Scott Welch
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Phone:
816-721-4169
Email:
Location:
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Hello! I'm Scott!
I'm an experienced Account Executive with a history of working in the event and trade show industry. Skilled in sales, experiential development, planning, budgeting, client relations, and design. I'm a professional with a Bachelor's of Science focused in Marketing from Truman State University.
EXPERIENCE
2009-Current
Account Executive
Los Angeles, CA
FERN EXPOSITION AND EVENT SERVICES
Create pitches and implement experiential designs and concepts for high-profile clients, including Google, IBM, Samsung, Sprint, Molson Coors, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Cerner Corporation
Oversee large-scale events attracting up to 70,000 participants with budgets exceeding $2M
Provide exceptional customer service while managing 30 to 40 accounts simultaneously
Proactively seek out and identify new business opportunities and assign tasks to team members
Develop and oversee plans and timelines, handle daily and monthly reporting, manage contracts, and manage all documentation associated with event
Act as a point of contact to internal contacts and external partners to ensure the successful execution of all tradeshows and event experiences; hire and manage staff and vendors
Collaborate with on-the-ground team and marketing department to ensure events runs smoothly
Manage the production team as it relates to all audio-visual, décor, talent, and flow needs
Follow policies and procedures per legal guidelines and regulations for each event
Create event marketing elements that deliver transformational experiences for attendees
Lead post-event close out operations, including bill reconciliation, budget tracking, closing documentation, and event evaluations
2007-2009
Administrative Assistant
Kansas City, MO
FENCEPOST PRODUCTIONS
Directly supported the Owner; ran errands, ordered office supplies, and provided personal support
Maintained company database and input orders
Assembled product samples for Sales department, clients, and factories
2002-2007
Executive Assistant
Kansas City, MO
RIVER CITY PRODUCTS
Provided support to Owner; managed calendar, ran errands, and assisted with special projects
Created presentations for Sales Associates
Supervised a staff of 120 employees in a 20,000 square-foot warehouse
Maintained and restocked inventory and assured quality control
EDUCATION
2002-2007
Bachelor's Degree
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY | KIRKSVILLE, MO
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Concentration in Marketing
1998-2002
High School Diploma
PARK HILL HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO
CLIENTS
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
PowerPoint - Advanced
Google Suite - Advanced
SketchUp - Proficient
Salesforce - Proficient