Founder / Visionary
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
B Line Events, External Role Review Copy
The chart places the Founder / Visionary above the COO / Integrator.
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
The chart shows Event Operations and Sales / Business Development as the next leadership layer.
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
The chart runs from senior project leadership through project management, sourcing, and associate support.
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
These support seats sit below the operating leadership layer in the chart.
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
Role overview, reviewed by leadership
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Creates direction and opportunity.
Maintains Visionary–Integrator alignment.
Uses EOS forums to set and refresh direction.
Sets B Line Events' long-range direction, protects the culture, identifies growth opportunities, builds strategic industry relationships, and brings the ideas and major opportunities that move the company forward. The Visionary stays closely aligned with the COO / Integrator so ideas become prioritized, executable plans.
Leadership understands the future direction, priorities, market position, and opportunities B Line will pursue.
New ideas, major relationships, partnerships, and large opportunities are introduced and advanced.
The founder models and reinforces B Line's values, standards, and relationship-centered culture.
Ideas and decisions are filtered with the COO into sequenced plans with owners and boundaries.
The founder participates where relationships, credibility, or judgment materially improve the likelihood of winning the right work.
Material investments, risk, succession, and long-range financial choices receive appropriate owner-level judgment.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Ideas Advanced | L10 or Same-Page decision log | Priority ideas are presented, decided, and either assigned, parked, or declined. | Strong |
| Culture Stewardship | Quarterly and annual team feedback | Core values and desired culture are consistently modeled and reinforced. | Strong |
| Industry Relationships | CRM and relationship review | Priority relationships and partnerships remain active and produce learning, referrals, or opportunity. | Strong |
| Major Opportunities | Sales scorecard and CRM | Founder-supported opportunities have clear next steps, ownership, and outcomes. | Shared |
| Visionary–Integrator Alignment | Same-Page action and decision log | Material ideas, tensions, and priorities are resolved before they create organizational churn. | Shared |
| Company Direction | V/TO, annual plan, and quarterly Rocks | The leadership team operates from a current, coherent company direction. | Shared |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Create a review-first CRM nurture workflow that uses verified relationship history to draft personalized follow-up, maintain next actions, and increase consistent outreach without losing Founder / Visionary's voice or judgment.
Status: Active Q3 Rock; detailed pilot scope and tool choices need confirmation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-Page Meeting With COO / Integrator | Weekly or as needed | Resolve priorities, ideas, tensions, ownership, decisions, and messages that need to cascade. | Co-lead and decision-maker | Strategic priorities, decisions, company risks |
| Leadership L10 | Weekly | Review the scorecard, Rocks, headlines, to-dos, and IDS the highest-priority issues. | Visionary and leadership-team member | Company scorecard, Rocks, major issues |
| Sales Review | Weekly | Review major opportunities, pipeline movement, relationship strategy, proposals, and decisions requiring founder involvement. | Strategic sales contributor | Pipeline, major deals, relationship actions |
| Finance / Ownership Review | Monthly or quarterly | Review company performance, material investments, risk, and owner-level financial decisions. | Owner and approver | Revenue, profitability, cash, major commitments |
| Quarterly EOS Planning | Quarterly | Evaluate the prior quarter, refresh priorities, and set Rocks. | Visionary and decision-maker | Scorecard trends, Rocks, people, issues |
| Annual Planning Retreat | Annual | Refresh long-range vision, annual goals, market focus, and organizational priorities. | Visionary and owner | Annual results and future direction |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company Vision and Strategy | Accountable | Quarterly and annual | EOS V/TO, scorecards, planning materials | Clear direction, priorities, market focus, and owner decisions |
| Strategic Growth and R&D | Responsible | Ongoing | Asana, Drive, industry research, CRM | Evaluated ideas and qualified strategic opportunities |
| Culture Stewardship | Accountable | Ongoing | Team meetings, quarterly planning, people systems | Visible reinforcement of values and standards |
| Major Relationship Development | Responsible | Ongoing | Zoho CRM, LinkedIn, Gmail, Calendar | Active strategic relationships and next steps |
| High-Value Sales Support | Responsible or Consulted | As needed | Zoho CRM, proposals, budgets, SOWs, meeting notes | Relationship leverage, decisions, and a clean handoff |
| Visionary–Integrator Alignment | Accountable with COO | Weekly | Same-Page agenda, decision log, Asana | Prioritized ideas, resolved issues, and clear ownership |
| Ownership and Governance | Accountable | As needed | Finance reports, legal files, advisor materials | Sound owner-level decisions and documented approvals |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| COO / Integrator, COO / Integrator | Translates vision into executable plans and owns cross-functional follow-through. | Establish Same-Page rules, decision rights, communication boundaries, and the idea-filtering process. |
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Connects strategy to delivery capacity, quality, staffing, and client execution. | Understand delivery constraints, quality standards, and where founder involvement helps or disrupts execution. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Owns day-to-day business-development execution and pipeline discipline. | Clarify sales lanes, major-deal involvement, relationship handoffs, and CRM expectations. |
| Finance and accounting partners | Provide financial reporting, forecasting, risk visibility, and decision support. | Review reporting rhythm, material thresholds, and owner approvals. |
| EOS Implementer or leadership advisor | Supports leadership discipline, quarterly planning, and Visionary–Integrator effectiveness. | Confirm planning rhythm, issue-solving expectations, and governance boundaries. |
| Leadership team | Turns the company vision into aligned functional execution. | Share the vision, listen to operational realities, and agree how priorities will be communicated. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOS V/TO and L10 system | Vision, annual goals, Rocks, scorecards, issues, and accountability. | Can explain the current direction and use IDS without bypassing ownership. |
| 2 | Zoho CRM | Strategic relationships, major opportunities, pipeline context, and handoffs. | Can find the current relationship history and document next steps. |
| 3 | Asana | Assigned strategic actions, Rocks, decisions, and delegated follow-through. | Uses Asana for commitments without becoming the default task administrator. |
| 4 | Google Workspace | Plans, financial summaries, proposals, presentations, and shared company records. | Can locate current approved materials without disrupting folder governance. |
| 5 | Gmail, Calendar, and Slack | External relationships, scheduling, and internal communication. | Uses the correct channel and documents decisions where the team can act on them. |
| 6 | Finance reporting | Revenue, profitability, cash, forecasts, and material commitments. | Understands the reporting cadence and owner-level approval thresholds. |
| 7 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Review the V/TO, accountability chart, current annual plan, and Visionary–Integrator working agreement. | Can explain the company direction and decision boundaries. |
| Week 1 | Meet the COO, leadership team, Business Development, Event Operations, and finance partners. | Understands functional ownership and where founder involvement adds value. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Review top relationships, current major opportunities, company risks, and upcoming planning decisions. | A prioritized relationship and decision list with owners. |
| By Day 30 | Demonstrate the Same-Page rhythm and idea-filtering discipline. | Leadership sees clear priorities without avoidable operational churn. |
This is an owner-level seat rather than a conventional promotion step. Development centers on stronger governance, succession readiness, strategic focus, relationship leverage, and effective delegation to the COO / Integrator and functional leaders.
Sets B Line Events' long-range direction, protects the culture, identifies growth opportunities, builds strategic industry relationships, and brings the ideas and major opportunities that move the company forward. The Visionary stays closely aligned with the COO / Integrator so ideas become prioritized, executable plans.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Integrates every major business function.
Runs scorecards, Rocks, L10s, and accountability.
Maintains Same-Page alignment.
Translates the founder's vision into executable plans and serves as B Line Events' cross-functional operating backbone. The COO / Integrator aligns Event Operations, Sales, Finance, people, systems, and strategic initiatives while maintaining accountability, financial visibility, and organizational follow-through.
Revenue, profitability, cash risk, and operational exceptions are understood and acted on.
Owners, due dates, evidence, decisions, and escalation paths remain clear across functions.
Rocks, OKRs, Gantt milestones, and special projects move from idea to completed outcome.
Sales commitments can be delivered profitably with clean handoffs, appropriate capacity, and clear ownership.
Core processes are documented, adopted, reviewed, and do not depend unnecessarily on the COO.
Systems and AI-enabled workflows improve speed or quality while preserving review, privacy, and authority boundaries.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Health | Company scorecard and finance reporting | Revenue, profitability, cash risk, and major exceptions are decision-ready. | Strong |
| Strategic Execution | Rock, OKR, and project trackers | Priorities have owners, definitions of done, evidence, and timely escalation. | Strong |
| Leadership Accountability | L10 and one-on-one follow-through | Decisions and commitments close without repeated chasing. | Strong |
| Sales Effectiveness | Zoho CRM and sales scorecard | Pipeline, proposals, rebookings, forecast, and CRM follow-through are visible. | Shared |
| Delivery Health | Event Operations scorecard and capacity plan | Capacity, project risk, client outcomes, and profitability are visible. | Shared |
| Process Adoption | Training records and 30-day checks | Documented processes are used consistently after rollout. | Strong |
| System and Automation Value | Pilot notes, QA, and approved metrics | Tools produce measurable value with appropriate human review. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Build, document, and validate a shared Google Drive canonical system that gives approved Codex operators consistent company context while preserving human approval, version control, and sensitive-information boundaries.
