Independent Protocol and Special Events Strategist. Consultant/Subject Matter Expert, Protocol Advisory and Event Planning Services. Certified Master Trainer.Advises leaders in industry, government, military, academia, and philanthropy on matters of complex event planning, operational protocol, multi-cultural/international communications, cultural diplomacy, business and international etiquette, and VIP management strategies. Provides freelance event support. Coaches global business professionals.• Clients include: Entrepreneurs’ Organization Leadership Academy; Linder Global Events; Destination DC; Halifax International Security Forum; Indiana Global Economic Summit; Showcall, Inc.; Society of Government Meeting Planners; George Washington University; Campbell, Peachey & Associates: 14th Annual Alvin Ailey Opening Night Benefit Gala, Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Christmas in Washington television programs; Navy League of the US, among others.• Frequent speaker at industry conferences and symposia• Served as the US Secret Service Signage Lead for the Inauguration of the 45th President of the US, responsible for the installation of all security signage within the Inaugural secure zone and throughout the city• Oversaw the George Washington University’s 2014 Commencement-related event series, culminating in the Commencement Ceremony on the National Mall for 26,000 participants• Guest Lecturer for the George Washington University School of Business' graduate and undergraduate event management program• Active member of national and local industry-related associations and organizations• Featured in publications including: The Washington Diplomat, Agence France-Presse, BizBash, and the Associated Press

The nation’s only accredited protocol and business etiquette schoolCertified Master Trainer providing individual/small group instruction and curriculum development in Protocol Officer Training, International and Business Etiquette, and Multi-Cultural Communication Strategies.• Trained more than 5,000 key staff from 85 countries from all backgrounds including government, military, corporate, non-profit, and academia. Students have included key staff from the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the US Government, FBI, CIA, foreign governments, and Wall Street.

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World's Largest museum and research complex.Chief Protocol Officer and principal advisor to the Board of Regents, the Secretary, the office of Development and Advancement, and other executive management on matters of protocol and events, particularly relating to activities involving high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries.• Served as point of contact and lead for logistics execution for all heads of state visits to the Institution (more than 250 visits), and for all Board of Regents activities.• Served as the principal liaison between the Smithsonian and the White House, the Administration, the State Department and other cabinet-level offices, Congress, the Secret Service, embassies, and the diplomatic corps on matters of event protocol and logistics.• Acted as principal advisor in all event and protocol matters in support of high-priority, politically sensitive, emerging priorities, such as new initiatives and museum openings.• Assisted units and consortia in conceiving opportunities for pan-Institutional and/or inter-disciplinary engagement, strategic partnerships and mission integration, such as conferences, symposia, board engagement, etc.

World's largest museum and research complex.Senior Executive charged with managing all aspects of the planning, programming, advance, & execution of more than 600 annual major special events, special programs, & visits, including major development and fundraising galas, exhibition openings, dignitary and Heads of State visits, conferences, and symposia. Institution's first Chief of Protocol and Director of Advance.• Oversaw all logistics or visits by high ranking U.S. and international dignitaries.• Managed $1.5 million operating budget & event budgets up to $1 million Selected Achievements• Responsible for the groundbreaking ceremonies & grand openings of National Museum of the American Indian, National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art & Portraiture, Robert & Arlene Kogod Courtyard, reopening of the National Museum of American History; and the world premiere & press junket for the feature film "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian", among others• In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Smithsonian, oversaw the production of multiple large-scale national events and activities including: Opening Night Gala Benefits in 7 cities for the 150th Anniversary traveling exhibition "America’s Smithsonian"; for 2-day 150th Birthday Party on the Mall, managed all catering & hospitality arrangements for talent, crew and other guests (more than 2,500 per day) in simultaneous performance stages, green rooms, dressing rooms, backstage areas & hospitality suites; managed reserved seating logistics for 2,300 guests for Birthday Concert on the Mall• Between June 1995 & July 2000, managed a 500% increase in the number of annual events, addition of 11 staff and a four-fold increase to the office budget.• Created and/or identified new business initiatives and fund-raising opportunities through the use of special events.• Led a pan-Institutional team in establishing a comprehensive special events policy.

Special Events Firm serving performing arts, major media outlets, non-profits, and other high-profile clients.Oversaw execution of larger projects primarily for corporate and performing arts clients.• Produced a wide variety of special events, primarily for corporate and performing arts clients, including televised galas and feature film world premieres.• Served as a liaison to the White House on numerous events, including The Kennedy Center Honors Gala White House Reception.