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Crawford Group (www.crawfordgroup.com) is looking for an Event Operations Director for our technology client based in San Mateo, CA. Must have recent experience in managing all aspects of event technology and operations for large scale conferences and/or various event programs. This role will be responsible for managing the overall program operations and logistics for the entire conference including; financial management (revenue budgeting models and pricing strategies), sponsorship management (sponsor and exhibitor programs and marketing promotional opportunities), marketing and communications management (audience acquisition and communication strategies and programs), production management (general and breakout sessions, special events) and content management (speaker logistics and content development). The Operations Director will also implement and deliver against the objectives with a keen eye on the tactics pre-defined for the program.
The ideal candidate is an event professional, with general events knowledge and background, accustomed to working in a fast paced, results-oriented, customer-centric environment. Must be detail oriented, resourceful, enthusiastic, high energy and productive with a demonstrated ability to drive measurable results.
Responsibilities:
Ensure event objectives are delivered against the event plan
Create and manage the operational plan for the event
Report on overall program results and measurements of individual programs
Define key program stakeholders, create functional teams, manage expectations to timeline and budgets
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensuring alignment with the business, sales revenue goals and marketing and brand objectives
Execute on program objectives and metrics through tracking mechanisms and analysis
Full program development and management may include:
Work with external vendor to conduct site inspections in order to select venues for special events
Work with Creative Director to execute program deliverables based on the event theme and messaging
Work with Expo Manager on Partner, Sponsor and Exhibitor Operations
Conduct RFPs, vendor selection, negotiation and contracts
Run weekly core team meeting of vendors, contractors, and full-time employees
Work with Director of Content and Break-out Sessions and Speaker Manager on all operations
Work with Integrated MarCom Manager on the internal and external communications plan
Work with the Operations/Registration Manager on creating the Web-based registration, Speaker Portals, Sponsor Portals, Microsites and Social Media
Work with external vendor on various vendor travel and logistics
Oversee and maintain master event timelines, deliverables and program plans and schedules
Work with Operations Manager on all aspects of budget management: Drive financial reporting for all lines of revenue and expenses
Master of onsite implementation
Documenting/preparing/presenting all post-event program results (measurements and metrics)
Skills:
8 to 10 years' experience managing large scale event programs, including event operations and logistics
Must have recent experience working for at least one technology company
Strong communications skills: verbal/public speaking, written, presentations
Strong project management capabilities with attention to details
Must have the ability to juggle multiple, concurrent demanding initiatives and projects
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelors' degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business or similar
RATE: D.O.E., as W-2 employee of Crawford Group (benefits available)
LOCATION: Onsite at client's office in San Mateo, CA. No phone calls.
HOURS/DURATION: Full time, ASAP – June 2016.
Interested? Apply online and upload your resume in MS Word format to:
http://tinyurl.com/Working-With-CrawfordGroup
The ideal candidate is an event professional, with general events knowledge and background, accustomed to working in a fast paced, results-oriented, customer-centric environment. Must be detail oriented, resourceful, enthusiastic, high energy and productive with a demonstrated ability to drive measurable results.
Responsibilities:
Ensure event objectives are delivered against the event plan
Create and manage the operational plan for the event
Report on overall program results and measurements of individual programs
Define key program stakeholders, create functional teams, manage expectations to timeline and budgets
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensuring alignment with the business, sales revenue goals and marketing and brand objectives
Execute on program objectives and metrics through tracking mechanisms and analysis
Full program development and management may include:
Work with external vendor to conduct site inspections in order to select venues for special events
Work with Creative Director to execute program deliverables based on the event theme and messaging
Work with Expo Manager on Partner, Sponsor and Exhibitor Operations
Conduct RFPs, vendor selection, negotiation and contracts
Run weekly core team meeting of vendors, contractors, and full-time employees
Work with Director of Content and Break-out Sessions and Speaker Manager on all operations
Work with Integrated MarCom Manager on the internal and external communications plan
Work with the Operations/Registration Manager on creating the Web-based registration, Speaker Portals, Sponsor Portals, Microsites and Social Media
Work with external vendor on various vendor travel and logistics
Oversee and maintain master event timelines, deliverables and program plans and schedules
Work with Operations Manager on all aspects of budget management: Drive financial reporting for all lines of revenue and expenses
Master of onsite implementation
Documenting/preparing/presenting all post-event program results (measurements and metrics)
Skills:
8 to 10 years' experience managing large scale event programs, including event operations and logistics
Must have recent experience working for at least one technology company
Strong communications skills: verbal/public speaking, written, presentations
Strong project management capabilities with attention to details
Must have the ability to juggle multiple, concurrent demanding initiatives and projects
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelors' degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business or similar
RATE: D.O.E., as W-2 employee of Crawford Group (benefits available)
LOCATION: Onsite at client's office in San Mateo, CA. No phone calls.
HOURS/DURATION: Full time, ASAP – June 2016.
Interested? Apply online and upload your resume in MS Word format to:
http://tinyurl.com/Working-With-CrawfordGroup
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