Daniel Strother Email & Phone Number

Accomplished project manager executing multiple events at any given time. Trade show, event and meeting professional with a successful corporate tenure.Planning, budgeting and managing of programs, both domestically and internationally, is my specialty. As an accomplished project director, I have managed up to 75 events in a calendar year. Planned and managed the successful execution of the company's Circle of Excellence annual sales incentive trip. Also served as the co-producer of the annual users conference for over 600 attendees. Proficient at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible for negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms with hotels, convention centers, audio/visual companies, venues, trade associations, and exhibition companies. Led team of creative writers, designers, and trade show personnel in the development and implementation of company trade show objectives and strategies. Created and successfully managed annual marketing budget of $800,000 plus. Took the responsibility of directly ordering trade show services saving company more than 25% per event. I was directly instrumental in the reduction of trade show booth installation/dismantling costs by 50%. Led a team of professionals in the development and construction of new island-configured and in-line trade show booth properties to showcase company's products and services. Outdoor enthusiast who is a disciplined trekker and therapeutic gardener. I’m all about the Iowa State Cyclones with enough passion left over for the Yellow Jackets. I also am a devoted patron of the arts.

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  Senior Communications Manager

  Agilysys

  1998 - 2018 - Greater Atlanta Area

  Create and successfully manage marketing budget for up to 75 meeting and trade events annually. Organize and execute programs both domestically and internationally. Position requires extensive multitasking and organizational skills: interfacing with exhibit companies, graphic designers, production companies, and internal and external C-Level executives. The nature of events ranges from user conferences, sales meetings, lead generation trade events and product roadshows.

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  Iowa State University

  Business/Corporate Communications