EXPERIENCE
National Conferencing, Inc
dba/FederalConference.com
Dumfries, VAApril 2019-Present
Support Services Manager
June 2015-April 2019
Event Planner
Dumfries, VAApril 2019-Present
Support Services Manager
Provide management oversight
for critical non-standard services to include, Administrative Support to
Planners, Childcare Compliance, and Curriculum Operations along with Special
Event Planning.
Duties: manage the Childcare Compliance & Curriculum portion of the program, act as the subject matter expert on childcare, curricula, event close out procedures and internal/customer database systems, provide management oversight for Operations Assistants in support of planners and Special Event Management/Planning as needed.
Achievements: named employee of the quarter in 2019, in 6 months revamped event close out system to streamline and clear a backlog of 12 months of events, and updated processes to better utilize the current database system.
Duties: manage the Childcare Compliance & Curriculum portion of the program, act as the subject matter expert on childcare, curricula, event close out procedures and internal/customer database systems, provide management oversight for Operations Assistants in support of planners and Special Event Management/Planning as needed.
Achievements: named employee of the quarter in 2019, in 6 months revamped event close out system to streamline and clear a backlog of 12 months of events, and updated processes to better utilize the current database system.
June 2015-April 2019
Event Planner
Responsible for all aspects of planning a
meeting or special event for an organization.
Duties: Secure and manage accommodations, manage contract negotiations, coordinate BEO’s, reconcile invoices utilize cloud based event software, plan an average of 45 events per quarter from a central office, plan and attend onsite events for instructors in my designated area annually.
Achievements: Named employee of the quarter in 2017, given increasing levels of responsibility for difficult events throughout my time as a planner, and earned my CMP while continuing to plan 45+ events per quarter.
Duties: Secure and manage accommodations, manage contract negotiations, coordinate BEO’s, reconcile invoices utilize cloud based event software, plan an average of 45 events per quarter from a central office, plan and attend onsite events for instructors in my designated area annually.
Achievements: Named employee of the quarter in 2017, given increasing levels of responsibility for difficult events throughout my time as a planner, and earned my CMP while continuing to plan 45+ events per quarter.
Wish for Our Heroes, Inc
September 2013 to June 2015
Event Coordinator
Indianapolis, IN
September 2013 to June 2015
Event Coordinator
Indianapolis, IN
Planned a variety of events to raise funds for a
national military related charity.
Duties: coordinated volunteers, oversaw technology, managed social media accounts and website content for events, worked with sports franchises for ticket granting events and designed and managed online ticket sales, mass email newsletters and invitations, silent auction strategy and implementation, and event registration.
Achievements: Planned multiple large fundraising events with celebrity partners, coordinated and oversaw the registration and distribution of 6,000 tickets for a single event, and became proficient in MailChimp, TicketLeap and back end website registration management.
Duties: coordinated volunteers, oversaw technology, managed social media accounts and website content for events, worked with sports franchises for ticket granting events and designed and managed online ticket sales, mass email newsletters and invitations, silent auction strategy and implementation, and event registration.
Achievements: Planned multiple large fundraising events with celebrity partners, coordinated and oversaw the registration and distribution of 6,000 tickets for a single event, and became proficient in MailChimp, TicketLeap and back end website registration management.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Society of
Government Meeting Professionals
National Capital Chapter
July 2019-June 2021
1st Vice President
The purpose of this organization as a 501(c)4 is to enhance the education of government meeting professionals in the Washington, DC area. The organization is part of a National organization of approximately 2,000 members.
Served for the President when so requested, served as the Chair of the Communications Committee included managing the website, social media accounts, newsletter, blog and monthly email blasts for the local chapter, served as the Board Liaison for the Programs Committee included finding and contracting speakers for monthly educational meetings and the annual conference. Managing the yearly education budget. Submitting education topics for approval as continuing education units to SGMP and EIC.
Increased monthly meeting attendance and instituted a program to record monthly meetings for later distribution.
National Capital Chapter
July 2019-June 2021
1st Vice President
The purpose of this organization as a 501(c)4 is to enhance the education of government meeting professionals in the Washington, DC area. The organization is part of a National organization of approximately 2,000 members.
Served for the President when so requested, served as the Chair of the Communications Committee included managing the website, social media accounts, newsletter, blog and monthly email blasts for the local chapter, served as the Board Liaison for the Programs Committee included finding and contracting speakers for monthly educational meetings and the annual conference. Managing the yearly education budget. Submitting education topics for approval as continuing education units to SGMP and EIC.
