Lora Burns
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Geo Week
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Marketing Manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Senior Marketing Manager
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Dec 2018 - Present
Commercial UAV Expo is North America’s leading trade show and conference focused on commercial drone integration and operation in construction, drone delivery, energy & utilities, forestry & agriculture, infrastructure & transportation, mining & aggregates, public safety & emergency services, surveying & mapping and more. Commercial UAV Expo is North America’s leading trade show and conference focused on commercial drone integration and operation in construction, drone delivery, energy & utilities, forestry & agriculture, infrastructure & transportation, mining & aggregates, public safety & emergency services, surveying & mapping and more.
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AEC Next
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United States
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Construction
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Marketing + Conference Manager
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Jan 2017 - Present
AEC Next is the leading vendor-neutral technology conference and expo for the built world environment, focused on technology solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. AEC Next is the leading vendor-neutral technology conference and expo for the built world environment, focused on technology solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
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Marketing Manager
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Aug 2019 - Present
SPAR 3D is the only vendor-neutral, cross-industry, 3D event in the market focusing on 3D processing and 3D visualization tools, including sensing with drones, mobile rigs or hand-held devices as well as AR/VR and 3D printed deliverables. SPAR 3D is the only vendor-neutral, cross-industry, 3D event in the market focusing on 3D processing and 3D visualization tools, including sensing with drones, mobile rigs or hand-held devices as well as AR/VR and 3D printed deliverables.
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Diversified Communications HQ
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United States
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Media Production
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing and Conference Manager
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Jan 2017 - Present
- AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference- SPAR 3D Expo & Conference- Commercial UAV Expo Americas- International Floriculture Expo- Kosherfest - International Food and Beverage Expo
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Senior Marketing and Conference Coordinator
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
- International Floriculture Expo- AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference- Kosherfest - International Food and Beverage Expo
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Conference Coordinator
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
Responsible for coordinating educational conference programs, speakers and special events for a variety of B2B tradeshows, including: - International Floriculture Expo - International WorkBoat Show - Pacific Marine Expo - Kosherfest - International Food and Beverage Expo - New England Food Show - Tri-State Food Expo
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University of New England
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Alumni Advancement
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
• Coordinated events and outreach across multiple alumni constituencies • Managed payment processing, vendor contracts, registration, logistics and evaluations • Developed materials for programming, including invitations for print and e-mail campaigns • Implemented new methods of meaningful engagement and assisted the Advancement team • Coordinated events and outreach across multiple alumni constituencies • Managed payment processing, vendor contracts, registration, logistics and evaluations • Developed materials for programming, including invitations for print and e-mail campaigns • Implemented new methods of meaningful engagement and assisted the Advancement team
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MAINE BREWERS GUILD
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Coordinator
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May 2013 - Jul 2013
• Coordinated all aspects of planning the Guild’s annual fundraising festival, including sponsorships, volunteers, budgeting, vendor contracts, permits, brewery staff and attendee correspondence, and event logistics • Successfully executed the festival, surpassing fundraising goals which allowed the Guild to hire its first Executive Director • Coordinated all aspects of planning the Guild’s annual fundraising festival, including sponsorships, volunteers, budgeting, vendor contracts, permits, brewery staff and attendee correspondence, and event logistics • Successfully executed the festival, surpassing fundraising goals which allowed the Guild to hire its first Executive Director
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Events Coordinator
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Dec 2008 - Aug 2012
• Assisted attorneys in 13 offices with developing and hosting national CLE conferences • Managed the concept design and implementation of innovative client development and marketing events, including networking receptions, educational briefings, conferences, and special events • Managed all aspects of hosting and running webinar series for multiple practice groups • Developed event contracts and oversaw menu selection and venue set-up • Managed e-mail marketing campaigns including creation of target mailing lists • Produced invitations, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, nametags, signage, and evaluation forms • Collaborated with partners, marketing managers, graphic designers, printers, writers and vendors to keep events on schedule and within budget • Analyzed attendance and evaluations and determined follow-up procedures • Created Web site event postings and registration forms Show less
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Academy of Natural Sciences
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adult Programs
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
• Assisted the Manager of Adult and Strategic Programs with events • Assisted with Adult Field Studies, hands-on programs in which attendees accompany scientists in the field, including tree coring in a historic cemetery and amphibian and insect identification in the Pine Barrens • Wrote recaps of programs published on the official ANS web site • Collected event evaluations and compiled data and feedback • Researched local organizations to create targeted invitation lists for programs Show less
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Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - Philadelphia
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor and Marketing Manager
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2008
• Managed content, production and distribution of member magazine, including writing, layout, editing and advertisements • Organized special networking events, golf outings and traditional Swedish celebrations • Assisted the Board of Directors with membership projects and J-1 visa intern training as needed • Managed content, production and distribution of member magazine, including writing, layout, editing and advertisements • Organized special networking events, golf outings and traditional Swedish celebrations • Assisted the Board of Directors with membership projects and J-1 visa intern training as needed
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Czech Technical University in Prague
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Czechia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
• Taught American English to Engineering PhD students and professors with beginner, intermediate and advanced English language skills • Created daily lesson plans and participated in group field trips to several other Czech cities • Taught American English to Engineering PhD students and professors with beginner, intermediate and advanced English language skills • Created daily lesson plans and participated in group field trips to several other Czech cities
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Drexel University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Admissions Office Assistant
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Mar 2005 - Jun 2008
• Processed applications for undergraduate and graduate admissions • Advised prospective international students on application procedures and requirements • Assisted with admissions events and other projects as needed • Processed applications for undergraduate and graduate admissions • Advised prospective international students on application procedures and requirements • Assisted with admissions events and other projects as needed
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BritishAmerican Business
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Events Assistant
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2007
• Organized British-American trade partnership events ranging from public speed-networking to private U.S. Embassy functions • Solicited sponsorships, prizes and donations for annual gala • Organized British-American trade partnership events ranging from public speed-networking to private U.S. Embassy functions • Solicited sponsorships, prizes and donations for annual gala
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International Visitor Leadership Program Associate
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2006
• Helped to organize detailed itineraries and networking events for international professionals and visiting students from dozens of countries • Maintained sensitive and confidential information regarding high profile visitors • Helped to organize detailed itineraries and networking events for international professionals and visiting students from dozens of countries • Maintained sensitive and confidential information regarding high profile visitors
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Saint-Gobain
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France
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Services Intern
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2006
• Compiled research on the three-centuries-old company's rich history of glass and mirror manufacturing dating back to Louis XIV • Corresponded with the headquarters in France to obtain historical documents and translate them to English • Developed treatment pitches to various historical media outlets to cover the company's innovations in glass throughout history • Wrote press releases for new products regarding glass manufacturing and tools for using glass in sustainable home and commercial design Show less
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Education
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Drexel University
B.A., Corporate Communication and Public Relations