Manager, Meetings

• Aug 2021 - Present

Event Technology Project Manager

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Meetings Program Manager

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

Digital Event Strategist (DES) Certified Manages the planning and logistics for:- multiple educational events (both physical and virtual) annually, ranging in size from 300 - 2,000+ learners. - leadership and corporate retreats.- smaller educational webinars in assistance with Education Dept.Assists Director of Meetings, also serves as lead, in:- pre-event requirement discussions with stakeholders (determining objectives, budget, timelines, etc.).- site and event platform RFPs and selection.- contract negotiations.- event logistics (F&B, AV, function space spec development, hotel space, registration, and more).- budget management and invoice reconciliation. - tracking issues and facilitating post-event debriefs.Serves as primary liaison and manages cross-functional teams (Education, IT, MarCom and Membership Departments, and third party vendors) in meeting overall event milestones, speaker preparation and best practices, event platform training, registration, marketing and reporting.Primary lead and SME for use of event platform CadmiumCD for both physical and virtual meetings.Manages the overall event platform set-up and maintenance, website maintenance and mobile app, as well as developing content for marketing collateral. Show less

Digital Strategy Program Manager

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

Responsible for leading staff and members through numerous digital activities enhancing operational processes and member experience in accordance with the mission and goals of AACE.Created project charters and timelines while working and leading multiple cross-functional teams in the implementation of new technologies.Led and trained multiple cross-functional teams during implementation of new technologies.Acted as lead implementor and overall technology SME for CadmiumCD while demonstrating a deep understanding.Trained 30+ staff on new technologies, while promoting user adoption, and developing governance and SOPs. Show less

Graphics Project Coordinator

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2018

Served as overall logistics coordinator for the Graphics Department for Annual Meetings and/or trade show events.Assisted in the planning, development, and maintenance of the Annual Meeting website and graphics portfolio.Served as lead project manager and point of contact for design clients, while directing content management for over 50 websites.Identified staff resources and maintained budgetary requirements for client projects.

Event,Charity Auction and PR Manager

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2016

GAAM was created in 2012 to create a heightened appreciation for gaming culture and it's impact on society and culture. We hope to create a new exposure platform for artists, and those in the gaming industry, and create more educational and employment opportunities for the future generations interested in getting involved in the gaming industry and culture. Creating and curating video game and pop culture related art and events Creating and managing business relationships Identify, manage, and support educational partnerships and relationships Create and manage vendor relationships Highlight and create tools and opportunities to empower gaming community and "creators"​ Event production and coordination "Talent" scout Show less

Marketing and Website Coordinator

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

Project Manager and SEO Coordinator

• May 2005 - Dec 2011

Media Relations Intern

• Mar 2005 - Sep 2005

Communications Intern/Specialist

• Sep 2004 - Sep 2005