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Resume EXECUTIVE PROFILE An
experienced all-around manager and team leader excelling in: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Global
Events Plus, Land O’ Lakes, FL USA 2005-2010 Global Events Plus provides business development and project management
services to b-to-b event organizers and media companies. Provided services to key clients such as Hannover Fairs USA and IDG Business Media (www.globaleventsplus.com) Hannover Fairs USA is the US subsidiary of Deutsche Messe
AG, Hannover, Germany and one of the world’s largest trade show and business event organizers. It
has been responsible for assisting more than 1,000 US companies annually in their pursuit of global business.
In this time frame HFUSA had an annual turnover of approx $10 million. Vice President, Sales & Business Development
(2003-2004) ¨ Responsible
for corporate business strategy including: strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, sales, staffing and
management functions; special event co-ordination. Established working relationships with management of
industry associations, government agencies and special interest groups representing multiple industries and interests. Accountable
for identifying project risks & opportunities, and developing new areas of business and programs in support of American
manufacturers exporting products worldwide. Worked closely with US Department of Commerce and regional
economic development agencies to integrate ongoing programs. Vice President, Aerospace &
Industrial Technology Group (2000-2003) Incl. secondary role as Executive Director, Paris Air Show USA Consortium division
¨ Responsible for managing a comprehensive range
of trade fair-related programs and services designed to help US companies achieve their marketing and sales goals at a wide
range of global events, including the world’s leading trade shows in the aerospace, industrial and
automation industries. These activities took place primarily in Germany, France, the UK, China & Singapore. ¨ Responsible
for developing and managing USA-themed exhibition pavilions and participation worldwide. Four primary biannual
events located in Paris, Farnborough, UK, Singapore and Dubai. Service capabilities included: design, construction
and operation of pavilions, custom exhibits and chalets, travel and lodging, promotion and advertising, logistics and planning,
hospitality and special events. Packet Publications Group, Princeton, NJ USA
1995-1998 The Packet Publications Group was comprised of 13 weekly newspapers,
regional web site and a variety of specialty publications serving over 60,000 readers in the Central New Jersey market. Business Development Manager (1997-1998) Display Advertising Sales Manager (1995-1997) The ASM Group, Brussels, Belgium
1992-1995 The Asian Sources
Media Group (now Global Sources) is a world-wide b-to-b media company devoted to fostering global trade. Business
Development Manager (Europe) (1994-1995) European Marketing Manager (1993-1994) Office
& Production Manager (1992-1993) This sole proprietorship company provided
project management, graphic design, sales and marketing services. Owner Clients included:
AT&T, North American Telecommunications Association, NYNEX, Hannover Fairs USA, NJ Association of Nursing, Children’s
Home Society of NJ International
Trade & Communications Ltd., Washington, DC 1987-1989 IT&C published High Technology Export & Import Magazine Associate Publisher Managed special publication projects and trade
show programs - hired & trained staff in production, circulation,
editorial and administration The
Press Gazette Group published 8 North London newspapers with a combined weekly circulation of 360,000 Advertising Manager _________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member of TSEA (Trade Show Exhibitors Association); Tampa Bay
Technology Forum Education & Personal Data REFERENCES Excellent references furnished upon request |
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