Senior global communications and events professional with 20 years experience, specialized in international events for pharma, medical device companies and scientific research institutions. Experienced in project management, event planning from conception to execution, contract negotiation and vendor management. Consistently exceeds customer expectations through the development and execution of events which are aligned with business strategies and objectives while paying careful attention to timelines and budgets. Exercises diplomacy and cultural sensitivity in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Is your organisation looking for assistance with events management, a busy tradeshow season or an extra pair of hands for an overloaded team member? Let me jump in and help you meet your strategic and operational goal.
Managed company trade show participation and events in international markets. Championed communications and events strategies and programs proactively across organization with regular presentations to Senior Management.
Organized 6 international sales meetings (300 to 800 attendees). Managed 100 conferences over the past 5 years in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Collaborated with sales teams, international and local marketing teams and support functions across Europe, Latin America, Asia and the United States.
Led the President’s Club program for outstanding sales achievement. Defined incentive rules and criteria in alignment with business objectives and pushed the boundaries to design unforgettable experiences for the sales teams.
Directed Global marketing projects and developed expertise in relationship building and collaboration in a cross-functional team comprised of diverse groups and languages.
Managed annual budget of over $6M and negotiated vendor contracts for international events and tradeshows. Reduced the operating department expenses by 10% year over year while maintaining the same volume of activities.
Received Marketing Excellence Award for outstanding performance when partnering with peers, 2012.
Received Divisional Award for event management creativity and dedication to the teams, 2013.
Company Description
Stryker is a broadly based, global leader in medical technology with a history of success and exceptional growth. This is one of the largest players in the $35.6 billion worldwide orthopaedic market in over 100 countries.
