• Helps develop and executes event strategies aligned with company and business segment goals, delivering events that are on time, on budget, exceed stakeholder goals and expectations and provide a premiere CHS brand experience. • Manages some or all aspects of in-person, virtual and hybrid events based on needs and circumstances. • Develops and maintains trusted and collaborative partnerships with and provides extra-mile customer service to key internal and external stakeholders. • Serves as key participant in searching for and choosing venues, speakers, agencies and suppliers. • Helps build communication and project plans and timelines/flows to ensure event planning and approvals are progressing on time and as expected. • Builds and manages registration sites, attendee lists and related communications using event management software (e.g., Cvent). • Provides excellent and timely customer service to event registrants and attendees (internal and external) monitoring communications channels, answering questions, assisting with registrations and providing general support as needed. • Creates reports and presentations to guide team actions, inform business and company leaders, and demonstrate results. • Understands and manages deliverables stipulated by contracts/agreements with external venues, speakers, suppliers and other ancillary services for all events; manages the supplier contract/agreement review and approval process, including tracking progress, filing documents and ensuring details are met. • Collaborates and partners with marketing and communications and business team members to deliver a consistent and excellent overall brand experience and to help leverage the scope of the company for events delivered through businesses. • Collaborates with the company strategic sourcing team to maintain beneficial relationships with key travel partners (e.g., airlines, hotels, rental car companies); supports communicating with employees regarding travel updates and company travel policies. • Identifies opportunities to improve event-related processes and outcomes and supports enterprise events manager in documenting standard procedures and formalizing their use.

• Assist the Global Strategic Events team in the logistical and administrative aspects of end-to-end event planning, including venue research, vendor coordination, budget tracking and execution • Contribute to the maintenance of event databases, documentation, and file management • Maintain master project plans in Asana and other project management tools, ensuring all stakeholders meet critical milestones and deadlines across multiple workstreams • Own the full lifecycle of procurement and financial administration, including vendor setup, PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and budget tracking • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination and integration of event activities with broader marketing and business initiatives • Provide on-site support during events, assisting with set-up, registration, and attendee engagement • Assist in post-event activities, such as attendee feedback collection and event performance analysis

• Coordinate logistics for diverse events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to brand standards. • Manage on-site logistics, including equipment, catering, and venue bookings. • Develop event materials such as presentations, signage, and promotional items while upholding brand integrity. • Maintain and update the event calendar, and assist in ordering marketing materials. • Provide operational support and travel for large-scale event assistance. • Keep an organized inventory of event supplies and create detailed expense logs for each event. • Assist in the planning and execution of Professional Education CE credit programs. • Leverage digital event tools for virtual event hosting, catering to a tech-savvy audience.

• The Event Planner is responsible for designing, planning, managing, and executing a wide range of events from conception through completion. • Ensures that all events reflect the mission, values, and culture of the University of Tennessee and the Center for Learning, Education, and Employment (UTK-CLEE). • Leads all phases of event management—concept development, logistics coordination, vendor and sponsor management and relations, budgeting, on-site execution, and post-event evaluation. • Supervise or direct the work of event staff or contractors, with a primary focus on strategic planning and hands-on management of event projects. • Requires a blend of project management expertise, interpersonal communication, and an ability to balance multiple priorities under strict deadlines.