Josephine Bagdan

Currently, I am responsible for planning and managing meetings and events, including overseeing budgets, securing funding, and tracking expenses. I also arrange accommodation, meals, transportation, and event-related activities for attendees, while negotiating contracts with vendors and managing relationships to ensure compliance.

I proactively prospected new customers, focusing on new and used car sales and service drive marketing programs. I responded to inbound internet leads via Dealer Socket, utilizing phone, text, and email to increase customer loyalty through Automotive Mastermind's Market Eye Q sales platform.

I strategized with senior executives to design event and meeting specifications, building and maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers. I prepared budgets and aggressively negotiated vendor services, ensuring quality and value while adhering to company policies and maximizing ROI.

I planned and executed major aspects of meeting management, including site selection, marketing material development, and registration process building. I also prepared and managed program budgets, negotiated complex service contracts, and approved all meeting expenses.

I handled the implementation of new accounts to increase growth and revenue, interacting with all department managers to achieve profitable operations. My responsibilities included account management, analysis of management reports, customer service, and networking.

I managed a large Reservation Center to ensure quality control, supervising and implementing employee training. I established various incentive programs and created cost-saving initiatives, while reviewing and evaluating client agreements for accuracy.

I handled all VIP travel reservations and supervised phone monitoring for training purposes. I was responsible for monthly and yearly reviews, and reviewed and approved all time sheets for accuracy, conducting monthly staff meetings.

I handled all aspects of travel for multi-million dollar accounts and worked at several on-site locations. I also coordinated all Junior Agent training.

Attended Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Details regarding the specific field of study and degree obtained are not provided.

Completed training at O'Brien's Travel School in Allendale, NJ. This education focused on travel-related skills.