Collaborate with three Portfolios to align strategies and budgetary constraints to devise annual United States and Canada event calendar. Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders regarding event schedules and deadlines, including organizing pre-conference, and daily email updates during event, and post-event debrief meetings. Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities in line with company goals through effective negotiation.• Established standardized tools and protocols within team to ensure consistency in trade show procedures and reporting.• Collaborated with marketing in determining which trade shows are strategically critical, each trade show’s objectives, focus, budget, and attendees.• Oversee event finances by monitoring invoices/payments, securing compliance approvals, and leading reporting processes.• Evaluated and managed current and future booth requirements, such as booth size, design, and graphics.• Managed exhibit house and coordinated logistics of exhibit property, including maintenance of trade show exhibit, demonstration equipment, and all accessories.• Recognized opportunities to sponsor conference sessions aligning with marketing goals.• Identified and investigated new trade show marketing opportunities based on company priorities and goals.• Led weekly planning meetings for each portfolio.

3M Health Care is now Solventum.

In my past role, I provided supervision and direction to staff across all levels, effectively communicating strategy and conducting training sessions on specific duties and shift scheduling. I implemented comprehensive improvements to trade show program, including revamping request for proposal process for selecting exhibit houses, resulting in streamlined operations and increased efficiency. I also conducted thorough return on investment analyses and post-event evaluations, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative assessments to generate insightful recommendations and demonstrate tangible cost savings.• Enhanced lead generation efforts by 317% through implementation of comprehensive staff booth training programs and transitioning from traditional paper-based lead collection methods to electronic lead systems.• Managed logistics for over 20 domestic and international trade shows, overseeing show services, hotel contracts, space selection, and technical requirements, with budgets ranging up to $350K per show.• Achieved 25% reduction in commitments and realized 50% cost reduction by strategically aligning trade show program with company acquisitions, while optimizing available resources.• Orchestrated successful 5-day Annual Sales Meetings for 130 attendees, while integrating various elements, such as general sessions, breakout sessions, team-building activities, and interactive exercises to communicate departmental and individual goals for upcoming year.• Carried out responsibilities in remote setting with minimal oversight from 2014 to 2020 with occasional onsite attendance at trade shows and events.Additional ExperienceEvent Coordinator, Wausau Financial Systems, Mosinee, WIMarketing Events Specialist, Syntel, Inc., Troy, MISenior Events Coordinator, Ciena Corporation, Linthicum, MDProject Manager, Worldcom, Pentagon City, VAProgram Coordinator, Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute, Annandale, VA