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Stacey Orben

adz17e@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn Profile URL

Washington, DC • 703-***-****

Director of Event Management and Strategic Alliances Accomplished leader with success in orchestrating large and small high-impact events that drive brand visibility and revenue growth. Adept at seamlessly blending strategic planning, logistical precision, and creative flair to deliver unforgettable experiences. Highly skilled at cultivating and nurturing strategic alliances that drive business growth and profitability. Demonstrated success in developing conferences, corporate events, trade shows, marketing, and public relations activities on behalf of business groups, government agencies, associations and non-profits.

Areas of Expertise

• Marketing Event Planning

• Strategic Planning

• Affiliate Partnerships

• Business Development

• Project Management

• Market Analysis

• Contract Management

• Partnership Negotiation

• Relationship Management

• Growth & Revenue Optimization

• Budget Management

• Vendor Negotiation

• Risk Management

• Event Logistics Management

• Team Leadership & Training

Signature Accomplishments

Drove innovation for conferences by skillfully balancing tactical execution with "big picture" thinking.

Accomplished successful delivery of meetings and events based on industry standards by developing budgets/forecasts, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and resources.

Achieved efficient meeting planning, including sourcing, contract negotiation, budget development, food and beverage, and audio-visual production, while successfully supporting and managing assigned teams for high visibility or larger conferences.

Achieved enhanced networking opportunities, increased attendee satisfaction, and improved event profitability by managing up to 12 annual multi-day conferences involving substantial budgets, complex logistics, and thought leadership talent for audiences of high-level financial executives.

Achieved recognition as "TOP 5 Company" by the Washington Business Journal for eight consecutive years.

Generated growth by establishing two new offices in Temple Hills, Maryland, and Stowe, Vermont through the conceptualization and execution of all business development activities. Career Experience

Infinity Conference Group, Inc. – Herndon, VA

Director of Conference Operations 2023 – Present

Deliver flawless execution of all logistics and planning solutions for clients of Infinity by leading team of experienced project managers and meeting professionals. Enhance project collaboration by establishing and maintaining productive liaisons with Government Project Officers, key clients, and industry leaders. Key Achievements:

● Attained successful outcomes by leading and contributing to RFP, RFQ, and RFI efforts to meet Infinity’s business objectives.

● Generated substantial cost savings while preserving integrity of meetings and events through execution of strategic cost-saving measures.

● Drove business growth and maintained well-managed sales pipeline through participation in business development endeavors. Euromoney/Institutional Investor PLC – New York, NY and UK Senior Director Logistics & Events 2021 – 2023

Achieved seamless event management by orchestrating end-to-end responsibilities, encompassing site selections, sponsor and vendor engagement, contract negotiations, and on-site execution, with post-event oversight. Elevated budget management practices to optimize financial efficiency, resulting in substantial cost savings and enhanced profitability. Facilitated effective communication/collaboration between key stakeholders, including sponsors, vendors, event planners, and executives from major companies, financial services firms, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals, domestically/internationally. Key Achievements:

● Steered 360o event budgeting, encompassing billing reconciliation, disbursement, and precise tracking of expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with annual budgets over $4 million.

● Delivered exceptional Virtual and Hybrid conferences, seamlessly utilizing a range of digital platforms, including Zoom, Teams, Hopin, CVENT, Whova, Stova, and Meetinghands, resulting in enhanced attendee engagement and event success. Fleet Transportation – Alexandria, VA

President -

Executive Director of Strategic Alliances 2008 – 2020 Spearheaded all business development and marketing efforts, resulting in a substantial increase in market share and revenue growth. Achieved streamlined front office operations, resulting in efficient service delivery, while overseeing a staff of 55 employees, including recruitment, training, and retention.

Key Achievements:

● Delivered sales growth exceeding 15% annually, leading to multi-million dollars in annual revenues.

● Enhanced collaboration and improved access to key resources by establishing and managing significant strategic alliances with private sector Fortune 500 Companies, government offices, associations, and non-profits in the Greater Washington, DC metro area – including on a national lever

● Launched new office of Fleet Transportation in Maryland and Stowe, Vermont, contributing to expansion of operations. Additional Experience

Manager, Logistics & Events

Euromoney/Institutional Investor PLC

Leader, Marketing, Business Development, and Event Management Fidelity Investments / CSC Index / Primix Solutions / Internet Business Advantages. Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics and Political Science, Boston University – Boston MA License & Certification

Licensed, Series 6 & Series 63 Certified, Solution Selling Professional Associations

Senior Marketing Executive, SME Member, American Marketing Association Advisory Board Member, Destination DC Advisory Board Member, Stowe Vibrancy Member, Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sharepoint, Whova, CVENT, Zoom, Stova, MeetingHands

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