Professional Bio
I am an experienced Business Event Specialist specializing in venue sourcing, contract negotiation, logistics, and strategic planning for over 400 events across the U.S. and internationally. With a background in conference management, I have worked with corporate, association, and military/government clients, handling events ranging from intimate gatherings of 10 to large-scale conferences with up to 15,000 attendees. In addition, I serve as a trusted business event strategist for key accounts, offering innovative solutions and strategic guidance for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. My goal is to create seamless, impactful experiences tailored to each client’s unique needs.
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Service Specialties
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Conference Management lead expertise with complex, multi-layered projects
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Extensive experience in working with disability advocacy groups
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Experience with various artist focused and arts advocacy groups
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Speaker, exhibitor, transportation, off-site, and vendor management
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Special events including galas, awards, and artist heavy events
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Virtual and Hybrid strategic planning
Background
Education and Certifications
2021 - 2025
Worked with ConferenceDirect as an Account Executive and Global Project Manager, providing strategic and logistical support for business events across multiple markets, partnering with clients from initial planning to execution.
2012-2021
Worked at Third-Party Logistics Conferencing Company Federal Conference. Planned, sourced, and ran over 30 events per year on average and managed a team that sourced over 3,000 events per year.
2005 - 2012
Worked in the Hospitality Industry in a variety of positions including Front of House and Back of House positions. I learned a lot about how hotels and events run, which has given me a unique prospective on planning and negotiating on behalf of my clients. Hotels also taught me how to think on my feet and find solutions, all with a smile on my face!
2022
Became Pandemic On-Site Protocol Certified
2022
Earned Sustainable Event Professional Certificate
2023
Earned Event Accessibility Strategist Certificate
2021 - Present
Provide strategic planning and logistical support for business events across diverse industries, ensuring seamless execution and impactful experiences.
2020
Earned my Certified Virtual Event Production Certification
2014
Earned my Certified Meeting Planner Certification
2008
Earned my MBA in Marketing
