Carrie Cliggett

Accomplished, award-winning event strategist, producer, leader, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in designing and executing bespoke event experiences. Proven track record in leading global transformational change and building in-house event teams from the ground up at multiple companies. Expert in formulating actionable insights from data to drive business decisions and create significant value in event management.

Executive Director, Strategic Events - LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

(2024-11)

• Led event team in creating and executing strategic and signature events for the President

Vice President, Events - ENDPOINTS NEWS

(2023-07 - 2024-05)

• Led the event team in creating and executing comprehensive event strategies and calendars.
• Achieved a 38% increase in revenue-generating events from 2022, meeting and exceeding revenue and EBITDA targets.
• Collaborated with finance and the Chief Revenue Officer to establish and oversee P&L.
• Delivered full-spectrum event strategies and managed all aspects of project execution.
• Worked with brand sponsors to drive revenue growth and develop customized sponsorship packages.
• Contributed as a key member of the management team, influencing strategic decisions and company direction

Vice President, Global Event Management (GEM) - WOLTERS KLUWER

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Grew team from the ground up from 3 employees in 2016 to 30 employees by 2023.
• Achieved a 4.3 CSAT score in the Global Business Solutions annual survey, highest in the division.
• Managed event P&L with a proven track record of value creation across industries, overseeing an event budget of $50M.
• Directed 600+ events across internal, external, and third-party platforms, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Created and implemented the 5D Methodology: Discover, Determine, Design, Deliver, Data, enhancing event processes and outcomes.
• Realized a 30% reduction in function costs through streamlined processes and tools, achieving $37.3M in cost avoidance and negotiated savings over five years.
• Attained a +46 NPS score in annual stakeholder surveys, highlighting exceptional value, quality, and partnership.

Director, Global Event Management - WOLTERS KLUWER

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

Senior Manager, Global Event Management - WOLTERS KLUWER

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Director, Event Marketing - UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Senior Event Producer - GLG - GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

Team Lead - Global Event Team - BLOOMBERG, L.P.

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

Director, Office of Event Management & Hospitality - NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(2002-01 - 2010-12)

Event Conference Manager - FORTUNE LIVE MEDIA, TIME INC.

(2000-01 - 2002-12)

Event Planner - INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

(1998-01 - 2000-12)

Event Planner - CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

(1998-01 - 1998-12)

Event Planner - YAI – SEEING BEYOND DISABILITY

(1995-01 - 1998-12)

B.A. - Marketing & Public Relations - Iona University