Experience

Global Management Partners
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Executive Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present


L&L Management

• France
• Business Consulting and Services

• Director of Meetings and Events

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Played an intracule role in expanding the Neurocritical Care Association support staff from a team of 3 individuals to a current team of 8 including creation of job descriptions, screening resumes, participating in interviews, creating and executing job offers and on-boarding new employeesDirectly supervise 2 full time employees which includes: training and mentoring, facilitating workflow, performance reviews and implementing course correction if necessary Oversee all logistical aspects of multiple conferences from start to finish of 2 associations, amounting to 6 conferences per year, up to 3,500 attendees and various international locations all over the world Oversee the creation and management of yearly timeline, setting critical dates and deadlines and working with team to ensure that workflow is on trackWork closely with program chair to put in place the framework for annual meeting programming, sessions, topics, speakers, moderators and social activitiesManage sponsorship programs and industry sponsored events, verifying compliance with ACCME and Sunshine Act standards, securing an average of $600,000 in sponsorship support each yearArrange temporary staff for registration and on site meeting execution to include: creation of schedule for on-site staffing needs and providing job descriptions for each areaPrepare meeting specifications as well as staff and volunteer schedule and instructions for on-site facilitation Show less

• Senior Meeting and Event Planner

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2014

  Successfully manage and execute all logistical aspects for annual conferences of two Associations with up to 3,500 attendees at various international locations. Research potential conference locations, plan and conduct site inspections, negotiate and execute contracts with hotels, convention centers, DMC, PCO (Professional Congress Organizer), AV companies, decorator, and all other necessary vendors.Develop preliminary meeting budget and manage budget throughout the planning process.Work with decorator to facilitate exhibits, posters, banners, and meeting signage.Manage sponsorship programs and industry sponsored events, verifying compliance with ACCME (continuing Medical Education) standards.Secure venues for off-site social events and arrange all logistics including entertainment, décor, and transportation.Hire and schedule temporary staff and security.Prepare meeting specifications, staff and volunteer schedule, and instructions for on-site facilitation. Show less



Carlson Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Meeting and Event Planner

  • Nov 2005 - Jul 2009

  Facilitated all logistics for meetings, drug launches, and incentives for designated clients (Merck Pharmaceuticals, Fiserv Inc. Schering Plough, and Miller Brewing Co.)including registration, pre-trip communications, room lists, meeting room set up, audio visual, menus, décor, entertainment, transportation, branding and ordering merchandise, negotiating and contracting locations for off-site events, golf tournaments, spouse activities, and room gifts. Maintained financial accountability for meetings including management of budget, price negotiation, vendor payments and deposits while adhering to client contract terms, conditions and billing guidelines. Oversaw client meeting location selection. Submitted RFPs to potential US hotels, negotiated room block, meeting space and contract terms, and arranged and conducted site inspections. Build and managed online registration booking tool. Acted as business lead for on-site meetings, conducted pre-convention meetings and collaborated with on-site travel director, hotel contact, and client contact. Managed supplier partners and internal support areas to ensure quality and timely delivery of program. Successfully executed meetings and incentive programs of all sizes from small, high-level executive meetings to citywide conventions with 3,000 attendees, 12 hotels and Convention Center. Show less



Radisson Hotel Myrtle Beach and Convention Center

• Catering and Conference Service Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Nov 2005

  Participated in pre-opening of Myrtle Beach’s first 4 Diamond AAA rated hotel with over 150,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Managed Catering and Conference Service Department. Created menus, built program management database, implemented processes for Catering and Conference Services. Serviced and coordinated all details of assigned events including, room set, catering, audio visual, guest room accommodations, entertainment, transportation, and off-site activities while working within the client budget. Generated BEOs, event resumes, room diagrams, VIP requests, and negotiated contracts and room blocks in a timely manner and clearly communicated details to responsible departments to ensure successful delivery of each event. Show less



Carlson

• United States
• Investment Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2000 - Nov 2002

  Scheduled conferences and meetings, prepared written and visual materials, arranged space and menus, negotiated prices, reviewed and signed BEOs. Attended conferences to assist with registration and facilitation. Managed database for end of month reports and SOPs for 16 Managed Radisson Hotels. Facilitated interviews, orientation, appointments, and accommodations for new GMs and DOS’s. Handled all other administrative responsibilities for executive team of 6. Scheduled conferences and meetings, prepared written and visual materials, arranged space and menus, negotiated prices, reviewed and signed BEOs. Attended conferences to assist with registration and facilitation. Managed database for end of month reports and SOPs for 16 Managed Radisson Hotels. Facilitated interviews, orientation, appointments, and accommodations for new GMs and DOS’s. Handled all other administrative responsibilities for executive team of 6.