SARAH LEVITIN
Ottawa,Canada
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel and Events Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
Ottawa, Canada
10.2022 - Current
- Design, plan, and execute over twenty internal events annually: training events, team meetings, senior leadership meetings, staff engagement activations, and sales conferences in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom for up to 800 attendees.
- Create experiential, education, and incentive events tailored for small teams, up to large-scale conferences.
- Manage multiple concurrent events with various internal stakeholders.
- Manage and develop a team of six staff responsible for Lush's corporate travel program, all internal staff meetings and events, reception area in our Toronto and Vancouver offices, staff rewards and recognition programs, and executive assistant responsibilities for the C-suite.
- Senior Leadership Team member representing the Travel and Events Department, responsible for strategic planning, business review, and budget management.
- Lead cross-functional teams in conceptualization and execution of company meetings and events.
- Maintain strong relationships with meeting stakeholders and leadership from Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Support & Admin departments and deliver on their vision for the team and company in-person and virtual gatherings.
- Manage a yearly budget of up to $5 million for meetings and events and up to $4 million in corporate travel.
- Collaborate with the Global Events team on experiential, educational, and engagement content for global sales meetings.
- Use event survey data, sales results, and employee engagement information to create post-event reports.
- Create and execute communication plans for meeting attendees using multiple channels, such as event websites, registration software, weekly newsletters, and email.
Internal Communication, Events, and Travel Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
Ottawa, Canada
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Improved the channel management strategy with a “meet people where they are” approach through a transition to virtual and remote work
- Managed internal pandemic communication plan for Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution and Support & Admin including company restructure, health and safety updates, business updates and staff engagement
- Implemented change management plan during company merger
- Managed a team of 5 staff responsible for all internal staff communication, virtual events, and staff engagement.
Travel and Events Manager
Lush Handmade Cosmetics
Ottawa, Ontario
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Same responsibilities as above.
Retail Meeting Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Planned and executed internal retail meetings for product launches, leadership development and staff engagement
- Improved meeting programs using attendee feedback
- Delivered engaging operations and sales meetings to retail staff across Canada and US.
Regional Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
03.2008 - 12.2013
- Managed a region of 15-20 retail shops across North America
- Responsible for Shop Manager support and development including sales, operations, product training, recruiting and leadership skills training.
Owner
SPICED TOAST EVENTS
Ottawa, Canada
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Supported site selection, vendor sourcing, budget management, set up and tear down, onsite event management
- Focus on community events for charitable organization fundraising and weddings.
Accomplishments
- Participated in a cross functional team for the build, implementation and launch of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP Solution for Retail (2016-2017)
- Conceptualized and executed Lush Bathing Man event in Reno Nevada (05/01/17) which was a finalist in the Best Innovative Event Category for the ADME International Achievement Awards.
- Designer and team member of MPI Association RISE award winning event: The Event (2018). A tri-chapter multi-year experiential conference for meeting professionals.
Timeline
Travel and Events Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
10.2022 - Current
Internal Communication, Events, and Travel Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
05.2020 - 10.2022
Travel and Events Manager
Lush Handmade Cosmetics
07.2018 - 05.2020
Retail Meeting Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
01.2014 - 06.2018
Regional Manager
LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS
03.2008 - 12.2013
Owner
SPICED TOAST EVENTS
01.2007 - 08.2008
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