Experience

Cnxtd Event Media Corp.

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, President

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  Founder, Cnxtd (“Connected”) Event Media Corp., a market-leading producer of B2B events in specialized niches. Extensive experience with all types of event media, including conferences, trade shows, webcasts, roundtables, custom events, newsletters, web sites, brand development, sales strategies and marketing programs. Cnxtd creates high-quality interactive experiences that take live B2B information services to the next level. Founder, Cnxtd (“Connected”) Event Media Corp., a market-leading producer of B2B events in specialized niches. Extensive experience with all types of event media, including conferences, trade shows, webcasts, roundtables, custom events, newsletters, web sites, brand development, sales strategies and marketing programs. Cnxtd creates high-quality interactive experiences that take live B2B information services to the next level.



NYPAY

• United States
• Financial Services

• Executive Committee Member

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Direct the operations, sales, programming, and promotion for monthly series of high-level networking events for the financial services and fintech communities. Direct the operations, sales, programming, and promotion for monthly series of high-level networking events for the financial services and fintech communities.



International Cryptographic Module Conference

• Project Director

  • May 2013 - Present

  Helped to conceive, found and grow leading global event for commercial cryptography. ICMC is a forum for industry leaders from over 20 countries who produce, test, specify and use cryptographic modules, with a strong focus on technology and certification standards such as FIPS 140-2, ISO/IEC 19790, and Common Criteria. The conference includes special focus tracks on embedded cryptography, open source cryptography, quantum-safe cryptography, cryptographic policy and ethics, and the experience of cryptographic module end users. Show less



RiverSide InfoMedia

• Partner

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2015

  RiverSide InfoMedia is an integrated B2B media company, offering performance-based marketing solutions: Industry InfoSite creates industry vertical web sites capable of hosting thousands of free video/webinar presentations, extensively indexed and reviewed by industry experts, with accompanying documentation, links, user ratings and discussion forums. B2B marketers may place content on a no-risk pay per view basis, with immediate lead generation potential. Connected Events offers hybrid live/teleconferenced, multi-city connected conferences and trade shows tied to professional networking tools. Attendees enjoy extensive content and custom agendas. Exhibitors enjoy a no-risk, “pay per attendee” model. Visit www.pharmainfosite.com, www.eelearning.info, www.healthandsafetyinfosite.com Show less



SourceMedia

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• VP, Events

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Responsibility for SourceMedia technology events, including CardTech/SecurTech, leading conference and trade show events for advanced card, biometric and access security technologies and markets. Launched and managed conference and trade shows: SIM Americas Summit, Identity Theft & Fraud Symposium, Data Management for RFID Apps, Business Intelligence, Financial Services Technology Responsibility for SourceMedia technology events, including CardTech/SecurTech, leading conference and trade show events for advanced card, biometric and access security technologies and markets. Launched and managed conference and trade shows: SIM Americas Summit, Identity Theft & Fraud Symposium, Data Management for RFID Apps, Business Intelligence, Financial Services Technology



Access Intelligence

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Director, Conferences and Trade Shows

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2003

  Formerly Chemical Week Associates. Management of conference and trade show group, producing 22 annual events worldwide, including Chemical Demand Chain & CRM, Senior Financial Officer Conference, and Asia Pacific Chemical Industry Meeting. Responsible for start-ups and acquisitions. Negotiated and established new conference located in Beijing and Shanghai with Chinese partner. Creating targeted email newsletters supported by sponsorship revenues. Formerly Chemical Week Associates. Management of conference and trade show group, producing 22 annual events worldwide, including Chemical Demand Chain & CRM, Senior Financial Officer Conference, and Asia Pacific Chemical Industry Meeting. Responsible for start-ups and acquisitions. Negotiated and established new conference located in Beijing and Shanghai with Chinese partner. Creating targeted email newsletters supported by sponsorship revenues.



Penton Media, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade Show Director

  • Jul 1997 - Aug 2001

  Created a show group for management of established Wireless Systems Conference & Exhibition. Established vendor sponsorship program with high net revenues. Established new events, including Internet Device Builder in 2000, Military Electronics Show, EDA: Front-to-Back, and Wireless OEM Executive Summit in 2001. Developed high-profile industry presence with appearances in broadcast and print media. Acquired WirelessDeveloper conference in 2001 and created launch plan for WirelessDeveloper magazine. Show less



Miller Freeman

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade Show Director

  • Jul 1988 - Jul 1997

  P&L management, strategic positioning, sales, marketing and content development, with increasing responsibility, for three product groups. Managed group of 15 through high-growth period. Responsible for six established trade shows and five high-growth startup events. Portfolio included Embedded Systems Conferences, New Animation Technology Exposition, 3D Design, Digital Video Expo and Autodesk University. Pursued acquisitions, and successfully acquired DSP World Expo. Created single-sponsor online resource sites. Began as marketing manager, then Director for Wood Technology Show Group. Show less