Sarah Carpenter
About Sarah Carpenter
Sarah Carpenter is the Team Lead of Account Management at Cvent, where she has worked since 2021. With over 18 years of experience in various industries, she specializes in large-scale event management and project management.
Current Role at Cvent
Sarah Carpenter currently serves as the Team Lead of Account Management at Cvent, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees a team responsible for managing client accounts and ensuring customer satisfaction. Her focus is on large-scale event management, leveraging her extensive experience in project management and communications. Carpenter's leadership is characterized by a detail-oriented approach, allowing her to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion and delivery.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Before her current role, Sarah Carpenter worked at Cvent as a Principal Account Manager from 2017 to 2021. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing key client relationships and driving sales initiatives. Her contributions to the company were recognized when she received the Cvent Sales Game Changer of the Year award in 2020 for Sales Excellence and Unwavering Passion.
Professional Background
Sarah Carpenter has over 18 years of professional experience across various industries, including Meetings & Events, SaaS, Healthcare, and Natural Resources. Her career includes roles such as Executive Business Assistant and Corporate Volunteer Coordinator at Newmont Mining Corporation, Meeting & Event Supervisor at DaVita, and various positions at J.Crew. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in project management and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Carpenter earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Diego, where she studied Political Science, Business Administration, and Economics from 2004 to 2008. Her academic background complements her professional expertise in large-scale event management and project management, enhancing her ability to effectively lead teams and manage client accounts.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of her career, Sarah Carpenter gained valuable experience as a Marketing and Events Intern at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in 2010. She also worked as a CW-X Sales and Administration Assistant at Wacoal America for 11 months in 2008-2009. These roles laid the foundation for her future success in account management and event coordination.