Broad experience across full spectrum of meeting management, including virtual tradeshows and events, in fast-paced, high-growth medical device and manufacturing industries. Recognized as strategic partner in creating and delivering high quality and HCP compliant global events.

Quickly pivoted from in-person tradeshows to virtual tradeshows in response to live meeting cancellation as a result of COVID19. Partnered with national societies to develop customized sponsorship packages that went beyond the virtual booth to expand customer reach. Worked as key member of a team to create a company specific virtual tradeshow booth that showcased multiple product lines. Traveled extensively providing onsite management for domestic and international tradeshows and other meetings.

Managed over 130 domestic and international tradeshows, professional education, sales and internal meetings in start-up medical device company that was acquired by Johnson & Johnson. Created all process and procedures for meetings and ensured HCP compliance.

Deliver leadership development programs to corporations for high performing employees. Coach individuals and groups at all levels helping to identify leadership potential, career aspirations and personal legacy. Provide start-up companies with HR infrastructure, processes and procedures.

Strategic Human Resource partner to Leadership Team in fast-growing, 84-employee company (prior to acquisition). As sole HR professional, developed systematic and streamlined processes to recruit, hire and onboard 137 new employees. Managed pre- and post-acquisition and integration deliverables. Advised managers on employee relations, talent development and succession planning. superDimension was acquired by Covidien in May 2012.

Delivered leadership development programs to corporations for high performing employees. Coached individuals and groups at all levels helping to identify leadership potential, career aspirations and personal legacy. Provided start-up companies with HR procedures and event management programs, including planning and logistics for conferences, trade shows and training programs.

Published cookbook, "C Sweets, Desserts from the Executive Suite, a collection a dessert recipes and stories from women leaders. Professional speaker at numerous conferences and events. Guest facility at St. Catherine University Leadership Conferences.

As first employee hired, sourced accounting, benefits and facility management vendors. Developed HR policies, procedures and established employee benefits program. Managed business closing when Board of Directors decided to end company operations. Handled day-to-day accounting needs, keeping meticulous records that ensured successful outcomes of annual financial and quality audits with limited audit findings. Settled financial commitments, oversaw employee severance packages, paid outstanding vendor accounts, and returned unused venture funding to investors.

Created and implemented HR processes and procedures. Served as Project Manager for build-out of 60K sq. ft. medical manufacturing facility. Supported successful award of venture capital funding by serving as liaison with attorneys, auditors and venture capitalists. Provided complete and timely data for due diligence process for acquisition. Managed integration process of employee compensation and benefits following acquisition that ensured continuity and minimal disruption. Conducted cross-functional focus groups to create environment conducive to positive employee interactions and increased productivity. Oversaw renovation by partnering with architect, designer and builder, keeping everyone on track to complete wall-to-wall project in 7 months, meeting aggressive move-in deadline.Vascular Science was acquired by St. Jude Medical in 1999.

Led team that managed more than 200 physician conferences, trade shows, sales training and other corporate events, annually. Handled all travel logistics and negotiated vendor contracts. SCIMED was acquired by Boston Scientific.