Experience

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  ConferenceDirect

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2000 - Present

    Ms. Lackland has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry in the association, conference management and sales fields. She joined ConferenceDirect, a full service meeting Management Company, in 2000 and in this time, she has been one of their top producers, selling over $1 million i...

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  Electronic Industries Alliance

  • Director of Meetings and Conventions

    • Mar 1984 - Nov 2000

    Planned over 300 meetings and conventions annually for over 16 years including VIP Presidential Dinners and Congressional events.

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  Insulation Contractors Association of America

  • Director of Meetings and Program Administrator

    • 1981 - 1984

    Managed Meetings and Trade Show; Directed Programs; Administered Exams;

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  National Society of Public Accountants

  • Assistant Director Member Services; Office Manager; Exhibit Coordinator

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1981

    Staff Liaison to Scholarship Foundation; Exhibit Sales and Management;Supervised 4 staff members including HR responsibility for them;Assisted in Membership Development and Retention, liaison to Membership Committee;

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  Auto-Train Corporation

  • Retail Shops Manager; Assistant to Vice President Finance

    • Jan 1976 - Jan 1979

    Responsible for Inventory and Ordering for Boutiques at each end of the train in Sanford Florida and Lorton Virginia; supervised staff at each boutique;other responsibilities as required;Assistant to Controller and responsible for daily management of bank transfers to ensure that the train could ...