Retained some VP duties in a full-time consulting role focused on event logistics, strategic planning, finance and HR. The company specializes in B2B events for: power, renewable energy, finance, high-tech, healthcare, logistics, water, chemicals, cannabis. Served as acting President of the company during President's leave of absence.

Managed operations for growing business events company, producing 6- and 7-figure cost savings leading 50+ employees across event production and design, sponsorship, administration, finance, event logistics, IT, and marketing. Led domestic and global cross-functional teams in planning and executing up to 70 conferences and events annually throughout North and South America, Canada, and Europe, ranging from 100 to 1,200 attendees and up to 100 exhibitors. Accomplishments and… Show more Managed operations for growing business events company, producing 6- and 7-figure cost savings leading 50+ employees across event production and design, sponsorship, administration, finance, event logistics, IT, and marketing. Led domestic and global cross-functional teams in planning and executing up to 70 conferences and events annually throughout North and South America, Canada, and Europe, ranging from 100 to 1,200 attendees and up to 100 exhibitors. Accomplishments and experience included: ▶ Avoided expenditure of $1M+ annually in meeting costs▶ Reduced operating expenses by double digits annually▶ Drove double-digit revenue growth in events business▶ Played a key role in strategic planning and decision making▶ Increased event sponsorship revenue 15% as Interim Director of Sponsorship▶ Oversaw efforts that helped boost marketing ROI 25%▶ Achieved exceptionally high satisfaction scores on post-event surveys Show less

[Held essentially the same duties as VP role above]

Planned and executed C-level meetings and events, ranging in budgets of $50,000-$1M. Managed extensive event logistics including venue selection, vendor sourcing, banquet food and beverage (F&B) orders, A/V arrangements, meeting rooms setup, speaker coordination, attendee management, and on-site registration. ▶ Negotiated with venues to reduce initial deposit amounts required at contract by 85%, helping free up more working capital▶ Increased rebooking opportunities with venues by… Show more Planned and executed C-level meetings and events, ranging in budgets of $50,000-$1M. Managed extensive event logistics including venue selection, vendor sourcing, banquet food and beverage (F&B) orders, A/V arrangements, meeting rooms setup, speaker coordination, attendee management, and on-site registration. ▶ Negotiated with venues to reduce initial deposit amounts required at contract by 85%, helping free up more working capital▶ Increased rebooking opportunities with venues by 55%, saving 6 figures▶ Achieved 15% reduction in venue spend by minimizing unnecessary expenses Show less

Oversaw core business and operational functions spanning finance, IT, HR, and professional services for project delivery. ▶ Reduced operating costs by 30% by tightening revenue controls and negotiating with vendors▶ Administered multi-million dollar contracts for large-scale residential and commercial construction projects▶ Prepared proposals of up to $10M and participated in contract negotiations▶ Executed daily performance goals and coordinated work flow traffic and… Show more Oversaw core business and operational functions spanning finance, IT, HR, and professional services for project delivery. ▶ Reduced operating costs by 30% by tightening revenue controls and negotiating with vendors▶ Administered multi-million dollar contracts for large-scale residential and commercial construction projects▶ Prepared proposals of up to $10M and participated in contract negotiations▶ Executed daily performance goals and coordinated work flow traffic and deadlines for 9 team members Show less

Served on multidisciplinary team providing support for clinical trials. Managed $19.9M research project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Planned logistics for two major symposia annually that drew hundreds of scientists from around the world, in addition to 30+ scientific meetings per year.