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Alexis Gniewek

@alexisgniewek

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I am a Meeting and Events Manager driving cost savings and measurable pipeline growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior events leadership role where I can lead global, hybrid teams, improve event ROI, implement process efficiencies, and align event marketing with business goals.

I am a Meeting and Events Manager with 17 years' experience delivering in-person and virtual programs that drive pipeline growth and reduce costs. I pioneered a Meeting Planning Department that cut overhead by 40% and implemented SOPs that reduced program spend by 22%.

I manage global teams and complex budgets ($2k–$6M), negotiate vendor contracts to average 14% savings, and improve department efficiency through cross-training and process design. I bring expertise in Cvent, Salesforce, Marketo and other event technologies to execute high-impact corporate meetings and incentive travel programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sports Marketing & Meetings Manager

Current

UL Solutions

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Orchestrated in-person and virtual events across the Americas and Europe, managing 36 events (2023–2024) with budgets from $2K–$6M and securing an average 14% vendor cost savings while founding a Meeting Planning Department that reduced overhead 40%. Implemented SOPs and cross-training that improved department efficiency 27% and increased pipeline actualization 29% per event.

Event Planning Budget Management Cvent Team Leadership SOP Development Virtual Events

Freelance Meeting & Event Planner

Self Employed

Jul 2015 - Jul 2019 (4 years)

Managed end-to-end development and execution of corporate meetings, events, and incentive travel programs including site selection, budgeting, registration, logistics, on-site operations and final reconciliation. Maintained data integrity for client reporting and sourced resources to meet customer requirements.

Event Planning Budgeting Logistics Site Operations

Program & Account Manager

Gavel International

Oct 2004 - Jul 2015 (10 years 9 months)

Managed concurrent corporate meetings, incentive travel, and special events end-to-end, handling site selection, budgeting, contract negotiations, logistics, and client reporting. Spearheaded development of Gavel's proprietary meeting data software and ensured accurate data reconciliation for client deliverables.

Program Management Contract Negotiation Budget Management Travel Data Reconciliation Vendor Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Business Administration

Grade: With honors

Activities and societies: Top 7% of Junior/Senior Class; Member of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society; Dean's List for all 9 quarters; Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (Executive Vice President of Student Programs)

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with honors, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Professional and Technical Writing; recognized on the Dean's List for all nine quarters and held leadership roles in honor societies.