Executive Director

• Jan 2016 - Present

Manager, Events & Hosptality Services, CMP

• Dec 2004 - Present

Manage the operation of a 10,000 square foot conference center and event department executing more than 350 professional development trainings and 5,000 meetings annually. Oversee the operation of the front reception desk and State-Board Continuing Education Unit program. Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for the conference center. Identify and implement new functionality and business process improvements in Ungerboeck event management software. Manage the operation of a 10,000 square foot conference center and event department executing more than 350 professional development trainings and 5,000 meetings annually. Oversee the operation of the front reception desk and State-Board Continuing Education Unit program. Develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for the conference center. Identify and implement new functionality and business process improvements in Ungerboeck event management software.

Account Executive/Program Manager

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2004

Negotiated vendor contracts, planned and executed all event logistics, resolved vendor issues, developed proposals and budgets, researched and recommended event venues and reconciled expenses for approximately 100 programs of 10-1,500 annually. Managed and trained on-site event staff. Developed client and vendor relationships and educated clients on successful event strategies and cost saving measures. Marketed event planning services to potential clients. Trained company employees on departmental procedures and computer software.