Gaiya Berube

About Gaiya Berube

Enthusiastic, energetic event leader with experience in all areas of trade show and event…

Experience

1. Operations Manager and Consultant

   Consumer Technology Association

   Feb 2005 — Present

   Responsible for operations at the Sands Expo and Venetian for CES, which includes more than net square feet of exhibit space.• Accountable for exhibit floor operations with the general contractor, convention center and hotel management teams, and key show vendors; electrical and internet floorplan developement; food and beverage orders; directional sign plans and overall décor; and floor management staff in liaison with union workers. • Developed detailed plans with security contractor, to include perimeter security, target areas, and heightened security measures.• Managed venue-related transportation plans including shuttle buses, vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow, and parking.• Negotiated and managed facility, vendor, and hotel contracts.• Communicated show rules and regulations to exhibitors and produced exhibitor manuals.• Managed collaborative annual budgets.• Responsible for a potential revenue stream in excess of of identified promotional opportunities.• Supervised consultant staff and seasonal temps.• Developed departmental goals, objectives, and standard operating procedures.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  BA, English; Minor, Communications

  1995 — 1999