• Research trade show and event opportunities identified and communicate with sales representatives/key field personnel on a potential need to attend.• Secure exhibit contracts, negotiate exhibit locations, process invoices for payments• Maintain trade show and event calendar to ensure accurate scheduling and timely execution within exhibit management software• Order and manage warehouse/trade show stock products/inventory including displays, marketing materials, promotional giveaways to ensure adequate inventory is available for events • Coordinate exhibit space logistics including lead scanners, carpet, electrical, material handling, AV, labor, EAC paperwork and Certificate of Insurance submission when necessary in an organized and efficient manner• Coordinate shipping of branded apparel, promotional products, collateral, booth properties, equipment, and other materials for events• Ensure all branding and marketing deliverables associated with trade shows and events (logos, advertising, etc.) are communicated to the appropriate internal stakeholders and facilitated in a timely manner• Track expenses associated with trade shows and events, and assist in complete financial reconciliation• Manage national and regional association memberships, working with internal partners and vendors on upcoming sponsorship activity and fulfilling logistical requests• Work with internal creative and marketing teams to determine design, layout, cost estimates, and construction of exhibits and trade show displays.• Travel on site to supervise installation of the exhibit, managing booth traffic and oversee attendees. Supervise booth dismantle and packing of boxes, guaranteeing items are shipped properly at the close of the show

• Managed all aspects of event production, including annual trade show calendars and vendor relations• Leading project manager, producing high-quality trade shows and events • Facilitated tradeshow programs for National Gypsum, Corning, and Bank of America. • Organized internal processes to improve operational efficiency. • Planned schedules, budgets, travel, entertainment, and other intricate details. Perform post-event analysis to determine return on investment (ROI).• Established comprehensive timelines, schedules, and calendars, continually adapting to changing business priorities. • Utilize Liquid Planner, Exhibit Force, and QuickBooks to outline details and prepare budgets. • Correspond with vendors and clients, while coordinating trade show logistics. • Provoked a 40% increase in productivity by simplifying internal processes.

• Coordinated executive staff (10) including Director of Product Marketing • Volunteer coordinator with local non-profits to provides services on behalf of InVue • Executed the preparation of executive meetings, global sales meetings, and other events • Supported Office Administration Manager in some aspects of office administration including, but not limited to- maintenance, leasing, insurance, office equipment and purchasing of supplies • Through vendor management saved the company annually $36,000 in beverage/vendor supplies • Negotiated corporate rates with local hotels and car rental companies, saving the company over $10,000 annually • Managed accurate inventory numbers gaining the company profitability by identifying and optimizing common inventory counts amongst facilities• Created electronic inventory library to reduce overspending for testing purposes• Arranged corporate travel • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, and events• Performed multifaceted general office support

• Oversaw all client related items regarding NASCAR photography needs• Developed and implemented client related best practices• Ensured timely services were provided on behalf of client expectations

• Logistical coordinating, planning, development and implementation support of Foundation’s programs • Heart Bright Foundation spokesperson for at-risk individuals with diabetes/heart disease • Active participant in the execution and management of HeartBright’s fundraising programs• Communicate HeartBright’s healthcare initiative, research involvement and social services to the local community by increasing sponsorship of events• Identify new corporate sponsors and maximize fund development opportunities • Brainstorming new income and event development opportunities • Development of an organization-wide fundraising strategy, plan and budget• Gained broad exposure for HeartBright through local radio station by creating 30 second public service announcements (PSA’s) for heart disease and diabetes • Learned challenges of the health care system for those unable to afford insurance with heart disease/diabetes and found solutions to acquire access through local business • Event coordination of 10 fundraisers, business events and programming events to help bring funds for free wellness clinic in Charlotte • Solicitation of over 75% of donations received for programs and projects for the foundation

• Contracted out for single event grand-opening for Stanley Black & Decker Grand Opening for more than 500 plus employees, local government and business executives • Negotiated contracts with multiple vendors to save Stanley Black and Decker 15% on total budget • Through acquired NASCAR contacts, set-up driver appearance for Stanley Black & Decker NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose for grand-opening event • Met with service providers to discuss the logistics and progress of event for accurate timeline • Coordinated all services for events, such as transportation, accommodations, speakers and materials. Also: catering, name-tags, communication, agendas, volunteers, etc

• Acted as a central place for marketing knowledge and insight through the line of the Crown Royal Racing Program • Integrated regional initiatives for clients with brand-sponsorship assets into events • Successfully planned and executed 25 racing events annually at various national venues • Managed Roush Fenway, Crown Royal relationships, coordinated driver appearances, show car programming and creative advertising activities • Primary planner for all Crown Royal sponsored events at Richmond International Raceway (NASCAR) and Watkins Glen International Raceway (Grand-Am Rolex Series) • Nurtured client partner relationships, developed marketing proposals, executed tactics, managed all track promotional assets, and serviced accounts to ensure successful relationships that resulted in cost savings of $115,000 • Researched and prioritized market intelligence, category and motorsports data to be used in future promotional activities • Earned recognition for exceeding corporate sales goals, client sales and event expectations, event profit goals, and public relations initiatives

• Prepared detailed execution documents for each event • Directed pre-planning calls and compiled meeting notes to distribute • Worked with creative team to generate brand specific POS, event décor, and other collateral • Supervised the construction of an online management system for all racing related brand assets

Collaborated with parade committees, participants and volunteers to plan and coordinate the Indianapolis 500 parade • Supported planning and execution of Indianapolis 500 mini-marathon • Developed parade production book that is used as best practices • Recruited area organizations, sponsors and ticket sellers, resulting in a 5% increase in ticket

• Effectively planned, implemented, launched first ever successful Indianapolis Concert Series • Managed marketing, promotion, concert introductions and all event logistics to ensure event series success • Designed, printed and distributed creative Summer Arts Guides • Secured performers and managed multiple events • Instrumental in the coordination, implementation and logistics for Indy Parks Benefit Concert that raised over $350K