Experience

National Association of Manufacturers - NAM

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Conference Operations

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) works for the success of the more than 12.8 million men and women who make things in America. Representing 14,000+ member companies, from small businesses to global leaders, in every industrial sector, the NAM is the nation’s leading resource and most influential advocate for manufacturers across the country. • Developed and executed comprehensive event project plans from inception to completion across the NAM, the Manufacturing Institute (the NAM’s non-profit workforce development partner), and the Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) ensuring the smooth coordination of networking summits, galas, leadership events, board meetings, annual conferences, webinars, and other events as assigned for events in-person, hybrid, and virtual creating an exceptional experience for every attendee. • Duties include site selection, RFPs, negotiation and selection with vendors, budgeting, event promotion and marketing, attendee communications, logistics, F&B, speaker coordination, exhibit halls, run of show, special event planning, sponsor requirements, registration, cost control, and billing reconciliation. • Coordination of internal meeting management services in the NAM Conference Center across the organization alongside the office operations team.


Merchant Advisory Group
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Strategic Project Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2021


U.S. Travel Association

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Meeting & Event Services

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2020

  The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit trade organization that represents and speaks for the common interests of the $2.6 trillion U.S. travel industry with the mission to increase travel to and within the United States. As the Manager of Meeting & Event Services I support the events department and the SVP of Business Development in the successful execution of more than a dozen events annually and deliver impactful tailored partnerships with USTA’s board members and sponsors. o Lead sponsorship activation for all signature U.S. Travel events, including IPW (6,000+ attendees) and ESTO (1,000+ attendees) • Day-to-day contact, managing the relationships with 90+ sponsors, 180+ board members, and partners • Identify new business opportunities within the travel industry and beyond • Maintain meaningful ongoing relationships with existing sponsors while identifying new potential partnerships • Manage timelines, keeping the team and client informed of milestones and deadlines • Ensure that all aspects of partnership contracts are fulfilled from contract stage to on-site activation • Manage external partners’ expectations and assist with creating proof of performance reports for partners o Support logistics across all U.S Travel Association events • Operations for 12+ key U.S. Travel events annually including registration, speaker management, hotel blocks, AV, F&B, website updates, software management, transportation, social receptions, contract negotiation, and venue selection and management • Lead the RFP and selection process of new virtual/hybrid event software • Lead Opening Reception design, F&B, entertainment and logistics for ESTO (1,000+ guests) and the Sports Travel Forum (150+ guests) • Lead the table reservation process for the three luncheons at IPW including 600 daily tables



Washington International Horse Show

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Director

  • May 2013 - Dec 2017

  Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show is one of the most prestigious and entertaining equestrian events in North America. Over 26,000 spectators attend the six-day show hosted at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., which includes Olympic-level competition along with community and charity events. More than 500 top horses and riders come to the nation's capital from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a million dollars in prize money. Highlights include the $136,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington for the President's Cup, presented by Events DC, the famed Puissance high jump presented by Land Rover on Military Night, and Kids' Day, a free, fun and educational community event. WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition and is rated CSI4*-W by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, the world governing body for horse sports.EVENT DIRECTOR (July 2016 - December 2017)• Team management and development • Owned venue management relationship (Capital One Arena)• Managed venue build and décor contracts (B&K, Hargrove, Syzygy Events International)• Created and managed master WIHS team operations timeline • Created and managed venue load-in and build timeline • Managed $4M+ event budget and strategy• Led WIHS brand and marketing strategy • Led activation of all sponsor, charity, and media partner contracts from signing to on-site fulfillment• Designed all event branding and signage for WIHS and sponsors • Social Media content and strategy including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat SPONSORSHIP & HOSPITALITY INTERN (May 2013-January 2015)

• Sponsorship & Hospitality Intern

  • May 2013 - Jan 2015



Double H Farm

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations & Client Service Manager

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Owned and operated by the Harrison family, Double H Farm produces, competes, and sells top quality international show jumpers. Double H is recognized as one of the leading show jumping facilities and industry supporters in in North America, home to professionals Quentin Judge and gold medal Olympian McLain Ward. • Managed daily operations overseeing 20+ employees, facilities, finances, veterinary appointments and transportation services • Coordinated care and training for top level equines in preparation for international competition and future sale • Developed a digital and editorial marketing strategy to increase business exposure locally and internationally • Maintained existing clients through development of strong relationships • Acted as the primary contact for all sponsor, client, and vendor relationships • Coordinated all on-site social events for Canadian Pacific Railways and Double H at both corporate locations