Senior Director of Events and Education

• Sep 2022 - Present

Director of Conferences and Events

• Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

The Kidney Cancer Association is a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients andcaregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education to be the universal leader infinding the cure for kidney cancer. Founded in 1990 by Eugene P. Schonfeld and a small group ofpatients and doctors in Chicago, Illinois, the KCA has grown into an international non-profit organizationbased in Houston, Texas. The KCA promotes scientific advances through two annual research symposiaand a robust grant program, participates in legislative advocacy, and seeks to be a source of educationand resources for patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by kidney cancer. The KCA’s annual International Kidney Cancer Symposiums (IKCS) held in the U.S. in the fall andEurope in the spring are an opportunity for physicians, researchers, academics, and industryprofessionals from across the globe to join and exchange ideas that will direct the future of kidneycancer research and treatment in the ultimate pursuit of a cure. I oversee the operations and provide logistical support of IKCS: North America, IKCS: Europe and theannual Virtual Patient Symposium.

Conference Planning Manager

• Jul 2019 - Nov 2021

• Lead, coordinate and execute details for multiple global meetings and conferences, including but not limited to facilities, registration, speakers, accommodations, travel arrangements, catering, exhibits, and audio-visual needs. • Serve as one of the primary staff liaisons with the contracted external meeting services firm for larger meetings. • Negotiate contracts with venues and vendors, such as hotels, convention centers, and speakers, securing the best possible terms • Serve as an active member and resource to cross-functional planning teams and foster a collaborative team environment • Manage and execute marketing strategy for meetings in coordination with Communications and Member Experience departments • Provide regular status reports on meeting preparation and pertinent details to all stakeholders via meetings, conference calls and email • Travel to national and international event sites as required (up to 25%) • Coordinate and work closely with local organizing committees for IASLC meetings

Communications & Martketing Director

• Dec 2018 - May 2019

• Liaison for media partners & $180,000 in-kind marketing budget• (4+) Intern and (60) Ambassador volunteers management• Full production of Business Expo (100 vendor booths, 10+ sponsors, 1,000+ attendees) • Full production, sales coordination and management of Awards & Dinner (450+ attendees) • Sponsorship solicitation, event ticket & online/print advertising sales• Responsible for all aspects of print & online media, multiple items each for 25+ yearly events• Official photographer for all major events• Supervisor for up to 7 interns per semester• Responsible for design and layout of major Chamber publications, Communication Plan, Annual Report & monthly board reports

Membership Director

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

• Membership celebrations organization• Membership recruitment, development and retention • (4+) Intern and (60) Ambassador volunteers management • Management of a $750,000 budget annually• Business Expo (120 vendor booths, 10+ sponsors) sales and coordination• Sponsorship solicitation, event ticket and online/print advertising sales• Annual Awards Dinner development, coordination and onsite management (400+ attendees, full production)

Conference Services Manager

• Dec 2012 - Jan 2018

• Booked, protected and maximized function space for events• Negotiated event meeting contracts and executed all details• Solicited & prepared RFPs/ proposals from/to clients/ vendors• Prepared event reports detailing revenue, attendance & problem resolution• Assisted sales director to manage financial performance• Managed & led event staff, and directed all operations staff• Developed relationships with vendors to establish prices & service agreements to enhance the event experience and increase additional revenue opportunities for the property

Meeting Event Coordinator

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2016

Maintain image of a leading resource for corporate and healthcare meeting service while offering a variety of pre-meeting, on-site, and post-meeting support services Maintain image of a leading resource for corporate and healthcare meeting service while offering a variety of pre-meeting, on-site, and post-meeting support services

Meetings and Advertising Coordinator

• Apr 2006 - Sep 2011

• Booked, protected and maximized function space for events• Negotiated event meeting contracts and executed all details • Solicited & prepared RFPs/ proposals from/to clients/ vendors• Prepared event reports detailing revenue, attendance & problem resolution• Assisted sales director to manage financial performance • Managed & led event staff, and directed all operations staff• Developed relationships with vendors to establish prices & service agreements to enhance the event experience and increase additional revenue opportunities for the property