Experience

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

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

• Conference Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Dedicated and highly motivated professional with experience in the coordination and planning of large and small conferences and workshops. Analytical mindset capable of developing and managing requests for proposals (RFP’s), site selection guidelines, conference specifications, contracts, hotel rooming lists, and conference expense management. Proven track record of coordinating site selection, contract negotiations, and audio-visual requirements, managing numerous speakers, preparing, and supervising budgets, exhibits, and on-site management of all programs. Show less



Southern Regional Education Board

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Jan 1999 - Oct 2021

  Coordinate and plan workshops and conferences including the Making Schools Work annual conference serving as the main point of contact for over 500 presenters and 3,500 conference attendees ensuring an exceptional conference experience. Analyze and determine budgets for all conferences and workshops through forecasting costs and negotiating contracts with hotels for meeting space and sleeping rooms ensuring cost efficiency for all attendees. Research venues, vendors, and design ideas to develop and execute plans that ensure venue specifications closely align with the conference needs. Manage all conference needs utilizing logistical skills ensuring all details including using registration and event management software, scheduling sessions, room set-up, audio/visual, transportation, housing and food and beverage for meetings are on target. Collaborate with key stakeholders including lead project managers, conference committees, speakers, and onsite conference staff using effective communication and interpersonal skills to create a team that executes high quality conferences and workshops Show less