Lora Burns

Senior Marketing Manager at Geo Week
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Portland, Maine, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Marketing Manager
      • Sep 2020 - Present
    • Senior Marketing Manager
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Construction
    • Marketing + Conference Manager
      • 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.

    • Marketing Manager
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Marketing and Conference Manager
      • 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

    • Senior Marketing and Conference Coordinator
      • Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

      - International Floriculture Expo- AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference- Kosherfest - International Food and Beverage Expo

    • Conference Coordinator
      • 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

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director of Alumni Advancement
      • 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

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator
      • 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

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Events Coordinator
      • 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

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adult Programs
      • 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

    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editor and Marketing Manager
      • 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

    • Czechia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • English Language Teacher
      • 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

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Admissions Office Assistant
      • 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

    • United Kingdom
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Events Assistant
      • 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

    • International Visitor Leadership Program Associate
      • 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

    • France
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Creative Services Intern
      • 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

Education

  • Drexel University
    B.A., Corporate Communication and Public Relations
    2003 - 2008

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