Patrick Merkel Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Lead the planning and execution of the 4-day AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting, collaborating with the 60 volunteer member Program Committee to ensure a seamless education program across in-person, hybrid, and virtual environments. • Spearhead the Annual Meeting Call for Science initiative, overseeing submission website development, submission guidelines, and the abstract review and selection process, resulting in 2,500 submissions across 12 tracks and seven presentation formats.• Direct comprehensive speaker management operations, including invitations and confirmations for 2,000+ speakers, and compliance with ACCME guidelines, enhancing the quality of faculty engagement and ensuring rigorous educational standards.• Coordinate all educational program meeting logistics for 500+ sessions, including session room assignments, signage, and AV equipment setup, improving operational efficiency and speaker satisfaction by 10%.• Ensure ACCME Compliance for CME activities related to the Annual Meeting, successfully navigating accreditation requirements, and maintaining AAO-HNSF standards for educational content delivery.• Collaborate with Digital Learning team to curate post-meeting on-demand webcasts via AAO-HNSF Learning management System, increasing accessibility and reach of educational content to a broader audience.• Manage program evaluation components and reports, providing critical insights to Academy Executive Leadership, which informed strategic decisions and program improvements, resulting in a 5% improvement in attendee feedback scores.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Led strategic oversight of NAMSS’ education portfolio, encompassing virtual and in-person courses, on-demand online training, and monthly webinars. • Directed the NAMSS Professional Development Council and supporting committees, totaling seven groups, aligning their efforts with the organization's strategic plan.• Managed three NAMSS education staff and collaborated closely with cross-functional service units/departments.• Orchestrated the recruitment and leadership of 30+ volunteers and subject matter experts, driving the success of six to eight annual training programs.• Provided comprehensive updates to the Board of Directors on education strategy and progress, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.• Actively contributed to the annual budgeting process and conducted monthly financial reviews for the education portfolio.• Serve as strategic oversight for clients’ education portfolio, including virtual and in-person courses, online on-demand training, and monthly webinars• Drive the work of the Professional Development Council and supporting committees and subcommittees to ensure appropriate oversight and alignment to organization strategic plan• Manage the work of education staff team members and coordinate with other service units who support education projects• Make regular updates to the Board of Directors on education strategy and progress • Participate in annual budgeting process and monthly financial review specific to the education portfolio

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Developed and delivered IEC's professional development programming, integrating content creation for both in-person and virtual trainings.• Crafted and executed targeted professional development programs for the IEC Annual Convention & Expo and Business Summit, coordinating with speakers on content and managing logistical arrangements.• Spearheaded a collaborative workshop with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).• Led the IEC Instructor Training and Certification Program, successfully training over 100 electrical apprenticeship instructors annually.• Managed the accreditation process with the American Council on Education (ACE) for IEC’s higher education credentials.

Arlington, Va

• Delivered programmatic support for APIC’s Corporate and Strategic Partnerships.• Executed logistics for corporate sponsor partners webinars and in-person meetings, ensuring seamless execution and participant engagement.• Collaborated on corporate sponsor partners renewals with the Director of Strategic Partnerships, contributing to sustained partner relationships and revenue growth.

Arlington, Va

• Spearheaded organization and execution of national industry training events for 50-600 association members, encompassing comprehensive management from financial oversight to volunteer coordination.• Orchestrated seven national face-to-face training courses, ensuring high-quality educational experiences.• Led recruitment and management of over 50 subject matter experts for 18-20 annual training events.• Streamlined production of workshop and conference materials, improving efficiency and information accessibility.• Developed and implemented innovative work plans and systems for enhanced tracking, reporting, and budget management efficiency.• Innovated faculty selection process with a pilot video submission requirement, setting new engagement and selection standards.

Washington D.C.

• Executed OAUG annual conference call for presentations (1,700 submissions), scheduling of more than 650 sessions, leading pre- and post-event communications with industry speakers (about 1,000 speakers)• Created standardized processes and templates for speaker management.• Organized and secured industry subject matter experts for 50+ educational webinars.• Supported OAUG’s Education Committee in developing, planning, and implementing new educational offerings.

Washington D.C.

• Managed event services for a diverse portfolio of association, government, and corporate clients, orchestrating the full lifecycle of events from pre-conference planning to post-event follow-up. Concentrated on educational programming and speaker management to deliver impactful sessions.• Led the management and execution of the client’s largest international conference's call for presentations, overseeing the review and selection process of 550+ submissions.• Engineered and deployed new department-wide education processes and standards, leveraging online collaboration platforms to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency and productivity.

Falls Church, Va

• Supported conference activities through efficient planning and execution within established guidelines • Managed over 150 conference speakers, including pre- and post-event communications, session scheduling, on-site logistics, and presentations review and support• Executed protocol and security for keynote speakers• Collaborated with technology staff and developers to review and implement new features on proprietary event management software, IPReg