Director of Conferences and Events

• Jul 2015 - Present

Direct and execute virtual and in-person conferences, annual meetings, workshops, webinars and other educational programs for 6 professional trade associations throughout the US and abroad. Develop and monitor budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries. Review financial information for accuracy and assist with the preparation of the final financial report. Manage volunteer committees to develop educational program schedule and content. Lead all aspects of speaker management including solicitation, agreement execution, milestone tracking, content review, logistics and evaluation. Negotiate and execute contracts with hotels, caterers, tour companies, audiovisual providers and transportation vendors. Oversee hotel room blocks, select event menus and ensure that venues have all event specifications. Work with the communications team to establish promotion timeline and marketing materials. Manage all onsite event operations.

Sales Associate

• 2005 - Aug 2015

Event Sales Specialist

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

Developed new client leads and business opportunities.Supported catering functions (proposal through execution).Coordinated with operations/catering team about upcoming events.Assisted with accounts payable and receivable. Developed new client leads and business opportunities.Supported catering functions (proposal through execution).Coordinated with operations/catering team about upcoming events.Assisted with accounts payable and receivable.

Director of Special Events

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2014

Directed, planned and branded the implementation of internal and external fundraising activities based on annual marketing plan, budget and $250,000 fundraising goal. Managed volunteer committees.Cultivated relationships with sponsors to solicit sponsorships and in-kind donations for special events.Wrote and designed print and online communications and promotions for special events.Represented Goodwill Keystone Area at special events, business networking events, and community outreach events.Assisted with development of the marketing budget and participated in annual strategic plan.Assisted with store grand openings, wellness committee activities, trainee events and other marketing activities.

Manager of Member Services

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

Wrote and designed association communications.Planned and managed 3-day conference for more than 900 attendees. Recruited sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers for annual statewide conference.Managed exhibit hall, prepared marketing and on-site materials and coordinated with vendors and facility for conference. Managed events for state and federal government agencies.Managed association's website. Recruited, interviewed and supervised interns.Assisted with financial management.

Client Services Manager/Media Coordinator

• Apr 2003 - Jun 2005

Planned and purchased media for agency clients.Planned and coordinated press conferences, seminars and other events.Conducted surveys, created databases, evaluated and reported information.Researched, coordinated and wrote several grants.Coordinated internship program.Assisted with client account management.Produced statewide association newsletter. Planned and purchased media for agency clients.Planned and coordinated press conferences, seminars and other events.Conducted surveys, created databases, evaluated and reported information.Researched, coordinated and wrote several grants.Coordinated internship program.Assisted with client account management.Produced statewide association newsletter.

Client Services Coordinator

• Jul 2002 - Apr 2003

Marketing Associate

• Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

Special Projects Assistant - Intern

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2001

Senior Electronic Support Representative

• Aug 1998 - Jan 2001