I am lucky enough to work in one of the greatest industries around - exhibits and events! My unique current role spans client-facing Account Executive responsibilities and agency growth initiatives in marketing and business development. This wide breadth of assigned responsibilities in a truly dynamic industry constantly draw upon my well-rounded background to relate effectively to future and current clients. My advanced skillset in marketing and client management is influenced by a wealth of past experience in corporate purchasing, contracts and planning, plus both client- and agency-side marketing and sales support responsibilities. With a work history that includes everything from large global to small regional organizations, I am able to offer authentic empathy with potential buyers in diverse environments.I pride myself on finding balanced solutions based on both client requirements and internal business needs to solve strategic and tactical problems with responsible consideration. My favorite thing to say is "I will make that happen!" - I am the person teammates seek out when something needs to be figured out, communicated expertly or just done quickly and efficiently. Specialties: Trade Show Marketing, Account Direction/Client Relationships, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Content Development, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Market Research, RFP Processes (buyer and provider side), Digital Marketing, International/Global Business and Marketing, Training, Program Development, Competitive Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Customer Relations. Experienced in: Contract Management, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Procurement/Purchasing, Supplier Relations, Services Purchasing, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Customer Service, Systems Implementation (past history as an implementer, super user and internal trainer with ACT! CRM, Hubspot, ORACLE, SAP and JDEdwards systems).