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Wendy Siggins

West Union

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships and maintain excellent customer service.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Agent / Corporate Event Planner

Travel Planners Inc
05.1993 - Current
  • Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing trade shows, corporate events & incentive trips.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Delivered smooth execution by coordinating seminar functions, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations, materials, event management and follow-up.
  • Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities of the business to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.
  • Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of staff and oversee their daily activities.
  • Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
  • Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodations and transportation, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Certified Travel Counselor -

The Travel Institute

Master Cruise Counsellor -

Cruise Lines International Association

Skills

  • New Business Development
  • Business administration
  • Events logistics management
  • Meeting planning
  • Customer service
  • Relationship development

Timeline

Travel Agent / Corporate Event Planner

Travel Planners Inc
05.1993 - Current

Bachelors - Business Administration

College of Charleston

Certified Travel Counselor -

The Travel Institute

Master Cruise Counsellor -

Cruise Lines International Association
Wendy Siggins