Experience

Right On Pointe

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Marketing Events Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States



MiMedx

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director, Brand Eperience and Travel

  • May 2020 - Jul 2022

  Marietta, Georgia, United States MIMEDX (NASDAQ: MDXG) is an industry leader in placental biologics, regenerative medicine and advanced wound care with revenue of $270 million and 900 associates. Director Brand Experience and Travel (May 2020 to Aug 2022) Managed $2.1M conference budget; $3.1M event planning budget, and $3.2M travel budget, ensuring overall operational delivery within budgetary constraints. Directed and organized a team of 4 associates to meet overall job protocols. Oversaw all logistics functions… Show more MIMEDX (NASDAQ: MDXG) is an industry leader in placental biologics, regenerative medicine and advanced wound care with revenue of $270 million and 900 associates. Director Brand Experience and Travel (May 2020 to Aug 2022) Managed $2.1M conference budget; $3.1M event planning budget, and $3.2M travel budget, ensuring overall operational delivery within budgetary constraints. Directed and organized a team of 4 associates to meet overall job protocols. Oversaw all logistics functions, including exhibit house, show decorators, and transportation. Monitored and standardized MIMEDX travel operation, including building relationships with vendors, securing best rate and travel experience via contracts and RFPs negotiations, and achieving profit center goals for travel department.  Led and ensured the seamless execution of program, including air/ground travel, hotel accommodations, and event agenda/production while resolving complex issues.  Conducted 125 regional, 40 national, and 8 international conferences annually in accordance with the time, budget, and company and regulatory guidelines.  Spearheaded end to end planning, contract negotiation, logistics, production, vendor management, and project administration for 50+ internal events annually. Key Events:  Virtual Kick-off (pandemic) | National Sales Meeting  Sales Training Classes (Phases I, II) | Surgical Advisory Board Meetings  President's Club | Circle of Excellence  Board of Directors Meetings | Leadership Meetings  Area Meetings | Regional Meetings  Product Launches | Medical Education Programs

• Manager, Travel, Meetings and Event Planning

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  Marietta, Georgia, United States Managed and executed conferences, events, and internal meetings in collaboration with Director of Conference and Event Planning.  Enhanced conference base by 30% introducing more potential customers for MIMEDX.  Maximized sales efforts via conference presence, educational dinner programs, and growth of medical education in every quarter 2016-2018 and 2021-2022.  Achieved objectives as per guidelines and marketing plan by establishing highly empathetic relationships key stakeholders.

• Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2016

  Marietta, Georgia Maintained EVP's rapid growth agenda, including document preparation, accounting activities, calendar management, migration to management of travel, conferences and events.  Obtained coverage for our products by all Medicare MACs.  Secured VA coverage for our products for veterans and active military through reimbursement team efforts. Coordinated travel, meetings, conferences, interviews and the daily demands of 7 direct reports.



Alere Inc.

• United States
• Medical Device
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Travel, Conference and Event Planning

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2013

  Atlanta, GA (Formerly Healthdyne, Inc. & Matria Healthcare, Inc., Marietta, Georgia) Founded in 1970, Healthdyne and Matria were the industry leader in specialized health management services including high-risk pregnancy management and disease management. In 2008, $500 million Matria (NASDAQ: MATR) was acquired by $ 1.8 billion Alere Health (NYSE: ALR). Steered efforts towards organizing conferences and events for company. Built strong working relationships with vendors to attain budget friendly… Show more (Formerly Healthdyne, Inc. & Matria Healthcare, Inc., Marietta, Georgia) Founded in 1970, Healthdyne and Matria were the industry leader in specialized health management services including high-risk pregnancy management and disease management. In 2008, $500 million Matria (NASDAQ: MATR) was acquired by $ 1.8 billion Alere Health (NYSE: ALR). Steered efforts towards organizing conferences and events for company. Built strong working relationships with vendors to attain budget friendly outcomes for conference logistics and events. Delivered expert-level leadership to a travel team of 3 members and coordinated with travel management company, airline, ground transportation, and hotel vendors as company liaison.  Produced bottom-line results by leading new and existing team after company acquisition by Alere Health.  Accomplished sustainable sales growth by driving conference presence, educational programs, training sessions, and team/leadership meetings. Additional Experience:  Manager (Jan 2000 to Mar 2008) | Alere Health (formerly Matria Healthcare), Marietta, GA  Executive Assistant to the President & COO | Matria Healthcare / Healthdyne, Inc., Marietta, GA Show less