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Select buttons to filter consultants MEETING PLANNER ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT EXHIBIT FLOOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING TRADESHOW PLANNING TRADESHOW OPERATIONS FLOOR PLAN CREATION EXHIBIT SALES & SERVICE SPONSORSHIP SALES SITE SELECTION CONTRACT NEGOTIATION VENDOR SELECTION RFP MANAGEMENT BUDGET & P/L MANAGEMENT Select all services Clear all services Alice Watland (202) 302-0647 alice@alicewatland.com As COO of a major association in Washington DC for the past 18 years with 30 years of meeting and exhibition management, I have a unique perspective that comes from being the client of the meetings industry. I understand the importance of making a statement about your organization for members and the companies that offer products and services to your industry. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Ann Godi, CMP (678) 291-0011 agodi@benchmarc@360.com Strategic Solutions that Produce Results - Business Event Strategists in convention, trade show, meeting & event management. Effective site selection and contract negotiators. Creative event design and execution that achieve objectives. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Annie Der (646) 325-7888 asainpace@juno.com I am a Chinese Floor Manager that can speak a few Chinese Dialects. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Exhibit Floor Management Bill Sheehan (703) 473-7760 bsheehan@ibsprime.com IBS has expertise in business development, designing and executing marketing strategies to generate revenue, awareness and member engagement, including recommending, developing, and implementing strategies to maximize non-dues revenue and sponsorship opportunities; member growth and retention campaigns and initiating programs to improve member engagement, relevancy, and business relationships. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Bob Pugh (703) 843-7857 blindspotnews@cox.net With over 30 years’ experience in the Trade Show and Exhibition industry, I am available on a contract basis to assist with the production of your event. I have traveled throughout the US and Canada overseeing Trade Shows and Expositions in every major Convention facility. I am currently retained by several Associations and Meeting Management organizations on multi-year arrangements. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection Cathi Lundgren, CMP, CAE (850) 815-2216 cathi@cathilundgren.com I provide full service conference/convention management for corporate and association groups; or just an extra set of hands as you need. I have worked with groups of all sizes. I can develop and manage online registration programs, provide housing management services, and manage all conference logistics. I specialize in expo management of for meetings with 500+ booths. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Chekesha Van Putten 818-441-1244 chekesha@castango.com Seasoned trade show and event staffing specialist with over 20 years industry experience working with top brands around the globe. Results driven professional, utilizing technology to streamline processes and payments to save time and money while increasing business opportunities for all in the market. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Cindy Stiffel (702) 221-8005 cindy@cs-tsc.com I have over 17 years experience and qualifications in tradeshow operations in floor management, food and beverage planning and operations, catering and concierge services for large events and general sessions in trade shows, corporate events and meeting room conferences. I have coordinated events including numerous plated functions up to 13,000 guests and receptions upwards of 250,000. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Site Selection Vendor Selection Connie Hilson (217) 766-1044 c.hilson@comcast.net How can I can assist you with your show? I work full time as the AOCS Exhibits Manager and also do contract trade show management work. Since 2012, I also manage the ISA Southern Chapter trade show and have contracted with the Western Chapter of ISA and contracted for 9 years with the International Society of Arboriculture. I provide full service show management from beginning to end. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection Darryl Diamond (703) 402-0530 bigwhitedogevents@gmail.com Every event has its own unique audience, tone, personality and set of objectives. From small meetings to large corporate galas and association conferences, we design and execute every detail to meet your style and personality. BWD Events ensures that each event is specifically created to match its intent, business purpose and strategic goals. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Conference Management Strategic Planning Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Deborah Green (770) 444-3845 Dgreen97@live.com Successful trade show expert in event production, marketing, exhibit/sponsorship sales. Unique background in both start-up and existing international and domestic events. Sales master with years of goal attainment in market share, revenue, new customers. Skilled in mastering new industries (IT, sports, textiles, apparel, auto, luxury). Creative; persistent; organized; goal-driven; team player. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Association Management Conference Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Vendor Selection Denise Miller (303) 868-1998 denise@showworksplus.com Seasoned, ambitious event manager with a proven record for managing and directing successful marketing and training events from inception to completion. With 20+ years of experience, I’ve mastered the art of coordinating the details while keeping a solid focus on overall strategic goals. My expertise in event logistics, site selection, speaker management, conference operations, budget management and event marketing that will produce results beyond your expectations. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Dennis Sharland (703) 861-0099 dsharland@yahoo.com I provide consulting, planning/ execution for trade show/event production, on-site management, sponsorship development and execution; event security consulting/ management, and exhibitor management for show organizers and service contractors. 20 years of experience that is both broad and deep has made me an expert on trade show and event operations. What's your challenge? I can help. