Elizabeth Bennett

Work Experience

EVENTS + MARKETING CONSULTANT                                                                                  GLOBAL

ELB Event Productions                                                                                                      2015 to 2024

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• Event consultant specializing in creative strategy, end-to-end project management, and on-site execution for corporate events and marketing initiatives. Clients include Bacardi, Range Rover and Diageo.

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ENCORE EVENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.                                                                                   REMOTE

Creative Director of Experiential Events                                                                       2020 - 2024

Senior Event Manager                                                                                                          2016 - 2020

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• Directed all aspects of event development from initial proposal stage to onsite execution, for over 20 high-touch corporate events annually, ranging in size from 25 to 2500 attendees.

• Developed and managed multi-million dollar event budgets, optimizing vendor contracts, client spend and ROI.

• Led multiple cross-functional teams throughout program planning and execution, including the collaboration between internal departments, key stakeholders, staff and vendors across multiple locations.

• Spearheaded the creative and planning process, leading teams to deliver bespoke experiences through customized decor, A/V, entertainment, food and beverage selections, and branding opportunities.

• Developed and implemented innovative project management tools to streamline team workflow and company processes.

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PRA BUSINESS EVENTS                                                                                                SAN DIEGO, CA

Senior Event Account Manager                                                                                      2014 to 2016

Event Account Manager                                                                                                    2013 to 2014

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• Achieved top earning event manager in 2015, by selling over $3.7 million in yearly event revenue, contributing to the office achieving 125% of the annual sales profit goal.

• Produced over 50 corporate events and negotiated more than 1,350 competitive vendor contracts annually.

• Managed and maintained over 30 key client accounts simultaneously.

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MASTERPLAN, INC.                                                                                                              CHICAGO, IL

Account Coordinator                                                                                                          2010 to 2013

• Assisted program managers with the coordination and onsite execution of large-scale corporate events, conferences, executive level meetings, brand activations and incentive trips. 

• Executed property searches using eRFP technology.

• Created attendee online registration websites and oversaw registration process event registration technology systems.

• Responsible for overseeing event travel coordination, ground transportation, housing management, registration and food and beverage.