Global Enablement and Experiences Manager – Autodesk

June 2021 / Present – Global Role

Successes: Creation & delivery of enablement programs for Sales & Success teams, strategically managing events & collaborations for best outcomes.

  • Direct complex projects, ensuring completion within established timelines, scope, and budget by employing various methodologies and utilizing strong problem-solving, persuasion, and influencing skills to achieve results.
  • Primary contact for stakeholders like clients, vendors and internal teams from C-level to individual contributors, ensuring clear communication and goal alignment.
  • Mentor & lead team members, fostering partnership & project delivery.
  • Streamline resource utilization, improve operational efficiency, and apply analytical techniques to mitigate risks.
  • Coordinate end-to-end enablement programs, equipping teams with essential tools and resources to drive success across all levels of the organization.
  • Act as Principal Events Lead and Board Member in the Pride Employee Resource Group & community within the Culture and Belonging team.
  • Tools Utilization: MS Office, Salesforce, Airtable, Qualtrics, Smartsheet, Mural, Miro, Jira, Asana, LUMA methodology and many others that drive best outcomes

Senior Operations Events & Project Manager – GSMA

Nov 2011 / Aug 2020 – Global Role

Head production of large-scale events like MWC BCN, Shanghai & LA, 4YFN and smaller m360 themed events, generating over $100M in profits.

  • Led end-to-end project execution with precision and efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategic goals with defined KPIs to drive success.
  • Planned communication, marketing, and social engagement plans to optimize results.
  • Managed global teams from selection to coaching to achieve project objectives.
  • Effectively handled stakeholder relationships, engaging with C-level executives, customers, suppliers, sponsors, partners, and internal team departments.
  • Implemented change management readiness
  • Demonstrated skilled budget management, overseeing budgets exceeding $2M, including P&L reports, POs, and invoicing.
  • Legal and procurement processes, liaising with contracts, RFPs and negotiating deals.
  • Applied risk mitigations, delivering solutions to unforeseen challenges.
  • Alignment of objectives with sales and sponsor contracts, demonstrating a strong business sense and accountability for profit targets.
  • Managed all aspects of event logistics including security, access, Health & Safety, crisis plans, catering, signage, and more.
  • Tools Utilization: Office365, Salesforce, Eventbrite, Asana, Slack, and others to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Global Senior Event Portfolio Manager – Freelance

Jul 2009 / Oct 2011 – Europe

International Events Marketing for top companies like: Microsoft, Nintendo, BMW Mini, Coors, PlayStation, SEGA, Ubisoft, Virgin, Reebok, HP, Diesel and UEFA

  • Planning, execution and logistics for each event with impeccable organization skills.
  • Calendar of events with effective long-term planning & management of tradeshows, conferences, road-shows, product launches, exhibitions, sponsor operations, etc.
  • Management of sponsors, clients, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Overseeing procurement of Legal, PR & marketing opportunities, social networking, media coverage, catering, AV, Staff (>50), security, access and other feature needs.
  • Accommodation, schedules, travel, agendas, and other logistics
  • IT Tools: Dropbox, Drive, WordPress, MS Office, amongst others.

Previously …

  • Global PR Manager, Edelman Spain (Oct 2008 – Jul 2009) Barcelona
  • Marketing & Front Office Manager, Hotel IBIS London City (Oct 2006 – Jul 2008) London
  • Executive to Head of Communications PR, Hilti Spain S.A. (Jun 2005 – Jul 2006) Madrid 
  • Personal Assistant to DG – Events, O.P.C. (Oct 2003 – Apr 2004)  Madrid