Erika Mitchell Email & Phone Number

· Manage projects related to the APA Annual Convention, a conference offering approximately 1000 sessions and attended by 11,000 to 14,000 psychology professionals and students worldwide. Responsibilities include: assisting with session scheduling and conflicts; presidential programming and reception; acting as on-site information specialist; Kids' Place, etc. · Manage logistics for various off-site meetings and events for up to 500 attendees, including annual Consolidated Board Meetings, Task Force Meetings, Division Programs, Receptions, All Hands Staff Meeting; and the APA Holiday Party. · Responsible for hotel bookings, menu planning, meeting room layout, audio-visual requirements, contract negotiations and budget control. Foster partnerships with local hotels; maintain regular interaction with venue sales and event management personnel.· Manage all elements of the APA/APF Annual Awards Program and Ceremony, held during the Annual Convention. · In conjunction with Executive Director and Advertising Director, spearheaded a gamification component to the Annual Convention. During the 2015 and 2016 conventions, "The Quest" was incorporated into the mobile application allowing attendees to participate in a friendly competition with peers.

Washington, Dc

• Coordinated logistics for over 70 international and domestic exhibits, conferences, meetings, and special events, including the Annual Spring and Fall ACS National Meetings. Together with Senior Events Manager, served as point of contact for all phases of planning including schedules, cost estimates, scope of work, objectives, and meeting responsibilities. • Developed and managed the annual exhibits schedule in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management teams. Compiled conference requests into organized formats and managed deadlines with senior staff.• Served as primary liaison and account manager to domestic and international shipping vendors. Produced and distributed monthly product inventory lists, and performed audits with the Marketing team. • Purchaser of all Marketing promotional products, including giveaways, branded items, and exhibit-related products. Implemented and maintained a multi-user online inventory management system with shipping and warehousing vendor for better usability and productivity. • Conducted post-conference and event follow up through online surveys and debriefs with key stakeholders. Developed metrics to measure event success.

Rockville, Md

• Coordinated 5-10 events daily, ranging from small executive luncheons to large corporate conferences for organizations such as local universities, law firms, non-profit organizations, and associations. • Worked closely with clients on strict budget guidelines, with focus on customized event design, venue selection, staffing and logistics. • Managed the company Social Media presence. Effectively communicated promotions and events through Facebook.• Consistently created print materials and marketing collateral for existing and potential clients. • Monitored trends and new developments within the events industry. • Maintained metrics on customer acquisition and retention.• Solicited and retained clients through attention to detail and follow up. • Acted as primary point of contact for over 100 clients in the DC metro area. • Answered to multiple RFPs daily; draft proposals leading to a high contracted event rate.

• Managed 60 vendor accounts amounting to 30,000 products on the website. Managed all product content on website through internal product management database, focusing on strategic product merchandising tactics such as categorization and classification. • Conducted market research in the sale of pet products, identifying a consumer trend towards purchasing high-quality items. Assisted in the creation of weekly newsletters, content for website articles, and website promotions. • Assisted in two website relaunches, which ultimately boosted site traffic and overall interest.