Allison Rubio
About Allison Rubio
Allison Rubio is a Project Manager II at Cvent, specializing in venue sourcing and contract negotiation. She has extensive experience in event planning and a strong commitment to fostering community connections.
Current Role at Cvent
Allison Rubio currently serves as a Project Manager II at Cvent, a position she has held since 2023. She operates in a hybrid work environment based in Tysons Corner, Virginia. In this role, she applies her expertise in venue sourcing and contract negotiation to enhance event planning processes. Her responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of events.
Previous Experience at Cassaday & Company, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Allison worked at Cassaday & Company, Inc. as a Client Engagement & Events professional from 2014 to 2020. During her six years in McLean, Virginia, she focused on client relations and event management, contributing to the company's engagement strategies. This experience helped her develop skills in event planning and client interaction.
Education and Expertise
Allison Rubio holds a Master of Science degree in English from Radford University, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and English from the same institution between 2003 and 2007. Additionally, she studied at New River Community College from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and project management.
Experience at Virginia Tech
Allison has held multiple roles at Virginia Tech, serving as a Program Coordinator from 2017 to 2018 at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church. She also worked as the Coordinator of Alumni & External Relations in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering from 2012 to 2014 in Blacksburg, Virginia. These positions allowed her to engage with alumni and manage events, further developing her skills in community building.
Entrepreneurial Venture: Allison Joyce Creative
Allison founded Allison Joyce Creative, an initiative focused on creating community-driven events. This venture reflects her commitment to fostering connections and experiences that bring people together. Her work in this area emphasizes her dedication to enhancing community engagement through well-planned events.