Increased monthly meeting attendance and instituted a program to record monthly meetings for later distribution.
Army Family Team
Building
August 2007 to present
Master Trainer (March 2010-present)
Fort Sill/Schofield Barracks
August 2007 to present
Master Trainer (March 2010-present)
Fort Sill/Schofield Barracks
Attended DA level
Master Trainer course. Recruit and teach lessons to new volunteer instructor
candidates. Mentor qualified volunteers in becoming successful instructors.
Assisted in coordinating quarterly classes for new volunteer instructor
candidates. Act as a spokesperson for the grass roots marketing campaign
of ACS programs in the local military community. Prepared for and taught 25
hours per quarter.
Army Family Team
Building
December 2007 to May 2009
Volunteer Program Manager
Schofield Barracks
December 2007 to May 2009
Volunteer Program Manager
Schofield Barracks
Coordinated volunteer
instructors to teach classes to new military spouses. Tracked volunteer hours
using the military designed web tracking system and a local database program. Counseled
volunteers annually on their overall instruction and future plans within the
program. Acted as the liaison between 30-40 program volunteers and paid program
staff. Developed the marketing plan for promoting AFTB events. Assisted in
preparing program for annual Department of the Army accreditation resulting in
a perfect score. Spent 20 hours per week in office or classroom.
Hui O’ Wahine
August 2009 to May 2012
President/Publicity Chair
Fort Shafter, HI
The purpose of this
organization as a 501(c)4 is to plan a monthly educational session for
approximately 300 members and raise funds to give back to our local community.
The primary purpose of the monthly session was educational and social.
- As president I was responsible for the overall viability of the Hui O' Wahine, Fort Shafter Spouses club. To include: compliance with Army standards and Army organization paperwork, working knowledge of federal non-profit organization standards, community relations, monthly event planning management and managing a governing board of 22 individuals.
- As the publicity chair I was responsible for coordinate all the publicity for events of the Hui O' Wahine, Fort Shafter Spouses club. This includes: press releases, briefings, flyers and social media. I was also responsible for publicizing the Fort Shafter Thrift Shop, the main fundraising arm of the organization.
Joint Spouses Conference
Jan-Oct 2011
Printing and Programs Chairperson
Honolulu, HI
The purpose of this
organization is to plan an annual conference for approximately 500 attendees
during the fall of each year. The primary purpose of the Conference shall
be to conduct educational and or informative workshops, lectures and open forums.
- I was responsible for coordinating the contents and wording of brochures, forms, cards and programs with Director and Registration Chair. I was responsible for publishing, proofreading and printing of brochures, forms, cards and programs. I managed the conference printing budget.
Family Readiness
Group
July 2009 to June 2012
Co-Leader (December 2009-June 2012)
2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment
B Quad Waianae Ave, Schofield Barracks, HI
July 2009 to June 2012
Co-Leader (December 2009-June 2012)
2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment
B Quad Waianae Ave, Schofield Barracks, HI
Executed the Commander’s family
readiness goals. Implemented a strategic communication plan to ensure effective
messaging between leadership and 150 Family Members. Planned and executed
meetings, social events and fundraising activities utilizing volunteer manpower
resulting in a high level of unit involvement during a 12-month deployment.
Managed between 10-20 volunteers to assist in achieving family readiness goals.
Spent 20-25 hours per week dedicated to commander’s family readiness goals.
Served in this position in two other units previously.
Public Relations Student
Society
May 2008 to April 2009
President
Cameron University
Scheduled and ran bi-weekly meetings. Recruited new members and volunteers. Mentored other organization officers. Represented the organization at weekly Student Government Association meetings. Spent 15-25 hours per week running organization. Handed over organization upon graduation. Founded and served as the first director of Aggie Impressions, a student-run all volunteer public relations firm that was a part of the Public Relations Student Society.
May 2008 to April 2009
President
Cameron University
Scheduled and ran bi-weekly meetings. Recruited new members and volunteers. Mentored other organization officers. Represented the organization at weekly Student Government Association meetings. Spent 15-25 hours per week running organization. Handed over organization upon graduation. Founded and served as the first director of Aggie Impressions, a student-run all volunteer public relations firm that was a part of the Public Relations Student Society.
