Renee Walton Email & Phone Number

New York

As a trusted senior business advisor, I identify and invite new members to join the Committee for Economic Development (CED), our world-class Marketing & Communications Center, and our broad network of peer Councils. The Conference Board conducts research and convenes business leaders in forums large and small, public and private. The insights captured through our extensive network feed directly back into our research and meeting agendas, ensuring that our activities remain sharply focused on both the key issues of the day and major trends impacting all leaders and organizations in the future.

Greater New York City Area

Strengthened and grew strategic industry partnerships and membership for 3500+ Corporate Governance non-profit organization. Created and executed educational, good-will and revenue generating opportunities for the organization by working across membership and events teams, nationwide chapter volunteers and international service provider partners. Designed, implemented and managed marketing and sponsorship opportunities. Worked collaboratively with other staff to create customized content or presentations as branded sponsorship collateral. Managed and significantly grew online media presence and engagement.

Rockville Centre, Ny

Board Secretary dedicated to connecting community with commerce for the town of Rockville Centre. Member of the Board, Social Media Committee, Event Planning Committee.

Greater New York City Area

Spearheaded international print, online, and event engagement for two professional journal B2B publications, Corporate Secretary and IR Magazine. Prospected for new leads as well as revenue streams through industry research, cold-calling, networking, and referrals. Consultative sales approach with clients to identify unique needs and objectives and capitalize on opportunities. Collaborated with marketing, event management, corporate sales, and editorial teams to meet client needs and deliver effective solutions to build key partnerships. Liaised with C-suite decision makers and marketing executives to secure event and thought leadership sponsorships.

Led sales initiative to launch a multi-video Internet-based conferencing platform (vPanels) for a startup business. Identified target clientele and presented engaging and informative presentations to promote platform benefits. Demonstrated groundbreaking technology via webcam by involving clients from multiple states and countries simultaneously. Formulated a synergistic sales approach that included complementary companies. Generated 90% of company’s revenue intake. Brought on high-end clientele including LexisNexis, IBM, and prestigious law firms. Devised effective marketing and advertising campaigns in partnership with outside vendors.

Managed national print, online and event advertising sales for two B2B publications: IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary. Generated new business via networking at conferences, cold-calling, creating marketing & direct-mail materials, developing lead-generating programs and establishing competitive price structures. Worked closely with editorial, production, finance, and marketing departments.

Supported Managing Director of boutique private equity firm with project management services following downturn of NYC market post September 11. Prepared complex reports and presentations with accuracy and attention to detail. Coordinated large- and small-scale internal and external events including high-end annual meetings with 300+ attendees. Liaised with high-net-worth Limited Partners with combined value of more than $1B. Researched, planned, and executed annual week-long company outings while adhering to $75K budget.

Managed sales process and startup of online presence for international investor relations magazine. Successfully developed, promoted and launched award-winning IRontheNet.com. Defined site concept and long-term marketing plan. Originated internet sales proposal template and successfully sold advertising sponsorships.

Managed worldwide marketing & trade show events in Corporate Marketing department for billion-dollar financial printing company. Wrote and edited marketing collateral, evaluated trade show ROI, developed creative concepts, created budget projections and cost-controls, maintained and enhanced content on intra- and internet sites.

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