Event Manager – Non-Profit Continuing Education Organization at Npace (2021-09 – Present)
- Plan and execute continuing education (CE) events for healthcare professionals, ensuing alignment with budget, compliance, and organizational goals
- Develop detailed event timelines, production schedules, and staffing plans to streamline and reduce last-minute changes.
- Secured venues and vendor contracts through strategic sourcing, resulting in cost savings and quality service delivery.
- Coordinate with speakers, exhibitors, and facilitators, ensuring seamless event participation
Owner – Corporate Event Company at Blue Anchor Events (2010-06 – Present)
- Founder of successful Iatan accredited full-service event planning firm established in 2010
- Work with various industries from Pharmaceutical, Life Science, Finance, Technology, Advertising and Consulting
- Manage all aspects of business operations, strategic marketing, and client relationships, driving repeat business and referrals
- Expert in selecting venues to accommodate client needs and building strong relationships with quality vendors
- Design event websites, online registration and email campaigns to ensure accurate tracking, budgeting and on-site management
Senior Event Manager at Carlson Wagonlit (2006-10 – 2010-05)
- Produced detailed program resume/BEO's for vendors and event staff, ensuring precise coordination of multi-day conferences and meetings
- Identified potential business from new clients and maintained long-term relationships with existing clients
- Developed new marketing strategies and materials for department and generated growth opportunities within the department
Senior Event Planner at Keane, inc. (2003-07 – 2006-09)
- Sole planner for all Keane, Inc. meetings and events, including sales, incentive, leadership, training, client, board, and regional meetings
- Developed and implemented Keane's Strategic Meeting Management Policy
- Managed event budgets, tracking expenses and reallocating funds to maximize ROI
- Negotiated and secured competitive contracts with hotels, ground transportation, AV companies, DMC's, off-site venues, air, and production houses
Meetings Planner at Phase Five Communications Inc./Grey Healthcare Group (2001-08 – 2003-06)
- Produced high-profile pharma, biotech, and life science meetings from concept to completion, including continuing education programs, advisory boards, regional meetings, investigator programs, and symposia
- Leveraged strong knowledge of Pharma Guidelines and able to communicate clearly with stakeholders, all levels of management, Doctors and vendors.
- Developed clients' request for proposals, established budgets, and reconciled client billings
Conference Planner/Sales Representative at Fleet Conference & Training Center/ Hilton Hotel Corporation (2000-07 – 2001-08)
- Managed the Boston Sales Office and was responsible for two other New England area centers
- Negotiated large contracts in excess of $100,000 for meeting space with Fortune 500 clients
- Surpassed a $2.5 million revenue goal; received the Sales Recognition Award
- Planned and executed corporate company events such as a Customer Appreciation Night, Open House, and Holiday Parties
