Michael McNutt, CMP

Director of Events and Education at Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI)
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Charles Beck

I have had Michael provide services to me twice over the past year. He is expedient, effective, and goes beyond the expected in order to provide high levels of service,

Alyssa Miller Kolat, CMP, DES

Michael is a dedicated, innovative and organized professional meeting planner & events manager. He is creative and innovative in his ideas and sugggestions to promote conference and exhibit growth, and he has a good eye for detail. Although he has myriad projects running at once, he is able to establishe high level, productive relationships with his colleagues and peers. He is a producer and works to get the job(s) accomplished with a superb rate of return.

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Credentials

  • Certified Meeting Professional
    Convention Industry Council
    Dec, 2008
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • WEDI
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Events and Education
      • Nov 2013 - Present

      Recognized and trusted as a formal advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), WEDI is the leading authority on the use of health IT to efficiently improve health information exchange, enhance care quality, and reduce costs. With a focus on advancing standards for electronic administrative transactions, promoting data privacy and security, WEDI has been instrumental in aligning the industry in an effort to harmonize administrative and clinical data. Process/logistics manager and educational developer for healthcare IT association focusing on interoperability and improved healthcare data functionality. Content developer, tasked to identify themes and educational tracks and recruit subject matter experts and thought leaders for 4-5 annual face to face events (conferences, forums, etc.). Staff point of contact and lead facilitator for education workgroup. Lead in contract negotiations, site research, survey and selection and pre-, onsite and post- events logistics management and direction. Oversees budget management, speaker relations, vendor relations, staff, speaker and VIP travel arrangements, F&B (food and beverage) management and onsite staff supervision to include temporary registration support. Show less

  • All-Star Comic Con
    • Northern Virginia
    • Co-Founder, Director
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      The All-Star Comic Con is a comicbook, art, gaming and pop culture celebration in Northern Virginia. Held on June 15-17 in 2018, the most exciting showcase of pop culture returns Northern Virginia's Sheraton Tysons Convention Hotel on June 8-9, 2019 with a special VIP event taking place on June 7. The All-Star Comic Con is a comicbook, art, gaming and pop culture celebration in Northern Virginia. Held on June 15-17 in 2018, the most exciting showcase of pop culture returns Northern Virginia's Sheraton Tysons Convention Hotel on June 8-9, 2019 with a special VIP event taking place on June 7.

  • Information Experts
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager
      • Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

      Managed multi-functional teams for various conference, training, communication and marketing projects for commercial and federal government clients. Maintained project scope, serves as primary point of contact, develops project plan and deliverable schedule. Reviewed project budget and determines work assignments. Notable Clients: • The College Board, Multi-level, Interactive Training and Information Pilot • Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conferences and Outreach • Environmental Protection Agency, Radiation Protection Division, Event Research and Communication • Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, Event Management and Facilitation • Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) 2011 Senior Leadership Conference- Conference Planning Show less

  • Kadix Systems
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Consultant, Human Capital
      • Apr 2008 - Aug 2010

      Team leader responsible for project management, meetings management, client engagement and training for federal government training organization. Client - Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), Training Registration and Help Desk • Led a multi-functional team of contractors to support day-to-day operations for FAI’s acquisition training initiative. • Managed continuous learning seminars. Identified venues, negotiated contract and supervised logistics and registration. • Consulted on the use of seminars in relation to the organizations national event. • Subject matter expert and trainer for presentation skills for internal organization. • Planned, developed and taught training course (contract negotiations) to federal government contract specialists. • Supported FAI leadership in the developing the annual training schedule. Conducted needs assessment to determine accurate training needs, eliminated low attended courses, reducing department expenses. • Coached teams, handled issue/conflict resolution and recommended appropriate corrective action as appropriate • Produced weekly performance metrics on help desk functions in order to monitor and evaluate job and team performance. Show less

  • Falmouth Institute
    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Meetings and Events Manager
      • Feb 2004 - Mar 2008

      Managed logistics and execution for training classes and conferences for Native American Tribal Governments. Responsible for venue identification and negotiation, function space and logistics, and travel and lodging. Managed multiple teams specializing in content development, graphics and design, registration support, audio visual, and food and beverage. • Managed the execution of 720 training courses on a variety of regulatory and professional development topics • Managed 16 large multi-day national annual conferences for tribal board members, tribal law and governance officers, administrative support services and tourism entities. • Developed event planning documents highlighting expectations and details for educators, speakers, VIPs and venue personnel including lodging and transportation arrangements. • Developed corporate travel processes and tools to track costs and improve operations. • Drafted, negotiated and maintained event contracts with a variety of venues; special/unique event locales, hotels, conference and training centers. Negotiated incentives that assisted in maintaining event budget and increasing profits. • Coordinated with local businesses to attract sponsorships and promotions to conference and event attendees. Show less

  • NACA - Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Senior Events Manager
      • 2001 - 2004

      Produced 45 national trade shows and 30 regional special topic trade shows for a non-profit organization serving college bound students. Responsible for full lifecycle event management including: facility and vendor relations, event security, hospitality, customers service, onsite logistics, promotions, pre-event, day-of and post-event operations. • Primary point of contact for 50-400 exhibitors per event. Provided onsite customer service, issue resolution and business development. • Program development of Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs. Researched and acquired sites, promoted event to local media, developed prospectus and exhibitor manual. • Managed virtual college fair program. Served as technical support, business development liaison, customer service contact and copy writer for manuals and promotional items. • Coordinated with local member based volunteer committees in preparation of event. Show less

  • Strategic Analysis, Inc.
    • Arlington, VA
    • Conference Planner
      • 2000 - 2000

      Responsible for production and management of civilian and government meetings, conferences and special events. Duties included conference center booking, lead generation and follow up, marketing, audio-visual and VIP/speaker support. Coordinated room set up and vendor relations. Responsible for production and management of civilian and government meetings, conferences and special events. Duties included conference center booking, lead generation and follow up, marketing, audio-visual and VIP/speaker support. Coordinated room set up and vendor relations.

  • LRP Publications
    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Conference Registrar
      • 1998 - 2000

      Managed all registration activities. Duties included data entry and generation of confirmation letters and invoices. Duties expanded to include onsite supervision of registration staff and basic meeting planning. Managed all registration activities. Duties included data entry and generation of confirmation letters and invoices. Duties expanded to include onsite supervision of registration staff and basic meeting planning.

Education

  • George Mason University
    M.A.I.S., Distance Learning
    1996 - 2005
  • George Mason University
    B.A., Communication
    1991 - 1995
  • CMP Prep Class

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