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Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive, and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, the world’s largest civil aviation trade show.
For an experienced trade show executive, NBAA is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Vice President of Conventions. This position will oversee the development and execution of the organization’s three global shows as well as its other convention activities. This person will drive strategy and manage a convention team while ensuring a high-level attendee experience, financial success of the events, and alignment with the association’s strategic plan.
The Senior Vice President of Conventions will also develop strategies designed to enhance the logistical quality of meetings, capitalize on new technologies, identify revenue opportunities, and troubleshoot on-site logistical challenges; create and sustain an effective infrastructure that results in business growth; ensure the compilation and delivery of analytic reports and knowledge that define and establish trends for effective business management; create, evolve, and maintain an effective operational dashboard for activities; oversee a budget that includes reporting, analytics, forecasting, audit support, and tax compliance; manage relationships with vendor partners and lead the RFP process for new vendors; develop appropriate risk assessment plans while ensuring that compliance and control needs are met; keep abreast of the latest developments in housing, audiovisual and technology, transportation, and exhibition management; work with vendor partners on all aspects of exhibit sales and planning for an exhibition with over one million square feet; and collaborate strategically with the organization’s Marketing and Member Services Division and its Operations Division.
Successful candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree; a minimum of five years of experience in convention and trade show management; a solid understanding of the business side of conventions and trade shows, including the development of budgets and the management of financial performance; an ability to assess risks for large conventions and trade shows; strong, proven leadership skills among staff and management; the ability to engage effectively with senior professionals; supervisory and staff development experience; excellent communication skills including public speaking, writing, active listening, and synthesizing information from diverse sources when working with colleagues, members, and volunteers; a superlative detail orientation; strong negotiating ability; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration, integrity, trust, diversity, and respect; the ability to solve problems with tact and good judgment and to maintain effective working relationships; and the ability to efficiently manage time, meet schedules and deadlines, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Established in 1939, InfoComm International is the trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide. From offices around the world, InfoComm serves its members and the industry through: 1) education, including technical and business courses, in the classroom and online; 2) resources, such as AV standards, thought pieces and market research; and 3) events, including local roundtables and international trade shows. InfoComm has more than 5,000 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries.
For a seasoned marketing leader with strong strategic vision, InfoComm is currently seeking candidates for the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing. This position serves as InfoComm’s senior marketing professional and is responsible for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing market strategy and achieving marketing targets. This person is also responsible for business and market development, strategic direction for promotion and advertising, coordination with sales, and hiring and directing the day-to-day activities of marketing staff.
The Senior Vice President of Marketing will also develop and execute the annual marketing plan and programs; oversee all marketing functions; manage, train and coach the organization’s marketing team; oversee marketing communications including branding, advertising, white papers, trade shows, seminars and event collateral materials, analyst and market research management, and website design and content either directly or on an outsourced basis; manage department budgets; oversee relationships with advertising agencies and other outside vendors; provide input and support to executive team members to identify and develop strategic alliances, joint ventures, affiliations, possible acquisitions and partnership arrangements; define, direct and evaluate promotions; design, implement and oversee market research tools; manage the organization’s brand identity and oversee its overall brand strategy and guidelines for use across its activities; manage brand consistency globally; and develop and execute a multimedia marketing strategy to advance InfoComm’s mission around the world, building on the organization’s existing brand recognition and brand equity.
Successful candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree; 10 or more years of experience in marketing; business to business experience; a track record growing revenue and profitability of profit lines; experience identifying market opportunities and determining market based pricing; experience creating and leading branding campaigns; the ability to direct and leverage market research and position the organization for the future; the ability to develop, set and measure marketing campaign element success; a collaborative leadership style; and skills as a consensus and relationship builder. A graduate degree, global marketing and trade show marketing experience, and familiarity with the AV communications industry are pluses.
A great opportunity to join the Four Seasons Hotel Houston team is now available, and this couldn’t be a better time to move to Houston! Forbes magazine predicts that within a decade, Houston will be the nation's "next great global city." H-Town is also the most diverse metro city in the country and a leader in everything from arts and culture to aerospace and medical technology.
Houston has a thriving artistic scene, bustling dining options - whether white tablecloth or food truck - an affordable cost of living and a warm subtropical climate. If you are ready to take on an extraordinary opportunity, live in a fast-growing city, and take your public relations career to new heights, this may just be the perfect role for you.
Interested candidates should forward both a resume and cover letter to Julie Barrow at julie.barrow@fourseasons.com.
For more than 144 years, the American Correctional Association has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. Founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for practitioners in the correctional profession.
Based in Alexandria, VA, the American Correctional Association is the oldest and largest national and international correction association in the world. ACA serves all disciplines within the corrections profession and is dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the field.
