Events

• Collaborate with the Event Manager to help internal stakeholders and leadership determine event and conference strategy, objectives and requirements. Develop comprehensive plans, including budgets, timelines and task assignments based on specific event strategy.
• Research and identify suitable venues for events, considering factors such as capacity, location and budget. Work with various teams and venues to coordinate logistics to ensure smooth execution.
• Source and manage relationships with various event vendors, including catering, production and décor. Obtain quotes, implement contracts and sponsor fulfillment, and oversee vendor performance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage guest lists, invitations and RSVPs. Communicate event details to attendees and provide assistance before, during and after the event.
• Oversee all aspects of event setup, including signage, décor and technical requirements. Coordinate with Event Manager to ensure timely execution of event schedules and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
• Maintain schedules and agenda, help manage and implement an event communication plan with attendees, sponsors, vendors and production team, as well as organizing event paperwork including contracts.
• Coordinate events for Mariner business entities including internal and external events, conferences, seminars, virtual sessions, receptions, etc.
• Conduct post-event debriefs to evaluate the success of each event or conference and identify areas for improvement. Collect feedback from attendees and stakeholders to inform future planning efforts.
• Ensure event and conference processes are efficient and recommend opportunities for improvement.

Senior Associate, Event Planning

Senior Project Director – Event Technology