Experience

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  Intelligent Transportation Society of America

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Convention Services

    • 2003 - Dec 2015

    Managed event strategy for national association’s annual meeting and exposition, international world congresses, technology demonstrations, board and committee meetings. Responsible for logistical planning, budgets, operations and vendor management for more than 150 domestic and international meetings and events with up to 8,000 attendees and budgets up to $10 million. Collaborated with staff, board members, exhibitors and sponsors to increase event attendance and membership growth. Managed three staff members and the activities of 10 contracted vendors. Managed attendee registration and VIP and hospitality services. Oversaw staff and member schedules, travel, lodging and food and beverage arrangements at conferences, board meetings, committee meetings and workshops.

  • Manager of Meetings & Events

    • 1996 - 2003

    Served as staff liaison to partner associations in Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific for the largest international and annual conference and exhibition on intelligent transportation systems which resulted in measurable conference growth and success. Directed logistics and managed permit, security and safety specifications for technology demonstrations which resulted in high satisfaction and increased visibility for exhibiting member companies, organizations and research institutions before legislators, transportation and technology industry leaders, and media. Secured venues and developed strong relationships with hotels, convention centers, caterers, audio/visual and production companies, attendee registration vendors, destination management companies, convention and visitor bureaus, transportation and security services to deliver events and meetings that met or exceeded attendance and revenue goals.

  • Registrar

    • 1994 - 1996

    Managed data entry and registration confirmations, managed payment process and issued badges and tickets. Oversaw a large team of onsite volunteers covering registration, session rooms, press office, and staff office.

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  Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (...

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Meeting Planner

    • 1989 - 1994
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Provided full-cycle project management of 50 seminars and roundtable events for up to 400 attendees with an annual budget of $850,000. Built relationships and managed vendors for food and beverage, production, transportation and registration services. Responded to registration inquiries from atte...

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  American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Accounting Manager

    • 1986 - 1989
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial statements. Produced monthly reports and assisted in the preparation of department budgets. Maintained accounting policies and procedures.