EVENT & CONVENTION PLANNING | IN-HOUSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PROFITABILITY OPTIMIZATION | NON-PROFIT AND WORKFORCE TRAINING | HOSPITALITY CONSULTINGPlanning an upcoming meeting? Let us handle the details and save you time, money, and stress. Our unique approach can cut costs 25% or more on your next event. Whether it's a board retreat, conference, or symposium, we've got you covered so you can focus on your mission! Please visit: http://SmallConferences.com/ & http://MeetIn.Miami/Services For The Client: https://smallconferences.com/planEvent & Meeting Planning - Our Specialty is Cost Effective Site Selection & Finding Unique Venues - be sure to ask about our exclusive non-profit discounts!Services For The Venue: https://smallconferences.com/partnerEvent & Catering Sales (Inside/Out), Profitability Optimization, Staff Coaching / Motivational Training & Strategic MarketingPrior to starting Small Conferences, Robert had been the Operations Director of the Libertarian Party (LP) from 2005-2023. Aside from running the "business side" of a national political party, Robert was active in its meeting, conference & convention planning. He has also been recognized as the 2019 "Planner of the Year" by the Association of Meeting Professionals (AMPs). Before the LP, Robert was in retail and wholesale furniture and also ran a bar/bistro, independent movie house and coffee shops. Robert is also an adjunct with a local community college and teaches non-profit accounting, retail and sales management, entrepreneurship, hospitality and runs a QuickBooks Boot Camp. When he is not teaching or working, you will find him at the theatre volunteering for front-of-house, producing plays or even on stage!Robert has been featured in USA Today, Hotels Magazine, Meetings Outlook, Hospitality & Tourism News, Washington City Paper & on the Today Show because of his expertise in hospitality.Robert holds a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia with concentrations in Marketing and Management. He is also an MPI Certified Contract & Negotiation Specialist plus Medical Meeting Professional.Memberships: Association of Meeting Professionals (Planner of the Year 2019), Meeting Professionals International, International Association of Professional Event Planners, Professional Convention Management Association & CLIA Member Travel Agent #00593283.#gatherings #events #event #eventplanning #conference #eventdesign #miami #eventmanagement #conventions #eventorganizer #conferences #corporateevents #tradeshows #meetings #meetingplanner #nonprofit #eventproducer