krysten zarembski

About

Meetings Specialist, American Academy of Dermatology

Country

united states

City

fort mill

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

event planning, event management, meeting planning, trade shows, volunteer management, budgets, contract negotiation, customer service, food, hotels, management, marketing, media relations, negotiation, newsletters, nonprofits, press releases, program development, public relations, public speaking, social media, association management

Experience

corporate merchandising intern

crate and barrel

2006-3 - 2007-6 · 1 yr 4 mos

* Handled customer service inquiries and daily financial log * Created and maintained store displays, store signage, lighting, and floor plans * Assisted with inventory management, receiving merchandise, and item transfers

event coordinator intern

professionals in the city

2007-1 - 2007-3 · 3 mos

* Assisted in planning events including entertainment, venues, clientele, and schedules * Managed website and onsite registration for events * Coordinated and managed client mailing list

meetings specialist

american academy of dermatology

2007-10 - 2015-7 · 7 yrs 10 mos

* Provide meeting planning services to include but not limited to: request for proposal, site selection, contract negotiation, vendor selection, food and beverage, housing, and meeting specifications * Develop, forecast, and manage budget for various meetings and projects * Negotiate and contract vendors (entertainment, audio/visual, various equipment, destination management companies, and direct vendors) * Prepare program specifications (menus, room setups, audio visual, rooming lists) * Manage the assignment of meetings space for educational programs, committee, and ancillary meetings at various hotels and convention centers