• Successfully managed all aspects of the National Land Conference, including content planning, logistics, and coordination.• Demonstrated expertise in speaker selection and confirmation, ensuring high-quality presentations.• Coordinated with consultants to negotiate with hotels, plan food and beverage, and organize vendor arrangements.• Efficiently secured sponsorships and managed exhibit booth space assignments.• Collaborated with the Land Conference Planning task force and other staff members to plan and execute the event.• Contributed to sponsorship opportunities and conducted outreach to potential sponsors.• Maintained accurate records of registrations, organized events, and sponsor details.• Managed hotel pickups and reservations for staff, speakers, and leadership in collaboration with an external consultant.

Successfully created and managed various events and communications projects for multiple clients.

• Oversaw the day-to-day operations and collaborated with communication directors for planning conferences, including the Annual Communication Directors' Institute and Annual Conference.• Mobilized state and local communication directors to implement effective communication and media outreach strategies.• Responded to daily media inquiries and conducted proactive media outreach in collaboration with the media team.• Assisted state and local associations in identifying media sources and promoting NAR's communication initiatives.• Developed new ideas and approaches for consumer and advocacy communications on the state and local level, in collaboration with communication directors.

• Researched, developed, planned, and managed the Maryland REALTORS® Annual Conference and EXPO, the largest real estate industry conference in Maryland.• Demonstrated expertise in pre-show site inspections, registration management, audiovisual coordination, food and beverage arrangements, room sets, and meeting logistics.• Collaborated cross-functionally with all departments for comprehensive communications development, speaker solicitation, logistics, branding, and budget management.• Led the creation, design, and installation of event branding, ensuring a cohesive and professional image.• Negotiated contracts for event accommodations, special events, and transportation, resulting in cost savings for the association.• Pioneered and led a first-of-its-kind REALTOR® Association webinar series.• Managed a team of communication professionals, including Communications Manager, graphic designers, Advertising Sales Representative, and videographer.• Executed marketing and communications strategic plans, leveraging multiple platforms to elevate Maryland REALTORS® advocacy efforts.• Provided guidance to the Chief Executive Officer and association officers as a senior management team member.• Ensured consistent messaging across all media plans (email, digital ads, websites, sales collateral, direct mail, infographics, presentations, case studies, and events) in collaboration with other department heads.

• Coordinated and executed monthly seminars, webinars, and the Annual Meeting for a trade association representing 22K+ members.• Established strong relationships with exhibitors and subcontractors, developed marketing strategies to attract vendors and sponsors, and created advertising materials.• Managed resources, developed educational schedules, and maintained online conference registration software.• Recruited speakers and implemented a social media plan.