Bryan D. Quinan

About Bryan D. Quinan

Experienced professional with a proven track record of success spanning 18 years in a…

Experience

1. Executive Director, Global Events

   Milken Institute

   Feb 2006 — Present · Santa Monica, CA, US

   Curate elements of events, including content and programming, sponsorship, audience development, production design, event registration database, and support for 800+ speakers at the Institute’s Global Conference• Direct multi-layered experiences for stakeholders including billionaires, celebrities, Nobel Laureates, and former and sitting heads of State• Manage all logistics within annual conference including 100+ private events, gala dinner,and meetings with over 120 concurrent breakout sessions over three days• Expand the use of software to capture and analyze event metrics, providing data to support crucial decision making• Provide collaborative and energetic leadership of multiple teams at once under high pressure conditions• Lead production efforts to accommodate broadcast media outlets engaged (live and recorded segments), each with its own crew• Achieve annual cost reduction goals for conferences and events taking place in the U.S.• Implemented a Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP) for 450+ events annually, in addition to the Global Conference• Integrate adult learning methods into event design strategy, setting up lively participation and engagement• Demonstrate outstanding communication, diplomacy and protocol experience

Education

• University of Southern California

  BA

  1995 — 1999