Bio
Credentials
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Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)
International Live Events Association (ILEA)
Experience
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Director of Events
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Apr 2024 - Present
The Garden Club of America is a nonprofit national organization composed of 199 member garden clubs with almost 18,000 club members who devote energy and expertise to projects in their communities and across the United States. Founded in 1913, the GCA is a leader in horticulture, conservation, cr...
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Convention Manager
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Jan 2006 - Present
• Managed and oversaw logistics for 1000 attendees, keynote general session, a trade show, 16 breakout sessions, two award ceremonies, celebrity host appearance, and evening reception.• Secured Keynote speakers to support theme, focusing on innovators, subject matter experts, thought leaders, ent...
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Owner & President
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Jan 1990 - Present
Crafting experiences through creative development, strategic planning, event execution, on-site management and accountability.
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National Director of Events
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2024
• Oversaw strategic revitalization of annual programmatic and fundraising events for BUILD across multiple regions including Boston, San Francisco, LA, Metro DC, Pittsburgh, and New York, swiftly transitioning during COVID-19 to embrace new technologies and platforms, surpassing $8.7 million fund...
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Director & Founder
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2021
Development of an online training program for event professionals to deliver best-practices and event education to event professionals.
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American Massage Therapy Association – AMTA
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New England
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Conference Producer
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Jan 2006 - Mar 2015
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New England
• Planned and executed a five-day Educational Conference and Trade show for 400 attendees, 40 exhibitors and sponsors, and 15 speakers. • Negotiated contracts with vendors, speakers and workshop leaders; managed logistics and audio-visual support; created marketing and supporting sponsorship mate...
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Family Independence, Inc.
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Event Producer
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Fundraising Events and Gala - Producer of Crafts at the Castle - A Fine Art and Crafts Show and Exhibition to benefit Family Service of Greater Boston• Engaged executive teams, board members, volunteers, and sponsors to reach event goals and objectives for Crafts at the Castle, Anniversary Gala ...
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Past Chairwoman
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2004 - 2007
Past committee chair and organizational leader on the local chapter and international level.
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Education
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University of Connecticut
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