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Greater Seattle Area

Appointed to senior leadership post for annual public event, typically attracting more than 200 participating organizations and 300,000+ attendees– Tasked with formulating/executing budget of approx. $110,000; contracting multiple vendors via RFP process; collaborating with various local public safety agencies; recruiting expansive volunteer workforce.

Skopje, Republic Of Macedonia

Primary assignment: posted to nation’s capital to assist non-governmental agency, Ecologists’ Movement of Macedonia, in advocacy, fund-raising and public awareness campaignsPublic enterprise program for establishment of animal shelters and affiliated adoption drivesConsultant to Integrity Alpha-Omega, Skopje-based non-profit agency focusing on bridging.

• Supervised the presentation of more than 100 major conventions, trade shows, conferences, athletic competitions and other activities at second-largest meeting facility in U.S.
• Orchestrated all building departments (utilities, technical services, set-up, security, box office, telecommunications, customer services) in methodical presentation of events
• Prepared detailed specifications outlining individual service requirements of varied clients
• Collaborated with outside contractors such as exposition service organizations, audio-visual production companies, transportation providers and security firms
• Instituted crowd control/damage control plans as well as other crisis management strategies
• Assisted various federal agencies with on-site logistics for numerous visits by gov’t. officials

Tampa, FL

Performed market studies, utilization estimates and economic analyses for existing and proposed arenas, stadiums, convention centers, amphitheaters and other public assembly venues nationwideForecast market demand, scope and frequency of utilizationDetermined economic and fiscal impacts upon municipalitiesRecommended new building, renovation and expansion.

Mmh, Hospitality Management

Independent concentration in public assembly facility management (stadiums, arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, performing arts.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English (Literary Writing)