Christy L. Hicks, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

Arlington, Va

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Association Management

Alexandria, Va

Lead and direct team of professionals in the creation and implementation of exclusive high touch NACS leadership networking events for top c-level executives of successful convenience retailing companies and suppliers such as 7-eleven and Mars Wrigley. Effectively set course of action; and manage efficiency of processes and programs by providing feedback, accountability and reinforcement to appropriate staff as required• Set high standards; pursue aggressive goals and work hard/smart to achieve them; Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.

Washington, Dc

• Successfully confirmed and secured over 1,600 faculty resources for speaking roles at ACC’s 2020 March Annual Conference for over 16,000 cardiology innovators.• Lead contact and resource for all faculty and over 4,000 abstract presenters needing assistance with conference registration and making travel arrangements.

Park City, Utah

Logistics lead on Sundance Film Festival's premiere opening night fundraising event, Artist at the Table 2019 and support for additional events during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival including the Women's Brunch, Shorts Awards night, Awards night and events held at "the Shop," and "New Frontier."Organized catering, photography, staff and volunteers, A/V & tech, sponsorshipdeliverables and additional individual requests for the event. Founded by Robert Redford, Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that actively advances the work of independent storytellers in film and theatre.http://www.sundance.org/ See less

Washington, Dc

Planned, developed, and marketed 2-3 annual revenue-generating conferences (Average attendance 200-500). Logistics lead for quarterly Board of Directors and Leadership Council meetings, 8-10 Executive Roundtable events, monthly webinars/virtual meetings and special events. Supervised and managed the Marketing Communications Specialist, Online Communications Manager and contracted marketing firm.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Established meetings as a revenue driver, exceeding revenue projections by 40% annually. • Implemented streamlined processes, webinar platform and speaker management.• Upgraded operations, rebranding development and team building initiatives.

Fairfax, Va

Account lead for full-service event management company that produces tradeshows, conventions, conferences, symposiums and seminars. Spearheaded all meeting logistics planning and onsite execution for 8 medical symposia meetings (Ranging from 375 to 4,000 attendees) for one of the company’s oldest and largest client accounts. Main point of contact and client liaison in charge of managing multiple third-party vendors. Generated more than $80K+ in savings for client through expert program management and meticulous management of catering, budget and program expenses.

Alexandria, Va

Directed the creation, development, marketing, management, and onsite execution of elite international and domestic conferences for a high level and dynamic group of global entrepreneurs and business owners. (11,000 members in 48 countries) Supervised 10-45 onsite event staff and 15-24 event steering committee member leaders. Ensured on-time completion of meeting deliverables for 8 to 10 international conferences, producing $50K to $2M in annual revenue.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Produced the highest rated and second highest attended event in EO’s 25 year history. (EO Texas University 2011)• Within 5 months of joining EO, successfully planned and executed 2 complex international programs (In Singapore and St. Petersburg, Russia), generating revenue during the height of the global economic downturn.• Developed and implemented a model hospitality ambassador/host program and hospitality guide designed to improve and personalize the conference attendee experience. These materials have been adopted as a guide for best practices for all future EO events and programs,(Planned events in Russia, China, Singapore, Dominican Republic and Canada)

Alexandria, Va

Managed over 25 international and domestic revenue and non-revenue meetings (25 to 9,000 attendees) in a fast-paced meetings department responsible for organizing over 125 meetings annually for airport executives.ACCOMPLISHMENT• Led efforts to partner with Habitat for Humanity, launching AAAE’s pre-conference Volunteer Day for its Annual Conference leading to an AAAE Annual Conference tradition that has continued to be a successful collaboration with Habitat for Humanity in Annual Conference host city locations for the past 9 years.

Washington, Dc

Created premier international and domestic educational/cultural events and trips for a group of international CEOs - graduates of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Oversaw the development of all social, cultural, and educational aspects of week-long domestic and international programs. Negotiated contracts, managed speakers and entertainment, all menus, audio-visual needs, transportation and travel logistics. Supervised 10-15 onsite event team members. Guided and assisted member volunteer event chairs and committee members in formulating creative and innovative ideas for hospitality, social events, and offsite excursions. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Helped revamp organization’s 25+ year Executive Health Program in partnership with Canyon Ranch Resort in Tucson, AZ by integrating more adventure experiences, innovative medical tests and cutting edge speakers and health topics such as genomics for preventative care.(Events in: Vietnam, Peru, Galapagos Islands, Williamsburg, VA, Antarctica, Argentina, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Branson, MO, Miami, FL, and Tucson, AZ)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Two years as an independent contractor led to a permanent position directing entire registration process for NASD Bi-Annual conferences, mini-conferences and over 80 professional development programs/meetings annually. ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Led research and implementation of new cost-effective web-based registration system and marketing database, saving over $80K annually and cutting down registration data entry and streamlining accounting process.