Melanie Goodwin, CMP, DMCP

(972) 693-3435 www.melaniegoodwin.weebly. com MelanieEGoodwin@gmail .com

SUMMARY

Award-winning event professional seeking a challenging new position in the event and meetings industry.
KEY PERSONALITY TRAITS Highly Thrives in high-paced environments Optimistic Productive Organized Strong artistic, mathematical, & Effective Multi-Tasker language skills EXPERIENCE Senior Program Manager Ultimate Ventures 2010-Present Program Manager Ultimate Ventures 2007-Present Operations Coordinator Ultimate Ventures 2005-2006 Management Intern DFW Harvey Hotel Summer 2003 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Event Design & Sales Account/Sales Manager for the three highest grossing programs of the past year Program Manager for the five highest grossing programs of the past year Works with a wide variety of clients including corporate, association and social Authors and edits detailed proposals, budgets and marketing pieces Negotiates and writes accurate, win-win vendor and client contracts Researches and develops unique new products and services Designs and produces dcor, print materials , layouts, sets, and signage for various events Staff & Supplier Relations Organizes and streamlines complex departmental processes including departmental communications, staff and supplier scheduling, and information distribution Managed and scheduled over 70+ part time employees Business Acumen Works within the understanding of how efforts affect clients, other departments, suppliers, staff and the business as a whole Creates and manages multiple vendor, client and product databases which streamline and update company procedure, accuracy, efficiency and output Thinks outside-the-box to discover unique solutions to common and unusual problems such as employee motivation, client relations and cost control Industry Expertise Nationally published author of industry related articles including a popular article on ethics. Multiple committee and Board of Director roles within the International Special Events Society

EDUCATION University of North Texas: BA in Theatre / Minor in Hospitality Management; Graduated with honors in 2004 University of Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom: Study Abroad 2001-2002