Status: Active Q3 Rock; draft system guide exists and implementation remains governed
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-Page Meeting With Founder | Weekly or as needed | Resolve priorities, decisions, tensions, and strategic translation. | Co-lead / Integrator | Decisions, Rocks, financial and people issues |
| Leadership L10 | Weekly | Run the EOS scorecard, Rock, to-do, headline, and IDS rhythm. | Lead | Company scorecard, Rocks, issues, commitments |
| Event Operations 1on1 | Weekly | Review capacity, project health, client outcomes, team issues, and operating decisions. | Manager / operating partner | Delivery, capacity, profitability, people |
| Sales Meeting | Weekly | Review pipeline movement, proposals, rebookings, CRM discipline, and blockers. | Lead / integrator | Pipeline, forecast, sales activity, decisions |
| Finance Call | Weekly | Review P&L, cash, AR/AP, invoicing, project profitability, and exceptions. | Lead | Financial performance and decisions |
| Quarterly Leadership Planning | Quarterly | Review results, solve issues, and set the next quarter's priorities. | Lead / facilitator | Scorecards, Rocks, capacity, team health |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company Planning and EOS | Accountable and Responsible | Weekly, quarterly, annual | EOS tools, Asana, scorecards, Drive | Aligned plan, Rocks, owners, and issue resolution |
| Cross-Functional Leadership | Accountable | Ongoing | L10s, one-on-ones, Asana, Slack | Clear priorities, decisions, ownership, and follow-through |
| Finance and Performance | Accountable | Weekly and monthly | Finance reports, QuickBooks outputs, budgets, scorecards | Decision-ready financial visibility and action |
| Sales and Growth Integration | Accountable | Weekly | Zoho CRM, sales dashboards, proposals, rebooking tracker | Reliable pipeline visibility and aligned sales execution |
| Event Delivery Oversight | Consulted and escalation support | Weekly and as needed | Event Operations scorecard, Asana, capacity plan | Early risk resolution and profitable delivery |
| People and Role Design | Accountable | Ongoing | Accountability chart, scorecards, HR systems | Right seats, clear expectations, and managed performance |
| Systems, Process, and Automation | Accountable | Monthly and per initiative | Asana, Zoho, Google Workspace, approved AI tools | Adopted, governed systems with measurable value |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| Founder / Visionary, Founder / Visionary | Sets vision, culture, relationships, and owner-level direction. | Establish Same-Page rules, decision rights, idea filtering, and communication boundaries. |
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Owns event-delivery leadership, quality, capacity, and team performance. | Review the delivery scorecard, escalation thresholds, and staffing decisions. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Owns business-development execution and sales-to-delivery handoff. | Review pipeline standards, forecast, approval rules, and handoff quality. |
| Administrative Operations and Systems Manager, Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Owns core administrative systems, project setup, reporting, and delegated operating support. | Clarify Responsible versus Accountable work and the evidence required for completion. |
| Finance and accounting partners | Provide reporting, bookkeeping, and financial decision support. | Confirm reporting calendar, definitions, exceptions, and decision thresholds. |
| HR, legal, and systems partners | Provide specialist execution and risk support. | Confirm escalation pathways, documentation, and approval authority. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOS and accountability tools | V/TO, L10s, Rocks, scorecards, IDS, and accountability. | Can run the operating rhythm and distinguish issues from actions. |
| 2 | Asana | Company priorities, projects, delegated work, owners, deadlines, and evidence. | Can review execution without becoming the default owner of every task. |
| 3 | Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator | Sales pipeline, client and event records, workflow, and reporting. | Can assess data quality, pipeline health, and handoff completeness. |
| 4 | Google Workspace and Slack | Company documentation, analysis, communication, and collaboration. | Can locate source-of-truth files and use the correct communication channel. |
| 5 | Finance reporting and QuickBooks outputs | P&L, cash, AR/AP, budgets, profitability, and forecasts. | Can interpret exceptions and assign decisions or follow-through. |
| 6 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, preparation, drafting, analysis, workflow support, and controlled automation. | Applies privacy, human-review, and go-live boundaries. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Review the V/TO, accountability chart, annual plan, scorecards, financial reporting, and active priorities. | Can explain the operating model and current priorities. |
| Week 1 | Meet the Founder, functional leaders, finance, HR, and key system partners. | Understands ownership, reporting rhythms, and escalation routes. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Run or shadow L10, sales, operations, finance, and key one-on-one cadences. | Produces clear decisions, owners, dates, and evidence expectations. |
| By Day 30 | Demonstrate cross-functional integration and a reliable accountability loop. | Leadership priorities move with fewer unclear owners or hidden blockers. |
This is a senior enterprise leadership seat. Growth centers on stronger strategic leverage, succession planning, executive-team development, scalable operating systems, and the ability to reduce dependence on the Integrator without losing accountability.
Translates the founder's vision into executable plans and serves as B Line Events' cross-functional operating backbone. The COO / Integrator aligns Event Operations, Sales, Finance, people, systems, and strategic initiatives while maintaining accountability, financial visibility, and organizational follow-through.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Leads the project-management and delivery function.
Accountable for delivery outcomes and quality control.
Aligns scope, pricing, capacity, and priorities.
Owns the performance, quality, capacity, and development of B Line Events' delivery organization. The VP Event Operations assigns project teams, protects delivery standards and profitability, develops people and processes, and resolves issues that cross projects or exceed a Project Manager's authority. The role also manages the Event Operations team's OKRs and Rocks, keeps owners accountable for milestones and deliverables, and escalates risks before commitments slip.
Events meet contracted scope, quality, timeline, budget, and client expectations.
Projects are staffed according to complexity, availability, skill, and development needs.
Project Managers receive clear expectations, coaching, training, and accountability.
Event Operations protects project profitability and understands material variance.
Core delivery standards, templates, handoffs, and closeout practices are documented and adopted.
Client, vendor, staffing, budget, and delivery risks are resolved early at the appropriate level.
Each direct report's OKRs and Rocks have clear outcomes, owners, milestones, evidence, and timely accountability.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Experience | Client feedback and survey | Consistently strong client outcomes across the portfolio. | Shared |
| Event Quality | Event Operations scorecard and debriefs | Projects meet B Line execution and quality standards. | Strong |
| Capacity and Staffing | Capacity plan and Asana assignments | Projects have appropriate lead, support, contractor, and specialist coverage. | Strong |
| Project Profitability | Budgets, closeouts, and P&L reporting | Material variance is understood, escalated, and addressed. | Shared |
| Timeline Health | Asana portfolio view | Critical deadlines and overdue work are visible and actively managed. | Strong |
| Team Performance | One-on-ones, reviews, training completion | Team members receive feedback, development, and clear accountability. | Strong |
| Process Adoption | Training and 30-day checks | Approved delivery processes are consistently used. | Strong |
| Team OKR and Rock Delivery | Asana, Rock and OKR trackers, and one-on-ones | Milestones, evidence, risks, and deliverables remain current; missed commitments are addressed promptly. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Build a decision-ready PM utilization dashboard that combines capacity, allocation, project load, and risk signals so Event Operations can make earlier staffing and workload decisions.
Status: Active Q3 Rock; Asana notes a possible push, so final scope and timing need confirmation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1on1 With COO | Weekly | Review portfolio health, capacity, financial exceptions, client risks, people issues, and decisions. | Event Operations lead | Capacity, delivery, profitability, people |
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, portfolio updates, staffing needs, and issues to IDS. | Event Operations leader | Project health, team priorities, issues |
| Project Portfolio / Staffing Review | Weekly | Assign teams and rebalance work based on complexity, timing, and capacity. | Lead and decision-maker | Capacity, milestones, staffing risks |
| Project Escalation Meeting | As needed | Resolve scope, client, vendor, budget, staffing, or quality issues. | Accountable leader | Risk, variance, decisions |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Contribute, learn, reinforce standards, and IDS systemic issues. | Leader and facilitator | Team results, learning, priorities |
| Quarterly Leadership Planning | Quarterly | Represent delivery performance, capacity, financial needs, and Rocks. | Leadership-team member | Company and Event Operations scorecards |
| Direct Report 1on1s | Monthly | Review performance, workload, development, support needs, OKRs, Rocks, milestones, blockers, and deliverable accountability. | Manager and accountability owner | Team performance, OKRs, Rocks, and deliverables |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales To Delivery Handoff | Accountable | Per sold project | Zoho CRM, SOW, budget, Asana, Drive | Executable scope, assigned team, risks, and kickoff readiness |
| Project Assignment and Capacity | Accountable and Responsible | Weekly | Asana, capacity plan, project pipeline | Balanced staffing and visible future capacity |
| Delivery Quality Oversight | Accountable | Weekly and per event | Portfolio view, project plans, budgets, debriefs | Consistent quality and early corrective action |
| Event Team Leadership | Accountable | Weekly and quarterly | One-on-ones, scorecards, reviews, training | Clear expectations, coaching, and performance follow-through |
| Scope and Pricing Support | Responsible with COO | Per proposal | Proposal, budget, historical project data | Deliverable, profitable scope and staffing model |
| Project Profitability | Accountable with COO | Monthly and per closeout | Budgets, invoices, finance reporting | Visible margin, explained variance, and corrective action |
| Process and Technology Improvement | Accountable | Quarterly and per initiative | Asana, Drive, event platforms, approved AI tools | Tested and adopted improvements with training |
| Team OKRs and Rocks | Accountable | Weekly monitoring and quarterly planning | Asana, L10, one-on-one notes, OKR and Rock trackers | Clear ownership, current evidence, early escalation, and completed deliverables |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| COO / Integrator, COO / Integrator | Direct manager and cross-functional operating partner. | Review scorecards, financial expectations, decision rights, and escalation thresholds. |
| Event Project Management team | Executes planning, client communication, budgets, logistics, onsite delivery, and closeout. | Understand strengths, workload, development needs, and active-project risks. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Owns sales context and the sales-to-delivery handoff. | Agree what must be complete before project assignment and kickoff. |
| Administrative Operations and Systems Manager, Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Supports project setup, systems, reporting, contracts, and administrative handoffs. | Clarify setup standards, systems ownership, and completion evidence. |
| Sourcing Project Manager, Sourcing Project Manager | Owns sourcing and housing expertise and handoffs. | Clarify sourcing ownership, contract review, and transition to planning. |
| Finance and accounting partners | Provide budget, invoicing, profitability, and closeout support. | Agree reporting rhythm, thresholds, and issue routing. |
| Founder / Visionary, Founder / Visionary | Provides strategic or relationship support for material client situations. | Clarify when founder involvement is useful and who owns follow-through. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana and capacity planning | Portfolio visibility, staffing, milestones, deadlines, and accountability. | Can assess portfolio health and rebalance ownership. |
| 2 | Google Drive and Workspace | Project files, budgets, decks, schedules, standards, and reporting. | Can locate approved templates and audit project readiness. |
| 3 | Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator | Sold scope, client context, event records, and handoff data. | Can verify handoff completeness and project setup. |
| 4 | Budget and finance reporting | Project budgets, vendor costs, closeouts, and profitability. | Can identify variance and route financial decisions. |
| 5 | Event platforms | Cvent, Swoogo, Eventbrite, onsite registration, diagram, and production tools. | Understands ownership, capability, and risk for each platform. |
| 6 | Gmail, Slack, Calendar, and meeting capture | Communication, cadence, escalation, and decision records. | Can maintain clean information flow and documented decisions. |
| 7 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Review the accountability chart, delivery scorecard, portfolio, capacity plan, active risks, and meeting calendar. | Can explain team structure, project load, and current priorities. |
| Week 1 | Meet the COO, every Event Operations team member, sales, sourcing, admin systems, and finance partners. | Understands ownership, capabilities, and handoff dependencies. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Review representative projects from handoff through closeout and observe team meetings and one-on-ones. | Identifies standards, recurring risks, and coaching needs. |
| By Day 30 | Lead the portfolio and staffing review and resolve a cross-project issue using defined authority. | Clear decisions, balanced workload, and documented follow-through. |
Senior Project Manager II, Events → VP Event Operations → broader operations or COO-track leadership, depending on company design. Advancement beyond this seat requires enterprise judgment, financial fluency, cross-functional leadership, and succession-ready team development.
