Vice President, Operations

• Aug 2022 - Present

Senior Operations Director

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2022

Operations Director

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 40 countries. Reed brings together over six million active event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today, Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and its portfolio serves more than 40 industry sectors.Responsibilities include:• Overseeing pre-show planning and on-site management of all operational aspects of shows• Working in tandem with show teams to develop, implement and execute show décor, rules and regulations, customer service initiatives, safety plans, innovations, etc.• Managing production work done by applicable personnel and vendors• Overseeing the creation, production and revision of show floorplans with show teams• Coordinating and assist in implementation of show budgets and invoice reconciliation • Maintain strong working relationships with business partners, vendors, venues. Show less

Senior Operations Manager

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

Conference & Project Manager

• Aug 2011 - Mar 2014

Empire Force Events is a full-service event production and destination management company. Empire-Owned Shows (Tradeshows, Conferences, Consumer Events): • Conceptualized conferences and consumer events from the development to branding, sales, marketing, logistics, production and execution • Developed all sales materials and sponsorship deck and actively participate in the sales process for sponsors and exhibitors; manage fulfillment of sponsorships once contracted • Managed CRM database of prospective participants (exhibitors, sponsors, speakers) / attendees • Managed registration/ticket sales process through online event management software and reports • Developed and managed marketing plan, public relations team as well as creative campaigns (development of advertisements in broadcast, print, digital outlets) and all social media • Designed and scheduled all e-mail marketing campaigns (both B2B and B2C) • Manged multiple show websites (using a CMS system), including all content and template updates Client Events: • Conceptualized and managed brand activations and events for B2B and B2C clients • Conducted site visits, developed RFPs and negotiated contracts with vendors • Managed entire execution of events on-site from load-in through load-out, including vendors and freelance/temporary staff Show less

Show Director

• Feb 2007 - Aug 2011

CCK Global Events was division of ENK International, with a portfolio of consumer trade events including food and beverage, education and pet shows. • Sold and marketed exhibits and sponsorships • Managed and designed all e-marketing campaigns • Designed floor plans for major events (trade and consumer) • Sourced show talent and managed relationships • Oversaw all event logistics and operations CCK Global Events was division of ENK International, with a portfolio of consumer trade events including food and beverage, education and pet shows. • Sold and marketed exhibits and sponsorships • Managed and designed all e-marketing campaigns • Designed floor plans for major events (trade and consumer) • Sourced show talent and managed relationships • Oversaw all event logistics and operations

Assistant Concessions Manager

• Sep 2003 - Feb 2007

Assisted in the management of auxiliary services for all sporting and arts events at various locations throughout campus (Mullins Center, Fine Arts Center, McGuirk Football Stadium, etc.) while maintaining a full course load. Responsibilities included: staff scheduling and payroll, inventory management, concession booth management and post-event financial reconciliation. Assisted in the management of auxiliary services for all sporting and arts events at various locations throughout campus (Mullins Center, Fine Arts Center, McGuirk Football Stadium, etc.) while maintaining a full course load. Responsibilities included: staff scheduling and payroll, inventory management, concession booth management and post-event financial reconciliation.