Experience

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  The Washington Post

  • United States
  • Newspaper Publishing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director, Events Management

    • Sep 2021 - Present

    Leads the strategy, development, and execution of all client experience events, experiential marketing programs and relationship growth initiatives supporting The Washington Post’s advertising and commercial product teams. Drives visibility for The Washington Post brand by identifying and developing client experience strategy around key products and initiatives.

  • Senior Event Manager

    • Jun 2008 - Sep 2021

    • Management of all national and international advertising sales and marketing event campaigns for The Washington Post’s digital and print properties (90+ events per year). Events range in scope from The White House Correspondents’ Dinner to inaugural balls to multi-day sales conferences. • Development and execution of advertising partner events including experiential marketing campaigns, trade shows, content conferences and custom content campaign for print and digital advertisers. • Management of The Washington Post’s multi-million dollar client entertainment and relationship-building strategy with a focus on luxury experiences for Fortune 100 company executives and advertising decision makers. • Management of the sales events and promotions team, which is responsible for the production of all event strategy, logistics and creative materials such as event websites, online event registration, invitations, marketing and event collateral, promotional items, programs, signage and client communication. • Cultivation and maintenance of all supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.

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  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

  • Bachelor Gulch, Colorado

  • Senior Meetings and Special Events Manager

    • Mar 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Bachelor Gulch, Colorado

    • Responsible for the planning and execution of corporate and social events for The Ritz-Carlton’s key accounts. • Managed the client experience from the initial site visit through the sales process to the post-event recap to ensure seamless planning and flawless execution. • Surpassed quarterl...

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  The Washington Post

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Events Manager

    • Jul 2004 - Mar 2007
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Responsible for management and execution of all B2B and consumer events for The Washington Post, Newsweek and Slate Magazine. Events included all consumer events, business and sales summits, client retention events and corporate sponsorships.• Executed several consumer and corporate promotional...