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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member 2000-2006
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
- 6 years 1 month
Education
Board Member for top ten chapter of Meeting Professionals International. Volunteer capacity included 1 year, Director of Membership, 1 year Director of Communications, 2 years, VP of Communications, 1 year President Elect
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President
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
- 1 year 1 month
Education
As President of the Meeting Professionals International (MPI)-Georgia Chapter, led the organization to achieve their highest retention rate of 1,000+ members making the chapter the 4th largest within MPI. Initiated multiple reporting and process changes to reduce volunteer paperwork and focus on member engagement. Successfully managed a P&L statement in excess of $1M and achieved a high revenue profit in order to secure the future of the organization.
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Immediate Past President
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
- 1 year 1 month
Education
Primary responsibilities included chairing the Nominations Committee whose primary responsibility is to slate the board for the next year.
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Chair - The Phoenix Awards
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
- 2 years 1 month
Education
Three time chair of the chapters yearly awards program which recognizes the outstanding achievements of our members..
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Chair - Eventeract
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
- 1 year 2 months
Education
Two time Chair of Eventeract : A revolutionary event evolving from the DNA of the Meetings Exploration Conference (MEC), Eventeract was an exciting new experience that challenged the way the event and hospitality industry relate. Powered by the Southeast’s most influential associations, Eventeract featured 90,000 square feet of education, innovation and networking covering a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to; Corporate and Association events, Food & Beverage, Meeting Design…
Two time Chair of Eventeract : A revolutionary event evolving from the DNA of the Meetings Exploration Conference (MEC), Eventeract was an exciting new experience that challenged the way the event and hospitality industry relate. Powered by the Southeast’s most influential associations, Eventeract featured 90,000 square feet of education, innovation and networking covering a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to; Corporate and Association events, Food & Beverage, Meeting Design, Décor & Event Design, Meeting Planning Strategies, Tactics & Design, Technology, Audio Visual, Incentives, Revenue Management, Sales, and DMC Services. General Session, Education and Exhibits located all in one space designed to provide the attendees a 360 degree comprehensive event experience and to present the exhibitors & sponsors a vast customer base with which to network.
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Committee Member - Board Nominations
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
- Present 9 years 7 months
Education
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Honors & Awards
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Committee of the Year - Eventeract
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Supplier of the Year
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Committee of the Year - The Phoenix Awards
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Committee of the Year - The Phoenix Awards
Meeting Professionals Internatotional - Georgia Chapter
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Presients Award
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Supplier of the Year
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Hayward C. Cox Jr, CMP Continuing Quality Award
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Chapter Leader of the Year
Meeting Professionals International - Georgia Chapter
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Sales Excellence Award: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc
Sales Excellence Award – Starwood Hotels & Resorts for achievement of 120%+ over sales goal): 1998-2002 and 2004.
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Sales Excellence Elite Award: 2005, 2007, 2012, 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc
Sales Excellence Elite Award- Starwood Hotels & Resorts for achievement of top 5% of worldwide sales producers: 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2014.
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Sales Team of the Year: 2004, 2013, 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc
Sales Team of the Year-North America Division-Starwood Hotels & Resorts; 2004, 2013, 2014.
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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International Association of Expositions & Events
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Professional Convention Management Association
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Meeting Professionals International
President - Georgia Chapter
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