Kelly Dawson
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Credentials
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Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)
International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)Jun, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Celebrus
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner Relationship Manager
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Society of American Military Engineers
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibits & Sponsorship Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2023
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Exhibit Operations & Sales Manager
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2020
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GAMA Global
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2017
Responsible for leading strategic partnerships, sponsorships, business development, contract management, relationship management, strategic communication and stakeholder engagement to execute 36 client agreements. Drove cross-functional collaboration to execute 36 existing Partnerships in Management Growth (PMG) company client agreements generating $575K across the 2016 fiscal year in addition to 2 new company contracts and benefits. Directed and managed the sales of all PMG conference sponsorships and advertising for the GAMA International Journal (GIJ) recognition issue which generated $405K for the 2016 fiscal year. Managed all onsite relationships and logistics for the Annual Conference including registration and onsite logistics for 68 exhibitors. Oversaw event logistics and coordination for the Bi-Annual Leadership Executive meeting. Facilitated weekly, daily and monthly strategic communications to 36 PMG companies. Coordinated and oversaw the application process for awards programs, banquets and annual conferences. Built and retained positive relationships with clients to understand business requirements, strategic vision and Show less
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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United States
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Government Relations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Assistant
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Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
Responsible for leading program coordination, outreach initiatives, key events and strategic communication efforts for 4 national programs including Women’s Leadership, Promotion and Education, and Health and Safety programs. Partnered with committee members, sponsors, vendors and speakers to coordinate the strategic planning, marketing, implementation, and execution of 3 national conferences with up to 1,400 attendees and stakeholders. Prepared and managed membership reports and State Awards of Excellence to support state and volunteer efforts to increase AFBF membership. Supported programs, projects, conventions and events rural development programs. Coordinated and managed the application process for 4 year programs impacting all 2,800 county Farm Bureaus. Developed and oversaw online and onsite conference registration processes ensuring streamlined processes. Maintained and prepared invoices and financial reports for on site and off site meetings and conferences. Prepared and delivered strategic communication across 4 programs including social media efforts, memos and letters. Built relations and ensured time communications to state organizational staff, committee members and stakeholders. Show less
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Physician Enterprise
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Program Coordinator
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Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
Responsible for delivering strategic communications for stakeholders, introducing critical policy and performance improvement activity updates to meet corporation, government and state accreditation and regulatory requirements. Led communication with organizational leadership and stakeholders; maintained monthly and quarterly reports to generate performance reports; organized initiatives and community events that supported positive patient outcomes Responsible for delivering strategic communications for stakeholders, introducing critical policy and performance improvement activity updates to meet corporation, government and state accreditation and regulatory requirements. Led communication with organizational leadership and stakeholders; maintained monthly and quarterly reports to generate performance reports; organized initiatives and community events that supported positive patient outcomes
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
Assisted in the overall duties of the senior director of nursing for Orthopedics inclusive of maintaining relationships with executive nursing leadership, hospital staff, external vendors, troubleshooting answers to program related questions, maintaining reports and filing reports timely. Provided coordination of resources, tasks and necessary steps to organize and facilitate large complex program projects to assure compliance with protocol and timelines. Collaborated with nursing leadership to collect and maintain data to submit project milestone reports with a specified timeframe. Developed communication materials and plans events that serve internal and external customers that support the neurosurgical department. Created and maintained scheduling and pay roll for 74 nurses and non-professional clinical staff. Active member in a multidisciplinary team strategizing, trouble shooting and facilitating the department transition to the new 560 bed clinical building (NCB) to include structural problems. Show less
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University of Maryland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Projects Intern
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May 2009 - Jan 2011
Coordinated and managed marketing activities supporting 9 college sports that increased community awareness, attendance and revenue during sporting games, such as the Men’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball team. Communicated effectively to staff, coaches, athletes and fans through advertisements, game day announcements and social networks building and sustaining collaborative relationships that contributed to other university events. Researched best practice for design and implementation of revenue generating programs when managing a conservative budget of $500 for a Family’s Night Out for a Men’s Soccer Event. Submitted post event reports that detailed planning efforts, supply costs, outreach, ticket sales and profit. Advanced computer skill in Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, Publisher and Photoshop as evidenced by published advertisements and athletic posters. Show less
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Game Day Operations Intern
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Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Organized schedules for all sporting events while managing the field placement of significant team players, sponsor’s and spectators. Developed advertisements and promotions that would invite local businesses to sponsor events.Communicated with local schools advertising sporting events as ideal family nights-out events while promoting the business sponsorship.Created and advertised membership packages that promoted family participation. Used social networks and the university’s web site that invited a broad base for consumer awareness.Coordinated and managed the activities within sporting event, including the design of halftime shows, special recognition's, ticket sales and on-field student activities.Monitored vendor involvement during Men’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball. Show less
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University of Oklahoma Sports Marketing
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Norman, Oklahoma
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Sports Marketing Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Developed a strategic plan that identified opportunities for increasing attendance at the Oklahoma’s Men’s Baseball Team College World Series games. Ticket sales revenue significantly increased. Organized a student support group for the Women’s Soccer team that included initiatives for increasing student participation. Managed team dynamics for analyzing processes, building relationships and facilitating change. Performed office administrative duties and other jobs as assigned. Developed a strategic plan that identified opportunities for increasing attendance at the Oklahoma’s Men’s Baseball Team College World Series games. Ticket sales revenue significantly increased. Organized a student support group for the Women’s Soccer team that included initiatives for increasing student participation. Managed team dynamics for analyzing processes, building relationships and facilitating change. Performed office administrative duties and other jobs as assigned.
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Education
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University of Maryland