Owns the performance, quality, capacity, and development of B Line Events' delivery organization. The VP Event Operations assigns project teams, protects delivery standards and profitability, develops people and processes, and resolves issues that cross projects or exceed a Project Manager's authority. The role also manages the Event Operations team's OKRs and Rocks, keeps owners accountable for milestones and deliverables, and escalates risks before commitments slip.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Review the long-term role structure, goals, and capacity at 30, 60, and 90 days.
Approximately 20% strategic outbound and 30% inbound sales execution.
Brand-building, sales enablement, automation, content, and reusable systems.
Supports B Line's revenue growth by converting qualified opportunities, strengthening client and referral relationships, building brand awareness, and creating repeatable sales and marketing systems. The role owns assigned opportunities through qualification, discovery follow-up, proposal and scope development, negotiation, closing, CRM management, and the internal sales-to-delivery handoff. It also manages selected marketing, SDR-partner, sales-enablement, and AI-enabled workflow priorities during the 90-day pilot.
Assigned opportunities convert into profitable new business, with progress toward the $400,000 annual personal gross-profit goal and company revenue goals.
Qualified opportunities move from handoff through discovery, proposal, scope, negotiation, close, CRM updates, and internal delivery kickoff.
Qualified inbound, outbound, referral, and SDR opportunities have accurate stages, owners, next steps, and timely follow-through.
Newsletter, LinkedIn and social content, networking, awards, referrals, hosted activity, and relationship follow-up create visibility and qualified opportunity.
The external SDR partner produces useful prospect intelligence, qualified meetings, clean handoffs, and measurable pipeline movement.
Proposal, SOW, case-study, content, and automation workflows reduce repetitive work while preserving accuracy, confidentiality, brand alignment, and human review.
Every sold project begins with a complete sales-delivery document, clear scope and commitments, known risks, assigned owners, and an internal kickoff led by the role.
Working assumption: August 17-November 13, 2026; review dates if the confirmed start date changes.
| Rank | Project | 90-Day Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOW + Sales Deck Automation | Draft reusable flow and first automation prototype. |
| 2 | Case Study Library Automation | Create a searchable library structure and first usable case-study retrieval workflow. |
| 3 | Website Update Workflow | Document the intake, review, approval, publishing, and update cadence. |
| 4 | Newsletter + Brand Building Workflow | Establish a repeatable content-capture, review, and publishing rhythm. |
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Won | Finance reporting and Zoho CRM | $400,000 annual personal gross-profit goal; source and reconciliation cadence confirmed with the COO. | Strong |
| Proposal-To-Close Rate | CRM and proposal records | Target 43% for qualified proposals. | Strong |
| Qualified Discovery and Relationship Meetings | Calendar and CRM | Average 3 qualified discovery or relationship-building meetings per week. | Strong |
| Pipeline Health | Zoho CRM and weekly sales review | Qualified opportunities move stages; stuck deals, reconnects, and next actions remain visible. | Strong |
| CRM and Follow-Up Quality | Zoho CRM reporting | Owners, stages, notes, SDR handoffs, proposal status, next steps, and overdue follow-ups remain current. | Strong |
| Brand-To-Pipeline Activity | Marketing calendar, CRM, and channel reporting | Consistent newsletter, social, networking, awards, referrals, warm introductions, and relationship follow-up tied to useful outcomes. | Shared |
| Systems Built and Time Recovered | Automation tracker and adopted workflow evidence | Ranked pilot workflows move from build and test into documented, adopted use with measured time savings. | Strong |
| Sales-To-Delivery Handoff | Handoff document and kickoff record | Every sold project has a complete handoff and internal kickoff before delivery begins. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Build and validate a repeatable proposal-to-close workflow that converts verified discovery or sales-intake information into strong first-draft B Line sales decks and SOWs using approved templates and human review.
Status: Current ranked pilot project; scope and live-use approval remain governed by COO / Integrator
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday All-Hands Team Meeting | Weekly | Share relevant sales, pipeline, newsletter, brand, or business-development updates and raise issues to IDS. | Prepared contributor | Business-development highlights and major updates |
| Sales Meeting / 1on1 T-E-B | Weekly | Review revenue progress, discovery activity, leads touched, proposals, SOWs, conversion, pipeline movement, blockers, workload allocation, and decisions. | Prepared sales owner | Revenue, pipeline, conversion, follow-up, pilot progress |
| Pipeline and CRM Self-Review | Weekly async | Review stale deals, overdue follow-ups, record quality, next steps, reconnects, and priority lead touches before the sales meeting. | Owner | Pipeline health and CRM quality |
| Discovery Calls | As booked | Qualify fit, needs, budget, timing, scope, decision process, pain points, and next steps; capture approved evidence. | Lead | Qualification and proposal readiness |
| Newsletter Planning With Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Twice monthly or as needed | Plan content, audience, production readiness, distribution, and performance review. | Owner with assigned support | Brand-to-pipeline activity |
| Social and Virtual Networking Planning With Virtual Admin + Sales Assistant | Twice monthly or as needed | Plan LinkedIn and social content, virtual networking activity, follow-up, and supporting records. | Owner with assigned support | Brand-to-pipeline activity |
| SDR Company Review | Weekly or monthly | Review activity quality, qualified meetings, fit, source quality, objections, CRM handoffs, and conversion into active pipeline. | External-partner manager | Pipeline health and SDR performance |
| Internal Sales-To-Delivery Kickoff | Per sold project | Lead the handoff using the sales-delivery document; confirm scope, commitments, risks, client expectations, delivery owner, and next steps. | Handoff lead | Completeness and delivery readiness |
| Pilot Review | 30, 60, and 90 days | Review role scope, allocation, goals, scorecard, workflow adoption, capacity, and the continue, revise, or conclude decision. | Prepared role owner | All pilot outcomes and capacity |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead To Sale | Accountable and Responsible | Daily and weekly | Zoho CRM, Gmail, Calendar, Zoom, Fireflies, proposals, SOWs | Qualified, advanced, closed, or clearly disqualified opportunities with documented next steps |
| Market To Lead | Accountable with assigned support | Weekly and monthly | LinkedIn, Zoho Marketing, newsletter, social, events, CRM | Consistent brand activity, warm relationships, referrals, and qualified opportunity |
| SDR Company Management | Accountable and Responsible | Weekly or monthly | SDR reporting, Zoho CRM, Gmail, meeting records | Qualified handoffs, visible lead quality, market feedback, and pipeline movement |
| Proposal, Budget, and SOW Development | Responsible | Per qualified opportunity | Google Slides, Sheets, Drive, approved templates, CRM | Accurate, persuasive, profitable, reviewed client materials |
| CRM and Forecast Management | Accountable and Responsible | Daily and weekly | Zoho CRM, sales dashboard, reports | Current records, reliable forecast, clear owners, and timely follow-up |
| Sales Enablement and AI Workflows | Accountable and Responsible | Per ranked pilot priority | ChatGPT, Codex, Claude, Drive, templates, source records | Tested, documented, adopted workflows with human review and measured time savings |
| Case Study and Sales Resource Management | Accountable and Responsible | Monthly and per proposal | Drive, Slides, case-study index, approved proof points | Findable, reusable, accurate proposal examples and sales resources |
| Sales To Delivery Handoff | Accountable and Responsible | Per sold project | Sales-delivery document, SOW, budget, CRM, Asana, Drive | Complete scope, expectations, commitments, risks, ownership, and kickoff |
| Success To Market | Consulted | Post-event and as available | Client outcomes, testimonials, case studies, CRM, marketing records | Approved client wins and insights available for future relationship and marketing use |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| COO / Integrator, COO / Integrator | Direct manager; validates priorities, sales strategy, workload allocation, goals, approval rules, and cross-functional decisions. | Confirm the 90-day pilot scope, scorecard, gross-profit tracking source, spending and proposal thresholds, and escalation rules. |
| Founder / Visionary, Founder / Visionary | Creates strategic connections and supports selected discovery, relationship, and closing work. | Clarify relationship ownership, opportunity handoff, participation thresholds, and follow-through expectations. |
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Validates delivery feasibility, staffing, quality, timing, and operational assumptions. | Agree when Event Operations reviews scope and what must be complete before the internal kickoff. |
| Administrative Operations and Systems Manager, Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Supports assigned newsletter, systems, setup, and administrative work. | Clarify inputs, deadlines, review steps, and evidence for assigned support. |
| Virtual Admin + Sales Assistant, Virtual Admin + Sales Assistant | Supports social, virtual networking, CRM, admin routing, and assigned follow-through. | Confirm exact ownership, approved templates, handoff rules, and the completion-evidence loop. |
| SDR company | External prospecting partner managed by Business Development Manager. | Set lead-quality, meeting, reporting, CRM-handoff, objection, and conversion standards. |
| Finance and CRM or IT partners | Validate financial outcomes and support complex system or automation work. | Confirm data sources, reconciliation, access, change control, and support boundaries. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoho CRM and sales dashboard | Lead ownership, pipeline, stages, notes, next steps, forecast, revenue, and manager-validated reporting. | Can produce a reliable weekly pipeline and follow-up view. |
| 2 | Gmail, Calendar, Zoom, and Fireflies | Outreach, discovery, scheduling, summaries, evidence, and follow-up. | Can move an opportunity from contact through a documented next step. |
| 3 | Google Drive, Slides, and Sheets | Proposals, SOWs, budgets, case studies, handoffs, templates, and reusable resources. | Uses approved sources and produces accurate client-ready materials. |
| 4 | Asana and Slack | Pilot projects, tasks, collaboration, routing, handoffs, and follow-through. | Can connect each commitment to an owner, date, evidence, and escalation path. |
| 5 | Zoho Marketing and LinkedIn | Newsletter, prospecting, relationship-building, social activity, distribution, and performance review. | Uses approved audiences, messages, access, and recordkeeping practices. |
| 6 | SDR and lead-to-CRM platforms | External prospecting activity, qualified handoffs, source data, objections, and conversion tracking. | Can audit lead quality and ensure usable CRM handoffs. |
| 7 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, proposal and SOW workflows, content repurposing, automation buildout, and documentation. | Verifies every output for accuracy, brand alignment, confidentiality, and client appropriateness before use. |
| 8 | Expensify and supporting business systems | Expense reporting and required operational administration. | Completes required records accurately and on time. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Review the 90-day pilot, services, ICP, differentiators, goals, pipeline, scorecard, ranked projects, and required systems. | Can explain the role allocation, current priorities, approval paths, and measures of success. |
| Week 1 | Meet the COO, Founder, Event Operations, admin and sales support, SDR company, finance, and systems partners. | Understands relationship ownership, handoffs, support boundaries, and escalation. |
| By Day 30 | Own assigned sales activity, present a reliable pipeline, confirm the scorecard, and establish the SDR and marketing review loops. | Leadership can trust the data, follow-up, priorities, and workload view. |
| By Day 60 | Demonstrate progress on gross profit, pipeline, conversion, brand deliverables, and adopted workflow priorities. | Manager-reviewed evidence of outcomes, blockers, and capacity tradeoffs. |
| By Day 90 | Present pilot results and a recommendation to continue, revise, or conclude the structure. | Decision-ready role scope, title recommendation, goals, scorecard, and sustainable workload plan. |
This 90-day pilot is intended to determine the durable role structure. Potential title paths include Client Relations and Growth Manager, Sales and Brand Development Manager, or Growth and Client Partnerships Manager. Advancement depends on repeatable profitable revenue, independent sales execution, CRM and forecast reliability, brand-to-pipeline results, strong handoffs, SDR-partner management, and scalable systems.