ACA represents everyone from wardens/superintendents to social workers and health care practitioners. All across the corrections spectrum, ACA is there bringing together corrections best. Our members represent federal, state and local entities including jails, prisons, penitentiaries, halfway houses, probation, parole and juvenile detention centers.
Convention Coordinator for the Conventions, Advertising and Corporate Relations Department to assist with planning and carrying out ACA’s two annual conferences. Duties include assisting with housing & meetings process; developing marketing materials to promote the conferences; assisting sales team; providing onsite support during the conferences; and maintaining department records. ACA is looking for someone with experience in the event planning or hospitality industry.
The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) is a dynamic organization that is looking for talent to complement its existing team. As a key partner in enhancing the neighborhood and public space from the White House to DuPont Circle and 16th Street, NW to 21st Street, NW, the Golden Triangle BID is working to enrich the neighborhood through its Ambassador cleaning program, landscaping and fun seasonal events. Founded in 1997, the Golden Triangle neighborhood has a diverse make up of over 31 million square feet of commercial office space; 4,000 businesses, 600 shops and restaurants, seven hotels and seven U.S. National Parks. The vision of the Golden Triangle BID is to maintain a vibrant downtown that keeps visitors and stakeholders engaged and returning to enjoy everything the Golden Triangle neighborhood has to offer.
The Event & Marketing Specialist is responsible for the successful execution of a variety of events and marketing tactics. The ideal candidate will coordinate event logistics from start to finish with oversight from the Marketing & Communications Manager. The Specialist will also fulfill promotional tactics in support of a variety of events and programs, demonstrating subject matter expertise that champions unique characteristics of each event for target audiences.
successful event. Define onsite protocols and operating procedures.
•	Direct and coordinate the onsite activities of staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure the successful execution of assignments. Troubleshoot (run-through) events and resolve issues prior to the launch of events.
•	Work with marketing & communications manager to execute marketing tactics that drive attendance and engagement with area workers and community members. Participate in productive brainstorming sessions that result in concrete ideas, which solve marketing challenges with creative solutions that are on-brand and on-strategy.
•	Research venues and catering options, acquire technology, and coordinate the development of administrative materials. Negotiate agreements with contractors to ensure the lowest cost and highest quality of services.
•	Oversee speaker and vendor services including audiovisual, security, and catering needs for events. Ensure speakers and performers are briefed and prepared to provide effective presentations and entertainment.
•	Conduct event risk assessments and work with the BID’s insurance company and legal team to reduce/eliminate potential risks: secure event security, submit insurance applications, and create activity waivers.
•	Work closely with business operations, member services, and communications staff to oversee and facilitate event registration processes.
•	Analyze event performance and prepare post-event reports for distribution to sponsors, board members and participants.
•	Copy write and proofread compelling collateral including Request for Proposals, press releases, and promotional materials.
•	Develop fresh story ideas and help gather content for press releases.
•	Research and monitor media coverage and industry trends.
•	Identify media outlets/reporters to pitch news stories and press releases. Develop relationships with online media outlets to ensure events are provided optimal media coverage.
•	Minimum of 4-5 years of marketing, event, and/or program management experience.
•	Proven success in overseeing the execution of community-wide events and marketing to diverse audiences. Must provide quantitative results and/or event portfolio.
•	Experience managing onsite event staff.
•	Proven quantitative results using the following social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, FourSquare, and LinkedIn.
•	Excellent communication skills and exhibited confidence when interacting with high-profile constituents.
•	Proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•	Must be able to work independently, possess strong work ethic and be detail-oriented.
•	Computer proficiency in online content management and HTML systems.
•	Will be expected to spend time outdoors during community events.
•	Bachelor’s Degree required with concentration in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, Project/Program Management or any other related field.
•	Prepare and maintain databases, memos, form letters and confirmation letters for each conference.
Other tasks and responsibilities to be assigned as needed on an ongoing basis.
•	Be a U.S. citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
Please reply via this advertisement with a cover letter explaining your interest and a resume with salary requirement and email directly to the attention of Caitlin Mann at caitlinm@aca.org. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls will be accepted.
leadership, training, development and optimization.
I am a dedicated and results-oriented professional, seeking to relocate to the Dallas Fort Worth area. I have approximately 10 years in meeting and event logistics and planning, conference services, room-block management, attendee registration, site selection, catering, transportation coordination, contract management, travel arrangements, vendor and sponsor management, and conference materials. I have additional strengths in writing, editing, marketing, promotions, and presentations, and a proven track record of success in planning and coordinating major events with several components. I am a creative and flexible team player, who works well with multiple levels within and outside of an organization to deliver results.
For additional information on how my experience can help your organization, please contact me at sonjahepn@comcast.net.