Responsibilities include servicing new and existing clients from concept through execution for corporate affairs, association events, weddings and private functions.

Responsible for the sales generation and service of new and existing accounts. From conception through execution including menu and theme development, budgeting, site coordination and permit procurement, outside vendor coordination (lighting, décor, tenting, entertainment, floral, beverage, props), and onsite event management. Client base include corporations, law firms, associations, social and government organizations and private citizens. Significant events include:▪2009 Inaugural events for Florida Congresswoman Wasserman; Marquette University▪2008 Washington Kastles inaugural season VIP tent, corporate events and concession sales▪2006, 2007, 2008 State Department July 4th Diplomatic Corps Celebrations ▪2006, 2007, 2008 State Department Holiday Event Series including Diplomatic Corps event with President Bush and First Lady in attendance, White House Press Corps event and State Dept. Retirement celebration▪2008 Susan G Koman Race for the Cure events with First Lady Laura Bush in attendance ▪Numerous Blair House events with President Bush and First Lady in attendance ▪2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Galas and Tributes to Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder and ASCAP writers ▪2005 Cavalia inaugural Washington season VIP tent and concession sales▪2007, 2008 US Capitol Tree Lighting Receptions with Congressional attendance ▪Numerous Galas including National Education Association; Council on Competitiveness and Pillsbury Winthrop Holiday Gala

Responsible for conferences and social events for over 300 guests from conception through execution. Liaison between clients and Federal Government concerning building usage, regulations, access and event execution.Significant events included 2003, 2004 National Children's Museum's Kids Extravalooza; General Electric’s Ecomagination Launch; 2003 Washington Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Deals

Responsibilities included servicing accounts from concept through execution for galas, corporate affairs, association events, weddings and private functions.Executed events at sites throughout Washington including The Smithsonian Institution’s family of museums, The National Building Museum, DAR Constitution Hall and Continental Memorial Hall, The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Evermay, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Organization of American States, American Red Cross, etc.Significant events included:▪1997,1998,1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Taste of the South Galas ▪Numerous events for law firms, corporations, associations and private citizensWorked in tandem with owner on:▪1999 National Symphony Ball ▪1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 National Museum of Women in the Arts Galas ▪American Red Cross Salute to Princess Diana ▪Karenna Gore/Andrew Schiff Wedding ▪Numerous events for President and Mrs. Clinton and Vice President and Mrs. Gore

Accounts: Business Software Alliance, University Support Services, MCI/Concert, Advanced Laser Graphics, KSK Internal Public RelationsManaged speakers bureau consisting of eight speakers for software alliance. Pitched speakers, booked events, coordinated with hosting organizations, speakers and client to manage events.Planned and executed launch events for telecommunications firm including site selection, menu and equipment selection, event execution and site coordination.Manager for internal company public relations activities including press relations, company listings and press coverage.Editor of internal newsletter, Keeping Kurrent, including assigning features, editing and overall newsletter layout.

Account: Forest Product Industry National Labor Management CommitteeLiaison for congressional grassroots outreach program between client, district coordinators, union activists and speakers.Organized media activities including press conferences, print and broadcast interviews, video news releases, media buys and other media events.Composed press releases, media advisories, legislative testimony and letters to the editor.Account CoordinatorAccounts: Pfizer, Inc.; Miller Brewing Company; America Responds to AIDSCoordinated launch of national health care project including selection of project recipients, satellite media tours, media list generation and press materials.Attended press conferences relevant to client issues and developed reports of proceedings and their implications.Monitored Capitol Hill activities, pending legislation, media coverage for a battery of clients and issues.Researched and created media lists, placed media calls and prepared press materials.New Business CoordinatorCoordinated development and production of new business proposals.Developed targeted prospective client lists and assisted in development and dissemination of company capabilities.Conducted opinion surveys for new business proposals and existing clients.Compiled and organized briefing book for 1992 Democratic National Convention including agendas, client contact lists, events schedule, hotel accomodations, city sites of interest and event maps.

Accounts: Eli Lilly, Philip Morris, Georgia-Pacific, Aseptic Packaging CouncilAssisted in crisis communications programs for Philip Morris and for Eli Lilly's product Prozac including media training, materials development and media monitoringAssisted with Eli Lilly's conference on depression including media lists, invitation and conference material generation, and onsite conference management.Generated and maintained database, developed correspondence and monitored issues relating to the State Capital Law Firm Group, a 50-firm network which allowed for the development and management of simultaneous efforts for clients in any number of state on any issue.Primary coordinator for 12 regional recyling managers, media and general public for a national recycling council. Duties included trade show coordination, materials distribution, speakers scheduling.