*Develop strategic priorities and lead in execution of tactics to achieve these priorities.*Collaborate with stakeholders to create the best experiences for the lacrosse community. *Inspires a values-based culture; understands, communicates, and acts in accordance with the company's core values (teamwork, integrity, passion, friendship, respect, and inclusiveness) and demonstrates their connection to the success of the business.*Oversee all requirements for successful execution of World Lacrosse championships and other events including structure, event budgets, milestone planning, risk management and operational readiness.*Research, and implement where appropriate, best practices for improving event operations at future World Lacrosse Championship Events.*Manage the RFP and bid selection process for WL Championship Events from creation of RFP through to award.*Work with the Chief of Brand and Communications on commercial and promotional event elements including merchandise, sponsorship, promotion, broadcast, and rights delivery.*Plan and execute all aspects of trade show attendance: exhibiting, meetings, speaker sessions, etc.

*Responsible for strategy and implementation of USA Lacrosse’s event programming including an annual convention, business conferences, field events, galas and development events. *Management of budgets ranging in scope from $30K - $4M; planning, reconciliation and analysis.*RFP writing/development, bid assessment, and contract negotiation.*Worked with local and national partners to source and procure equipment, infrastructure, and human resources to produce elite level game productions.*Collaborated with marketing to produce event-based content and manage marketing plans.* Managed organization partner and event sponsor deliverables activation on-site.* Established and maintained procedural documents that serve as event standards including emergency action, weather, medical, staff, volunteer, financial, and operational. * Supervised four direct report managers to ensure they were prepared, supported and accountable for deliverables; helped resolve escalated issues as necessary.

*Budget Planning, Management, Reconciliation and Analysis.*Supervised two direct report managers for seven spring/summer field lacrosse events (over 300 teams/7,000 coaches and athletes).*Established and Maintained Standard Operating Procedures for department and organization-wide actions.*Planning and execution of the full layout for the US Lacrosse National Convention (7,000+ attendees annually). Point of contact for convention center, exposition services, catering and host hotel.*Co-Managed the 2014 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championships & Festivals. Point of contact for Game Day Ops Committee and various service vendors; primary contact on-site for venue operations crew.*Manager of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony including Venue Selection/Contracting, Layout, Catering, Interview Schedule/Inductee Travel Coordination, Organization of Filming/Production/Script, Awards, Decorations, Hotel, Ticketing.

*Planning and execution of the full layout for the US Lacrosse National Convention (7,000+ attendees annually). Point of contact for convention center, exposition services, catering and host hotel.*Manager of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony including Venue Selection/Contracting, Layout, Catering, Interview Schedule/Inductee Travel Coordination, Organization of Filming/Production/Script, Awards, Decorations, Hotel, Ticketing.*Manager of the WCLA National Championships and US Lacrosse National Tournament; Primary contact for sponsors, film crew and team coordinators/coaches/parents/officials. Coordinated staff and team housing and meals, practice and game schedules, event logistics.

*Built, managed, qualified and maintained a database of clients and prospects in alignment with the business opportunities in an assigned market.

*Analyzed client needs and devised conceptual documents outlining proposed plans of action.*Implemented software – created timelines/schedules, weekly project status conference calls, usage training (via travel to client sites as well as conducting live meetings via the Internet), provided overall support to client.

*Organized the structure of intensive fundraising campaigns including an annual phon-a-thon, an annual golf event and donor cultivation receptions.*Coordinated US Lacrosse Men’s and Women’s National Teams Program fundraising efforts*Executed direct mail campaigns and ensured the integrity of donor records by overseeing data entry and acknowledgment of gifts.