Shannon Carson

Learned, through practical participation, key areas under a Strategic Meeting Management Program, to include Lead Management, Logistics and Operations Management, Vendor Management, Attendee Management, Spend Management, and Travel Management. -Lead Management-Incorporate processes aligned with strategic initiatives to secure bids from distributed RFPs with vendors, including, but not limited to hotel, DMCs, transportation companies, etc. -Logistics and Operations Management-Contribute to the planning, coordination, development and implementation to achieve the goals and objectives for each face-to-face meeting. Follow methods to host key virtual meetings within the organization. -Vendor Management-Follow parameters as outlined under service level agreements or contractual terms to ensure high-level performance by all vendors. -Attendee Management- Consult with Attendee Management Specialist to design registration sites, along with coordinating meeting materials for registration. -Spend Management-Work with staff to post meeting information and inputting data into meeting database. -Travel Management- Incorporate processes aligned with the official travel management company for booking individual travel to include, but not limited to air, hotel room, car, box trucks, etc.

Leveraged time management and organizational skills to provide a chapter of approximately 400 members the financial ability to offer programming, activities, and social experiences. -Collaborated with financial advisor & National representatives to develop and manage a multi million dollar budget. -Scheduled and executed payments to multiple vendors, including weekly payroll for housing employees ensuring 100% accuracy. -Oversaw allocation for various funds, including house, activities, chapter, and National incomes

-Created growing organic spray tanning business geared towards students at University of Alabama. -Implemented and promoted incentive programs to help build business. -Directed targeted marketing that introduced and promoted business with use of Social Media and Digital Marketing. -Managed business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products