Vanessa Grant

I am a senior event professional with 20+ years in the event & travel industry. I have a proven track record in delivering successful incentive and conference event experiences, ranging from intimate events for 15 through to large-scale events for 800+ participants. I deliver exceptional client service and have a passion for creating experiences that offer a different and authentic perspective which reflects the event location and culture. I am a commercially astute operator that consistently delivers to brief and on budget, with a strong focus on the details. I enjoy mentoring others and have a demonstrated ability to work within a team structure, or autonomously as required. EXPERTISE • Strategic reward, conference and incentive program design and implementation • Reward platform design and management - Software as a Service (SaaS) • Client and Stakeholder relationship management and reporting • Project management of multiple events with competing deadlines • Strong financial and budget management acumen • 3rd party supplier management and contract negotiations • Targeted program communications and collateral management • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills – Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook • Proficient use of EventsAir event management software • Amadeus/Galileo/Sabre CRS experience • Extensive experience in managing group travel logistics