Sarah Jane Stidham

About Sarah Jane Stidham

Detail-oriented and research-driven professional with experience supporting complex…

Experience

1. Dental Education Events Coordinator

   GC America

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Organize and manage local and national dental education events, including venue selection, logistics coordination, continuing education credit, and on-site execution • Liaise with key opinion leaders, speakers, and educators to secure their participation and manage their needs• Align event strategies with business objectives by partnering cross-functionally with DSO teams, dealer representatives, and local and national sales teams, driving greater ROI from local and national events• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality• Collaborate with the finance team to establish and execute facility rental invoicing procedures• Collaborate with the legal team and environmental safety team to establish and execute facility use agreements• Drive event visibility and attendance by collaborating with the marketing team to develop and execute multi-channel promotional campaigns across digital, email, and print platforms• Ensure flawless execution of events by managing end-to-end logistics, including AV setup, catering coordination, distribution of event materials, and support staff• Enhance attendee engagement and event effectiveness through streamlined registration, real-time communication, and comprehensive post-event follow-up, including feedback collection and analysis to inform future planning• Expand professional development opportunities by managing continuing education partnerships and facilitating the issuance of continuing education credits to dental professionals in both operatory and lab settings• Maintain accurate and organized documentation to support regulatory audits, event planning continuity, and cross-functional transparency via Microsoft Suite and Salesforce

Education

• Olivet Nazarene University

  Master of Arts - MA

  2017 — 2019

• Olivet Nazarene University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2012 — 2016