Gregg Lapin Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Oversaw and executed all aspects of annual conference as largest source of revenue for organization. Directed logistics, exhibit sales, advertising, marketing, education, website, registration, housing, contracts. Spearheaded relationship with all vendors required to ensure successful event. Organized smaller meetings and board meetings. Interacted extensively with numerous other departments in organization as well as volunteer leadership. Oversaw $5,000,000 budget.• Conducted in-depth review of all processes and infrastructure of meetings. • Orchestrated a number of changes resulting in turnaround of event, i.e., declining conference attendance, exhibits and sponsorships.• Increased Net Promoter Score of event and overall satisfaction.• Implemented 20% expense reduction measure.• Named one of fastest-growing shows for exhibits and attendance by Trade Show Executive magazine.

Chicago, Illinois

Planned and produced annual convention with more than 9,000 attendees, 600 exhibits, and 750 educational and social functions. Organized diverse regional, national, and international association meetings, including annual association business meeting (1,000+ attendees) and two continuing medical education (CME) conferences, each with over 400 attendees. Orchestrated more than 75 bureau, committee, and council meetings annually. Oversaw special events at unique locations, including the Smithsonian, New York Public Library, and Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. Created and oversaw $4,000,000 budget. Directed sponsorship development, including sales, implementation, and delivery. Spearheaded initiatives to utilize state-of-the-art information technology, including mass e-mails, web pages, and online housing and registration. Oversaw production of marketing materials. Negotiated, reviewed, and secured highly competitive hotel contracts and meeting rooms. Performed housing and attendance audits for tracking purposes. Led convention team supervision, including management of contract labor. Monitored activity and secured airline discount agreements. Served as liaison to corporate travel agency and ensured adherence to association travel policies. Acted as point person to more than 75 affiliates regarding convention activities. Served as liaison to committees, including creation of agendas and other materials. Managed pertinent legal issues, insurance requirements, and contract reviews considered for conventions and meetings, and confirmed compliance with all ADA requirements. Formulated and implemented comprehensive meeting emergency action plan.• Secured funding for CME programs and directed processes for multiple events • Enhanced attendance by implementing innovative programs, including online component to live educational CME programs, resulting in additional deliverables to association members.