Director, Trade Shows
• Marketed trade show events providing international business opportunities for small, consumer-oriented U.S. food and beverage companies promoting their products to international buyer delegations• Advertised and promoted "A Taste of the States" brand globally through targeted social media marketing, major sponsorships at 2 global trade shows, and collaboration with external partners• Managed a team of 2 full-time staff and worked cross-functionally with communications, finance, and… Show more • Marketed trade show events providing international business opportunities for small, consumer-oriented U.S. food and beverage companies promoting their products to international buyer delegations• Advertised and promoted "A Taste of the States" brand globally through targeted social media marketing, major sponsorships at 2 global trade shows, and collaboration with external partners• Managed a team of 2 full-time staff and worked cross-functionally with communications, finance, and operations teams• Negotiated a new partnership leading to 2 additional trade show pavilions in 2025 and expanded supplier participation by ~75%• Deployed a $5 million annual budget to drive export promotion strategies• Managed logistics for food and beverage companies at 3-5 international trade shows each year Show less
