Events Mgt

I've coordinated and managed conferences and events most of my professional life.

Trade show I planned for Brimms Inc.

From corporate anniversaries, to residential parties, to large annual sales manager meetings, to company trade shows, I've managed them all.  I developed high level organizational skills, creativity, a keen attention to detail, design skills, and the ability to solve problems.  As sales promotions manager and subsequently marketing manager for a consumer products company, I coordinated all the trade show efforts for three separate divisions.

Later in my career, I worked as a public information consultant for the New York State Department of Transportation on a multi-million dollar environmental impact study. One of my most difficult jobs yet, I was responsible for coordinating community information events, public meetings, press conferences, site tours and stakeholder events. This involved a whole new level of coordination, knowledge of public policy and superior communications skills. 

After working in marketing and public relations for 10 years, I opened an interiors and

Trade show I planned for Brimms Inc.

events management firm. As a turnkey operation, I managed events from planning stage to final implementation and on-site management.  Typical events included corporate meetings and product launch events, residential parties, non-profit fundraisers, and annual sales events. As a partner / operator of the business, I developed critical business skills that are essential to events management such as accounting, revenue management, client relations, and project management. 

NY DOT Environmental Impact Study

Events Management Skills include:

• Logistics planning
• Creativity and design skills
• Contract negotiations
• Interpersonal relations
• Problem solving
• Revenue management
• Marketing and sales promotions
• Creative and technical writing
• Subcontractor motivation and management

Since I began my position at Florida State University, I've managed a variety of events including conferences, student workshops and seminars, leadership summits, trade shows, fundraising events and student recruiting events.  Currently I am partnering with the Florida Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America to host a Women In Clubs Symposium, open to all female club industry professionals across the state of Florida.