Linette B.

Fractional Meeting & Event Planner | Onsite Logistics Lead

Experienced CMP Event Planner | Corporate | Onsite & Virtual Logistics Lead I’m a seasoned Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with over 29 years of experience designing and delivering standout events. I thrive as an onsite event lead, partnering seamlessly with teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution from pre-planning to post-event wrap-up. Core Capabilities: ✔️ Full-service event logistics, agenda development & run-of-show creation ✔️ Vendor coordination & contract negotiation ✔️ Venue sourcing, site inspections & ADA accessibility ✔️ Budget management, speaker coordination & day-of execution ✔️ Post-event surveys, wrap-ups, and reporting Recent Highlights: * Increased conference attendance by 20% through targeted incentives and upgraded registration workflows * Produced 80+ events in 2023–early 2024, maintaining a 98% client satisfaction rating * Oversaw a $2.1M annual budget across multiple departments * Authored a comprehensive event planning guide for a local leadership organization Platforms & Tools I Use Proficiently: * Cvent, Social Tables, Zoom Webinar & Livestream * SharePoint, Smartsheet, ProjectPlace, Microsoft 365, Monday, and Asana * Trello, Slack, ClickUp, Airtable * Canva * Data Analysis tools for event metrics & reporting Certifications: * Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) – 2022 (Events Industry Council) * Digital Event Strategist (DES) – 2023 (PCMA) * Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate (e-Cornell University) * Ongoing development in accessibility, sustainability, and inclusive event design If you're looking for a strategic, reliable, and high-touch partner to elevate your next event—I’d love to connect. Let’s create something unforgettable, together.