Sara Ross

Sr. Director, Event Operations at 1105 Media
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Coppell, Texas, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Pandemic Meeting & Event Design
    Event Leadership Institute
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • CMP
    Convention Industry Council
    Apr, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • 1105 Media
    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sr. Director, Event Operations
      • Feb 2001 - Present

      Senior position with high visibility and accountability reporting to the President of Events. Responsible for the operational expenses, scheduling, planning and vendor contracting for a portfolio of tradeshows and conferences. These events range in size from 12 to over 1,200 attendees. Duties include creation and execution of logistics and operations budgets, venue inspections and site selection, facility agreements, room sets, floor plans, BEO’s, hiring and management of vendor partners… Show more Senior position with high visibility and accountability reporting to the President of Events. Responsible for the operational expenses, scheduling, planning and vendor contracting for a portfolio of tradeshows and conferences. These events range in size from 12 to over 1,200 attendees. Duties include creation and execution of logistics and operations budgets, venue inspections and site selection, facility agreements, room sets, floor plans, BEO’s, hiring and management of vendor partners including audio/visual, catering, décor, signage, registration, and housing. Show less Senior position with high visibility and accountability reporting to the President of Events. Responsible for the operational expenses, scheduling, planning and vendor contracting for a portfolio of tradeshows and conferences. These events range in size from 12 to over 1,200 attendees. Duties include creation and execution of logistics and operations budgets, venue inspections and site selection, facility agreements, room sets, floor plans, BEO’s, hiring and management of vendor partners… Show more Senior position with high visibility and accountability reporting to the President of Events. Responsible for the operational expenses, scheduling, planning and vendor contracting for a portfolio of tradeshows and conferences. These events range in size from 12 to over 1,200 attendees. Duties include creation and execution of logistics and operations budgets, venue inspections and site selection, facility agreements, room sets, floor plans, BEO’s, hiring and management of vendor partners including audio/visual, catering, décor, signage, registration, and housing. Show less

  • Miller Freeman
    • Conference Manager
      • 1998 - 2001

      Plan educational conference programs for equine trade shows. Hire and negotiate contracts with speakers and presenters. Organize over 900 presentations, demonstrations and special events. Responsible for managing all aspects of conference program on show site. Work closely with volunteers, vendors and contractors. Manage budget and complete expense forecasts. Research industry trends and topics. Maintain close correspondence with all presenters and demonstrators. Write promotional… Show more Plan educational conference programs for equine trade shows. Hire and negotiate contracts with speakers and presenters. Organize over 900 presentations, demonstrations and special events. Responsible for managing all aspects of conference program on show site. Work closely with volunteers, vendors and contractors. Manage budget and complete expense forecasts. Research industry trends and topics. Maintain close correspondence with all presenters and demonstrators. Write promotional material for brochures, website, and publications. Work closely with other departments to ensure a unified, well-organized trade show. Effectively handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines. Show less Plan educational conference programs for equine trade shows. Hire and negotiate contracts with speakers and presenters. Organize over 900 presentations, demonstrations and special events. Responsible for managing all aspects of conference program on show site. Work closely with volunteers, vendors and contractors. Manage budget and complete expense forecasts. Research industry trends and topics. Maintain close correspondence with all presenters and demonstrators. Write promotional… Show more Plan educational conference programs for equine trade shows. Hire and negotiate contracts with speakers and presenters. Organize over 900 presentations, demonstrations and special events. Responsible for managing all aspects of conference program on show site. Work closely with volunteers, vendors and contractors. Manage budget and complete expense forecasts. Research industry trends and topics. Maintain close correspondence with all presenters and demonstrators. Write promotional material for brochures, website, and publications. Work closely with other departments to ensure a unified, well-organized trade show. Effectively handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines. Show less

Education

  • Stephen F. Austin State University
    Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

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