Supports B Line's revenue growth by converting qualified opportunities, strengthening client and referral relationships, building brand awareness, and creating repeatable sales and marketing systems. The role owns assigned opportunities through qualification, discovery follow-up, proposal and scope development, negotiation, closing, CRM management, and the internal sales-to-delivery handoff. It also manages selected marketing, SDR-partner, sales-enablement, and AI-enabled workflow priorities during the 90-day pilot.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Adjusted for complexity and onsite demands.
Leads the largest and most complex work.
Combines delivery and team capability building.
Leads B Line's largest and most complex events and key accounts while strengthening the broader Event Operations team. In addition to senior project delivery, this role owns a specialty service area, may manage up to two direct reports, and helps standardize, train, and improve core event processes.
Large, complex, and multi-day programs are delivered with strong client confidence and calm control.
Budgets, vendor costs, contracts, variance, and closeout remain accurate and visible.
Direct reports and assigned project teams receive goals, coaching, feedback, and accountability.
One defined service area has current standards, tools, training, and successful operation.
Approved event processes are documented, rolled out, trained, and adopted.
Key accounts and strategic vendor relationships are managed professionally and proactively.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Experience | Client feedback and survey | Superior experience across key accounts. | Strong |
| Event Capacity | Asana project status | Lead up to 3 events per month, based on size and complexity. | Shared |
| Project Size and Complexity | Approved scope and budget | Successfully manage $1M+ and complex programs. | Shared |
| Timeline Health | Asana deadlines | No more than 5% overdue tasks, with early escalation of risk. | Strong |
| Contract and Cost Performance | Contracts and documented savings | Strong terms, concessions, attrition protection, and accurate costs with minimal oversight. | Strong |
| People Leadership | Direct-report goals, reviews, and feedback | Up to two reports receive clear expectations, coaching, and development. | Strong |
| Specialty and Process Adoption | Training, documentation, and operating evidence | Owned specialty and approved processes operate consistently. | Strong |
| Closeout | Closeout record | Projects close within 30 days unless an approved exception is documented. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Standardize and validate a post-event close-out workflow that combines financial reconciliation, checklist sequencing, automated reminders, and debrief handoffs so projects consistently close within 30 days.
Status: Portfolio handoff source; milestone date has passed and current completion status needs confirmation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, project updates, staffing needs, and issues to IDS. | Senior contributor | Project health, team issues, process needs |
| 1on1 With VP Event Operations | Monthly | Review portfolio, performance, direct reports, specialty ownership, and escalations. | Prepared owner | Delivery, people, specialty, development |
| Project Status Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Lead client decisions, risk, scope, budget, and next steps. | Lead | Client experience, timeline, budget |
| Internal Project Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Lead assigned team members, dependencies, and execution. | Lead and coach | Asana, deadlines, team performance |
| Direct-Report 1on1 | Weekly or biweekly | Set priorities, coach performance, remove blockers, and support development. | Manager | Goals, workload, feedback, development |
| Vendor / Venue Meeting | As needed | Resolve complex scope, negotiation, production, and contract details. | Lead negotiator | Terms, cost, quality, risk |
| Closeout / Debrief | Post-event, as needed | Reconcile, capture learning, and improve the specialty or core process. | Lead | Closeout, client/vendor feedback, lessons |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Contribute, learn, and IDS systemic or capability issues. | Senior contributor | Team and process improvement |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Project Planning | Responsible | Active projects | Asana, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides | Integrated plan, budget, timeline, decisions, and risk controls |
| Client and Account Leadership | Responsible | Weekly and ongoing | Gmail, Calendar, meeting notes, CRM | Trust, clear decisions, and proactive escalation |
| Budget and Vendor Cost Management | Responsible | Active projects | Google Sheets, estimates, invoices, finance workflow | Accurate budget, documented variance, and reconciliation |
| Contract Negotiation | Responsible with minimal oversight | Per contract | Cvent, contracts, Drive, Gmail | Strong terms, savings, concessions, and risk protection |
| Project Team Leadership | Responsible | Weekly | Asana, one-on-ones, project meetings | Clear ownership, performance, and information flow |
| Direct-Report Management | Accountable and Responsible | Weekly and quarterly | Goals, reviews, development plans | Supported, accountable, developing team members |
| Specialty Service Ownership | Accountable | Ongoing | Specialty platforms, SOPs, training materials | Current standards, trained users, and reliable operation |
| Project Closeout | Responsible | Within 30 days | Budget tracker, Asana, Drive, invoices | Final financial and operational closure |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Direct manager; portfolio, capacity, quality, and people leadership. | Confirm authority, largest-account expectations, specialty ownership, and management cadence. |
| Direct reports | Receive goals, coaching, feedback, resources, and development. | Set working agreements, priorities, communication rhythm, and definitions of success. |
| Senior and Project Managers | Partners in delivery, peer review, staffing, and process adoption. | Review handoffs, escalation, coaching, and specialty support. |
| COO / Integrator, COO | Cross-functional and financial escalation partner. | Review material budget, client, staffing, or company-level decision thresholds. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Provides sales context and handoff for strategic accounts. | Review scope commitments, relationship context, and post-sale ownership. |
| Finance, sourcing, admin, vendors, and venues | Enable delivery, contracting, systems, reconciliation, and onsite success. | Clarify handoffs, approval rules, documentation, and escalation. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana | Complex project plans, teams, milestones, risks, and portfolio status. | Can lead a project and use portfolio signals for early escalation. |
| 2 | Google Drive and Workspace | Budgets, decks, schedules, contracts, decisions, and standards. | Uses approved templates and maintains clean project files. |
| 3 | Budget and accounting workflow | Vendor costs, invoices, approvals, variance, and closeout. | Can explain financial status and complete reconciliation. |
| 4 | Cvent and sourcing tools | RFP, venue and contract support, and event data as assigned. | Can manage or effectively oversee the relevant workflow. |
| 5 | Registration and event technology | Swoogo, Eventbrite, onsite tools, production and diagram platforms. | Understands ownership, quality, risk, and escalation. |
| 6 | People and training systems | Goals, reviews, training modules, SOPs, and adoption evidence. | Can coach, document, train, and verify sustained use. |
| 7 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Review the largest active projects, specialty ownership, direct reports, scorecard, and authority boundaries. | Can explain current portfolio, people, and specialty risks. |
| Week 1 | Meet VP Event Operations, direct reports, PM peers, finance, sales, sourcing, and admin systems partners. | Understands handoffs and leadership expectations. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Lead a complex-project review and assess specialty documentation and training. | Clear risks, actions, process gaps, and coaching priorities. |
| By Day 30 | Demonstrate leadership across delivery, people, and specialty ownership. | Manager-approved project, people, and improvement plan. |
Senior Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager II, Events → VP Event Operations. Advancement requires consistently leading the largest work, building other leaders, owning a specialty, improving systems, and demonstrating portfolio-level judgment.
Leads B Line's largest and most complex events and key accounts while strengthening the broader Event Operations team. In addition to senior project delivery, this role owns a specialty service area, may manage up to two direct reports, and helps standardize, train, and improve core event processes.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Adjusted for complexity and onsite demands.
Leads larger and key-account work.
Minimal oversight with mentoring responsibility.
Leads B Line's larger events and key accounts with minimal oversight while mentoring and supporting other project-team members. The role combines senior client leadership, complex logistics, financial ownership, team coordination, onsite execution, and timely closeout.
Larger and complex programs meet scope, timeline, budget, quality, and client expectations.
Primary client relationships receive proactive leadership, communication, and sound judgment.
Budgets, vendor costs, contracts, invoices, and variance remain current and accurate.
Assigned B Line team members and contractors have clear ownership and deadlines.
Less-experienced team members receive practical guidance and quality review.
Projects close financially and operationally within the required timeline.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Experience | Client feedback and survey | Superior experience across key accounts. | Strong |
| Event Capacity | Asana project status | Lead up to 3 events per month, based on size and complexity. | Shared |
| Project Size and Complexity | Approved scope and budget | Successfully manage larger projects up to $1M+. | Shared |
| Timeline Health | Asana deadlines | No more than 5% overdue tasks, with early escalation. | Strong |
| Contract and Cost Performance | Contracts and documented savings | Negotiate strong terms and maintain accurate costs with minimal oversight. | Strong |
| Project Team Leadership | Asana, peer review, and feedback | Assigned colleagues and contractors perform with clear information and accountability. | Strong |
| Training Support | Assigned training and mentoring evidence | Support onboarding and development of team members. | Shared |
| Closeout | Closeout record | Projects close within 30 days unless an approved exception is documented. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Build and validate a workflow that identifies unanswered vendor questions in Asana and Gmail and creates accurate, ready-to-review Gmail drafts for a selected project.
