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Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Washington, DC, US

• Planned and execute logistics of all programmatic staff and organizational leadership live, virtual and hybrid meetings and events.
• Managed all RFPs, site selections, contract negotiations, registration management, food, and beverage selection, room layout, audio-visual components, and all on-site logistics.
• Coordinated and oversaw all meeting staffing requirements throughout the duration of all live, virtual, and hybrid meetings.
• Primary liaison to hotels, vendors, and members in regards to all meeting-related logistics, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinated staff and non-staff travel and associated activities to ensure compliance with organizational and federal grant requirements.
• Maintained and updated the NASTAD travel and meeting policy SOPs to align with best practices and federal travel regulations.

Bethesda, Maryland, US

• Managed meeting documentation for official government records throughout the planning, duration, and conclusion of all study section meetings and special emphasis panels
• Performed specialized tasks requiring continuing responsibilities for projects, questions, and issues related to the grant functions.
• Served as point of contact and furnished explanations of regulations and procedures pertaining to grant functions.
• Maintained electronic files and ensure compliance with all provisions and applicable regulations for awarded funds.
• Provided non-routine administrative support for the review of grant applications and contract proposals that involved a variety of problems and situations.
• Operated multiple windows concurrently to produce virtual events, using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and organization specific tracking tools for remote observers.

Landover, Maryland, US

- Managed and analyzed all financial reports, budgets and monitored all operational procedures to completion of contract to ensure - Inputted data to generate proposals, contracts, BEO's, update client files, and enter information into the online database.- Crafted client specific proposals to include all information required, and managed all revisions.

* Provided professional, efficient, and knowledgeable assistance to all employees and CEO/COO.* Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing responsibilities of each staff member.* Ensured that each department produced quality, professional work. Through daily checklist and accountability.

* Provided critical administrative support to the Special Events office, including faxing filing, making copies and other administrative work.* Received and finalized contracts within the sales system and assisted with the collection of event deposits and payments.* Solicited, negotiated and confirmed new and repeat business through various efforts (lead.

* Coordinated the work of caters, event coordinators, DJ, and all staff members before/after/during the event.* Handled all inquiries, and tours from all public, cooperate, and private clients.* Negotiated event discounts/advantages on behalf of the company with third party distributors and potential clients.* Developed marketing tools, financial budgets.