Experience

Virginia Farm Bureau Family of Companies

• United States
• Insurance
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Manager, Convention & Meetings

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia Virginia Farm Bureau® has created a new Convention and Meetings Department to serve all convention, meeting and event needs for the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, Countryway Insurance Company, Virginia Farm Bureau Health Insurance Companies and all affiliated companies.

• Member Service Specialist

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Spotsylvania County and Stafford County Customer service support to Virginia Farm Bureau members--and administrative support to insurance agents--in Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties.



JEMS Hospitality Group

• Vice President of Meetings at JEMS Hospitality Group

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  Richmond, Virginia, United States Served on a team of industry leaders whose combined expertise covering all facets of the total member/customer experience within associations, corporations, and leading hotel brand operations. Was an onsite consultant to--and provided meeting and event planning services for--the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and the Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, with attendance ranging from ~30 to 400+ participants.



International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Convention & Meeting Services

  • May 2012 - Jun 2021

  Alexandria, VA  Prior to October 2018, IPMI was the International Parking Institute (IPI)  Site selection, contract negotiation, budget prep, room setups, catering, housing management, onsite management, invoice reconciliation for several meetings per year, including an annual international conference for ~100 participants  Room setups, catering, housing management, onsite management, supplier partners liaison, auxiliary events and meetings of the annual conference and expo, for ~3000… Show more  Prior to October 2018, IPMI was the International Parking Institute (IPI)  Site selection, contract negotiation, budget prep, room setups, catering, housing management, onsite management, invoice reconciliation for several meetings per year, including an annual international conference for ~100 participants  Room setups, catering, housing management, onsite management, supplier partners liaison, auxiliary events and meetings of the annual conference and expo, for ~3000 participants  Was responsible for travel and lodging arrangements and expense reimbursements for the IPMI Board of Directors  Staff liaison to the International Outreach Committee, and all local host committees  Was responsible for all meetings of the Green Parking Council (acquired by the US Green Building Council) Show less



Association for Commuter Transportation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Meetings

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Alexandria, VA Site selection, contract negotiation, budget prep, setups, catering, housing management, onsite management, invoice reconciliation for several meetings per year, including an annual conference of up to 600 participants



About Face Events

• United States
• Events Services

• Independent Meeting Planner

  • Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Virginia Temporary assignment to work on the 2012 National Sales Conference for medical company McKesson, ranked 15th on Fortune's 500 and the nation's largest healthcare provider. The NSC was held at the Venetian and Palazzo in Las Vegas.



Visit St. Pete Clearwater

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DC Sales Manager, Meetings & Conventions

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2012

  Washington, DC •Represented the CVB at all DC-area industry events and tradeshows •Planned & executed client events including sporting events, lunches, receptions •Conducted sales calls, processed RFPs, planned familiarization trips •Served as liaison for numerous hoteliers



Associated General Contractors of America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Convention & Meeting Services

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Arlington, VA Was responsible for planning and execution of association meetings, conferences and convention. Duties included site selection, contract negotiation, budget preparation, setups, catering, and lodging. Extensive travel for site selection and onsite management. Was directly responsible for 30+ meetings per year.



The Forum Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Meeting Planner

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  · Company-wide layoff October 2008 · Logistics planning and onsite execution of meetings and events for medical associations, plastic surgeons and pharmaceutical company clients · Managed tradeshows, booth sales/assignments, exhibitors' needs onsite · Served as liaison to show decorator



NAILBA

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Member & Foundation Services

  • Apr 2005 - Mar 2008

  Fairfax, VA At the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies was responsible for the mangement of the association's membership and charitable foundation components. Had also been responsible for the exhibitors for two tradeshows annually.