Status: Draft source deadline has passed; current completion and rollout status need confirmation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, project updates, staffing needs, and issues to IDS. | Senior contributor | Project health, team issues, priorities |
| 1on1 With VP Event Operations | Monthly | Review workload, key accounts, performance, development, and escalations. | Prepared owner | Delivery, capacity, client experience |
| Project Status Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Lead client decisions, risk, scope, budget, and next steps. | Lead | Client experience, timeline, budget |
| Internal Project Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Coordinate PM support, contractors, dependencies, and execution. | Lead and mentor | Team performance, Asana, deadlines |
| Vendor / Venue Meeting | As needed | Confirm complex logistics, scope, contracts, pricing, and event-day expectations. | Lead | Terms, cost, quality, risk |
| Closeout / Debrief | Post-event, as needed | Complete reconciliation and capture reusable learning. | Lead | Closeout, client/vendor feedback |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Contribute, learn, and IDS systemic delivery issues. | Senior contributor | Team results and improvement |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales To Delivery Handoff | Consulted or Responsible | Per new project | Zoho CRM, SOW, budget, Asana, Drive | Confirmed scope, risks, owners, and kickoff readiness |
| Complex Project Planning | Responsible | Active projects | Asana, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides | Integrated plan, budget, timeline, and decision log |
| Client Leadership | Responsible | Weekly and ongoing | Gmail, Calendar, meeting notes, CRM | Trust, decisions, proactive communication, and escalation |
| Budget and Vendor Cost Management | Responsible | Active projects | Google Sheets, estimates, invoices | Current budget, documented variance, and reconciliation |
| Contract and Vendor Management | Responsible with minimal oversight | As needed | Cvent, contracts, Drive, Gmail | Strong terms, documented scope, cost, and deadlines |
| Project Team Leadership | Responsible | Weekly | Asana, internal meetings, project files | Clear ownership, timely work, and strong information flow |
| On-Site Execution | Responsible | Event days | Run of show, schedules, diagrams, contact lists | Calm command and high-quality delivery |
| Project Closeout | Responsible | Within 30 days | Budget tracker, Asana, Drive, accounting handoff | Final reconciliation, debrief, and closed project |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Direct manager; portfolio, quality, capacity, and escalation. | Confirm key-account expectations, authority, meeting cadence, and support needs. |
| Project Manager and Associate PM partners | Support delivery and receive mentoring, delegation, and quality review. | Clarify workstream ownership, communication, and escalation. |
| COO / Integrator, COO | Cross-functional and financial escalation partner. | Review material budget, client, scope, or company-level thresholds. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Provides sales context and handoff. | Review commitments, relationship history, and post-sale ownership. |
| Sourcing Project Manager, Sourcing Project Manager | Owns venue sourcing, housing, and contract expertise. | Confirm sourcing handoff, contract details, and planning ownership. |
| Finance, admin, vendors, and venues | Enable setup, contracting, payments, reconciliation, and execution. | Clarify deadlines, approvals, documentation, and issue routing. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana | Complex plans, owners, deadlines, dependencies, and project health. | Can lead a project with reliable status and early escalation. |
| 2 | Google Drive and Workspace | Budgets, decks, schedules, contracts, recaps, and shared files. | Uses approved templates and maintains clean project records. |
| 3 | Budget and accounting workflow | Vendor costs, invoices, approvals, variance, and closeout. | Can explain financial status and reconcile accurately. |
| 4 | Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator | Client and event context, handoff data, and company records. | Can verify correct account, project, and scope information. |
| 5 | Registration and sourcing platforms | Cvent, Swoogo, Eventbrite, and onsite tools as assigned. | Knows platform ownership, data needs, and escalation. |
| 6 | Production and design tools | Run of show, schedules, diagrams, Acrobat, Illustrator, and CAD as applicable. | Can access, interpret, and quality-control required files. |
| 7 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Review key accounts, active projects, portfolio expectations, and authority boundaries. | Can explain the assigned portfolio and immediate risks. |
| Week 1 | Meet VP Event Operations, project partners, sales, sourcing, finance, and admin systems support. | Understands handoffs, systems, and escalation pathways. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Lead project reviews and client/vendor meetings with appropriate observation or oversight. | Current plans, budgets, recaps, and risk lists. |
| By Day 30 | Demonstrate senior-level control of a large project and effective mentoring of assigned teammates. | Manager-approved delivery and development evidence. |
Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager II, Events → VP Event Operations. Advancement requires larger and more complex work, minimal oversight, team development, process leadership, and portfolio-level judgment.
Leads B Line's larger events and key accounts with minimal oversight while mentoring and supporting other project-team members. The role combines senior client leadership, complex logistics, financial ownership, team coordination, onsite execution, and timely closeout.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Lead producer for up to 3 events per month, based on project size and complexity.
Confirmed project size range for the role.
Projects are expected to close out within 30 days of the event end date.
The Event Project Manager acts as the lead and support event producer for assigned B Line Events projects. The role manages logistics planning, production, on-site execution, project timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, client communication, and closeout so the contracted scope is completed and the client receives a superior experience.
| Area | Role Standard | Primary Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Event capacity | Lead or support up to 3 events per month, based on size and complexity. | Asana project assignments and project health. |
| Project size | $100K to $900K. | Approved project budget and scope. |
| Recurring meeting rhythm | 7 defined meeting types. | Team calendar, project cadence, and meeting outputs. |
| Core process ownership | Planning through closeout, with defined RACI by workstream. | Asana, project files, budgets, contracts, and closeout records. |
| Closeout | Within 30 days of the event end date. | Final budget, vendor invoices, debrief, and closed project tasks. |
Provide a strong client experience for multiple key accounts, measured by client feedback or survey.
Lead up to 3 events per month within the confirmed project capacity range.
Negotiate hotel and vendor contracts with oversight while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
Manage overall project timeline, delegate deliverables, and keep overdue Asana tasks to no more than 5%.
Manage B Line #2s and contractors for execution, deadlines, information flow, and client communication.
Close projects within 30 days of the event end date.
These measures define success for the Event Project Manager role and should be reviewed through the established reporting and performance cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Customer Experience | Client feedback or survey | Provide a superior customer experience for multiple key accounts. | Strong |
| Event Production Capacity | Asana project status | Lead producer for up to 3 events per month, based on project size and complexity. | Shared |
| Hotel and Vendor Contract Negotiation | Documented cost savings, concessions, attrition percentage, and contracts | Negotiate contracts with oversight. | Shared |
| Vendor Relationship Health | Vendor feedback | Maintain positive vendor relationships. | Strong |
| Timeline and Deadline Management | Asana project deadlines | No more than 5% overdue tasks. | Strong |
| Project Team Management | Asana, peer reviews, and client feedback | Manage B Line colleagues and contractors for execution, deadlines, information flow, and client communication. | Strong |
| Training Support | Assigned training modules in Asana | Complete assigned training modules with new hires and team members. | Shared |
| Project Closeout | Closeout completion status | Close out projects within 30 days of event end date. | Strong |
| Project Size Managed | Assigned project budget range | Manage projects from $100K to $900K. | Shared |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the Project Manager role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Turn the existing client debrief prompt into a reliable workflow that produces a polished, branded, client-ready post-event summary.
Status: Pilot timing and participants need confirmation.
Current priority details omitted from external copy.Build and test a repeatable workflow that helps PMs prepare for client planning calls and create strong agendas without rebuilding the process each time.
Status: Pilot timing and participants need confirmation.
Current priority details omitted from external copy.Validate and operationalize a workflow that converts vendor contracts and related files into accurate B Line tracking workbooks with clear exceptions and human review.
Status: Owner, sponsor, and pilot timing need confirmation.
Current priority details omitted from external copy.These are the standard recurring meetings for the role. Each Project Manager should confirm project-specific attendees, agendas, and deliverables in their individual Clarity Board.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | PM Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, project updates, and issues to IDS. | Come prepared to contribute | Team priorities, project health, issues and resolution. |
| 1on1 With VP Event Operations | Monthly | Review workload, priorities, escalations, coaching, and performance feedback. | Come prepared with updates and support needs | Timeline, capacity, client experience, closeout. |
| Project Status Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Align client stakeholders on goals, decisions, risks, budget, and timeline. | Lead or present | Client experience, timeline, scope, budget. |
| Internal Project Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Coordinate B Line #2s, contractors, information flow, deadlines, and deliverables. | Lead or contribute | Team management, timeline, Asana status. |
| Vendor Or Venue Meeting | As needed | Confirm logistics, quotes, contracts, concessions, timelines, and event-day expectations. | Lead or contribute | Vendor relationships, contract negotiation. |
| Closeout Or Debrief | Post-event, as needed | Complete reconciliation, capture lessons learned, wrap vendors, and close outstanding tasks. | Lead | Closeout, vendor feedback, client survey. |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Come prepared with an open mind, ready to contribute, learn, and IDS. | Active participant | Team learning, priorities, issues and resolution. |
The role owns day-to-day execution for assigned workstreams and escalates decisions, risks, or approvals according to the project structure.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales To Delivery Handoff | Consulted or Responsible, based on assignment timing | Per new project | Zoho CRM, Google Drive, Asana, proposal and SOW files | Confirmed scope, assumptions, risks, owners, and next steps |
| Project Planning | Responsible when lead PM | Active projects | Asana, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides | Current plan, timeline, milestones, budget, and decision log |
| Timeline and Deliverable Management | Responsible | Weekly or more | Asana, Gmail, Slack, Google Drive | Clear owners, deadlines, dependencies, and escalations |
| Budget and Vendor Cost Management | Responsible | Active projects | Google Sheets, budget templates, vendor estimates and invoices | Current budget, documented variance, and accurate reconciliation |
| Hotel and Vendor Contracting | Responsible with oversight | As needed | Gmail, Google Drive, Cvent, vendor and venue systems | Approved scope, pricing, concessions, terms, and deadlines |
| Logistics Management | Responsible | Active projects | Asana, Google Drive, registration platforms, diagrams, production schedules | Complete and communicated logistics plan |
| On-Site Execution | Responsible | Event days | Run of show, production schedule, contact sheet, diagrams, event communications | Calm execution, issue resolution, and client support |
| Project Closeout | Responsible | Within 30 days after event | Budget tracker, Asana, Google Drive, accounting handoff | Final reconciliation, closed tasks, debrief, and archived files |
| Training Support | Responsible for assigned modules | As assigned | Asana, Google Drive, training materials | Completed training and documented knowledge transfer |
Mac, Google Workspace, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Slack, Asana, Zoho CRM, Zoho Creator, and Microsoft Office.
Swoogo, Cvent, Eventbrite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Illustrator, SharePoint, CAD or diagram tools, onsite registration tools, run-of-show files, production schedules, and vendor or venue platforms as applicable.
