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Austin, Texas, United States

Manage all logistics for TCEA Annual Convention (8,000+ attendees), including convention center logistics, audio visual, food and beverage, hotel contracting, keynote selection, special events, shuttle transportation and staffing.Progressive promotion from Events and Exhibits Coordinator to Director of Convention Program and Logistics.

Austin, Texas Area

Coordinate educational events for county government officials in Texas.Oversee program development with the client.Manage logistics including meeting space and hotel rooms, audio-visual, registration and badging, and program materials.

Austin, Texas Area

Manage a variety of events on behalf of IBM. Planned a simultaneous live broadcast product launch held at 67 locations across the United States and Canada. Managed registration sites, venue searches, catering and audio-visual with hotels and vendors.Coordinated IBM participation at tradeshows across the United States.

Austin, Texas Area

Lead event planner for the agency's annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference. Managed the budget and overall timeline. Managed contracts with convention center, registration contractor, and 11 hotels. Also oversaw 125 classroom sessions, audio visual and brochure (online and print) for the 2010 event.

Austin, Texas Area

Managed logistics for 18 educational meetings each year, serving as the on-site contact for nine meetings each year. Coordinated meeting room set-up, audio visual equipment, food and beverage, and room blocks for all meetings.Researched and selected meeting sites and negotiated hotel contracts.

Managed and promoted a series of five marketing workshops for rural community leaders. Enhanced the marketing efforts of rural Texas communities by evaluating their tourism assets and creating recommendations for marketing strategies. Secured millions of dollars in positive publicity for Texas destinations by coordinating solo and group tours for journalists and promoting Texas to European media outlets.

Amelia Island, Fl

Organized, managed, and promoted special events at the resort. Secured national and international media coverage for hotel amenities and events.Also provided quality customer service to guests as a front desk representative and as a café server.

Bachelor Of Arts

Master Of Science