NENA: The 9-1-1 Association

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Meetings & Chapter Relations

  • Feb 2004 - Apr 2005

  Arlington, VA At the National Emergency Number Association was responsible for planning all of the association’s meetings and conferences. Duties included but were not limited to: creating schedules; RFP preparation & distribution; comparing proposals and negotiating contracts; coordinating marketing materials; supervising mailing efforts and printing course materials; monitoring the registration and confirmation process; corresponding with sales, convention services and AV staff at facilities; managing… Show more At the National Emergency Number Association was responsible for planning all of the association’s meetings and conferences. Duties included but were not limited to: creating schedules; RFP preparation & distribution; comparing proposals and negotiating contracts; coordinating marketing materials; supervising mailing efforts and printing course materials; monitoring the registration and confirmation process; corresponding with sales, convention services and AV staff at facilities; managing shipment of course materials to training sites; and, invoice reconciliation. The annual conference and tradeshow had attendance of ~2000 people. Also was responsible for all interaction with chapter presidents and their needs for conferences, membership information, etc. Supervised the education and certification programs. Served as staff liaison for several committees. Provided support in communications, marketing and membership efforts, such as the bi-weekly membership e-blast to 7,000 members. Show less



Quadel

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Meeting Planner

  • Oct 2001 - Feb 2004

  Washington, DC Was responsible for the planning of ~100 training workshops per year, and the annual conference. Supervised two conference department staff. Was responsible for the annual conference in every aspect except for the coordination of subject matter. Coordinated tradeshow effort for the corporation. Duties included various other meetings and marketing/branding efforts.



United States Energy Association

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Coordinator

  • Jan 1999 - Sep 2001

  Washington, DC Was responsible for meetings and event planning for USEA. Supported government-funded programs with domestic and international meetings and conferences. Coordinated the Annual Meeting, multiple committee meetings, monthly press breakfasts, special events, convention exhibits, parties, and served as liaison to the International Trade Center. Duties ranged from initial logistics to event execution to expense reports. Was responsible for editing and graphic design of USEA publications… Show more Was responsible for meetings and event planning for USEA. Supported government-funded programs with domestic and international meetings and conferences. Coordinated the Annual Meeting, multiple committee meetings, monthly press breakfasts, special events, convention exhibits, parties, and served as liaison to the International Trade Center. Duties ranged from initial logistics to event execution to expense reports. Was responsible for editing and graphic design of USEA publications including but not limited to the bi-monthly newsletter and the Annual Report. Was also responsible for supporting the association’s membership recruitment efforts.

• Conference Coordinator

  • Aug 1997 - Jan 1999

  Washington, DC For the 17th Congress of the World Energy Council, was responsible for the Student Program component. This involved inviting students from all WEC countries to participate. For nearly 100 students from 50 countries, coordinated their lodging, meals, registration, local transportation, and Congress program, and escorted them to all events. Was responsible for the Video Program for the Congress. Coordinated Congress gifts from various sponsors. And was responsible for translation of… Show more For the 17th Congress of the World Energy Council, was responsible for the Student Program component. This involved inviting students from all WEC countries to participate. For nearly 100 students from 50 countries, coordinated their lodging, meals, registration, local transportation, and Congress program, and escorted them to all events. Was responsible for the Video Program for the Congress. Coordinated Congress gifts from various sponsors. And was responsible for translation of Congress publications from English into French and Spanish. Also continued to serve as coordinator for the USEA Energy Efficiency Committee and its activities.

• Program Coordinator

  • Oct 1991 - Aug 1997

  Washington, DC Was responsible for planning, organization, implementation, procurement, invoice payment, expense reports and other details associated with the various study tours, executive exchanges, energy partnerships, conferences and seminars sponsored by USEA and the Energy Partnership Program. Specific events included, but were not limited to: USEA Annual Membership Meetings, holiday parties; Global Climate Change Forums; World Energy Council Developing Countries meetings; Annual Energy Efficiency… Show more Was responsible for planning, organization, implementation, procurement, invoice payment, expense reports and other details associated with the various study tours, executive exchanges, energy partnerships, conferences and seminars sponsored by USEA and the Energy Partnership Program. Specific events included, but were not limited to: USEA Annual Membership Meetings, holiday parties; Global Climate Change Forums; World Energy Council Developing Countries meetings; Annual Energy Efficiency Forums; Annual energy efficiency study tours; and, energy partnership activities between India and the U.S. (signing ceremonies, executive exchanges). Was responsible for quarterly newsletters, and nearly all the writing for the Energy Partnership Program. Was also responsible for the USEA Annual Report and other such publications; and for the USEA Information Center that included country files, publications, periodicals, etc. Served as coordinator for USEA Energy Efficiency Committee.