Lisa Boyd, Cmp, Cem, Case Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Sc, Us

Institute for Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Professional association of 425,000+ members dedicated to advancing technological innovation & excellence for the benefit of humanityEvent Program Manager, Event Management Services- Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) 4/16- Present-Provide ongoing support/guidance, business strategy, event planning/execution as well as general account oversight to assigned portfolios and events-Strategic advisor in developing a long term partnership with assigned portfolio-Client advocate functioning as a liaison between clients and MCE support teamsSr. Manager, Event Management Services- Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE)- through 4/16-Serve as a global leader and ambassador for IEEE & MCE’s mission, delivering innovative and collaborative conferences, meetings, and events. Establish a collaborative environment, and partner with customer and team to produce engaging events. -Responsible for the oversight, management and day-to-day logistical operations of a global meetings, conferences & events department serving as subject matter expert on all aspects of event planning, and IEEE policy and procedures as they apply to events. -Advise on cost containment, best practices surrounding event technology, venue sourcing, contracting, conferences, room block management, registration services, exhibit management and all pertinent areas to best serve the objectives of the event, enabling clients to focus on the content delivery rather than the logistical/project management aspects of the event delivering best-in-class service through a unique understanding of the business. -Functions as a member of the senior management team to help drive culture, vision and engagement throughout the department. -Maintains a visible active role in the industry with shared knowledge of industry best practices to establish and enforce MCE standards in event management consistent with CIC, APEX , CMP and IAEE criteria.

International association membership organization of over 4,000 human resource executivesPartnered with the Director, Marketing & Programs in the effective association management and coordination of company programming and events, locally and internationally, in support of Executive Committee and Board of Director initiatives from preliminary planning to post meeting. Served as in house webmaster collaborated with contracted web vendor to develop and maintain websites. Managing Editor of "People & Strategy" - the Society's quarterly peer reviewed journal.