Pamela Bittner Conley Email & Phone Number

Naples, Fl, Us

Responsible for the strategic direction, program development, management, sponsorship sales and overall execution of the annual MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference, the neuromuscular disease (NMD) community’s premier professional event for the last 4 years. The conference, the largest of its kind, highlights unprecedented research advancements and clinical achievements in NMDs.

New York, New York

Responsible for the strategic direction, program development and management, sponsorship sales and overall execution of the annual MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference, the neuromuscular disease (NMD) community’s premier professional event for the last 4 years. The conference, the largest of its kind, highlights unprecedented research advancements and clinical achievements in NMDs.

Watertown, Ma

Developed and directed 35 thought-leadership roundtables and industry events, collaborating with marketing segments on strategic goals and intended outcomes. Led cross-functional teams to execute events for high profile/sales quota divisions, resulting in new accounts added to the sales pipeline. Planned programming and content, sourced speakers and developed reporting mechanisms to measure engagement. Managed and developed a team of 4, ensuring business and professional goals were met, strategizing to overcome challenges, and identifying career paths. • Reduced overall event spend by 35% while successfully maintaining KPIs and pipeline growth • Created a new event experience for Enterprise Marketing, targeting c-suite executives from the nation’s largest hospitals, health systems and payer entities

Boston

Spearheaded the company’s signature thought-leadership conference with over 700 attendees, defining strategy and programming, sourcing speakers, recruiting exhibit hall participants and coordinating the gala/awards ceremony. Built an event execution and public relations team to support rapidly growing event platform.• Conference achieved over 50% of company revenue targets• Increased event attendance by 33% year-over-year, contributing to 15% revenue increase • Rapidly promoted to Vice President, as a result of event’s success

Boston, Ma

Directed the development and execution of experiential marketing programs and events to align with client business strategies. Initiated best practices and operational standards for 300+ projects annually. Developed and managed events budgets of $1.5M, consistently meeting financial targets and achieving cost savings. Directed outside agency activities to ensure flawless project execution, spearheaded post-event scorecards and reporting, and provided recommendations for continuous improvement. • Identified cost-saving measures for high-profile events, utilizing efficiencies to reduce project execution costs and increase client savings, while achieving agency’s profitability targets • Led operational turnaround for Singapore office, implementing processes and procedures to improve financial reporting, event execution and client management

Billerica, Ma

Oversaw 25 events and trade shows annually. Negotiated contracts, managed event budgets and handled relationships with vendors, suppliers and trade show management. Analyzed event data and provided reporting on event valuation according to defined goals, and developed a feedback loop for continuous improvement.• Increased new business leads by 3% year-over-year• Identified opportunities for savings, achieving 5% cost reduction in show services

Norwood, Ma And Santa Clara, Ca

Led the growth of conventions and events department, managing the planning and execution of national sales meetings, board meetings, trade shows, training sessions and special events. Managed budgets exceeding $1M across multiple divisions. Selected and retained speakers for educational seminars, and coordinated hospitality and social functions. Collaborated with marketing, sales and executive leadership to align with corporate focus, and was instrumental in developing positive client experiences that resulted in increased sales. Managed a 2-person team, providing leadership and guidance on professional growth and development through multiple company mergers.• Contributed to a record $1M in new business closed on show floor during industry’s largest conference, exceeding sales team’s quarterly goals• Transformed company presence at industry events by redesigning trade show booth to reflect post-merger branding, achieving new image without capital investment and $15K under budget

Bs, Management/Communications

Activities and Societies: Executive Member of the Admissions Assistant Program (AAP)

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