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Direct manager; priorities, staffing, project standards, coaching, and escalation. | Review role expectations, active assignments, meeting rhythm, approval limits, and the first 30-day plan. |
| Current Event Project Managers: Project Manager, Project Manager, and Project Manager | Peer workflows, project coverage, handoffs, templates, and practical operating norms. | Walk through one active project, including its Asana structure, files, budget, communications, and current risks. |
| COO / Integrator, COO | Cross-functional, financial, client, process, and company-level escalation partner. | Review escalation expectations, financial visibility, and how Event Operations connects to the broader company. |
| Administrative Operations and Systems Manager, Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Administrative workflows, access, systems, documentation, and accounting coordination. | Confirm system access, file structure, project setup, invoicing, payments, and closeout handoffs. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Sales-to-delivery handoff and client relationship context. | Review what is sold, how scope and expectations transfer, and when delivery should re-engage sales. |
| Sourcing Project Manager, Sourcing Project Manager | Venue sourcing, housing, contracting, and sourcing-to-planning handoffs. | Review sourcing files, contract details, concessions, deadlines, and ownership at handoff. |
| Finance and accounting partners | Budget controls, vendor invoices, client billing, payments, reconciliation, and closeout. | Review budget templates, approval rules, invoice flow, escalation thresholds, and closeout requirements. |
| Active client and project teams | Project goals, communication norms, decisions, risks, and delivery expectations. | Complete a documented handoff before leading client communication. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana | Project plans, owners, deadlines, dependencies, status, and workload visibility. | Can locate active projects, update tasks, identify overdue work, and escalate blockers. |
| 2 | Google Drive and Google Workspace | Project folders, budgets, agendas, recaps, decks, schedules, and shared documentation. | Can find the approved folder structure and use the current project templates. |
| 3 | Gmail and Slack | Client, vendor, venue, and internal communication. | Understands communication standards, response expectations, and where decisions are documented. |
| 4 | Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator | Client and event context, project records, operational workflows, and company data. | Can find the correct account and event record and understands required updates. |
| 5 | Budget and accounting workflow | Estimates, vendor costs, approvals, invoices, client-facing updates, reconciliation, and closeout. | Can maintain the approved budget format and follow invoice and escalation procedures. |
| 6 | Swoogo, Cvent, Eventbrite, and onsite registration tools | Registration, attendee data, reporting, badges, check-in, sourcing, and event support as assigned. | Knows which platform applies and who owns configuration, data, and approvals. |
| 7 | Production and design tools | Run of show, production schedules, diagrams, signage, PDFs, and design files. | Can access and interpret the required files; specialist creation skills apply only when assigned. |
| 8 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved project workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet VP Event Operations; confirm role expectations, assignments, calendar, and required access. | Approved onboarding plan and working system access. |
| Week 1 | Meet key partners; shadow an active project; learn Asana, Drive, communication, and budget standards. | Can navigate the project structure and explain the project lifecycle. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Own defined workstreams with manager oversight and participate in client, internal, and vendor meetings. | Current tasks, clean documentation, timely recaps, and early escalation. |
| By Day 30 | Demonstrate readiness to lead an appropriately scoped project or major workstream. | Manager-reviewed project plan, timeline, budget, communication rhythm, and risk list. |
Associate Project Manager, Events → Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager II, Events → VP Event Operations. Advancement depends on consistent outcomes, increasing project complexity, financial ownership, leadership, judgment, client confidence, and contribution to team capability.
The Event Project Manager provides a superior customer experience for multiple key accounts and serves as lead or support producer for assigned events. This role manages project plans, decor decks, budgets, timelines, milestones, vendor costs, contracts, client communication, on-site execution, training support, and project closeout.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Supports meetings from small groups to major conferences.
Manages RFP, response, and sourcing workflow.
Requires destination, hotel, and contract expertise.
Owns hotel and venue sourcing and housing management for full-service and sourcing-only clients. The role develops sourcing strategy, manages RFPs, compares and recommends properties, negotiates contracts, supports registration and housing, maintains industry relationships, and hands complete, decision-ready information into event planning.
Clients receive accurate availability, comparisons, budgets, decks, and recommendations.
Contracts protect the client through pricing, concessions, attrition, cancellation, and appropriate addenda.
Cvent records, responses, holds, shortlists, and supplier communication remain current.
Room blocks, VIPs, concessions, lists, sites, and onsite needs are managed accurately when assigned.
Clients, national sales representatives, hotels, venues, and suppliers receive professional communication and follow-through.
The planning team receives contracts, commitments, costs, risks, dates, and property information it can execute.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Experience | Client feedback and survey | Superior experience for sourcing and housing clients. | Strong |
| RFP Progress | Cvent RFP status | RFPs, responses, follow-ups, shortlists, and decisions remain current. | Strong |
| Contract Value | Savings, concessions, attrition, cancellation, and contract record | Negotiations use B Line standards and document client value and risk. | Strong |
| Decision Materials | Asana and client deliverables | Availability decks, comparisons, and budgets are accurate and delivered on time. | Strong |
| Timeline Health | Asana deadlines | No more than 5% overdue tasks, with early escalation. | Strong |
| Hotel and Vendor Relationships | Supplier feedback and follow-through | Positive relationships are maintained through clear communication and closure. | Strong |
| Housing Accuracy | Rooming lists, blocks, VIP and concession records | Assigned housing is accurate and contractually aligned. | Strong |
| Post-Event Follow-Through | Savings and contract commitment record | Commitments are verified and cost savings documented with the Project Manager. | Shared |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Build confidence using Swoogo to create and manage an event website and registration experience, then demonstrate the workflow through a tested draft site.
Target end: October 30, 2026
Stretch goal: Build a second test site using the other approach, so that one site is cloned and rebuilt and one is built from scratch. Explore an additional Swoogo session if it supports questions that arise during the build.
Status: Draft for VP Event Operations review; target end October 30, 2026
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, sourcing updates, deadlines, and issues to IDS. | Prepared contributor | RFP status, contracts, handoffs, issues |
| 1on1 With VP Event Operations | Monthly | Review workload, client risk, contracts, development, and support needs. | Prepared owner | Capacity, client experience, contract risk |
| Client Sourcing Status | Weekly or biweekly | Present strategy, availability, tradeoffs, decisions, and next steps. | Lead | RFP status, decision timeline, client experience |
| Hotel / National Sales Representative Meeting | As needed | Clarify responses, negotiate, inspect, and resolve contract or service questions. | Lead | Terms, availability, relationship, risk |
| Sourcing-To-Planning Handoff | Per contracted property | Transfer contracts, commitments, costs, dates, risks, and property materials. | Handoff owner | Completeness and readiness |
| Post-Event Hotel Review | Post-event, as needed | Verify commitments, resolve discrepancies, and document savings. | Lead with Project Manager | Commitments, savings, relationship |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Contribute, learn, and IDS systemic sourcing or process issues. | Specialist contributor | Process and capability improvement |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sourcing Strategy | Responsible | Per project | Client brief, Cvent, CRM, research | Destinations, requirements, approach, and decision plan |
| RFP Management | Responsible | Active sourcing projects | Cvent, Gmail, hotel and rep channels | Complete RFP, current responses, and documented follow-up |
| Availability and Recommendation Decks | Responsible | Per shortlist | Google Slides, Sheets, Drive, official property materials | Accurate, decision-ready comparison and recommendation |
| Site Selection and Inspection | Responsible | As needed | Cvent, Calendar, travel, site materials | Organized inspections and documented decision inputs |
| Hotel Contract Negotiation | Responsible | Per selected property | Contracts, addenda, Gmail, Drive | Sound terms, concessions, and documented risk |
| Housing and Registration Support | Responsible when assigned | Per project | Swoogo, Cvent, Eventbrite, rooming lists | Accurate blocks, lists, sites, reporting, and onsite support |
| Sourcing-To-Planning Handoff | Responsible | Per contracted property | Asana, Drive, CRM, contract summary | Complete commitments, costs, dates, and responsibilities |
| Post-Event Contract Follow-Through | Responsible with Project Manager | Post-event | Contract, folio, pickup and savings records | Resolved commitments and documented savings |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Direct manager; workload, standards, contract risk, and escalation. | Confirm sourcing priorities, authority, capacity, and approval thresholds. |
| Assigned client stakeholders | Define business goals, destinations, needs, priorities, and decisions. | Establish sourcing strategy, requirements, decision criteria, and cadence. |
| Event Project Managers | Receive sourcing outputs and own broader planning after handoff. | Agree exact handoff package, ownership transition, and ongoing sourcing support. |
| National sales representatives, hotels, and venues | Provide availability, terms, site information, and delivery commitments. | Establish communication, response, hold, negotiation, and release expectations. |
| COO / Integrator, COO | Escalation partner for material contract, financial, or client risk. | Review thresholds for nonstandard terms, exposure, and client decisions. |
| Finance and administrative support | Support project setup, contract records, reporting, and post-event documentation. | Clarify filing, invoice, commission, pickup, and savings workflows. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cvent | RFP creation, distribution, responses, comparisons, supplier communication, and sourcing status. | Can manage a complete RFP from intake through selection. |
| 2 | Google Drive, Slides, and Sheets | Availability decks, budgets, comparisons, contracts, rooming lists, and project records. | Can produce accurate decision materials using approved standards. |
| 3 | Asana | Sourcing plans, deadlines, owners, handoffs, and status. | Can keep every sourcing project current and surface risk early. |
| 4 | Gmail, Slack, and Calendar | Client, hotel, rep, and internal communication and scheduling. | Maintains documented decisions, holds, deadlines, and follow-up. |
| 5 | Swoogo, Cvent Registration, Eventbrite, Splash, and Zkipster | Housing, registration, attendee data, sites, and onsite support as assigned. | Understands platform ownership and data-quality requirements. |
| 6 | Zoho CRM | Client, opportunity, event, and relationship context. | Can find and update required sourcing or client records. |
| 7 | Contract and research tools | Hotel contracts, addenda, legal/trend research, property and destination sources. | Can identify risk, translate terms, and document recommendations. |
| 8 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet VP Event Operations; review active sourcing projects, RFP deadlines, contract risks, and system access. | Can explain current workload and urgent decisions. |
| Week 1 | Meet PMs, clients for assigned work, finance/admin, and priority hotel or national-rep contacts. | Understands handoffs, standards, and relationship expectations. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Run a supervised RFP, build a comparison, and support a contract review. | Accurate Cvent status, decision materials, and issue list. |
| By Day 30 | Own a sourcing project from requirements through recommended shortlist or contract path. | Manager-approved strategy, materials, timeline, and client communication. |
Sourcing Project Manager → Senior Sourcing / Housing Project Manager → sourcing, contracting, or event-operations leadership. Growth depends on complex negotiation, destination expertise, client judgment, housing capability, process leadership, and training others.
Owns hotel and venue sourcing and housing management for full-service and sourcing-only clients. The role develops sourcing strategy, manages RFPs, compares and recommends properties, negotiates contracts, supports registration and housing, maintains industry relationships, and hands complete, decision-ready information into event planning.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Assigned according to complexity and development.
Larger projects are supported under a lead PM.
Completes delegated project components to standard.
