Experience

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  National Association for Community Health Centers

  • Director, Event Partnerships

    • Jun 2023 - Present
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  American Psychiatric Association

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Director, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales

    • Jan 2011 - Jun 2023

    • Manage and oversee large-scale events and budgets, including exhibitions, sponsorships and advertising, generating approximately $5 million in revenue• Demonstrate expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing successful events with a focus on attendee satisfaction and return on investment• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by proactively identifying their needs and expectations.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership during the 2020 pandemic and pivoted strategies by hosting a virtual annual meeting, and planning for the return of an in-person show in 2022, which overall resulted in surpassing the budgetexpectations by over 10%• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal counsel and finance to negotiate and execute sponsorship contracts• Identify and pursue new sources of revenue through creative and innovate approaches, such as exploring untappedfinancial outlets and researching virtual platforms for exhibitions• Responsible for hiring and managing the Exhibits Specialist and developing them further to advance in their career• Implement logistical plans in collaboration with vendors to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for attendees• Appointed to serve on the Core Team of Directors & Chiefs, a team of senior leaders who collaborate in planning theAnnual Meeting including all logistics• Create and implement engaging activities for exhibition attendees such as wellness stations and relaxation zonesand creativity pavilions, resulting in increased participation and overall satisfaction1997 – Present2011-Present• Expertly coordinate the backstage operations and apply ADA compliance measures for those with disabilities and senior event attendees with limited mobility, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the event

  • Associate Director, Meetings & Housing

    • 2006 - 2011

    • Increased revenue generation by leveraging strategic planning, contract negotiations, and vendor management, resulting in increased attendee satisfaction and association profitability• Demonstrated exceptional financial acumen by overseeing the menu selection process to maintain cost control within established budgets, while also prioritizing including meals high in nutrition• Strategically managed contract review for meeting space allocation across multiple venues• Coordinated housing arrangements for over 10,000 attendees and special housing groups, such as leadership, Board ofTrustees and the Administration, in collaboration with external housing bureaus.• Optimized attendee experience by seamlessly orchestrating shuttle bus and tour activities

  • Associate Director, Scientific Program

    • 2003 - 2006

    • Managed team of 8 staff by hiring, training, supervising, coaching, and promoting for high performance.• Provided oversight and assistance to colleagues as second-in-command to Director.• Collaborated with committee members and high-profile speakers to develop, plan and schedule over 500 sessions, while effectively preventing conflicts and ensuring a seamless program• Successfully tested and launched the first online submission platform to replace paper proposals, showcasing innovative thinking with a focus on process improvement

  • Continuing Medical Education, Administrator

    • 1997 - 2003

    • Optimized the conference experience by implementing procedures and operations for sessions with attendees• Maintained the Association’s esteemed accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) by ensuring adherence to strict guidelines in material preparation • Trained and managed a team of over 25 temporary staff to deliver exceptional support during meetings

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  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

  • United States
  • Technology, Information and Internet
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Administrative Assistant & Production Editorial Assistant

    • 1994 - 1997

    • Spearheaded the coordination of all pre-conference and on-site activities, including managing registration and overseeing staff members, alongside the Conference Director• Led the planning and execution of the Annual High School Day, working closely with school administrators to engage and inspire students to pursue higher education.• Secured high-profile speakers for the event, negotiating and finalizing contracts with notable figures in the education sector.• Collaborated in close partnership with the Editor-In-Chief, leveraging exceptional creative vision and strong communication skills to produce engaging feature articles and background stories• Managed the end-to-end production of conference directories, leveraging strong vendor management and negotiation skills

  • Project Director - Internship Program

    • 1995 - 1996

    • Spearheaded recruitment and guidance of college interns for government agency roles• Coordinated onboarding sessions and crafted comprehensive handbook content for participants and leaders• Served as the primary contact and intermediary between interns and supervisors.

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  American College of Physicians

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Assistant to the Office of the Executive Vice President

    • 1987 - 1993
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    • Employed by the American Society of Internal Medicine in Washington, DC, prior to a merger with American College of Physicians• Facilitated effective communication between the Board of Trustees and House of Delegates as a staff liaison• Streamlined the completion of committee reports by impleme...