused leader with success in guiding teams through pre-event coordination, event execution, and post-event activities while building relationships with internal stakeholders and event attendees.
Experience
2019
Sep
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Present
Senior Managing Director
Advanced Learning Institute / Chicago, IL
- Drove remarkable revitalizations of project management and event operations to bring about exceptional business results.
- Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain top sponsorships sales 4 years in a row.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Recognized areas needing improvement and implemented project management programs, enhancing productivity and the number of events executed.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Generated the highest attendance per year, resulting in $300k+ new revenues.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed communication & HR events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
- Accurately calculated and processed expenses during and after events.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Planned large-scale events such as tradeshows, conferences, and meetings.
- Strategized long-term business needs while driving attendee feedback for process improvements.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
Education
2008
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2010
Roosvelt University
Integrated Marketing Communications / Marketing, Public Relations, Communications
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