Experience

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  American Expo

  • Owner

    • May 2000 - Present

    Complete 50 sales calls per day to potential exhibitorsProduce over 45 business to business trade showsCoordinate event logistics with convention center, including layout, floor plans, pipe and drapeEnsure exhibitors get set up in correct areasCreate public relations materials and tickets for showsHandle ticket printing and sales brochuresSend mailings to potential visitorsFacilitate trade shows in multiple cities through countryEnsure satisfaction of exhibitorsComplete general accounting duties

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  Expo Source

  • Charlotte, NC

  • Co-Owner

    • Sep 1981 - Apr 2000
    • Charlotte, NC

    Managed 27 employees Produced over 110 trade showsResponsible for all exhibit booth salesCoordinate barter exchange

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  Cleary & Co Public Relations

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Owner

    • Jun 1978 - Sep 1981
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Founded public relations companyCreated public relations plans for 12 local companies and nonprofits (colleges, hospitals,universities)Wrote press releases, fundraising through direct mail, phone calls, and eventsActed as account executive and primary contact with officers of companiesCoordinated capital campaignsShowcased in Detroit News as “Entrepreneur of the Year”