Megan Lynn Smith 113 Briarlake Court NE Atlanta, GA 30345

917-620-8380 meg.lynn.smith@gmail.com

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Director of Enrollment Events and Programs 2014 – present

Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

Responsible for the development, implementation, and data analysis of multiple events simultaneously, including

large open house events for up to 700 people, as well as small intimate events for 5-10 prospective students

Lead a team of 15 people, working to support individual staff members to ensure the success of the entire on-campus

team

Manage SCAD Summer programs which include multiple programs for high school students, as well as the

Advanced Placement Institute for educators

Develop and produce a promotional plan for each event and program that includes print pieces, email, effective use

of the SCAD website, and social media

Write and review marketing materials in support of all enrollment events

Associate Manager, Development Events 2012 - 2014

The New York Public Library, New York, NY

Managed all aspects of the Library Lunch, an annual event raising over $500,000 in 2014 with past speakers

including New Yorker Editor, David Remnick, and novelists Jeffrey Eugenides, and Zadie Smith

Worked as an integral part of the Development Events team to manage the annual Library Lions Gala, a black tie

fundraising event that raised nearly $3 million in 2013

Managed all aspects of the Library’s Financial Services Leadership Forum, a membership series of four breakfasts

annually for high level financial executives, including:

o Working with Library leadership and volunteers to secure new speakers such as venture capitalist Peter Thiel

and Mary Jo White, Chair of the SEC, among others

o Working directly with speakers to create innovative and engaging programs

o Managing all member correspondence including event invitations and membership renewals

o Managing catering, AV support, and building facilities for each breakfast

Created copy for event promotional materials including invitations, printed programs and slide show presentations

Managed design of printed materials, working with graphic designers, illustrators, copy editors, and volunteer event

leadership to ensure the best possible product

Set fundraising goals and managed event budgets to meet financial goals

Worked with the communications team to ensure that all events were consistent in promoting the mission of The

New York Public Library

Collaborated with the Individual Giving and Major Gifts teams to identify new donors, working to find the best way

to engage them in the mission of the Library

Managed multiple events simultaneously including, event logistics, budget, income, and RSVPs

Event Manager 2011 - 2012

Events Intern 2009

Bowen & Company, New York, NY

Created and managed event budgets over $2 million including processing and filing all invoices

Managed and maintained event sponsor relationships including: financial donations, in-kind donations, and event

participation

Managed vendor relationships including negotiating contracts and payments

Managed design and creation of the James Beard Foundation Awards event collateral including invitations, menus,

programs, and event signage

Managed guest list and seating of 450 people for the Museum for African Art Fall Benefit Dinner

Worked with clients to research new venues and innovative event locations

Facilitated technical production, including presentation slides, lighting, and sound

Created staff schedules and managed events staff and volunteers on site

Generated post-event reports including reconciled budgets, income reports and overall event re-caps

Administrative Assistant 2010 - 2011

KPMG, New York, NY

Provided administrative support for a team of partners, managers, and associates

Maintained and managed email accounts and calendars for partners of the firm

Created and maintained billing files for clients of KPMG

Created and finalized client documents including engagement letters, statements of work, and other correspondence

Created and filed time and expense reports for managers and partners of the firm

Events Assistant 2010

Michael J. Fox Foundation, New York, NY

Maintained both internal and external event calendars for the Research Team

Worked with the Meeting Coordinator to manage the American Express account for our team of 15

Handled all Check Requests related to reimbursements and honorariums for staff and participants

Arranged travel and accommodations for all event participants

Youth Conference Coordinator 2007-2008

Eccles Conference Center, Logan, UT

Worked with clients to coordinate venue selections, food selections, AV needs and other accommodations

Oversaw up to six conferences simultaneously

Carried out 37 conferences over an eight week period

Created and maintained a database to organize clients, finances, and conference reservations

Oversaw five staff members including schedules and tasks

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in History 2005-2008

Utah State University, Logan, UT

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact, Salesforce, and Drupal 7