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Regan L. Status: Offline
Sacramento, United States
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Professional Event Planner, Hotel Sourcer & Business Strategist w/ MBA

Professional Event Planner & hotel sourcer ready to help you plan your next meeting or event! Upwork Ambassador planning social events for the Upwork community in the USA. Worked with companies including Apple, Pfizer, American Heart Association, as well as law firms, banks, and startups. I can help you plan your event, create & send RFPs, contact & negotiate with venues on your behalf, and strategize to help you create your dream event! Available for event planning, hotel sourcing, business strategy, and consulting projects. How can I help you?: Do you need help planning your next corporate or personal event? Not sure where to start with hotel or venue sourcing? Do you need assistance with event logistics such as airfare, car rentals, hotel setup, or menu selections? Having trouble negotiating complex contracts with vendors? Let me help. Skills include: * Professional travel & meeting planning * International leisure travel & business travel * Conference and corporate event planning * Superb contract negotiating and closing skills * Well versed in contracts & legal language * Successful rate negotiator with airlines, hotels & other logistical partners * Creative and reliable vendor selections * Extensive event research & planning * General total-event management * Experienced International traveler & event planner * Ability to create innovative ideas and develop comprehensive plans to execute them * Detailed researcher * Clear and direct communicator * Experience managing and directing a team Areas of expertise include: - Luxury Hotels - Conferences & Corporate Events - Hospitality Sales & Strategy - International Travel - Event Planning & Management - Educational Presentations - Market Research & Analysis - Total Project/Event Management My work style: - Highly organized, efficient, and autonomous work style. - I enjoy autonomous work that allows me to take the initiative & go the extra mile for my coworkers & clients, while still contributing to the team at a high-level. - Very clear and professional communication via any means with additional experience in public speaking and presenting. My experience includes: * Master's Degree in International Business from the University of Florida in conjunction with Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand * Current Upwork Ambassador & Full-Time Freelancer specializing in event planning & travel * International Travel Experience in over 20+ countries including Europe, Asia, and Africa specializing in complete trip research, planning, and execution * Public Speaker & Presenter responsible for creating & presenting engaging content to both University students as well as the Upwork freelancer community * Former Senior Sales Executive for the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) closing over $10 million in sales contracts & consistently recognized as a top-producing team member * Adjunct Business Professor at East-West University in downtown Chicago classes taught include financial & managerial accounting, macro economics, personal finance, and business 101 * President of 5 N Wabash HOA, a 90-unit residential & commercial building in Chicago successfully led the HOA through a $3 million special assessment & building facade work Let my experience be your benefit! I hope to become your one-stop-shop for all things event planning & business strategy. If you have a project in mind or just think that we could be a good fit to strategize together, please drop me a line and I would be happy to discuss further ~
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"Regan's project management and event planning skills are outstanding. She planned a recent trip and event that was absolutely best in class! This was a big, international event and her pre-event planning made it the easiest trip I've ever taken. She planned every detail and sent us a very detailed and relevant agenda with information in advance. The only thing left for me to do was pack, and make sure my passport was up to date. (And she even sent a very thorough packing list so we wouldn't forget a thing. ) If you want an amazing vacation, her planning makes it relaxing and enjoyable. If you are planning a business trip/event, her planning gives you peace of mind so you can focus on the important work, and not the planning or travel. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Kathy B. | Senior Director of Market Access
International Travel Planner Dec 2020

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"Regan is a living, caring, decent hard working accounting and academic professional. You would be well served to consider her for your situation. You will not be disappointed with the work ethic of this fine woman. "

Ken G. | Professor & Chairman of Business Department
Dec 2020

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