Event Planner @ Capitol Events (June 1996 - January 1997)
Chris Akers Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA (Journalism)
1994-1996
Appalachian State University 1992-1994
West Charlotte High School 1990-1992
Chris Akers Skills
Customer Retention
Business Understanding
Corporate Meetings
Large Events
Cross-team Collaboration
Strategic Influence
Events
Skilled Multi-tasker
Resource Allocation
Event Management Software
Venue Relations
Vendor Relations
Supplier Evaluation
Succession Planning
Negotiation
Interpersonal Communication
Executing Events
Competitive Landscape
Budget Management
Strategic Planning
Learning Management Systems
Communication
Analytical Skills
Certified Meeting Professional
Diplomacy
Business Strategy
Senior Stakeholder Management
KPI Reporting
Process Improvement
Change Management
Relationship Development
Meeting Planning
Program Management
Developing Client Relationships
Budgets
Contract Negotiation
Logistics
Team Management
Interior Design
Event Planning
Event Management
Trade Shows
Public Relations
Corporate Events
Marketing Communications
Sponsorship
Social Media
Media Relations
Non-profits
Project Management
Marketing
Public Speaking
Fundraising
Incentives
Management
Sales
Chris Akers Summary
Chris Akers, based in Mooresville, NC, US, is currently a Senior Manager of Corporate Events at Driven Brands Inc.. Chris Akers brings experience from previous roles at KPMG US, Creative Meetings & Incentives and EquiFirst. Chris Akers holds a 1994 - 1996 BA in Journalism @ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a robust skill set that includes Customer Retention, Business Understanding, Corporate Meetings, Large Events, Cross-team Collaboration and more. Chris Akers has 2 emails and 4 mobile phone numbers on RocketReach.
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