Megan Lynn Smith 113 Briarlake Court NE Atlanta, GA 30345
917-620-8380 [email protected]
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