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Grayson Lutz (678) 471-5838 glutz@graysoneventmanagement.com Grayson Lutz is a skilled project manager who operates well in high-pressure, fast-paced settings. She has in-depth knowledge of managing operations and establishing strong professional relationships. She has a successful track record in establishing profit-producing relationships with key accounts and is experienced in all logistical planning, theme/program development, and event execution. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Kelly Shimkus (404) 431-6667 kellyshimkus@yahoo.com Trade show and Communications Administrator, energetic and creative with 15 years in tradeshow operations, project management and public relations. Skilled in event marketing, strategic planning, and sales support initiatives. Service Locations: South (Ex. Major Cities: Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte) Services Offered: Meeting Planner Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Contract Negotiation Ken Burris (703) 732-6810 ken.burris@bdsalesconsulting.com BD Sales Consulting is led by Ken Burris, a veteran in trade show exhibit and sponsorship sales. With experience in events from robotics, food, defense, and security. Ken has a proven track record of increasing sales on every event he has worked on. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Exhibit Floor Management Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection Kirsten Young (703) 517-6199 young_@cox.net With more than 25 years in event management, I have planned industry tradeshows, conferences, committee meetings and special events ranging in size from 30-35,000 participants. I use this extensive hands-on experience to strategically develop events assessing the necessary requirements for the budget, resource allocation, marketing plans and overall project management processes. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Laura Reed (703) 624-9127 laurareed78@gmail.com Detail oriented event operations professional with extensive experience in managing one of the largest tradeshows in North America, exhibit and meeting logistics management, project management, & contract negotiations. Utilizes strong organizational, planning and communication skills towards improving the overall customer experience. Team player who adapts easily to new technology. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Lisa J. Mikita, CMP, CAE 847-931-7745 lisa.mikita@att.net Extensive experience with association meeting and trade show planning. Work in both hotels and convention centers. Deadline driven, budget conscious. Association management experience as well. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Site Selection Contract Negotiation RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Lori Kisner (404) 556-1967 Lori@MarketMakerEvents.com As a co-owner of Market Maker Events, I bring over 30 years of trade show management expertise to our projects. Whether you need a show launched, expanded or rejuvenated, we can help you with everything from show sales & marketing to operations. We have assembled a great team and stand ready to take on our next project! Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Lou Meszoros 203-610-2807 exposhowsales@gmail.com Lou is a freelance national sales and business development leader driving consultative sales for the exhibitions and events community. Lou’s expertise managing exhibit sales, sponsorships, and integrated media led him to fulfill his professional passion. He created strategic sales consulting relationships with some of the largest and most accomplished events of the year. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Contract Negotiation Budget & P/L Management Marti Smith (703) 361-5025 msmanage@cox.net MS Management, LLC is a woman-owned small business focused on all facets of trade show production and event management. With almost two decades of experience worldwide. Successful trade shows improve your business and bring your clients back for more. We will work to ensure your success with the best customer service possible. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection Mike Burke, CMP, CEM, CMM 571-218-6632 MikeBurke20152@gmail.com Meeting and event planning experience includes corporate & association industry meetings and events. I specialize in strategic meeting and event planning. I am local to the DC area and able to serve in any capacity. I am available on a contract basis for events large and small. I look forward to helping your team find success. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Strategic Planning Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Mike Wittenstein (770) 425-9830 mike@StoryMiners.com StoryMiners helps you connect with your customers by creating unique experiences that let you shape your future. If you want your trade show to show more innovation and feel more experiential, we’re the specialists to call. 700+ assignments. 25 countries. We are experience makers. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Strategic Planning Necoya Tyson (571) 291-3187 necoya.tyson30@gmail.com Exhibits, meetings and special events professional with 13 years of experience who is proficient in various aspects of meeting planning including RFP writing, site selection, contract negotiation, food & beverage selection, and tradeshow management. I'm available on a contract basis for floor management, conference planning or logistics management. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Neil Mullanaphy 540-395-2941 nmullanaphy@gmail.com My Career includes all facets of the convention industry, including Director of Meetings & Conventions - American Traffic Safety Services Association; Acting President/Senior VP of Sales -Puerto Rico Convention Bureau; Executive Director of Sales & Marketing, Hawaii Convention Center, VP Sales & Marketing for GES Expositions; Director of Trade Show and Convention Sales for the Mandalay Bay Resort. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Pam Pasierb (606) 301-1348 ppasierb@maysvilleky.net 30+ years in the trade show and meeting industry. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Ray Luca (703) 272-8544 ray@eagteam.com Ray has proven he truly understands the importance of exceeding client expectations. During his 20+ year career, Ray served as VP at NaylorCMG, Group VP at J. Spargo and Exhibit Sales & Sponsorship Manager for the Society of Toxicology. Prior to joining Event Advisory Group, Ray was Director of Exhibitions for PMMI, The Association for Packaging Technology, sponsor of PackExpo. