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Tania Farries

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Results-driven Senior Project Manager specializing in global events.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that blends creative event execution with strategic planning. With a solution-driven mindset, I am confident in my ability to deliver high-impact results. My leadership will bring an engaging, resilient project manager with the passion, agility, and dedication to excel in any role.

Results-driven senior global event specialist with a successful track record in coordinating and executing end-to-end event strategies with up to $1M budgets that drive engagement, optimize costs, and deliver high-quality experiences for high-profile attendees across corporate, association, and government sectors. Leverages an expansive background in global, virtual, and live event production.

Collaborative & trusted project leader with expertise in fostering key relationships across all levels of an organization, including Board members and C-suite client executives, and maintaining clear, effective communication throughout the event planning process. Excels in training teams on best practices and strategically allocating resources to exceed client expectations and drive impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Project Event Manager

CapGemini/McDonald's

Feb 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Provided strategic oversight in managing and supporting all day-to-day project operations in developing, deploying, and maintaining innovative restaurant technology solutions for Capgemini’s top strategic partner, McDonald’s, as the sole US employee.

Event Management Vendor Management Hybride Stakeholder Management Logistic Management Project Management

Project Manager, Event Services

MedPoint Digital

Nov 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Led and managed all end-to-end event service operations for the innovative digital solutions company that provides biopharma companies the opportunity to deploy virtual meetings and advanced portals to attendees worldwide.

Virtual Events Web Design Zoom Event Management Budget Management Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Content Development

Association Meeting Planner

Veritas Association Management

Jan 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated several large-scale domestic and international conferences for the top event management company, managing all comprehensive logistics and event planning for up to 8K attendees across global venues.

Event Coordination Budget Management Negotiation Conferences Event Marketing

Association Meeting Planner

WJ Weiser and Associates

Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Effectively managed 25 CME events annually and implemented several event management solutions to optimize processes and enhance revenue while leading successful strategic hotel contract negotiations.
 Successfully introduced cutting-edge technologies during the planning and execution of CME events, resulting in enhanced audience experience and engagement

Event Management CME Logistics Coordination Negotiation Sponsorship Negotiation Event Planning

Meeting Planner

AbbVie Pharmaceuticals

Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Directed all event & meeting logistics for various global pharmaceutical tradeshows with $500K+ budgets, including handling contract negotiations, budget allocations, and AV technology integration, ensuring maximum AbbVie’s brand visibility at key industry events.

Budget Management Project Management Trade Shows Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement

Manager of Events & Industry Affairs

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association

May 2008 - Jan 2014 (5 years 8 months)

Coordinated and supported all meeting and event logistics for the globally-recognized trade association.
 Boosted attendance for the annual Society (HPPE) Conference by 80% and achieved substantial savings by strategically renegotiating hotel contracts— resulted in the association’s most successful conference series across the globe

Event Management Contract Negotiation Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Conferences Vendor Relations Event Marketing

Senior Event Manager

B. Smith’s Restaurant

Jan 1999 - Jan 2007 (8 years)

Directed logistics for high-profile events, including presidential inaugural balls. Increased private event bookings and reduced expenditures through strategic vendor negotiations.

Event Production Negotiation Budget Management Stakeholder Engagement Event Marketing