Supports Project Managers and Senior Project Managers by creating, maintaining, and quality-controlling the detailed project components required for successful event delivery. The role builds project-management capability through accurate task execution, organized documentation, logistics support, and onsite experience.
Assigned tasks and workstreams are accurate, complete, timely, and easy for the lead PM to use.
Project files, decks, trackers, proposals, grids, schedules, and specifications remain current.
Communication and follow-through build confidence with clients, vendors, and internal teammates.
The Associate progressively owns larger workstreams and appropriately scoped projects.
Research, sourcing, rooming, food and beverage, floor plans, production schedules, and event specifications support delivery.
Questions, conflicts, missing information, and deadline risks are raised before they affect the project.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task Completion | Asana and lead-PM review | Assigned tasks are complete, accurate, and on time. | Strong |
| Project Support Capacity | Asana assignments | Support up to 3 projects per month, based on complexity. | Shared |
| Quality Control | Lead-PM feedback and rework | Work meets B Line standards with limited preventable rework. | Strong |
| Client Experience | Client and project-lead feedback | Professional, responsive support on every project. | Shared |
| Vendor Relationships | Vendor and lead-PM feedback | Professional, timely, well-documented vendor communication. | Strong |
| Project Tracking | Asana and CRM | Project and assigned workstream status remain current. | Strong |
| Growth Readiness | Training and observed project ownership | Demonstrates increasing independence and judgment. | Shared |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Build and validate a workflow that turns completed Asana project data and the existing intake form into a finished, B Line-template-matched case-study slide without manual reformatting.
Status: Draft source deadline has passed; current completion and rollout status need confirmation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, project updates, and issues to IDS. | Prepared contributor | Tasks, project status, blockers |
| 1on1 With VP Event Operations | Monthly | Review workload, feedback, learning, development, and support needs. | Prepared learner / owner | Performance, capacity, development |
| Project Status Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Support client alignment and present assigned workstreams when requested. | Support or present | Timeline, scope, client experience |
| Internal Project Meeting | Weekly or biweekly | Review delegated work, dependencies, deadlines, and questions. | Active contributor | Task completion, quality, blockers |
| Vendor / Venue Meeting | As needed | Support research, logistics, notes, follow-up, and assigned coordination. | Support | Vendor actions, deadlines, documentation |
| Closeout / Debrief | Post-event, as needed | Complete assigned reconciliation, filing, and learning capture. | Support | Closeout tasks, lessons learned |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Come prepared with an open mind to contribute, learn, and IDS. | Active participant | Team learning and growth |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Setup and Documentation | Responsible for assigned components | Per project | Asana, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides | Accurate folders, trackers, decks, grids, and project files |
| Proposal and Spreadsheet Support | Responsible | As assigned | Google Slides, Sheets, approved templates | Clean, accurate, quality-controlled client materials |
| Logistics Research and Coordination | Responsible for assigned scope | Active projects | Drive, Gmail, sourcing and vendor tools | Usable research, comparisons, and documented next steps |
| Project Tracking | Responsible | Weekly or more | Asana, Zoho CRM | Current status, owners, deadlines, and early escalation |
| Rooming, F&B, Floor Plans, Schedules, Specs | Responsible for assigned components | Per project | Sheets, Slides, registration, diagram and production tools | Complete project components approved by the lead PM |
| On-Site Execution | Responsible for assigned duties | Event days | Run of show, contact list, schedules, radios | Reliable execution and fast issue escalation |
| Closeout Support | Responsible for assigned tasks | Post-event | Asana, Drive, budget and invoice files | Complete filing, reconciliation support, and closed tasks |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Direct manager and development owner. | Review role expectations, workload, training plan, and progression criteria. |
| Assigned lead Project Manager | Provides daily project direction, priorities, quality review, and feedback. | Agree communication, deadlines, workstream ownership, and review points. |
| Project Manager and Senior PM peers | Provide examples, coaching, and cross-project context. | Review templates, common workflows, and effective project habits. |
| Administrative Operations and Systems Manager, Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Supports access, project setup, systems, and documentation standards. | Confirm access, folder structure, Asana standards, and setup handoffs. |
| Sourcing Project Manager, Sourcing Project Manager | Provides venue, housing, RFP, and contracting expertise. | Learn sourcing outputs and the handoff into planning. |
| Vendors, venues, finance, and client contacts | Supply information and depend on accurate follow-through. | Learn communication, approval, and escalation standards before taking ownership. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana | Assigned tasks, deadlines, project tracking, dependencies, and status. | Can maintain accurate tasks and surface blockers early. |
| 2 | Google Drive and Workspace | Proposals, decks, grids, schedules, research, budgets, and files. | Can use approved templates and maintain organized records. |
| 3 | Gmail, Slack, and Calendar | Internal, client, venue, and vendor communication. | Uses the correct channel and documents decisions and next steps. |
| 4 | Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator | Client, event, and project records. | Can find and update assigned records accurately. |
| 5 | Registration and sourcing tools | Swoogo, Cvent, Eventbrite, and related platforms. | Can support assigned data, research, reporting, or configuration. |
| 6 | Production and design tools | Acrobat, Illustrator, SharePoint, CAD/diagrams, schedules, and run of show. | Can access and support required files; specialist skills develop over time. |
| 7 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet VP Event Operations and the assigned lead PM; confirm tasks, access, calendar, and training plan. | Working access and clear first assignments. |
| Week 1 | Learn Asana, Drive, templates, project lifecycle, communication, and quality standards. | Can locate files and complete a reviewed project component. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Support an active project across multiple workstreams and attend client/internal/vendor meetings. | Accurate tasks, documentation, follow-up, and early questions. |
| By Day 30 | Own a defined workstream or small project component with limited prompting. | Lead-PM-approved work and a clear development plan. |
Associate Project Manager, Events → Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager, Events → Senior Project Manager II, Events → VP Event Operations. Progression depends on accuracy, reliable follow-through, client readiness, financial and logistical judgment, and increasing independence.
Supports Project Managers and Senior Project Managers by creating, maintaining, and quality-controlling the detailed project components required for successful event delivery. The role builds project-management capability through accurate task execution, organized documentation, logistics support, and onsite experience.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
Available 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific, Monday–Friday.
Balances leadership support with pipeline execution.
Moves quickly and communicates clearly.
Provides proactive remote administrative support to the Founder and COO while executing approved sales-support workflows. The role protects executive calendars and inboxes, coordinates logistics and research, performs LinkedIn outreach using approved messaging, maintains clean CRM data, and reports pipeline activity with fast, reliable follow-through.
Calendars, inboxes, meetings, travel, and logistics are accurate and handled proactively.
Approved LinkedIn and sales-support activity is completed on schedule with clear reporting.
Lead, contact, activity, status, owner, and next-step data remain current and complete.
Leadership receives a concise weekly view of outreach activity, lead status, blockers, and next actions.
Research, formatting, vendor coordination, and special projects close without repeated follow-up.
Messages match approved leadership or B Line voice and sensitive access is handled appropriately.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar Accuracy | Calendar review and manager feedback | No preventable conflicts; meetings include correct links and preparation details. | Strong |
| Inbox and Communication Follow-Through | Inbox review and manager feedback | Priority messages are routed, drafted, or escalated promptly. | Strong |
| CRM Data Quality | Zoho CRM reporting | Assigned records are complete, current, and have a clear next step. | Strong |
| Outreach Execution | LinkedIn and CRM activity | Approved outreach and responses are completed consistently and documented. | Strong |
| Weekly Pipeline Report | Weekly report | Activity, status, blockers, and next actions are accurate and delivered on time. | Strong |
| Task Completion | Asana and manager review | Delegated work is completed accurately, on time, and through closure. | Strong |
| Turnaround Time | Task and communication timestamps | Same-day action is the default unless another deadline is agreed. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Demonstrate independent working proficiency in Swoogo by building and testing one B Line sales registration site and one draft client site using Prometheus Homeward 2028 as the controlled test case.
Status: Draft for leadership review; deadline and reviewer need confirmation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1on1 With COO | Weekly | Set priorities, review completed and open work, resolve blockers, and rebalance executive versus sales support. | Prepared owner | Tasks, overdue work, blockers, support needs |
| Founder Support Check-In | Weekly or as needed | Review calendar, inbox, travel, personal logistics, and delegated priorities. | Prepared support partner | Accuracy, upcoming needs, decisions |
| Sales Meeting | Weekly when assigned | Review outreach, CRM status, lead responses, follow-up, and handoffs. | Sales-support contributor | Activity, pipeline status, data quality |
| Business Development Handoff | Weekly or as needed | Receive target lists, approved messaging, response rules, and priority follow-up. | Responsible executor | Outreach status and next actions |
| Weekly Pipeline Report | Weekly async | Summarize outreach activity, lead status, blockers, and required decisions. | Owner | Activity and CRM accuracy |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Come prepared with an open mind to contribute, learn, and IDS. | Active participant | Team learning and process issues |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Calendar Management | Responsible | Daily | Google Calendar, Gmail, meeting links | Accurate calendars, resolved conflicts, and prepared meetings |
| Executive Inbox Support | Responsible for assigned inboxes | Daily | Gmail, approved templates, Asana | Routed, drafted, escalated, and closed messages |
| Travel and Personal Logistics | Responsible for assigned requests | As needed | Calendar, travel and vendor sites, Drive | Accurate bookings, confirmations, research, and documentation |
| LinkedIn Prospecting and Outreach | Responsible under approved direction | Daily / weekly | LinkedIn, approved lists and templates | Completed outreach, documented responses, and next steps |
| CRM Lead Management | Responsible | Daily | Zoho CRM | Clean records, activity history, owner, stage, and next action |
| Pipeline Reporting | Responsible | Weekly | Zoho CRM, Sheets, Asana | Accurate concise report with blockers and decisions |
| Research and Special Projects | Responsible for delegated work | As assigned | Google Workspace, web research, Asana | Useful, well-formatted, source-grounded deliverable |
| Sales Support Handoff | Responsible | As needed | CRM, Gmail, Slack, Asana | Prompt routing of qualified interest or decision needs |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| COO / Integrator, COO / Integrator | Primary manager; sets priorities, resolves conflicts, and reviews execution. | Agree weekly planning, completion evidence, escalation, and confidentiality boundaries. |
| Founder / Visionary, Founder / Visionary | Receives defined calendar, inbox, travel, logistics, LinkedIn, and research support. | Learn preferences, approval rules, voice, access boundaries, and priority signals. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Provides target strategy, approved messaging, qualification, and sales handoffs. | Agree lists, templates, response rules, CRM ownership, and reporting. |
| Administrative Operations and Systems Manager, Administrative Operations and Systems Manager | Coordinates systems, access, administrative workflows, and company records. | Clarify tool access, overlapping admin work, and handoff rules. |
| Finance, travel, and external vendors | Support bookings, purchases, records, and special projects. | Learn authorization, documentation, and escalation requirements. |
| Prospects and relationship contacts | Receive approved outreach and timely responses. | Understand tone, qualification signals, and when to hand off to sales leadership. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Calendar and Gmail | Executive calendars, inboxes, scheduling, preparation, and communication. | Can prevent conflicts and route priority information correctly. |
| 2 | Zoho CRM | Leads, contacts, activity, stages, next steps, and pipeline reporting. | Can maintain accurate records and produce the weekly report. |
| 3 | Prospect research, approved outreach, responses, and relationship follow-up. | Uses only approved accounts, audiences, templates, and escalation rules. | |
| 4 | Asana | Priorities, delegated tasks, deadlines, status, and completion evidence. | Can keep work current and flag blockers before deadlines. |
| 5 | Google Drive and Workspace | Research, reports, lists, templates, itineraries, and documentation. | Can find approved materials and create clean deliverables. |
| 6 | Slack and meeting tools | Internal coordination, updates, calls, and handoffs. | Uses the correct channel and captures action items. |
| 7 | Travel, vendor, and research platforms | Flights, hotels, appointments, comparisons, and logistics. | Follows budget, approval, confirmation, and privacy requirements. |
| 8 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet the COO and Founder; confirm priority rules, calendar, inbox, system access, and confidentiality. | Working access and approved communication boundaries. |
| Week 1 | Meet Business Development and Administrative Operations; learn CRM, LinkedIn, Asana, and reporting workflows. | Can complete a supervised admin task and CRM/outreach cycle. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Own recurring calendar, inbox, CRM, outreach, and weekly-report tasks with review. | Accurate outputs, timely escalation, and clear status. |
| By Day 30 | Run the recurring support rhythm with limited prompting and dependable same-day follow-through. | Managers can trust calendars, CRM, outreach records, and task closure. |
Virtual Admin + Sales Assistant can progress along two lanes: Administrative Operations coordination and systems management, or Sales Development / Business Development. Advancement depends on judgment, accuracy, initiative, CRM discipline, communication quality, and increasing ownership.
