Eileen Southard

Highly seasoned and accomplished Event Marketing Professional with over 25 years of experience in driving the strategic planning, coordination and implementation of customer-facing events across several business channels. Extremely well-versed in all aspects of event logistics including contract negotiations, budget management as well as fostering relationships with 3rd party vendors. Highly analytical with the keen ability to develop events based on the nuances of vertical markets. Proven track record of working efficiently in team environments. Strong leadership ability with a history of leading team in leveraging events to drive sales and incremental operational growth. Experienced and detail-oriented project manager highly proficient at prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with current event planning technologies including Cvent Event Management Platform, Zoom video conferencing, Microsoft Office Windows 7 Professional Suite and Google Airtable online database.