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Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Trade Show/Event Manager with 5+ years of experience in high-stress environments in addition to a strong background managing both minor and major trade shows. Experienced in leading successful cross-functional teams, designing strategies focused on increasing productivity, negotiating vendor contracts, and diffusing escalated service related situations. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with others.

Operations Management Trade Show/Event Management Process Improvement Staff Training/Coaching

Attention to Detail Business Development Complex Problem Solving Operations Strategy Development

Team Leadership Contract Negotiation Budget Development Cost Reduction Streamlining Processes

• Direct several daily operations related to trade shows and events which included executing approximately 30 events and/or trade shows throughout the Unites States
• Successfully reduced trade show expenses by 10% through the utilization of streamlined processes, complete detailed cost analysis, manage event budgets, and maintain relationships with vendors
• Supervise a Marketing Event Management Intern which requires providing individualized coaching and training in addition to maintaining trade show calendars/timelines
• Instrumental in several professional development roles which includes Vice President, Toastmaster Club; Representative, Association of the US Army Young Professionals Group; and Representative, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Advocacy Committee

• Coordinated logistics related to approximately 5 major and 20 minor product trade shows which included managing a budget of $1.2 million and overseeing strict timelines
• Completed detailed cost analysis prior to trade shows which resulted in reducing expenses by approximately 3% along with obtaining a feature in the National Defense Magazine
• Acted as the Tournament Director for an annual Elbit Systems of America Light the Night Charity Golf Tournament which required working with vendors and managing event logistics
• Utilized superior communication and interpersonal abilities to negotiate contract terms with vendors in addition to overseeing booth set-up and dismantling

• Supported the Trade Show Manager in the planning and overall management of approximately 10 product trade shows along with acting as a company representative at various company events
• Played a lead role in planning the first annual Leadership Conference which had approximately 50 participants, managed vendor proposals, and attended marketing conferences
• Maintained a significant knowledge of marketing best practices which required overseeing all marketing sponsorship logistics for the Armed Forces Bowl