Provides proactive remote administrative support to the Founder and COO while executing approved sales-support workflows. The role protects executive calendars and inboxes, coordinates logistics and research, performs LinkedIn outreach using approved messaging, maintains clean CRM data, and reports pipeline activity with fast, reliable follow-through.
B Line Events, Role Clarity Board
No direct reports.
Owns reliable company operating support.
May develop as company needs and capability align.
Keeps B Line Events' administrative and operating systems organized, current, and moving forward. This individual-contributor role owns core company administration, project setup, system administration, recurring reporting, complete follow-through, and defined marketing-operations support while enabling leadership and project teams to work efficiently.
CRM, Asana, Slack, Harvest, subscriptions, and administrative records remain organized and usable.
New projects launch with accurate tasks, owners, deadlines, dependencies, files, and tracking.
Assignments move through quality check, stakeholder confirmation, filing, and closure.
COO, Founder, and VP Event Operations receive clear, completed support on delegated priorities.
HR, insurance, office, vendor, banking, gifting, and business-service workflows remain current.
Approved newsletters and assigned marketing projects are built, checked, sent, and reported accurately.
These measures define success for the role and should be reviewed through the stated operating cadence.
| KPI | Measured Through | Target Or Standard | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task Reliability | Asana status and manager review | Tasks, due dates, notes, and status are current; risks are raised early. | Strong |
| Project Setup Accuracy | Setup checklist and PM confirmation | Projects include required owners, dates, dependencies, files, and systems. | Strong |
| CRM and Reporting Accuracy | Zoho and recurring reports | Records and reports are current, accurate, and delivered on cadence. | Strong |
| System Administration | Access and issue log | Users, workspace structure, subscriptions, and basic troubleshooting are handled promptly. | Strong |
| Assignment Closure | Asana and stakeholder confirmation | Work includes final quality check, filing, confirmation, and task closure. | Strong |
| Newsletter Operations | Send checklist and reports | Approved lists, QA, scheduling, sending, and results reporting are accurate. | Shared |
| Office and Business Services | Task records and team feedback | Office, HR, insurance, gifting, and administrative needs are reliably supported. | Strong |
These time-bound priorities belong to the named current seat-holder. They do not permanently redefine the role. Each remains a draft until the stated review or approval is complete.
Create a reliable signed-SOW-to-project-setup workflow that uses approved templates to initiate Asana, Drive, budget, planning, and handoff assets accurately and on time.
Status: Draft consolidated from Asana, Slack, and Drive; Phase 1 is reported live but needs measured validation
Current priority details omitted from external copy.The role comes prepared with current evidence, decisions needed, risks, and next steps appropriate to each forum.
| Meeting | Cadence | Purpose and Preparation | Role | KPIs To Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Team Meeting | Weekly | Share wins, systems or project updates, and issues to IDS. | Prepared contributor | Tasks, systems, projects, issues |
| 1on1 With COO | Weekly | Agree priorities, review open work, reset competing deadlines, and resolve blockers. | Prepared owner | Completion, overdue work, systems, development |
| Project Setup / Handoff | Per sold project | Confirm required documents, systems, owners, dates, and readiness. | Administrative setup owner | Setup completeness and accuracy |
| Newsletter Planning | Twice monthly or as needed | Receive content direction, confirm audience, build, QA, schedule, and report. | Marketing operations owner | Send readiness and results |
| Systems / Vendor Meeting | As needed | Coordinate Zoho, software, HR, insurance, banking, or vendor support. | Internal owner / coordinator | Issue status, decision, completion |
| Quarterly Team Meeting | Quarterly | Come prepared to contribute, learn, and IDS system or process issues. | Active participant | Process adoption and priorities |
The RACI level describes the role's normal accountability. Project-specific assignments may narrow the scope but should not create unclear ownership.
| Process | RACI | Frequency | Primary Systems | Expected Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRM and Recurring Reporting | Responsible | Weekly and monthly | Zoho CRM, Zoho consultant, Sheets | Accurate records, reports, and resolved data issues |
| Asana and Slack Administration | Responsible | Ongoing | Asana, Slack, access records | Working access, organized workspaces, standards, and basic support |
| Project Setup | Responsible | Per sold project | Zoho, Asana, Drive, Harvest, SOW and setup templates | Complete project environment with owners and dates |
| Administrative Inbox and Requests | Responsible | Daily | Gmail, Asana, Slack | Routed, resolved, tracked, and closed requests |
| Leadership and Operations Support | Responsible for delegated work | Weekly | Google Workspace, Asana, contracts, presentations | Complete, quality-controlled management support |
| HR and Business Services Administration | Responsible | As needed | Insperity, Drive, vendor portals, records | Current paperwork, coordination, and documented completion |
| Marketing Operations | Responsible for execution | Twice monthly or as assigned | Newsletter platform, distribution lists, Drive | Approved, accurate send and results report |
| Office and Relationship Administration | Responsible | Ongoing | Vendor records, phone, shipping, supplies, gifting tools | Reliable office and relationship support |
| Person Or Group | Why They Matter | First Conversation |
|---|---|---|
| COO / Integrator, COO / Integrator | Direct manager; priorities, systems, company operations, and final escalation. | Agree weekly priority-setting, completion evidence, and Responsible versus Accountable boundaries. |
| Founder / Visionary, Founder / Visionary | Receives defined executive and company support. | Clarify delegated requests, communication route, and when COO alignment is required. |
| VP Event Operations, VP Event Operations | Depends on project setup, systems, reporting, and administrative support. | Review setup standards, handoffs, and Event Operations support needs. |
| Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager | Provides newsletter content direction and sales handoff information. | Agree newsletter inputs, audience approvals, dates, and project-setup handoff. |
| Zoho consultant and software vendors | Provide specialist system support. | Clarify issue intake, approval, testing, documentation, and closure. |
| Finance, Insperity, insurance, and business-service partners | Depend on accurate documents and coordination. | Review required records, deadlines, approval routes, and escalation. |
| Project Managers | Depend on accurate setup, files, tasks, reporting, and closeout support. | Review what complete project setup and a usable handoff look like. |
| Priority | System | Role Use | Onboarding Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana | Project setup, priorities, task status, follow-through, and completion evidence. | Can administer users and standards and keep assigned work current. |
| 2 | Zoho CRM and Zoho Creator | Client, event, project, CRM data, and recurring reporting. | Can maintain records and route specialist issues appropriately. |
| 3 | Google Workspace and Drive | Contracts, reports, correspondence, presentations, HR and operating records. | Uses approved file structure and produces quality-controlled documents. |
| 4 | Slack and Gmail | Administrative inbox, team requests, routing, updates, and escalation. | Can route or close requests without repeated follow-up. |
| 5 | Harvest | Project time-tracking setup and reporting. | Can configure new projects and confirm accurate use. |
| 6 | QuickBooks outputs, Chase, and finance workflows | Cards, banking administration, invoices, and financial coordination. | Follows authority boundaries and maintains complete documentation. |
| 7 | Newsletter and design tools | Distribution lists, builds, QA, approved sends, reporting, Photoshop/InDesign as helpful. | Can execute an approved send and report results accurately. |
| 8 | Insperity and business-service portals | HR paperwork, insurance, vendors, and company services. | Can complete required administration and protect confidential information. |
| 9 | ChatGPT, Codex, and Claude | Research, drafting, synthesis, analysis, automation, and approved role workflows. | Uses the right tool, verifies outputs, protects confidential information, and follows human approval rules. |
| Timing | Focus | Expected Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meet the COO; confirm weekly priorities, authority, calendar, access, and confidentiality rules. | Working access and agreed first-week plan. |
| Week 1 | Meet Founder, VP Event Operations, Business Development, PMs, finance, and key systems partners. | Understands customers for the role and critical handoffs. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Complete a supervised project setup, recurring report, system task, and administrative request through closure. | Accurate outputs with documented stakeholder confirmation. |
| By Day 30 | Run the weekly priority and status rhythm with reliable system and task hygiene. | Manager sees concise status, early risk flags, and complete follow-through. |
Virtual or administrative support → Administrative Operations and Systems Manager → broader Business Operations, Systems, or Registration Project Management leadership, depending on company needs and demonstrated capability.
Keeps B Line Events' administrative and operating systems organized, current, and moving forward. This individual-contributor role owns core company administration, project setup, system administration, recurring reporting, complete follow-through, and defined marketing-operations support while enabling leadership and project teams to work efficiently.