Michael Parker, CMP
Senior Meeting Planner at National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Virtual Event & Meeting Management
Event Leadership InstituteOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Meeting Professional
Convention Industry CouncilNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Events Industry CouncilNov, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Meeting Planner
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Mar 2017 - Present
Expertly plans, coordinates, and executes meetings, events, and conferences efficiently and effectively across the nation and U.S. territories for a non-profit association. Manages all pre-, onsite, and post meeting operations – Facility selection, contracting, pricing, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage selections, and audio/visual service arrangements. • Seamlessly orchestrates meetings with budgets of up to $500,000 for 300+ attendees. • Cultivates and maintains relationships with NACDD stakeholders, board members, consultants, and association members. Show less
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Emory University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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House Manager, Lullwater
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2013 - 2016
Primary point of contact and coordinator of all operations of Lullwater House (President's Residence), and ensured that all aspects of the 11,425 square foot house (interior and exterior) and 154 acre estate were meticulously maintained and in working order. • Provided assistance to the President’s spouse by managing her calendar as well as prioritizing the daily activities of the residence. • Worked closely with the Events staff to coordinate all aspects of planning, organizing, and staging of presidential events in the public areas of the house. • Managed and tracked household accounts and expenditures. Show less
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Events Manager, Alumni Events
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2010 - 2013
Key event planner for approximately 25 regional programs and signature alumni events each year, including presidential and faculty programming as well as the Emory Alumni Association’s three annual award ceremonies (Emory Medal, Turman Award, and Golden Heart Award). • Managed local and regional event planning including site selection, audio/visual and production, communication, contracts, arrangement of payment, food and beverage planning, logistical details, day-of- activities, volunteer management, and all on-site logistics. • Served as lead budget manager for the team, developed, updated, and tracked program budgets. • Organized the mailing of printed invitations including the design, communication with print and mailing vendors, and generation of mailing lists. Performed website updates and managed online registrations. Show less
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Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Planning Manager
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2006 - 2009
Coordinated over 21,000 square feet of function space and events for assigned groups including conferences, corporate catering, galas, social catering, meeting planning, and space management. • Guided clients in all aspects of their meeting including menu planning, food and beverage coordination, audiovisual needs, transportation, entertainment, etc. to exceed the groups’ expectations. • Acted as a liaison between the client and hotel staff to provide direction and supervision by distributing BEOs and Group Resumes and communicated any changes and updates to hotel departments. • Creditable events included The Home Depot Foundation Awards of Excellence, Solvay Advanced Polymers Global Sales Meeting, Manhattan Associates Global Kickoff Meeting, and the 2008 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Progress and Service presentation to Ted Turner. Show less
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Crestline Hotels & Resorts
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Hospitality
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500 - 600 Employee
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Director of Revenue
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2003 - 2006
Ensured maximum room occupancy through group management for two properties, The Emory Conference Center Hotel (198 rooms) and the Emory Inn (107 rooms). • Utilized yield management skills to produce significant results in RevPar making me one of the top Revenue Managers working for Crestline Hotels & Resorts three years in a row. I was named 2005 Revenue Manager of the Year. ECCH’s Twelve Month RevPar Index was 121.2% and EI was 117.3%. • Increased Transient occupancy and guest loyalty by managing a database of repeat guests to market to via a monthly newsletter. Show less
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Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Revenue / Guest Service Manager
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2001 - 2003
Department head that oversaw all functions of the Front Office, Reservations, and Bell Staff and ensured that a well-trained, highly motivated staff handled all guests with utmost care. • Increased Guest Service Satisfaction Scores to rank hotel number 10 (brand wise) in the United States. • Prepared and submitted weekly and quarterly forecasts. • Monitored trends within the industry and made suggestions on how these could be implemented. Department head that oversaw all functions of the Front Office, Reservations, and Bell Staff and ensured that a well-trained, highly motivated staff handled all guests with utmost care. • Increased Guest Service Satisfaction Scores to rank hotel number 10 (brand wise) in the United States. • Prepared and submitted weekly and quarterly forecasts. • Monitored trends within the industry and made suggestions on how these could be implemented.
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Education
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University of South Carolina Upstate
Elementary Education and Teaching
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