Amanda Doolan
About Amanda Doolan
Amanda Doolan is the Assistant Vice President of Conferences & Summits at Jefferies, with extensive experience in event management and strategic planning.
Title and Current Position
Amanda Doolan is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Conferences & Summits at Jefferies in New York, New York. She began this role in 2021.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Amanda held numerous roles within the event management sector. At Jefferies, she was an Associate in Conferences and Summits from 2019 to 2021. She also worked as a Senior Specialist for Events and Conferences at PGIM Fixed Income from 2018 to 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. Amanda served as an Event Planner at BNP Paribas for six months in 2018 and as an Events & Corporate Social Responsibility Analyst at MUFG Securities from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was an Events & Trainings Operations Coordinator at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Qualifications
Amanda Doolan achieved a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a focus on Nonprofit Management from Washington University in St. Louis. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Binghamton University.
Expertise in Event Management
Amanda manages a diverse range of events including conferences, receptions, seminars, and diversity events. She collaborates with the Equities & Investment Banking departments to strategize conference ideas and thematic content. She also oversees the creation of conference websites using the MeetMax event management software.
Analytical and Negotiation Skills
Amanda is adept at negotiating contract language and costs with various vendors. She produces detailed Excel reports to communicate with bankers and analysts on RSVPs, attendance, costs, and return on investment (ROI), highlighting her strong analytical skills.