Professional Meeting & Event Planner with experience in corporate and association arenas. Executing annual conferences, exhibitions, educational programs, networking events, award ceremonies, C-level events, board meetings, and retreats. Event management includes but is not limited to brand awareness; event logistics; budget; RFP process & contract negotiation; registration; abstracts and speaker management; exhibitor, sponsorship, and vendor management; onsite execution.Association consulting usually revolves around members, so solidifying an organization's member and vendor relations is crucial to success.

Lead marketing, membership, and events teams. Managed and executed marketing campaigns that supported sales initiatives and extended brand awareness. Maintained the organization's industry leader image to internal and external audiences. Implemented department enhancements, processes and new approaches, which contributed to the strategic goals.Oversaw all logistics for the annual conference as well as sponsor, exhibitor and participant recruitment, and speaker and vendor management. Developed theme and messaging. Handled BOD and executive off-site meeting logistics. Implemented tradeshow coordination processes and strategic exhibiting for a better ROI and extended thought leadership opportunities for internal staff to help keep A2LA as the informational leader in the accreditation industry. Hired additional events staff to help keep it all on track.Oversaw membership re-engagement campaign after re-imaging the program to reflect what is important to current and potential accreditation industry members. Brought on a dynamic membership manager to drive the program.Built a highly functioning team that set the organization up for future success.

Produced over 120 events per year, including networking, educational, and fundraising events, the county's largest business tradeshow, legislative events, and industry roundtables (IT, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Minority Businesses, and Women Professionals.)Co-produced Chamber TV, the first of its kind for any Chamber of CommerceGrew business expo from 75 exhibitors to 170 in three years. Increased sponsorship by 30%. Led the ambassador program and the young professionals' committee. Developed a consistent educational and social networking YP program resulting in consistently sold-out events and created the Young Professional of the Year award. Developed Public Safety Awards, honoring Frederick County's First Responders.

Managed meetings and conventions. Implemented effective new approaches and enhancements regarding financial savings, sponsorships and exhibit sales.