samantha vogel

manager, meetings and travel at gamestop

About

I am a strategic and creative thinker with a background in creating and curating experiential events and sponsorships. I have a strong focus on internal and external stakeholder relations with an ability to positively influence at all levels of management, as well as work collaboratively to bring unique and unexpected experiences to life. I am detail and results oriented with a passion for aesthetic perfection. I have an in-depth understanding of event & exhibition management, sponsorship & sales management, project management, a passion for learning and a determination to share my talents with others. Specialties: strategic event management, experiential design & production, sponsorship acquisition & retention, sponsorship activation, trade-show Management, VIP relationship management, contract negotiation, social media marketing, business development, team building.

Country

united states

City

dallas

Industry

retail

Skill

event planning, nonprofits, sales, social media marketing, volunteer management, customer service, event management, team building, community development, public speaking, crm, sales management, marketing, sponsorship, fundraising, contract negotiation, budgets, b2b, new business development, community outreach, business development, indesign, board development, sponsorship sales, sponsorship relations, community relations management, grant writing

Experience

event coordinator

the rk group

2006-5 - 2008-3 · 1 yr 11 mos

Facilitated communication between in-house event meeting planners, convention center staff and convention vendors. Planned and provided event management services for over 150+ events at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center including managing F&B, decorations, staffing, on-site management and billing for events with up to 20,000 guests in attendance

community development director

march of dimes

2013-10 - 2014-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Manage, implement strategies, provide leadership, and steward Executive Leadership Committee consisting of corporate executives to meet new revenue goals. Manage logistics for 25,000 attendees at March for Babies including budget, city contracts, transportation plan, emergency plan, volunteer recruitment and management, volunteer risk management policies and procedures, event signage and banners, vendor allocations, and food and beverage.

development director - events and sponsorships

special olympics texas

2012-8 - 2013-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

corporate reseller account manager

avnet technology solutions

2008-3 - 2012-1 · 3 yrs 11 mos

outside sales support, customer service, estimating of cost and resale of IBM software solutions for new customers Assist Business Partners in the planning and implementation of IBM software solutions Serve as liaison between client and engagement team; establish strong working relationships with various levels of client management Develop a strong understanding and working knowledge of Business to Business sales techniques through Avnet's sales solutions and margin retention educational programs