Allison Konczyk, Cem Email & Phone Number

Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States

Reston, VA

Fairfax, VA

• Manage trade show registration web design, parameters and implementation
• Oversee event transportation including vendor contracts, shuttle schedule and signage
• Work with local CVB/staffing agency to arrange onsite trade show staffing schedules for temporary staff
• Coordinate company-wide requests for lead retrieval and session tracking units, including those for an extensive list of education sessions, special events, etc.
• Create communication schedule and content for numerous Exhibitor Bulletins
• Ensure technological logistics with Mobile App and Matchmaking vendors and manage execution of these features

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed exhibitor relations, marketing, sales, strategy, and customer support for annual exhibit sales
• Implemented technology solutions and partnered with internal staff to maintain multiple databases used for relationship management, accounting, and event planning solutions
• Developed communications for exhibitors including marketing, newsletters, directory listings, and invoices, as well as daily service related emails
• Managed exhibitor related operations and logistics such as floor plans, onsite inquiries and contractors
• Represented the association in person as a floor manager and sales consultant at the annual exposition

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed, maintained and strengthened partnerships with a client base of approximately 1,000 clients and individual speakers, including former government officials, political pundits, and notable authors and educators
• Worked closely with a variety of clients, including associations, corporations, private meeting planners, open ticket event managers, before, during, and after the event to aid the sales process and promote future.
• Corresponded daily with each client to review and approve each of their press releases, ads and publications, travel arrangements, audio visual requirements, book signings, and conference calls
• Provided 24 hour assistance to speakers by anticipating daily domestic and international travel issues, developing contingency plans, and overcoming last minute obstacles to ensure the satisfaction of speakers and.
• Created and organized itineraries for speaking engagements based on contract data, research, and communications from the host organization, speaker, and third party vendors

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Planned and executed sales and marketing goals through show preparation for 5 trade shows annually including, invoicing, weekly report generation, etc. using Excel, Exhibit Management Services and A2Z, allowing clients.
• Maintained client relationships through daily correspondence, weekly task management, and monthly status meetings involving sponsor executives
• Interpreted and enforced onsite exhibiting rules and regulations while acting as a liaison to sponsors, exhibitors, contractors, and vendors

Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Adjudicated disability claims using both state and national guidelines by reviewing records, investigating claimants’ allegations, and writing technical decisions while managing hundreds of applicants’ expectations