Nicole Duhn

Managed national budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.

• Developed and executed risk management plans to anticipate and mitigate potential issues, ensuring seamless event progression.
• Streamlined national event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
• Analyzed event costs nationally to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
• Led cross-functional teams nationally to streamline event planning processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
• Recruited, trained, equipped and managed event coordinators and specialists nationally to succeed leading self and others. Cultivated culture of innovation within event team, leading to an experience of excellence.

• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
• Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
• Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
• Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
• Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.