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Denver, Co, Us

Lafayette, Ca, Us

SynBioBeta is the premier innovation network for biological engineers, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs who share a passion for using biology to build a better, more sustainable world. We provide our community members with personal and professional development support, as well as valuable opportunities for partnership, collaboration, networking, and education.

London, Gb

Delivered on-time, on-budget operational strategy for $300M+ US event portfolio with leading exhibitions in Health & Nutrition, Fashion, Engineering, and Infrastructure. Focused on commercial opportunities, operating margins, and executive initiatives to achieve organizational growth.Brought Communities Together & Products to Market • Partnered with brand leaders to create strategy for portfolios from tradeshows and conferences to experiential client events.• Led 70 operations professionals, from managers to individual contributors, to execute with proficiency in event management, sourcing, client service, registration, housing, and technology.• Navigated COVID19 business continuity from event shifts, supplier negotiations, introduction and refinement of health and safety protocols to new product launch.Created & Coached High-Performance Teams • Created and evolved organizational structures to advance capabilities including Customer Success Team; a centralized operations business unit including data insights to advance visibility into audience, procurement, and resourcing.• Recalibrated 60% of team into digital production roles through pandemic to enable commercial product offering.• Project managed corporate initiative to deepen sustainability (ESG) knowledge with top North American events and inform roadmap for the company and business units.Scaled & Transformed Organization • Led US Operations Workstream for UBM acquisition ($5.2 B deal) and delivered Target Operating Model that exceeded expectations of revenue, cost control and transition of 160 employees. • Contributed to the growth of the organization by working with brand leadership to vet acquisition opportunities via due diligence process through to integration of portfolios and teams. • Orchestrated integration of Penton Exhibition Services with cost reduction of 10% through alignment of fifty staff cross division, contract negotiation, and introduction of resource allocation model.

New York, Ny, Us

Led centralized events strategy for $165M revenue portfolio with a team of 52 to deliver 104 annual global tradeshows and conferences ranging in size from 100 delegates to 80,000+ attendees in key industries of Agriculture, Transportation, Natural Products/Food, Technology, Infrastructure, and Design/Manufacturing.Drove Revenue Growth, Profitability and Operating Efficiency • Achieved 20% YOY cost reduction through launch of Penton Exhibition Services, a centralized team with logistics, housing, registration, technology, and customer service that progressed to consultation.• Championed corporate initiative to grow additional revenue streams to 10% of the revenue mix through strategic pricing models, sponsorship development and digital offering.• Integrated operations functions of ten acquired global and domestic businesses, including establishment of supplier and technology network to increase revenue, efficiency, and service.• Built marketing team of twenty-four to improve effectiveness through resource optimization and advanced technology, inclusive of strategy, operations, creative, research, insights, and digital delivery.Steered Brand Strategy for $10M Global Portfolio • Mentored a team of twenty focused on global product development, sales, marketing, and content to deliver Natural Products Expo Asia, Live Design and Special Events multi-channel platforms.• Shifted Live Design brand strategy from print and live event offering into year-round community informed by customer insights, delivered by product development, and resulting in exit of print.Penton was largest privately held B2B information services company in North America with 1,100 employees prior to acquisition by Informa plc.

New York, Ny, Us

Led strategy for high growth, award winning $35M portfolio of events for Natural Products and Ingredients in US and Hong Kong that delivered double digit revenue growth and continuous margin improvement.• Developed international leadership team for brand, sales, marketing, content, and operations.• Navigated team and portfolio through global financial crisis, product launches and audience expansion.• Inspired and delivered sustainability action plan for product and broader exhibition industry.

New York, Ny, Us

Show Director | Exhibit Sales & Services Director | Sales Manager

Jr Account Executive | Service SpecialistJewelry manufacturer and distributor serving the retail industry.• Account Management• Inside Sales• Customer Service