Organized WVDO programs for the development community, including numerous events, monthly lecture series and biannual conference. Facilitated on-going relationships with organization sponsors, volunteers and board.

Contract position for two years, managed trade show and exhibitors at the Oregon Convention Center involving over 50 business sponsors and nonprofit organizations.

Provided consulting and management services for Pacific Power events and activities through a contract with Adecco. Formulated committee structure and provided research and recommendations for the company centennial in 2010. Coordinated numerous events, conferences and seminars for business customers.

Responsible for overall planning, scheduling, coordination and on-site management of worldwide executive leadership conferences, corporate events, business conferences and senior management events and programs, including arrangements for venues, transportation, accommodations and dining. Managed an average of 5 major conferences per year throughout the United States for 50 to 300 participants at each conference.Organized inauguration ceremonies for hydroelectric project in the… Show more Responsible for overall planning, scheduling, coordination and on-site management of worldwide executive leadership conferences, corporate events, business conferences and senior management events and programs, including arrangements for venues, transportation, accommodations and dining. Managed an average of 5 major conferences per year throughout the United States for 50 to 300 participants at each conference.Organized inauguration ceremonies for hydroelectric project in the Philippines with 2,000 international government dignitaries and business guests. In 90 days, developed and organized an executive leadership conference in the United Kingdom for over 100 participants with a budget of $.5M.In 2007 - 2008, planned, organized and managed three major corporate and business conferences; including two conferences for Pacific Power. Leveraged relationships and initiated a partnership with local professional sports team and a non-profit organization for a reading program. Show less

Implemented and supervised events to support Sesquicentennial sponsored activities for Iowa's 150th Birthday Party for Statehood Day. Facilitated coordination of the Festival of American Folklife exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with over 1,000,000 visitors. Managed logistics for the Festival of Iowa Folklife including transportation, security, participants, fireworks, food and craft vendors, and waste disposal. Supervised ten associates.

Created marketing and advertising plan for historical shopping district resulting in new identity program for area. Managed 15 special events annually. Provided communication link between Board of Directors, five committees, over 125 merchants and business owners. Successfully survived Flood of 1993 and maintained 100% building occupancy as a result of an unprecedented media relations program.