Events Coordinator

Description

About A&M

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With almost 9,000 professionals based in 70+ locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Events Manager, the Professional Development Coordinator works with the team responsible for the content creation, logistics, administration, and delivery of many of Alvarez & Marsals PEPI training conducts as well as assisting the planning of year-end meetings, client events, internal meetings/off sites, and employee events.

RESPONSIBILITES & SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Create training schedules for all PEPIs service lines, track and create reports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records for attendees.
• Plan small to medium training and meetings from start to finish under the guidance of the Event Manager.
• Create detailed Excel based budgets with all relevant analytics (e.g. per person cost, comparison to prior events)
• Reconcile training budgets with actuals, coordinating with the finance team to ensure accurate representation.
• Assist in the content creation of internal meetings and trainings.
• Draft logistical plans associated with meetings and trainings based on provided templates and established processes.
• Onsite/day-of management for in person and virtual events.
• Establish, implement, and adhere to policies and procedures associated with event management.
• Maintain shareable records of event aspects, including communications, training procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments in the development and delivery of trainings.
• Manage rooming lists and modifications.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with key business partners and vendors.
• Assist in post-event debrief sessions with the internal planning team to gather insights and enhance future operations.
• Develop comprehensive CPE invitations, submit rosters, sign-in sheets, and presentations to the Learning & Development department.
• Monitor and audit lists of participant, coaches, and role players, ensuring post-conduct assessments for continuous improvement.
• Oversee compliance training records of attendance for all PEPI employees, proactively reminding and supporting them to complete required training.
• Efficiently index event invoices, collaborating closely with accounts payable to generate event numbers and set up new vendors.
• Monitor completion rates of pre-training assignments and communicate reminders to attendees.
• Schedule pre work for coaches and role players, fostering effective communication and preparation.
• Manage MS Teams, or other virtual platform rooms for all training sessions, ensuring a smooth virtual environment.
• Create and edit engaging videos for federal trainings, enhancing training materials.
• Assign and maintain Simpli5 (5 Dynamics) licenses for BFT/CVA/API participants, coaches, and role players.
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance and optimization of licenses, promoting efficiency and effectiveness.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional training and experience applying curriculum design skills to build, run, and enhance case-based professional development programs
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant meeting and conference planning experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments and assess and analyze data
• Judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve unanticipated problems
• Demonstrate calm under pressure at all times
• Possess extensive understanding of hospitality industry, how it operates, how it is organized and how to manage through the system efficiently and effectively.
• Strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service, professional, and interpersonal skills
• Team player, but able to work independently with limited direct supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Working knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cvent, virtual event and meeting management applications

Travel Required: 40% annual travel required for site visits and on-site meeting management, weekend and holiday travel necessary at times.

The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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