…..he's doing it "wright"

A  20-year entertainment and travel and tourism executive specializing in meeting planning, event logistics and entertainment. As a tour manager, Stan organized the financial, logistical and personnel administration of over 1,100 shows in clubs, theaters, arenas and festivals in 25 countries throughout Europe, America, Asia, Australia.

His expertise includes the preparation of budgets, itineraries, logistics and production details, and he regularly bridges the gap between promoters and artists to produce smooth-running tours.

He is educated in labor and health safety laws, transport logistics, event production, shipping and human resources.
 
Mr. Wright formerly served for five years as the Senior Travel Director for Maritz Travel Company, the largest Corporate Travel Company in the country.

He is familiar with both Windows and Mac platforms, utilizing Quick Books, Quicken, MYOB, Excel, Word, Power Point Outlook Express, Entourage and Photoshop. 

Stan Wright is detailed orientated, quick thinking operation and sales specialist dedicated to customer service with a smile.

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EMPLOYMENT

DOING IT WRIGHT, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Logistics Manager (January 2005 – Present)

Doing it Wright is engaged in the management of a wide variety of events, including global incentive and motivational programs, user and developer conferences, sales meetings, product launches, road shows, training seminars, executive retreats, music festivals, and tours. Sizes of conferences range from 25 top-level sales achievers to 10,000 international conference attendee and guest. A successful and rewarding client relationship is built upon putting the client first, which is why the entire DIW team is committed to delivering seamless logistical and attendee service support, developing customized and efficient processes, and strategically partnering with our clients to administer outstanding and consistent programs and events year after year.

Duties include:
• Meeting/conference site search
• Hotel RFP preparation/distribution
• Vendor contract negotiations
• Group travel coordination
• Budgeting & savings tracking
• Organizing/archiving meeting data/files
• Onsite facility management
• Catering and audio-visual coordination
• Registration and fee collection
• Onsite staffing, Conference/meeting materials development
• Invoice/fee reconciliation and payment

ME PRODUCTIONS, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Executive Sales and Event Manager (February 2004-January 2005)

A South Florida based Production Company that specializes in Business Theater, Entertainment,
Production and Destination Management.

Duties included:

• Achieved 100% of current annual goal of $1M in 1st quarter in 2004.
• Sold and or operated over 25 meetings in a one year period.
• Increased sales over 50% by maximizing revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting.
• Sales Presentation's and all pre-program correspondents.
• Research & recommendation of venues based on extensive experience in Central Florida.
• Exhibitor for ITME conference in Chicago.

HELLO-FLORIDA! ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Account Executive (January 2001-Febuary 2004)

A Central Florida Destination Management Company, that specializes in extensive local knowledge and implementation of special events, activities, tours, and program logistics.

• Operated over 400 meetings in a three year period. Increased sales over 30% by maximizing revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting client’s programs.

• Member of the Orlando team awarded the Pinnacle of Excellence Award, by Maritz Travel Company.
Directed over 50 travel staff and managed transportation for large transportation moves i.e. a city wide group of 14,000 participants.

• Managed the preparation of trade show events with entertainment, transportation, staff, and on and off property events.


MARITZ TRAVEL COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Senior Travel Director (January 1996-January 2001)

One of the largest travel event management companies in the US and the world's leading provider of group travel awards, business meetings, and special events.

• Personally requested by General Manager of AcDelco Dewayne Miller to operate worldwide incentive trips for their top executives and vendors.

• Custom design and present Maritz products to top clients, including: General Motors, Ford, Texas Instruments, Compaq, Legg Mason, Toyota, Microsoft.


MARRIOTT VACATION CLUB INTERNATIONAL, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Rooms Controller Manager (March 1994-January 1996)

• Responsible for daily allocation of villa selection at Marriott Cypress Harbor.
• Supervised and scheduled staff of 10 full and part-time employees.
• Repeatedly exceeded monthly sales quotas while overseeing the day to day operations.
• Maintaining excellent customer relationships.

MARRIOTT CORPORATION, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Management Trainee (summers 1990-1994)

• Duties included shadowing of Management in Housekeeping, Food and Beverage outlets, Loss Prevention, Front Office and Sales Department.

EDUCATION:

Tiffin University-Tiffin Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration – Major Travel and Tourism

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