Direct planning, development and execution for prominent national and international conferences for 100-2000 participants (US, Eastern Europe, Asia)Research, select and implement cutting-edge meeting management platforms, registration and mobile applications to enhance the participant experienceDevelop project scope, timeline and budgets in excess of 1.2 M Solicit RFP’s, evaluate and select vendorsNegotiate and manage contractsDraft exhibit specifications, conduct sponsorship appeals and manage exhibit planningOversee design, development and production of websites and conference materialsRecruit and train conference staff Develop metrics and measure success in order to evaluate efficiency of information disseminationMonitor expenditures and strictly maintain program budgetsReconcile post-conference invoices and produce final program reportsGather and analyze data for studies and reports, and make recommendations on findingsProvide outstanding service to clients and ensure bookings for future eventsManage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Managed the planning and delivery of regional conferences Designed quarterly division newsletterTracked program expenditures, ensuring budget adherenceAssisted in the preparation of statistical reports

Collaborated with faculty in the planning, development, and production of outreach programs within their chosen field of study. Coordinated and delivered an average of 22 programs per year.

Chief of staff for the president, responsible for coordination and oversight of all aspects of office operations. Promoted to media and public relations coordinator, organizing press conferences, special events, and presentations for the Turner Sports and Entertainment Development, writing and editing of official correspondence, news releases, and brochures.