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Virginia TechConference and Event Manager
Jan. 2025
Veritas Association ManagementVice President
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2024
Veritas Association ManagementExecutive Director
Aug. 2019 - Jun. 2022
Veritas Meeting SolutionsDeputy Executive Director
Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2019
MEDREVIEWS, LLCDirector of Programming
Aug. 2007 - Jul. 2016New York, NY and Roanoke, VACultivated corporate relationships in the pharmaceutical and hospitality industry and helped to develop marketing strategies for new product launches. Responsible for designing, implementing, and training staff on procedures, tasks, budgets and execution of events. Worked with nationally recognized physicians and executives on their scheduling, travel, slide presentations and individual needs. Implemented new conference exhibit and sponsorship programs, managed attendee, faculty and corporate databases. Responsible for developing and negotiating contracts, budgets and outcome plans. Finalized each meeting (medical symposia, advisory board, meet-the-expert, etc.) with an executive summary that included attendance, evaluation of content by attendees and faculty and strategic improvement ideas for our clients. • Successfully completed inaugural educational conference of 100 attendees in less than four months, coming in under budget with an unexpected profit. Prior to completion of event, clients committed in writing, to a year two conference. • Created and implemented conference website with web-master to set up online registration process for program. Faculty registered for their travel preferences, submitted paperwork for their reimbursement. Attendees registered for their travel and hotel preferences, and selected their preferred networking events. Exhibitors and sponsors were able to set up booth sizes, design details, booth placement choices, registered their staff attendees, selected their marketing opportunities and requested their follow up documentation. • Directed all vendor management including negotiations, contracts, venue selections, floor plans, booking coordination, travel arrangements, catering, AV equipment and setup, printing materials, recreation and destination management.
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationAssistant Manager, Academy Administration
Apr. 2006 - Aug. 2007New York, NYOrganized and tracked all logistical aspects of educational program designed to train and develop skills for national executive directors. Developed and maintained database of participant information including travel, project development and report coordination. Point person for the conference center, faculty and program participants. Responsible for providing seamless communication to ensure smooth execution of the program. Provided daily communication between Academy participants, volunteers and leadership. Prepared presentations, materials and reports including agendas, slide decks and activity planning. Worked with the National Director to develop budget and track expenses.
Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationExecutive Assistant to the President and CEO
Jan. 2005 - Apr. 2006New York, NYCoordinated the day-to-day activities of the President, including appointment scheduling and travel, prioritizing work assignments, and implementation of effective operating policies, procedures and systems. Point of initial contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the President. Represented the President as appropriate when communicating with internal and external constituents; independently researched, prioritized, and followed up on multiple issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive and/or confidential nature and determined appropriate course of action, referral and/or response. Managed day-to-day accounting, secretarial and administrative activities of the office and provided assistance in the understanding and interpretation of foundation policies and procedures as appropriate ensuring that office operations were in compliance with policy provisions and standards.
ST. MARY'S FOUNDATION FOR CHILDRENAssociate Director of Development
Mar. 2003 - Jul. 2004Bayside, NYIdentified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded new prospects and existing supporters. Secured corporate funding for events, special projects and/or unrestricted support; developed marketing and communications strategies and materials in conjunction with above goals. Handled oversight planning and management of walkathon, golf tournaments, holiday programs, dinners etc. to stimulate income and donations through strategic marketing and planning. Established corporate partners program with marketing benefits, employee cultivation for matching gifts/workplace giving, point-of-purchase (retail) donation opportunities, and other tangential fundraising opportunities. Coordinated volunteer relations/organization; supervised grassroots fundraising and employee giving campaign; developed and implemented marketing campaigns, materials, and reporting. Provided senior oversight for general office and administrative operation; served as liaison between patient families, individuals and related donors and fundraising opportunities; exceeded event-related income goals.
National Hemophilia FoundationManager of Special Programs
Jul. 1997 - Jan. 2003New York, NYCreated, managed and implemented conference agendas, speakers, marketing, exhibits, sales and conference scheduling. Managed onsite conferences including all logistical arrangements and onsite registration. Facilitated participant registration and remittance online as well as via mail and fax; managed databases and reporting. Hired and trained registration staff. Directed all vendor management including negotiations, contracts, venue selections/plans/booking coordination, travel arrangements, food and beverage, AV equipment, recreation and destination management. Planned, managed and executed print and direct marketing promotions for conferences including registration, attendance, location, travel, agendas, schedules, evaluations, and release forms; designed and executed marketing strategies to generate attendee awareness and interest in events. Cultivated corporate relationships that led to sponsorships and secured corporate underwriting for local and national meetings and special events. Developed and implemented processes, systems and programs for conferences and event staff support ranging in size from 50 to 2,500 participants. Researched critical industry issues/trends and employed investigative and analytical research skills; generated and researched new conference topics, themes and ideas.
FEGSExecutive Assistant
Jan. 1994 - Jan. 1997New York, NYWorked with department executives on family service documentation, state billing, creation and development of referrals database for caseloads and staff certifications; Responsible for department-wide purchase orders, check requests and petty cash. Created various collaterals for special events, new programs and consumers; Initial contact for consumers, families, advocates and external agencies.
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