International Meeting & Event Manager
Rockville, Maryland, United States
~ Conducted site inspections at world renowned international venues for conferences/retreats~ Developed a Meeting Logistics Blueprint for clients from the Military, Veterans Administration and other similar associations, throughout the US and Internationally~ Cognizant of cultural diversity and sensitivities when planning and managing international events~ Coached Stakeholders on how to utilize seminars/events as a marketing and business development tool~ Negotiated and managed RFP/contracts for Room Blocks, AV, IT, High-Security, venue requirements, room layout/logistics, and food and beverage costs within Federal guidelines~ Directed the onsite management for conferences and seminars, ranging from 20 to 600 attendees~ Built registration websites and analyzed and sorted online scientific submissions and judging portals~ Managed and tracked Client Relationship Management Database (CRM)~ Designed and developed meeting materials, agendas, presentation overviews and travel information to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies~ Promoted events to increase attendance and ongoing support from Attendees, Management and Industry~ Created and monitored meeting budgets, including raising funds through grants, registration fees, and vendor sponsorships, and rectifying all final bills~ Interpreted the stringent guidelines of PhRMA, ACCME, FDA and OIG and guaranteed compliance for all events