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Scott C. Temple 203-675-1243 scott.temple@comcast.net Specializing in incentive, event and meeting management, Scott Temple provides a wide variety of support services. Scott offers the flexibility of utilizing a menu of both pre-meeting and on-site management services. As an extension of your staff, he’ll work collaboratively to provide a wide range of economical and efficient resources to create incomparable events. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Sonya A. Campbell 682-217-8833 sonyac@airwaysfreight.com Airways Freight is a full service Domestic and International Freight Forwarder, Truck Brokerage, Ocean Forwarder and Customs Brokerage Operation. Airways will give each Customer and Shipment our renowned personal touch. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Steve Krawic (603) 537-0090 skrawic@showreadyevents.com Since 2003, Show Ready Events has been a leader in site selection, planning, and onsite event management. Small or big, we ask the right questions and exhibit excellence in onsite leadership and execution. We service multiple markets and have well over 100 years of service in our team. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Steve Marshall 703-717-8153 bama2417@twc.com Steve Marshall brings 25 years of industry experience having worked as a General Service Contractor for Freeman, Operations Manager for SPARGO, Inc, Exhibit Manager for ASCP as well as Senior Manager of Exhibits for ACOG. With this background Steve is able to help with exhibit floor management, tradeshow operations, association management, vendor selection. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Association Management Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Vendor Selection Sue McCart (770) 632-4464 susanmmccart@gmail.com HFI is a leader in B2B events. Our trade show and event services include Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Sales & Marketing, and Operations. Few professionals have had the experience of “working both sides of the fence.” McCart has over thirty years’ experience as a show producer, a convention facility manager, and sales and marketing executive. HFI will help you achieve and exceed your goals. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Susan E. Reuter (203) 483-5774 susan@reuterexpo.com RES has decades of experience in exhibit sales, marketing, promotion, operations and on-site floor management. Expert in developing, selling, marketing and organizing trade shows and events. RES works to create experiential platforms for the buying/selling experience as well as educational and networking opportunities. Our knowledgeable, friendly and flexible staff stand ready to serve you! Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Susie Patch (513) 707-2535 spatchevents@gmail.com Susie Patch has over 16 years of experience in the trade show industry. She has a proven track record in: RFP creation/ management, floorplan creation, exhibit & sponsorship sales, meeting management from start to finish, speaker management, site selection/ contracting, room block management, budget planning to final invoice reconciliation, onsite management for exhibit hall and logistics. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Tania Stockless, CMP (321) 830-9727 tania@stocklessevents.com 15 years' experience in the planning and execution of corporate events in both the private and public sectors to include both live and virtual meetings, banquets, multi-day conferences and exhibitor trade shows. With stellar references, competitive pricing and best-in-class service, our primary objective is to make you look good by crafting an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Tom Owens (317) 507-5526 toowens89@gmail.com I provide consulting on all facets of trade show/event production and event management, execution and on-site management, creative exhibit design and global trade show development. With over 13 years in the trade show industry, I can help your trade show experience be successful, non-stressful, and allow you to have a better return on investment. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Exhibit Sales & Service Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Vendo Toming (512) 466-4010 vtassociates44@gmail.com Vendo is an expert in hotel sales and marketing. Experience includes major hotels with exhibit halls: Palmer House, Hyatt Regency Chicago, and Hyatt Regency Columbus. Also was Director of Meetings at American Medical Association and Account Executive at Smith Bucklin Associates. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Wendy Hammarstrom (832) 775-2920 hammarstromw@gmail.com Over 30 years in the Special Events and Trade Show Industry. Willing to travel. Proficient/Spanish. Started with Andrews-Bartlett Expo Services way back when freelanced with other companies in industry, worked with various volunteer organizations. Presently Asst to Events Director for the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival. Public event 220 exhibits, 19000 attendees 2016. Position is part time. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Tradeshow Planning Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Wendy Rosen 410.262.2872 wendy@wendyrosen.com Certified event manager seeks full-time, part-time, consulting or contractual opportunity. Any size meetings, events and trade shows. Skills: production schedules, logistics, budgets, social media, contracts, labor negotiation, floor management, registration, security, sponsorship programs and marketing. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Exhibit Sales & Service Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Wendy Siggins (864) 304-7788 wendy@tvlplnrs.com 20+ years of experience planning meetings and events of all sizes in all locations. Service Locations: Nationwide Services Offered: Meeting Planner Association Management Conference Management Exhibit Floor Management Strategic Planning Tradeshow Planning Tradeshow Operations Floor Plan Creation Exhibit Sales & Service Sponsorship Sales Site Selection Contract Negotiation Vendor Selection RFP Management Budget & P/L Management Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube Pinterest NEWS CAREERS CONTACT Archives | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | © 2020 Shepard. All rights reserved.