Ushma Suvarnakar, Mta, Cmp, Des Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Drawing from my expertise to provide strategic subject matter expertise in the management and coordination of international client events, conferences, and meetings. Oversee the engagement, negotiation, and securing of high-profile keynote speakers. Manage housing logistics for guests and VIPs for various events. Collaborate with clients and executive leaders on planning status reports. Manage all exhibit and sponsorship logistics. Client list includes: Destinations International, American Association for Justice, International Foodservice Distributors Association, Chief Technology Officers of DC, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Electrical Generating Systems Association, and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America.

Arlington, Va, Us

Directed the day-to-day operations and performance of meeting and event planning and management efforts. Partnered with organizational leadership to develop and implement event strategies focused on efficient event management. Provided leadership to cross-functional staff members. Administered various budgets up to $3M for events including the Coffee, Tea & Water Show attracting 1.2K attendees and the 2019 NAMA Show with 4K+ attendees.

Arlington, Va, Us

Oversaw meeting and conference planning and execution with a $3M annual budget. Identified and optimized new revenue opportunities. Developed strategies to reduce costs and generate revenue. Managed event planning for the inaugural biennial international conference series in Africa.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led conference and logistic operations driving a team of 15 professionals and vendors in the coordination and management of annual meeting with 8.5K attendees as well as ~4 annual workshops. Managed a $3M annual meeting budget.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Responsible for the logistical planning and execution of the National Biotechnology Conference (NBC);Conducted up to four site visits annually with Sr. Meetings Manager for future NBC and Annual Meetings;Compiled relevant information needed for program guide and session handouts to be distributed to more than 1,500 attendees; Accurately managed $1M budget for revenue and expenses pertaining to NBC and associated workshops, andProvided on-site assistance for Annual Meetings of more than 8,000 attendees.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Responsible for management of up to 30 daily programming events at multiple venues during National Meeting of more than 10,000 attendees;Created content for conference programs, newsletters, and ACS meetings’ website for both of the 2010 semi-annual national meetings

Washington, Dc, Us

Negotiated contracts and handled all logistics of planning for 15-30 committee meetings of 10-100 people annually within the budget allotted;Produced detailed conference expense reports for Meetings Department staff, as well as Chief Financial Officer;Integral part of streamlining various conference planning procedures, including housing/meeting confirmations, and electronic registration batching for up to 5 concurrent meetings;Provided customer service regarding inquiries about meetings, travel arrangements, and registration;Prepared weekly reports for convention housing for 50+ hotels covering the convention city;Updated and maintained convention housing website;Served as liaison between AIA funded travelers and the designated travel agency, Ovation; andAssumed role as interim Meetings Coordinator and served as back up to Director, In-House Meeting during staff transitions.

Mta, Master Of Tourism Administration

Event Management Certificate

Bsba, Marketing; International Business

Education record