Laura Lozada, CEM, CMP
Vice President, Operations at Specialty Food Association- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Events Industry CouncilMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)
International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)
Experience
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Specialty Food Association
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Operations
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Sep 2022 - Present
Operational oversight of association events, programs, products and benefits - including Fancy Food Shows.
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Vice President, Membership
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Dec 2020 - Sep 2022
Leading the charge to implement effective strategies that help to better understand, serve and grow SFA membership through meaningful member engagement.
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Director of Events
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
Oversight of meetings & events for Fancy Food Shows, regional education conferences & Board of Director meeting management including but not limited to convention hotel block management and maximization, F&B, meeting room and event execution.
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Philanthropy Director
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2014 - 2018
Created and managed nonprofit Specialty Food Foundation.
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Education Director
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2007 - 2014
Content development and speaker management.
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Meetings & Events Director
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2001 - 2007
Event planning and logistical operations for Fancy Food Shows.
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Financial Manager
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2000 - 2001
Financial analysis and reporting. In addition, served as finance consultant for 2 years prior reconciling event cash flow onsite 1999-2000.
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Atlantic Theater Company
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Manager
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1998 - 2000
A/P, A/R, payroll and audit preparation. A/P, A/R, payroll and audit preparation.
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Education
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New York University
Master of Arts (M.A.) -
Rollins College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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