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Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw strategic development and sales of DMAI's event partnership, sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.

-Identify leads and create new partnerships, negotiate sponsorship opportunities, and strengthen existing business relationships.-Manage the servicing, fulfillment, and renewal of nearly150 business partner contracts and 650 membership accounts.-Conceptualize and secure sponsorships for Annual Convention & Business Exchange ranging from $3,500-$25,000 and handle all elements of exhibition relations including solicitation of vendors, sale of booth space, logistical planning, and on-site management. Technology Management-Develop and implement data architecture and management solutions to address organizational needs and strategy. -Establish protocols and train international office personnel on software systems and business processes.-Drive automation and leverage IT department resources to improve membership reporting and trends analysis tools.-Design, implement and maintain dynamic and static web content for membership and business development sections.

Relationship and Portfolio Manager (November 2005-January 2007)-Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with healthcare executives through individual and group consultations.-Execute strategic servicing plans for over 65 hospitals, communicating and promoting key initiatives to support client needs.-Manage over $5 million dollars in account servicing contracts, negotiating annual renewals to meet aggressive department goals. -Direct internal team to provide assistance in performing key functions necessary to building and supporting client relationships.-Facilitate exploration of clinical, technological, operational, financial, and strategic health care issues. -Monitor industry trends to identify and evaluated new business opportunities, and analyze strength of current product initiatives.

Senior Associate (January 2005-November 2005)-Liaison between Advisory Board researchers and healthcare professionals.-Assist directors in all strategic, servicing, and commercial aspects required for relationship development with the client. -Act as regional specialist; monitor institution and industry trends to identify and tailor servicing efforts.-Lead and mentor associate peer group, reporting development to department directors.Associate (July 2004-January 2005)-Assist director in building and maintaining relationships through networking and other supportive functions.-Prepare background research of institution and market for executive visits designed to identify key consulting issues.-Develop and execute conference recruitment plans, achieving over 80% client attendance levels.-Create customized reports for members, summarizing prior use of research and addressing future service opportunities.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi, Intermural Soccer

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