I champion teams through a dynamic blend of analysis, intuition and collaboration in order to execute strategic goals and growth for both internal and external customersBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVEDelivering transformational outcomes through world-class strategic leadership and vision.Award-winning, influential, and results-driven senior executive with more than twenty-five years of extensive leadership experience in developing a strong sales and operational organization, formulating and executing tactical business strategies, and moving the organization forward with robust strategic growth plans within diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing environments. Demonstrates a proven track record of success building powerful teams and partnerships, leading complex projects, negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, creating new lines of business, and monitoring performance to maximize effectiveness.  Provides outstanding adeptness identifying and capitalizing on innovative business, talent, and profit opportunities producing extreme revenue results.  Demonstrates exceptional proficiencies delivering outstanding performance, and excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Strategic Planning• Business Development• Project Management• Event Management• Contracts & Negotiations• Motivational Speaker • Risk Management• Process Improvement• Training, Mentoring, & Coaching• Workforce Development • Customer-Centric Focus• Successful Team Building  Awards & Honors: CEOx Nomination, CEO Award, Most Valuable Player Annual Award, Speaker: Together Again Expo, “Leading with Empathy”Shannon Fitzpatrick McDaniel is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry. Shannon has been at The Expo Group leading current growth initiatives with a dynamic team of sales leaders utilizing discovery and strategy to ensure alignment with our customers.