Meryl Clark, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

I'm thrilled to be on the team at Prestige | Global Meeting Source as Senior Event Consultant. With over 25 years of experience in meetings and events worldwide, I assist large and small association, corporate, government and non-profit clients with site selection, hotel sourcing, contracts, meeting planning, event design, virtual and hybrid events, gifting, cruises, and more. Let the expertise of Prestige with site selection, negotiating and contracting work for you, while saving you time and money! Whether it is an upcoming sales meeting for 2,500, or a board meeting for 15; a product launch or an incentive at sea - we have the solution. For more than 25 years, we've been helping our clients find and negotiate the best possible solution for their various meeting and event needs. Our hybrid approach combines the best of hotel, resort, DMC and cruise representation, providing us with the advantage when it comes to providing you a more full service site selection experience. Let’s connect!

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Va

I was thrilled to be a member of an exciting team of seasoned event and meeting professionals at Global Cynergies. We are experts in site selection, assisting a wide array of clientele (government, corporate, academia, etc.) in sourcing the absolute best hotel or venue at the best value, anywhere in the world. The Global Cynergies team has extensive knowledge of hotels and venues worldwide along with expertise in contracts and green meetings. Whether your meeting is local or across the globe, with industry relationships in over 150 countries, we can help. Global Cynergies has assisted in contracting hotels and venues in more than 450 destinations with meeting needs that include hundreds, thousands, or even as few as 10 room nights. With a worldwide team of 130+ experts, we offer clients the opportunity to leverage the purchasing power, collective knowledge and first-hand experience to provide the best hotel or venue for your program. And, at no cost! Whether you are an-house planner or have no event staff in your organization, use our time to save your money – 10 to 25 percent on average! By using the expertise of hotel and venue selection professionals like Global Cynergies, you can move on to other priorities; confident that the site selection process is in good hands! www.globalcynergies.commclark@globalcynergies.com

Oakton, Virginia

Directed and implemented over 100 national and international tradeshows, events and conferences annually that provided IT services, incorporating the most advanced technologies to the highest levels of the US Government. Developed live and digital event program strategies, focused on managed network services, mobile network and applications, unified communications, cyber security services, and professional services. Developed and executed conference promotion and marketing campaigns and directed all tradeshow and customer-facing event activities, including exhibit presentation design, messaging, staffing, speaker management, sponsorships, protocol and metrics. Partnered with digital event vendors, such as Cisco Telepresence, to provide alternative meeting solutions. Supported events from other AT&T segments, as needed, and received seventeen recognition rewards.

Washington, Dc; Laurel, Maryland; Rockville, Maryland

A member of a selected team of over 100 seasoned marketers as an interim marketing manager for this fast paced marketing management firm that serves Fortune 500 companies and trade associations. Projects included:Lexis-Nexis, July – December 2000 • Directed and managed all marketing and conference efforts for the company’s participation as the on-line provider of research to the media at the 2000 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Developed and executed all marketing collateral, managed all logistics, housing needs, exhibit services, special events, transportation, press activities, promotional items and communication efforts. ALTS, (The Association for Local Telecommunications Services) March - July 2000• Directed and managed all conference and trade show activities for the 2000 ALTS Annual Conference and Exposition with over 1000 exhibitors and 1000 attendees. Worked in conjunction with an outside conference management firm on all conference disciplines. Directed all logistics management, audiovisual, transportation, sponsorships, exhibitions, registration, on-site management production, presentation and speaker materials, collateral and promotional items, press activities, special events and housing management. Micros Systems, Inc., January – March 2000• Managed and executed all conference and special event logistics for the annual Business Conference that attracted 300 attendees. Voted the best business conference in Micros’ history. Developed and executed conference presentation materials, food and beverage, product demonstrations, surveys, budgets, special events and internal communication efforts.

Washington, Dc

Responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing, communications and public relations strategies to position this $8 million research and Internet consulting firm as the leader in the telecommunications industry. Implemented direct mail, Internet and advertising campaigns for over 65 print and on-line products. Developed and implemented a full communications plan for press activities, educational seminars, tradeshows and large meetings that attracted over 40,000 registrants.

Washington, Dc; Bethesda, Md

Responsible for developing and implementing over 200 national and international conferences annually for this human resources and risk management consulting firm. Administered a $1.5 million budget. Doubled sponsorship opportunities in four years. Produced four series of seminars on human resources issues. Analyzed market research to select topics and speakers. Secured prominent speaking roles for the CEO, CFO and other senior executives. Developed and executed conference promotion and marketing campaigns including presentation materials, invitations and conference assessment tools. Supervised the trade show activities including booth design, staff assignments, audiovisual equipment needs and the distribution of promotional material. Originated the first company-wide premium gift catalog and selected merchandise, wrote text and managed catalog design. Sales exceeded revenue projections. Nominated for 1999 B.E. Wyatt Award of Excellence for Annual Client Conference.