• Dynamic results-oriented, self motivated professional offering more than fifteen years experience in business development, project and event management.• Zest for developing and nurturing relationships and strategic partnerships; ‘People person’ with an enthusiasm for bringing people together and helping them reach their goals. • Effective leader and communicator (written, verbal and presentation). • Proven track record in: budget management, fundraising, event planning, managing a staff, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations and consistently meeting and exceeding goals and deadlines.Specialties: •Meeting/ Event Planning and Production•Business Development•Relationship Management•Project/ Program Management•Strategic Communication•Marketing•Community Relations