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ME E T I N G S, CO R P OR A T E EV E N T S, A N D EX P O S I T I O N S PR O F E S S I ON A L
A Record of Success in Consistently Exceeding Client Expectations to Achieve Outstanding Results
AREAS OF EX P E R T I S E
Event Planning & Management (Conventions/Meetings/Conferences) Project Management Budgeting
Negotiation Event Execution Relationship Building Quality Management Team Leadership
R E L E V A N T CA R E E R EX P E R I E N C E
PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) July 2018 to October 2023
The trade association representing America s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies
Senior Director, Meetings and Events Washington, D.C.
Responsible for leading the team to successfully develop, implement, and execute meetings and events
Direct a team of six in-person and remote meeting professionals supervising the execution of over 300 internal,
external, and hybrid meetings and events (domestic and international) annually for 600+ people within a $4
million budget
Provide oversight on all event budgets, spearhead process improvements to enhance efficiency, and lead the
hiring and onboarding process
Curate all C-suite meetings and events including retreats, Board meetings and events for the CEO
Cultivate relationships with various stakeholders, including Board members, VIP security details, key member
company personnel, consultants, lobbyists, hotels and event vendors
Develop and execute Capitol Hill events and fundraisers with members of Congress
Oversee company travel program for 225 travelers with annual expenditure of $3 million
Negotiate travel and hotel partnerships with United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Marriott,
Hilton, Enterprise/National Rental Car, etc.
In collaboration with the Finance Team, responsible for forecasting and budgeting, as well as overseeing
adherence to the Travel and Entertainment policy, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines
Coordinate with internal departments and committees to ensure event key performance metrics are surpassed,
thus furthering the association's business objectives
Managed the transition from in-person events to hybrid platforms in 2020, and now effectively manage the
new normal of hybrid small and large meetings
Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) May 2017 to 2018
Public government sponsored enterprise created to expand the secondary market for mortgages in the U.S.
Senior Manager, Event Planning McLean, Virginia
Curated public facing commercial banking events, meetings, and trade shows for banking executives
Effectively led a team of seven professionals responsible for planning and executing more than 250 annual
internal and external meetings, events, trade shows, and conferences annually
Orchestrated all logistical aspects of meeting management including site selection, contract negotiation,
vendor management, travel and housing arrangements, registration, food and beverage requirements, audio
visual requirements, speaker logistics, and on-site event execution
Ensured Freddie Mac was professionally represented at trade shows, conferences, and events, most notably at
the MortgageBankers annual conference featuring over 200 exhibitors
Managed financial expenditures associated with events, vendors, and memberships effectively handling a
budget of $3 million
Collaborated with internal business units to ensure expectations were understood and exceeded at
conferences and events
Supported President of Single Family with C-suite events and other executives with their VIP meetings
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Freeman November 2000 to 2017
A leading global event agency offering a complete solution for exhibitors, corporate events, and trade shows
Client Solutions Manager, Exposition Services Alexandria, Virginia (2007 to 2017)
Sales Manager Alexandria, Virginia (2005-2007); Account Executive Chicago, Illinois (2000-2005)
Promoted to generate new business, increase existing business, and execute major shows worldwide
Well-versed in emergency management procedures and containment: strategically and expeditiously ceased a
trade show during 9/11; facilitated the clean-up from a convention center fire and water damage in 2011; and
handled all on-site logistics for a conference in New Orleans during hurricane conditions in 2012
Developed strategic account plans to generate revenue by promoting Freeman products and services while
fully comprehending each customer's brand, image specifications, message delivery practices, and marketing
positioning
Managed overall logistics, marketing programs, budgets, and event production of international and domestic
expositions, corporate events, meetings, and exhibit programs; assisted in selling of trade show exhibit space
and sponsorship opportunities
Established and nurtured strategic relationships with management, Association boards and staff, exhibitors,
agencies, and event vendors; facilitated marketing and cross-selling of creative marketing, audio-visual, and
exhibitor services, etc.
Directed an account portfolio yielding $9.5 million in annual revenue. Increased profitability through expert
supervision of over 400 on-site personnel, efficient coordination of high-quality operations, and prudent
management of labor cost
Provided operational support for major trade shows, including several ranked in the Trade Show Network Top
200, spanning various sizes from 14,000 square feet with 100+ exhibitors and 5,000+ attendees to 778,000
square feet with 2,100 exhibitors and 60,000+ attendees
Supplied operational assistance for six international trade shows across Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America,
and Mexico
The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) June 1987 to 2000
A trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States
Director, Trade Show Operations - Washington, D.C.
Directed trade show operations and sales teams, convention center staff, contractors, vendors, and on-site
personnel
Collaborated with C-Suite Board to develop and manage a $19 million annual operating budget
Handled vendor contracts, reconciled accounts, chaired committee meetings, managed travel, housing, and
meeting space specifications for convention center and vendors
Management development of 20+ conference and seminar sessions for over 6,000 attendees in conjunction
with the international exposition
Oversaw sales, transportation, security, and food contracts at Plastics USA, a bi-annual national exposition with
125,000 sq. ft., 500 exhibitors, and 15,000+ attendees
Exhibited at 15 international and 30 domestic trade shows in Europe, Asia, South, and North America
Fostered strategic alliances with international and national associations, exhibitors, agencies, consultants, and
sponsors
CERTIFICATION & HONORS
Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) - 2009 / Recertified 2023
International Association of Expositions and Events (IAEE)
PhRMA Operation Pivot Dream Team Recipient 2020
PhRMA Champion Recipient 2019
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