Mindy Strauss

Background

About Mindy Strauss

Experienced Executive Producer and Show Caller with exceptional leadership and project management skills who manages company partnerships, communications, and processes to ensure the highest level of operations. Known for establishing trusted working relationships with clients, vendors, and people at all levels of an organization and managing teams to their best abilities. CLIENTS: LinkedIn, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Salesforce, Twitter, Amazon Web Services, Ripple, XRPL, Github, Pandora, CocaCola, Obama Foundation, Ameriprise Financial, Harpo, Boeing, BDT & Company, Amway, Target, Hilton, Hampton Inn, ASU+GSV, World Routes, BCG, Equity Group, GE Healthcare, GE Capital, Assurance EXPERTISE: Large-scale global event projects • B2B & B2C • Sales Meetings • Conferences/Conventions • Keynotes • Expos • Product Launches • Gala & Theme Events • Incentive Travel & Retreats Budget Management (create, managed, reconciled)- from $300K to $14M Team Leadership/Mentor: 5 - 15 direct reports Relationship/Trust Builder: 80 – 300 onsite event staff Client Communication/Active Listener - ensuring client expectations for a flawless event Technical Production • Leadership speaker management • Audio/video/lighting management • Content management of video, motion graphics & speaker presentations • Livestream management • Floor plans, lighting, rigging plots • “Run of Show” management • Onsite technical rehearsal • Onsite entertainment management Logistics Expert with an eye for design & 30K FT View • Audio/Video/Lighting • Entertainment/speaker/rider management • Video production, post & special effects • Decor, design, fabrication, floral, furniture, signage/branding Event Project Management/Workback Schedule/Goal setting Creative Problem Solver Staff Planning Experience - with projects in the pipeline Branding Campaign Management RFP Development/Creative Brainstorm Collaborator Digital/Website Creation & Management Vendor Bid/Negotiations - site visits/hotel-venue selection and contract management Project Deck Management Detail-oriented/Master Multitasker Collaborative/working cross-functionally with all teams: account, production, creative, strategy, design, spatial, graphics, digital, business development, marketing, senior leaders, and client stakeholders Permit/Union Labor Management