Sarah Orye

About Sarah Orye

Customer-focused Conference, Congress and Events Executive leveraging over twenty years…

Experience

1. Founder & Managing Partner

   Conventus Llc

   Apr 2012 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Consult and manage international and domestic events to ensure precise execution and sophisticated design in all areas. Full-service event includes: Design, Planning, Stakeholder Management, On-Site Management, and Post-Event Activities.Engagements Include: Annual Conferences, Business Development, Client Relations, Congresses and Conventions, Corporate Anniversaries, Galas, Holiday Events, Hybrid Events, Incentive Programs, Leadership Retreats, Product Launches, Seminars, Special Events, Tradeshows, and Workshops. Clients and Events • Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, US Medical Affairs – Congresses, Annual Conferences, Sponsorships, Leadership Retreats, Scientific Advisory Committees, Key Opinion Leader Engagements, and Philanthropic Team Building Activities across 4 business units (2022 – 2024)• MgBiologics – 25 Year Anniversary Gala (2024)• Cultural Intelligence Center (CIC) – CQ Masterclass Retreat (2024)• National Quality Forum (NQF) – Hybrid Annual Conference, Symposium, Awards Luncheons, Leadership Dinners,(2016 – 2020)• Equifax – IXI Digital Corporate Marketing Outreach Event in New York (2013), Annual Sales Kick-off (2015 & 2016), RampUp Conference (2019)• Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) – BIO International Convention (2012 – 2016), BIO China in Shanghai, China, the largest biotechnology conference in Asia (2012); saved client over $65K • Army, Army Birthday Ball – partnered with MLJ Event Management,(2015) • Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) – Fall Board of Governors Meeting (2014) • Paramount Pictures and Security Management International – “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” experience (2014) • International Speakers Society (ISS) – Spy vs. Spy Event (2013) • Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE), Division of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) – World Investment Forum (2013)• The Hoboken Shelter, Kitchen Overhaul Renovation Project (2013)• Wolverine, Hurricane Sandy Relief in Staten Island, NY and Hoboken, NJ (2012 – 2013)

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  MBA and MIM, Marketing

• University of Maryland

  BS, Spanish, Minor International Business

  1998 — 2000

• Loyola University New Orleans

  Business

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Public Relations
• Managing Meetings
• Media Relations
• Research
• Social Networking
• Event Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Events
• Proposal Writing
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Conference Production
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Social Media
• Program Management
• Coordinating Special Events
• Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Conference Logistics
• Public Speaking
• Management
• International Conferences
• Conference Design
• Budget Forecasts
• Strategic Partnerships