Able to Leap Tall Buildings ... in a Single BoundCorporate event management specializing in:- meetings- sales incentives- conferences- site selection and favorable venue contract negotiation- creative concepts- cost savings & budget management- MAKING YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION LOOK GREAT!

In charge of a brand new team at Beckett and will be working to streamline processes, implement strategic meeting management and enhance creativity.

Show Management Professionals currently produces the Dallas International Boat Show (Feb, 2011), the Texas Hunting, Fishing & Outdoors Show (Jan, 2011) and the Dallas Summer Boat Show (July, 2011) with more to come in the future!

Produced & managed:- North American & international trade show program (25+ per year)- Convergys global customer / user conference (every 18 months)- Convergys sales incentive trips (yearly)- Convergys worldwide sales conference (yearly)- Industry analyst events- Executive events Contributed to strategic marketing direction, conceptualized marketing programs for my events, assessed event participation ROI.

Promoted in September, 2004 from Account Manager. Became responsible for handling my accounts, managing three account managers, two exhibitor services personnel and acting as senior management layer between those five individuals and our GM. In account manager role – primary contact with the clients (associations & corporate clients). Responsible for overseeing client requirements, finding solutions to their challenges and managing each appropriate GES entity (i.e. Freight, Graphics, Design, Show Operations and Construction) for the client’s events. Oversee all phases of the trade shows from planning to on-site and post-show wrap-up.80% of my shows, between July, 2002 and February 2004 exceeded revenue plan by 5% - 18%. Clients included: McDonald’s, IBM, Shell Oil, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Medical Spa Society, Fisher Scientific, American Dietetic Association, Houston Apartment Association & National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Promoted to expanded position responsible for corporate trade show program, sales conference, and incentive events. - Directed Marketing team on how to most effectively market the suite of products at each specific industry event.- Managed Corporate Trade Show and Incentive program. - Produced National sales conference. - Oversaw trade show activity in the Americas, Europe & the Pac Rim. Trade Show /Mktg Manager-Corp Mktg Division (1998-2001)- Determined which shows warranted participation and contracted the shows accordingly.- Developed the marketing strategy in conjunction with the marketing team and product managers.- Oversaw the booth design and upkeep (one large booth, two pop-ups & two tabletops- Supervised Marketing Events Specialist.- Developed the annual trade show budget ($2M).- Created and managed Vendor/Partner Room for Annual User Conference – sold exhibit space and sponsorships, designed exhibit space, oversaw exhibitor participation