Ebony Thomas-Blackmon Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Lead full site selection and logistical responsibility for up to 8 revenue-generating meetings annually. Serve as the overall project manager collaborating with a meeting coordinator, registration program staff and others. Review hotel proposals, negotiate lower room rates and rental fees, prepare site presentation packets and conduct site presentations.

Manage internal and external meetings and events at the highest standards of excellence by providing comprehensive project management, logistical planning and quality assurance, ensuring goals and projects are executed in a timely manner. Execute the planning, registration, speaker and travel, for all internal and external client conferences including but.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assists with managing a 20-million-dollar fundraising and outreach campaign by maintaining accurate financial records as well as managing bookkeeping functions, tracking accounts payable & receivable entries. Collaborates with outside accountants on disbursement of funds, researching and troubleshooting any account discrepancies. Creates contribution.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for managing the nomination, review, selection and award process for seven (7) ARVO Annual Awards. Oversaw the review, selection, processing and progress reporting of five (5) sponsored young scientist awards (Alcon, CAMRAS, Merck, PBA, Pfizer) with amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Managed the review, selection, recognition and.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the management of 6500 electronically submitted scientific abstracts. Coordinated workshops and education courses that include: speaker management, course book preparation, and development of post course evaluations. Managed travel arrangements and reimbursement of expenses for invited Course, Keynote, Symposia, and Workshop speakers..

Bethesda, MD

Managed and executed all aspects of the AAA Annual Meeting, including program development, abstract submission, funding solicitation and distribution, audio-visual needs and housing/registration issues. Planned and coordinated all Annual Meeting special functions, including set-up and food and beverage selection. Worked directly with Program Chairs on all.

Rockville, MD

Oversaw all aspects of ACC’s participation in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Annual Scientific Meeting. Developed the staff work plan timeline for ACC’s activities at the American Heart Association Annual Scientific Session. Responsible for ACC’s function space, menu selection, office equipment, AV equipment, offices space and special events..

Rockville, MD

Managed day-to-day operations including: arranging all meeting logistics, budget oversight, member relations activities, and committee functions. Worked directly with the Executive Committee to establish, refine and execute its strategic plan. Coordinated logistics (abstract submission process, meeting site-visit, hotel arrangements, menu selection.

Bacteriology & Mycology Branch I Rockville, MD

Provided administrative management assistance to the Bacteriology and Mycology Branch (BMB) Chief. Planned and managed the coordination of workshops, meetings, round table discussions, and symposia meetings related to bio-defense activities and initiatives. Assisted scientific staff in the development and monitoring of bio-defense research activities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In conjunction with Director of Compliance & Operations managed the proper usage of 9 million dollars in funding by the USDA, for the Market Access Program (MAP) partnership between AF&PA and the Federal Agriculture Services. Lead organizer for the Annual Wood Products International Administrative Conference. Served as staff liaison to 7 overseas office on.