Experience

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  Panoptix Events

  • Corporate Trade Show and Event Manager

    • 2009 - Present

    • Plan and manage trade shows and events for clients including development of strategy, goals and objectives, event conceptualization and theme development, and analysis of event effectiveness and ROI • Lead creation, implementation, and management of project timelines, meetings, staff training, ...

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  AMASanDiego

  • Volunteer

    • 2017 - 2019

    Logistics Manager - 2019 Art of Marketing Conference Planned and managed logistics and budget with hotel to create a meaningful, positive event attendee experience with strategic event space planning, layout and traffic flow, room assignments, AV, food and beverage, signage, parking.Exhibition Ma...

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  Emilio Nares Foundation

  • Event Chairperson - Harvest for Hope Annual Fundraiser (Volunteer)

    • 2009 - 2011

    Each year the Emilio Nares Foundation hosts its annual Harvest for Hope celebration as the main fundraiser to support its programs. Harvest for Hope is a unique opportunity to enjoy the delectable taste samplings of San Diego’s elite chefs, restaurants and wine distributors while enjoying live m...

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  Life Technologies (now Thermo-Fisher Scientific)

  • Global Events Leader

    • 2007 - 2009

    • Implemented and owned Global Events Strategy focused on continually improving event effectiveness, establishment of best practices, and accounting for measurable event ROI• Designed and established tools for the business units/regions to understand how to leverage impact from the event strategy...

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  SMS.ac

  • Director of Events

    • 2004 - 2007

    • Built and directed events department consisting of five-person Events Team that planned and managed all aspects of corporation’s trade shows, conferences, user group seminars, special events, and employee events – 56 events in a 6-month period including 20 user group seminars in 6 countries ...