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Developed strategic marketing initiatives that increased year-over-year event attendance. Negotiated vendor and venue contracts to achieve cost reductions while enhancing attendee experience. Streamlined event logistics processes and improved internal team communication."},{"name":"IMN Solutions","position":"Account Director Event Services","url":"https://imnsolutions.com","startDate":"2025-01-01","endDate":"2025-10-01"},{"name":"Conference Incorporated","position":"Senior Project Manager","location":"Reston, Virginia","url":"https://conferenceinc.com","startDate":"2018-05-01","endDate":"2025-01-01"},{"name":"Conference Inc. (IMN Solutions)","position":"Account Director","location":"Remote","startDate":"2018-05-01","endDate":"2025-10-01","summary":"Coordinated internal and external teams to ensure seamless project execution across multiple initiatives. Applied agile and waterfall methodologies throughout the project lifecycle. Spearheaded research initiatives to develop innovative processes for both in-person and virtual events."},{"name":"SPARGO, Inc.","position":"Meeting Logistics Coordinator","location":"Fairfax, Va","url":"https://spargoinc.com","startDate":"2017-05-01","endDate":"2018-05-01","summary":"Managed large-scale enterprise events with up to 40,000 attendees. Implemented comprehensive planning processes including kickoff and debrief meetings to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement."},{"name":"Mason Catering","position":"Office Manager","location":"Fairfax, Va","startDate":"2016-09-01","endDate":"2017-02-01"},{"name":"GMU Student Centers","position":"Events Coordinator","location":"George Mason University","startDate":"2016-01-01","endDate":"2018-01-01"},{"name":"Katsucon Entertainment, Inc.","position":"Mobile Tech Volunteer","location":"Gaylord National, Md","url":"https://katsucon.org","startDate":"2015-02-01"},{"name":"Magfest","position":"TechOps Lead Volunteer","location":"National Harbor, Md","startDate":"2015-01-01","endDate":"2020-01-01"},{"name":"Computer Projection Rentals","position":"Video Technician","location":"Gaithersberg, Md","startDate":"2014-07-01","endDate":"2015-06-01"},{"name":"SOUTHARD AUDIO LLC","position":"Freelance Audio Engineer","location":"Harrisonburg, Va","startDate":"2014-04-01","endDate":"2019-05-01"},{"name":"Events Productions","position":"Lead Event Technician","location":"George Mason University","startDate":"2013-11-01","endDate":"2016-01-01"},{"name":"George Mason University","position":"Lead Event Coordinator","location":"Fairfax, VA","url":"https://gmu.edu","startDate":"2013-11-01","endDate":"2017-01-01","summary":"Oversaw and organized a team of 25+ staff members managing approximately 1,500 events annually. Interacted with clients to facilitate sales and manage logistics across a diverse portfolio of university events."}],"education":[{"institution":"George Mason University","studyType":"Bachelor's degree in Meeting and Event Planning","startDate":"2013-01-01","endDate":"2017-01-01"},{"institution":"George Mason University","studyType":"B.S. Event Management with Concentration in Technical Operations"},{"institution":"Google","url":"https://google.com","studyType":"Project Management Certificate"}],"skills":[{"name":"Microsoft Office"},{"name":"Microsoft Excel"},{"name":"Customer Service"},{"name":"Research"},{"name":"Leadership"},{"name":"Event Planning"},{"name":"creative thinking"},{"name":"budget management"},{"name":"strategic planning"},{"name":"risk mitigation"},{"name":"agile methodology"},{"name":"waterfall"},{"name":"vendor negotiation"},{"name":"event logistics"},{"name":"team coordination"},{"name":"process improvement"}]}