Stephanie Dumey

Director of Meetings @American Academy Of Audiology

Reston, VA, US

Manage Academy’s Annual Meeting, which represents over professionals in the Audiology community with a $1.3M budget. • Plan and execute logistics, including site selection, contract negotiation, food and beverage arrangements, audio visual needs.• Provide onsite leadership, troubleshooting, and real-time problem-solving to ensure seamless execution.• Serve as staff liaison to volunteer committees (Honors & Awards, Accommodations), effectively managing workflows and supporting member engagement.• Manage the Meetings Coordinator, setting goals, providing reviews and feedback, training and professional development.• Partner cross-functionally with senior leadership and external stakeholders to align conference objectives with Academy-wide goals.• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of registration systems to optimize attendee experience and revenue tracking. • Monitor room blocks, creating VIP/staff/vendor rooming lists, and analyzing post-event housing trends to inform future contracts.• Act as key liaison for exhibitors, ensuring compliance with contracts and show regulations while enhancing exhibitor experience through streamlined processes and communication.• Negotiate service contracts with AV, catering, décor, and transportation vendors to control costs and ensure quality.• Design and analyzed attendee and exhibitor surveys to enhance service delivery and future event planning.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bachelor of Science