Mark Gable Email & Phone Number

Reston, VA

• Oversee and meet with clients to establish, implement, and monitor overall conference plan, timeline, and policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to subordinates in the management of their assigned conferences.
• Manage Conference Services Department project management team, to include as appropriate: conference manager, and two conference coordinators.
• In concert with ASCE or Institute staff, coordinate work of conference chair and technical program committee to ensure program is developed on time and is consistent with conference goals and objectives.
• Work with appropriate staff to schedule and coordinate committee meetings and internal staff meetings, including creating agendas and participating in conference committee meetings.
• Ensure committee members, conference speakers, and program moderators are informed about conference arrangements.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Hand-selected to manage logistics for the $1.8M Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Criminal Justice Act;
• Conducted research on & identified service providers based on conference, meeting, & special event needs; identified public hearing venues, committee meeting locations and catering vendor services;
• Provide oversight and guidance, and managed coordination of logistical support for meetings, including meeting materials, hotel contracts, refreshments, travel authorizations and onsite support;
• Worked with AO Procurement Management Division (PMD) to properly identify and secure venue, catering and transportation related vendors; properly used the AO purchase card and travel card;
• Communicated logistical updates weekly to Committee Chair both verbally and in writing;
• Identified solutions and carried out work products to ensure deadlines were met, and work was evenly distributed; prepared and managed event workflow; tracking and managing timelines;

Arlington, VA

• Responsible for the financial management of the programs including budgeting and goal setting, managing conference components to ensure disciplined use of the budget, reporting any potential financial, revenue, or.
• Responsible for Business Development and Client Management Assist in responding to RFPs and RFQs from current/potential clients Ensure seamless kickoff and integration of new contracts into team workflow.
• Continuously maintains strong relationship with client throughout project/contract period with regular and open communication, and ensures appropriate follow-up upon project or contract completion.
• Coordinate with Accounting Department to ensure accurate monthly invoices.
• Travel support coordination and booking of attendee and VIP travel arrangements, honorarium, and overnight accommodations.
• Responsible for developing a deliverable schedule and timeline.

Arlington, VA

• Guardians of Honor is a Management and Technology solutions provider with extensive DoD and commercial experience. We currently provide the federal government with onsite program and project management, research and.
• Meeting Coordinator for the AOUSC - DSO, supporting Minimal Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) seminars and webinars.
• Administer all in-house Continuing Legal Education (CLE) logistics (i.e. audio visual requirements, speaker confirmation, logistics, materials, etc.)
• Responsible for applying for CLE credit hours, based on seminar content, with individual states and submitting attendee participation hours for CLE credits.
• Respond to attorney and staff questions related to the CLE process, and other CLE or training matters
• Track and generate data on training programs and related initiatives; administer program evaluations

Vienna, VA

• I was hired by 1105 Media, Inc. to be their Event Director for the Public Sector – Government Events Division. As Event Director, I was responsible for overseeing all Public Sector – Government Events, including FOSE.
• Responsible for the delivery of high quality cost effective and profitable conferences.
• Responsible for the financial management of the programs including budgeting and goal setting, managing conference components to ensure disciplined use of the budget, reporting any potential financial, revenue, or.
• In the sales process, I am used as a resource to develop sales tools and customized events.
• Work with the content support partners (editors, associations and when appropriate- board members) to develop and manage the call for papers program, identification of key note speakers, and the overall educational.
• Work with marketing to identify and set the marketing tone of the program, provide insight, and ensure that the team is given the information needed to develop effective and targeted campaigns.

Annapolis Junction, MD

• During my 12 ½ year tenure as a Senior Events Manager at the Federal Business Council, Inc., I was part of a team that created events for the US Government and US Military. Many of these events were high-exposure.
• Developed and managed over 275 events for the US Military and Federal Government, in 12 year career at FBC;
• Generated over $11,500,000.00 of revenue by managing events ranging from in-agency table top exhibit events, to a million dollar conference;
• Conducted events in both the United States and overseas;
• Maintained client relations and client’s needs, goals, and expectations for each event;
• Communicated details with staff in an accurate and timely matter;

Annapolis, MD

• Responsible for the facilitation and performance of the terms set forth in the Banquet Event Orders, as agreed upon by the hotel sales team and client.
• Staffing and managed all event logistics and food functions affiliated with conferences (ie. receptions, luncheons & coffee breaks), social functions (ie. weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s, bridal/baby showers, retirement.

• Enrolled in a year and a half Club Manager Trainee Program, which was designed to expose managers in all aspects of military dining, entertainment, and morale related activities.
• Assignment to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, for one year, and then assigned to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for 6 months of training.
• Responsible for daily operations of the Essential Dining Facility and Naval Station Chief’s Club.
• Responsible for organizing, detailing, and completing of all catered functions and club special events.
• Exposed to a wide variety of club and recreation operations, with particular emphasis on command participation in BUPERS club initiatives such as catering, sports bar, cafe/fine dining, golf course, and night club.
• Selected to be part of a team that co-wrote new standards for the CMT Training Modules and content for future CMT Training Guidebooks.

Bachelor'S Of Science Degree, Hospitality Management

Aa, Hospitality Management

Diploma, High School