Megan Kutner, Cmp, Cem Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Show Management Solutions, Inc. (SMS) is an independent show organizer maximizing exhibition revenue for association & corporate clients through a full range of services:

Fairfax, Va

• Developed and managed multiple project timelines to ensure all deadlines were met.• Managed IAFC committees and volunteers and supervise multiple project teams.• Cultivated positive relationships with IAFC members, exhibitors and sponsors.• Prepared and effectively managed detailed budgets for individual events; monitored budget execution; performed post-event budget reconciliation.• Developed conference educational content. • Evaluated, selected, and managed vendors for… Show more • Developed and managed multiple project timelines to ensure all deadlines were met.• Managed IAFC committees and volunteers and supervise multiple project teams.• Cultivated positive relationships with IAFC members, exhibitors and sponsors.• Prepared and effectively managed detailed budgets for individual events; monitored budget execution; performed post-event budget reconciliation.• Developed conference educational content. • Evaluated, selected, and managed vendors for services such as décor, audio-visual, security, staffing, transportation, registration, housing, floral and catering.• Performed site visits to select event venues and successfully negotiated contracts.• Managed all conference logistics and onsite team including room sets, speaker requirements, audio-visual needs, food & beverage, registration, scheduling and signage for multiple concurrent education sessions and events. • Assisted in the development of marketing collateral. • Implemented comprehensive call for papers submission and review process and meeting management system. Show less

Alexandria, Va

Managed the successful execution of three company-owned trade shows and two client-contracted events in multiple US cities, as well as participated in various other project teams within PGI. Clients included: ExxonMobil, PeopleSoft and National Public Radio. • Named “Hero of the Month” for the month of December 2003 for outstanding ability to handle multiple projects for PGI’s Exhibition Division.• Built positive relationships with high level executives from Fortune 500… Show more Managed the successful execution of three company-owned trade shows and two client-contracted events in multiple US cities, as well as participated in various other project teams within PGI. Clients included: ExxonMobil, PeopleSoft and National Public Radio. • Named “Hero of the Month” for the month of December 2003 for outstanding ability to handle multiple projects for PGI’s Exhibition Division.• Built positive relationships with high level executives from Fortune 500 companies.• Created comprehensive exhibitor service manual for each event. • Developed convention theme, production schedule, and promotional marketing campaign.• Wrote copy and designed printed materials including brochures and registration forms, pre-show planner, convention program and buyer's guide. • Selected speakers and seminar topics and manage speaker registration.• Managed all speaker AV requests, room set requirements and space needs for multiple concurrent sessions. • Selected and trained event volunteers.• Promoted from Event Marketing Coordinator Show less

Arlington, Va

Planned and Coordinated 15 conferences and symposia per year ranging in size from 150-1000 attendees and exhibitors.• Received “President’s Award” for outstanding coordination of multiple conferences. • Worked closely with high-ranking government officials.• Managed and maintained event budgets and reconciled post-conference accounting. • Designed and composed conference marketing materials. • Generated additional revenue and cut costs by developing corporate sponsorship… Show more Planned and Coordinated 15 conferences and symposia per year ranging in size from 150-1000 attendees and exhibitors.• Received “President’s Award” for outstanding coordination of multiple conferences. • Worked closely with high-ranking government officials.• Managed and maintained event budgets and reconciled post-conference accounting. • Designed and composed conference marketing materials. • Generated additional revenue and cut costs by developing corporate sponsorship program • Managed all aspects of registration including on-site and pre-registration.• Performed on-site management of all conference logistics.• Supervised and assisted in the professional development of one research assistant. Show less