Laura Smith

About Laura Smith

Experienced and results-driven professional with over 20 years of expertise in event…

Experience

1. Director of Meetings and Exhibits

   Naspghan

   Jun 2018 — Present · Ambler, PA, US

   Managed meetings and exhibits for a national non-profit pediatricians association including:• Coordinating all aspects of 2500 person,$2 million, national Annual Meeting including site selection, speaker management, exhibit hall management, budgeting, pre-planning and on site activities.• Coordinating seven smaller national meetings, council meetings and in person meetings for 20+ committees during year• The publication of meeting material including abstract book and program.• Providing on-site support for all in-person meetings• Managing all vendors including audio-visual, decorator, food and beverage, security, hotel, DJ, running company and travel planner.• Planning and coordinating special events and social functions during the annual meeting.• Managing abstract submission process for 600-900 abstract submissions across multiple groups.• Managing all CME requirements.• Building event related web-sites including registration pages.• Working with membership services to manage registration.• Developing brochures and promotion plans for meetings including email, website, print ads, etc. • Supporting Executive Director with fundraising efforts including grant submissions for event support.• Supporting the NASPGHAN Foundation with meetings needs as requested.• Maintaining orientation and policy manuals.• Scheduling and coordinate on-site committee meetings.• Facilitating committee activity and projects.• Coordinating conference calls.