Manage pre- and post-meeting activities, create/produce meeting and marketing collateral for monthly roundtables and annual conference for 200 convention and exhibition executives, create reports, manage database and registration, quality control website, hotel research, provide on-site management and additional marketing and project work as requested.

Responsible for the organizational and logistical aspects of continuing education courses for veterinarians held across North America to ensure effective and efficient operation. First point of contact for inquiries regarding courses held in North America; communication with attendees, speakers, partner clinics and sponsors; monitor registrations; arrange speaker travel; negotiate and manage catering, hotel and venue requirements; prepare course documentation; manage on-site logistics and course finances; regular interactions with the UK-based Operations Manager and other departments to ensure good exchange of information including course marketing, advertisement and sponsor development.

Dedicated expertise and resources for quality meetings, events and programs/projects. More than 20 years of experience in creating and executing conferences and international meetings. Full service or à la carte services including concept development, program management, venue research and evaluation, contract negotiations, budgeting and financial administration, marketing, registration, logistics, on-site management, customer relationship management, sponsorship development, event follow-up and much more.

-- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) specialized in the planning, development, marketing & management of both national & international programs, conferences, meetings & special events.-- Experience developing networks, strategic partnerships & other collaborations with a wide variety of supplier/partners & senior level stakeholders, to develop, promote & facilitate programs & projects. -- Coordinated activities with U.S. & foreign government agencies & organizations, international scientific committees, executive boards, local organizing partners, meeting faculty, conference participants, key service providers, staff & members worldwide. -- Developed strategic plans, improved event processes & operations, maximized the value of events & positively managed budgets & costs. -- Managed & coordinated programs & conferences in the U.S. & 23 countries with a focus on developing countries.

Planned and executed scientific workshops, conferences, international congresses, educational seminars, training programs and board meetings. Directed and managed logistics, conducted site evaluations, negotiated terms, executed contracts, designed and produced meeting and marketing materials, delivered customer service, fostered strong working relationships with department heads as well as external relationships with venues and vendors, communicated with faculty and participants, scientific staff and planning committees, managed on-site logistics, supervised staff, collaborated with IT to develop and maintain association events website and intranet, coordinated publication of conference proceedings.