NSM Conferences & Events offers freelance / contract Event Marketing Services by an expert with more than 20 years of experience in all types of event planning, including social and corporate events, fundraisers and employee incentive events. I have worked with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, trade associations, and rural businesses as well as Destination Management Companies (DMCs). My experience includes small, private gatherings as well as meetings with more than 500 attendees. Skilled in budgeting and time management, I use my creative and analytical abilities to ensure a seamless event process with extraordinary results. Equally important, I’m flexible. I can simply help you define the vision for a perfect event or make every detail happen for you. Whether it’s a series of multi-day conferences supporting a corporate marketing strategy or a one-day event celebrating a personal or professional milestone, I will secure the best resources possible to create a successful outcome. I specialize in matching a client's vision for a perfect event with the right venue, decor, entertainment, and menu selection within a budget that works for them. This includes selecting venues, handling contracts, working with designers to develop the most intriguing invitations and engaging on-site materials, collaborating with decision-makers to secure the best presenters, speakers and entertainment, and creating unique decor and event designs. I can take care of every detail from conception to on-site execution, including those last-minute requests and contingencies. And throughout the process, I will provide ongoing communications and updates. My goal is to exceed your expectations and deliver a memorable experience for your event attendees and guests. I pride myself on my ability to work with all types of people, industries, budgets, company cultures, leadership teams, staff resources, and event venues.How can I provide solutions for your event needs? Contact me!

Offering contract event marketing services for corporate or personal need. I have extensive experience in every aspect of meeting planning for a range of events from multi-day conferences to small private events: menu development, décor selection, building and managing to a budget; tradeshow and stage piece selection, hotel/venue selection, contracting and attrition solutions; building and reporting with online registration systems; selecting and coordinating with DMCs; audio-visual team oversight; working with the creative team on the perfect tradeshow graphics and the right menu card; creatively solving for those last minute, on-site customer requests; and the best customer service in the industry.

Brought in to establish a centralized event marketing program under a new brand following the merger of several organizations into a 3000+ employee organization with multiple product and service offerings. Responsible for establishing event and conference strategy and protocol and relevant organizational communication and change efforts, related social and digital strategy and standardization of brand look and feel. Created bespoke organizational events, both internal and external, and recommended new programs to be more responsive to emerging market needs. Managed industry association relationships and sponsorships as well as the company’s corporate social responsibility program.

Responsible for complete oversight of a $4.1 million dollar event marketing program, including customer conferences, board meetings, internal meetings and industry receptions. Coordinated efforts of digital, social, design, CSR and communications teams for maximum customer reach and impact. Oversaw a team of planners to ensure strategy and tactical alignment and top level customer service to both internal and external customers. Built the department from one planner responsible for the logistics of a handful of events to a centralized department responsible for approximately 65 events each year. Recruited to participate in the organization’s culture strategy and change team, working closely with executives and human resources toward engagement, recruiting and diversity and inclusion efforts.

Oversaw all strategic promotional activities including tradeshows, promotional giveaways, client events and national focus group meetings as well as internal conferences and team building events. Managed staff and budget to meet the goals of enhancing corporate image within the industry and building name recognition among client companies and decision makers. Created corporate morale building program and was active on the national internal branding committee and business unit organizational development group.

In charge of the development and implementation of special projects including international customer support conferences, international air shows and local executive meetings, including strategy and budget, site selection, client communication and all event details. Also responsible for gathering and disseminating industry market data and competitor knowledge and assisting with information for sales proposals.