Over 50 years’ successfully managing conference and events for Corporate, Association and Government Markets. Proven excellence in management of associations with an average of 42% increase in membership and excellent membership retention rating. Successfully placed embedded staffing in federal government agencies resulting in cost savings and retention of valued staff. I has hosted virtual conferences with outstanding success and imitative approaches for her clients. My approach is straight forward and simple - put the client first, exceed expectations at every turn, and develop long-term relationships. Providing Fiscal Efficiency, Transparency and Accountability is not a new trend --- it is how I have done business for 2 nd half decades.I have managed conference for up to 10,000 persons. Some clients include Federal Aviation Administration, USPS Office of the Postmaster General, North Carolina Troopers Association, Society of Financial Examiners, NC Center for Nonprofits, Department of Defense - Office of the Secretary of Defense, US State Department, US Department of Interior and U.S. Geological Survey.I was named “One of the Top 100 Meeting Professionals to Watch” by Convention South Magazine. I served on the Board of Directors for the SGMP National Capital Chapter and was named “Contract Planner of the Year” for the SGMP, the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International, and the Advisory Board of the San Diego CVB. I received the SGMP NATCAP President’s Award and the SGMP National President’s Award of Excellence. I was also named “Meeting Planner of the Year” for MPI.I participated as program developer and instructor for the industry certification offered by SGMP for government meeting planners - CGMP. I was the only non-government planner to serve on the development of this program.Specialties: I have served as a leader in my industry for over 25 years. I have helped build the professionalism of my industry by mentoring, actively participating in industry organizations, and presentations at national educational conferences. My career has been founded on the belief that growth and success is dependent upon a sustained commitment to provide the highest quality of service available.
Listed skills include Meeting Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows, Event Planning, and 46 others.