Experience

Norwood - Fontbonne Academy
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Event Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2019


Consumer Technology Association

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager, PAC and Political Affairs

  • Apr 2009 - Apr 2015

  • Directed activities for the association’s Political Action Committee (CEAPAC). • Developed and executed CEAPAC fundraising campaigns and events.• Worked with conference staff to organize CES LIT Program and other CEA policy/political events.• Maintained donor relationships and cultivated prospective donors.• Managed all logistical aspects and planned all events at the CEA Innovation House.• Revamped CEAPAC website and implemented an online contribution system. • Managed software and data transition between fundraising programs• Managed Government Affairs Coordinator • Served as liaison to CEAPAC Executive Board while providing fundraising reports. Conducted bi-monthly meetings and ensured the timely posting of meeting notices, minutes and agendas.• Worked with CEAPAC Executive Board members on a peer to peer fundraising strategy.• Developed marketing strategies throughout the year to build awareness and support for the CEAPAC program. • Wrote and distributed quarterly CEAPAC Newsletter and other public documents promoting CEAPAC and government affairs priorities and activities.• Managed donor recognition program and annual renewal process.• Maintained the PAC donor database and organized records of all PAC receipts and disbursements. • Ensured CEAPAC and CEA compliance with state and federal election and lobbying laws.• Filed FEC reports and lobbying disclosure reports at both the federal and state level in an accurate and timely manner.• Monitored legislative, regulatory and business trends impacting the consumer electronics industry. Show less

• Senior Coordinator, Government Affairs

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2009

  • Maintained seven departmental budgets and work with finance department on budget reports.• Coordinated in-house meetings including arrangements for Government Affairs luncheons, conferences, receptions, and dinners.• Acted as liaison between our Conferences department and the Government Affairs department for CEA events.• Assisted PAC manager with CEAPAC responsibilities including meetings, receptions and fundraising.• Worked with Government Officials on logistics and ethics requirements for annual events.• Worked closely with the Leaders in Technology (LIT) Event Manager on the Annual LIT Program at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).• Coordinated the Leaders in Technology Dinner and Digital Patriots Dinner Seating. Show less

• Event Assistant

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2006

  • Planned the Leaders in Technology (LIT) Program for the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with Events Manager.• Helped 109 Government Officials and their staff with program registration and onsite logistics.• Created and managed banquet event orders for onsite hospitality suites.• Managed hotel rooming list pre-show and onsite.• Coordinated VIP transportation with outside vendor.• Planned evening events for LIT program participants.• Arranged seating and logistics for a 500 person seated dinner during the show. Show less



The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Event Coordinator

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2005

  • Planned the 27th Annual Ambassadors Ball for 1200 attendees which included Members of Congress, Ambassadors, and Fortune 500 companies. • Coordinated fundraising efforts that raised over 1 million dollars for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. • Oversaw Silent Auction Coordinator and 30 Ambassadors Ball volunteers. • Organized various functions leading up to the Ball such as Executive and Finance Committee meetings, an Ambassadors’ Wives Tea, a Social Secretaries Tea, and a menu tasting with Committee Members. • Worked closely with the Grand Hyatt Washington in the logistical planning of the evening’s ballroom setup and events. • Recruited Chris Matthews of MSNBC’s Hardball and wife Kathleen Matthews to be the Masters of Ceremonies. • Handled all Ambassadors Ball publications. • Board Liaison for the National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Show less