ALEXANDRA GRIGORE
Dubai
Summary
Versatile and accomplished Event Program Manager with a proven track record in orchestrating seamless events from concept to execution .I specialize in strategic event planning, project management, and team leadership.
Proficient in project planning, execution, timeline management, and risk assessment.
Career Highlights: At Cisco Networking Academy, achieved remarkable growth in student numbers and academies, consistently exceeding quarterly targets. Applied business development and consulting strategies to align programs with country vision and framework, contributing to the success of Cisco's largest CSR program worldwide.
In previous roles at Cisco, Hästens Sweden, Incentive Connections, Beauty Lab London Skin Care, and Bartercard Emirates, successfully managed sales operations, marketing campaigns, and trade coordination, demonstrating adaptability and excellence in diverse business environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Program Manager
Evolve Global
10.2023 - Current
- Lead the event planning process from inception to execution
- Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and tailor events to exceed expectations
- Manage and mentor a talented events team, fostering creativity and excellence
- Oversee logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual requirements, and other event details
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and key stakeholders.
Business Development Manager and Program Manager
Cisco Networking Academy
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Manage the Cisco Networking Academy Program existing partnerships in education for several countries
- Responsible for growing the number of students and academies in each country quarterly
- Assist, educate, and maintain customers in expanding their usage and adoption of the platform in the education sector
- Engage with field sales to identify opportunities and establish strategic relationships and partnerships with key customers and Cisco Partners
- Participate in planning and agree on project plans
- Apply business development and consulting strategies to ensure designed programs focusing on talent development are aligned with country vision and framework maintaining Cisco technology value and impact.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Sales Operations
Cisco
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Build a close relationship with Du buyers to support them purchasing through Cisco Commerce
- Manage all aspects of the sales process including order tracking, reporting, and invoicing support for customers
- Work closely with Du project owners to ensure successful order completion
- Own the sales to collections process input and review activities in CRM
- Keep track and follow-up on all outstanding sales related issues and requests.
Business Development Manager
Hästens
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns, and assess against goals
- Provide support for sales promotion activities including all printed materials & display and coordination with outside vendors.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
- Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that generated high-quality leads for the sales pipeline.
Event Project Manager
Incentive Connections
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Development, production, and delivery of projects from concept/proposal right up to delivery
- Deliver events on time, within budget, that meet (and exceed) expectations
- Communicate, maintain, and develop client relationships
- Manage supplier relationships
- Manage operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently
- Provide leadership, motivation, direction, and support to the team
- Travel to on-site inspections and project manage events.
Account Manager
Beauty Lab London Skin Care
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Brand research and monitoring market trends
- Prepare brand reports for management reviews
- Assist in interviewing and hiring personnel.
Account Manager
Bartercard Emirates
03.2010 - 09.2011
- Facilitate trading between members
- Manage clients in the database
- Assist members to gain additional business by selling their goods or services through the Bartercard network
- Assist members to identify and source trading opportunities that meet their business and personal needs.
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Economics -
American-Romanian University
01.2009
Bachelor’s Degree in foreign Languages -
American-Romanian University
01.2005
Skills
- Multi-tasking & Time management
- Strategic planning
- Creative Problem Solving
- Ensuring Regulatory Compliance with Local Laws
- Project Management
- CRM
- Effective People Management
- Event management
- Customer Service
- Partnership Development
- Salesforce Leads Management
- Account Planning
- Research Skills
Accomplishments
- Enhanced the reach of Cisco Networking Academy both regionally and globally through marketing campaigns,sales strategies and industry events.
- Experience presenting to key stakeholders and partners to influence strategy and design for Lead Generation campaigns globally.
- Contributed to charitable fundraising within Cisco, supported in organizing the Women of Impact, Girls in Tech events.
- Overachieved my monthly trading targets at Bartercard by 280%.
- Conceptualized, planned, and executed 60+ tailor made corporate events.
Certification
PMP Certification, 2021
Salesforce
Timeline
Event Program Manager
Evolve Global
10.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager and Program Manager
Cisco Networking Academy
02.2019 - 09.2023
Sales Operations
Cisco
02.2017 - 08.2018
Business Development Manager
Hästens
10.2014 - 12.2016
Event Project Manager
Incentive Connections
04.2013 - 10.2014
Account Manager
Beauty Lab London Skin Care
09.2011 - 04.2013
Account Manager
Bartercard Emirates
03.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor’s degree in Economics -
American-Romanian University
Bachelor’s Degree in foreign Languages -
American-Romanian University
PMP Certification, 2021
Salesforce
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