Résumé
Nancy Coll, Certified Meeting Professional
Expert Event Planner
Outstanding Conference & Trade Show Manager
MPI Ottawa Chapter Meeting Planner of the Year
Secret Clearance
Site Selection & Contract Negotiator Expert – Trade Show Sales Maven -
Dynamic Logistics & Meeting Manager – Outstanding Customer Liaison
Known for being the go-to person for trade show and conference meeting
planning. Concrete and proven logistic management abilities and strong project
management skills. Creative, outgoing and personable with above-average
communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. Passionate about the
meetings industry and strongly motivated with super human abilities to
multi-task.
Outstanding Conference & Trade Show Manager
MPI Ottawa Chapter Meeting Planner of the Year
Secret Clearance
Site Selection & Contract Negotiator Expert – Trade Show Sales Maven -
Dynamic Logistics & Meeting Manager – Outstanding Customer Liaison
Known for being the go-to person for trade show and conference meeting
planning. Concrete and proven logistic management abilities and strong project
management skills. Creative, outgoing and personable with above-average
communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. Passionate about the
meetings industry and strongly motivated with super human abilities to
multi-task.
Planning
Outstanding planning, sales and execution of all sizes and types of continuing education sessions, large conferences, trade shows, special events, seminars and conventions. Implementation of all logistics associated with these events: program design, speakers, site selection, sponsorship, registration, graphics, security, audio-visual, social events, scientific program, companion programs, procurement and RFPs, etc. Strong creative thinking, developing turn-key themed events or refreshing traditional approaches. Pro-active in seeing potential issues and dealing with them before they become problems. Sales – Expert sponsorship and trade show sales manager – developing solutions and programs that appeal to your target audience. Budgets and Strategic Planning – Fabulous timeline and procedure development, budget development and resource use. Exceptional contractual, negotiation and budgeting skills. Experienced and influential with Executive and Board level proposals. |
Logistics
Strong logistics capabilities, ensuring the right resources are available to the right people at the right time. Great relationships with Canadian suppliers to trade shows and conferences. Dynamite relations with stakeholders and vendors with above-average hotel block booking negotiation and contract skills. Customer Service - Excellent customer service skills and a positive can-do attitude. Highly effective trouble shooter and fantastic in people herding, security arrangements and unexpected situations. Highly experienced in management, mentoring and training of staff. Marketing and Sales – Expert marketing and sales for all meetings and events; creation and implementation of sponsorship and exhibit strategies, sales and execution. Accurate Rx&D Code of Ethics aligned promotional item procurement; comprehensive knowledge of the meetings industry. Development and coding of web sites. An innate ability to identify trends and adapt to individual projects. |
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), Ottawa
National Conference Manger, five month contract (Feb – June 2012)
All logistics and development for 800 person 3-day conference and 100-booth
trade show in Toronto. Management of all aspects of the conference, including
budget, trade show, speakers, educational program, sponsorship, networking
events and off-site tours and workshops.
Management of $600,000 budget.
All logistics and development for 800 person 3-day conference and 100-booth
trade show in Toronto. Management of all aspects of the conference, including
budget, trade show, speakers, educational program, sponsorship, networking
events and off-site tours and workshops.
Management of $600,000 budget.
Canadian Association of Optometrists, Ottawa
Reviewed current state of fundraising for the charity Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund; making recommendations for sustainability;
Revised and updated all forms, developed marketing, web content, graphics,
promotional items, trade show booth and member communications;
Wrote extensive reports for the Trustees and Directors;
Creating a comprehensive "how-to" resource and guide book for the
provincial fundraising chairs.
Revised and updated all forms, developed marketing, web content, graphics,
promotional items, trade show booth and member communications;
Wrote extensive reports for the Trustees and Directors;
Creating a comprehensive "how-to" resource and guide book for the
provincial fundraising chairs.
Canadian Pharmacists Association, Ottawa
National Conference & Events Manager,
• Lead manager: annual national conference (all aspects from site selection,
budget, marketing, web site, staff, registration and customer support,
sub-contractors, social events, board liaison, policy etc.);
• Trade show sales and marketing; management and logistics;
• Staff training; volunteer recruiting, training and retaining;
• Sponsorship sales and marketing; sponsor nurturing and sustainable
relationship building;
• Project manager: Annual awards program;
• Team partner on other recurring meetings (pre-planning, budgets, logistics,
contracts, venue and supplier selection and contracting, on-line registration).
• Lead manager: annual national conference (all aspects from site selection,
budget, marketing, web site, staff, registration and customer support,
sub-contractors, social events, board liaison, policy etc.);
• Trade show sales and marketing; management and logistics;
• Staff training; volunteer recruiting, training and retaining;
• Sponsorship sales and marketing; sponsor nurturing and sustainable
relationship building;
• Project manager: Annual awards program;
• Team partner on other recurring meetings (pre-planning, budgets, logistics,
contracts, venue and supplier selection and contracting, on-line registration).
Wow factors increased size and sales of trade show by 250%; increased corporate sponsorship by 400% in three years; leveraged Rx&D Code of Ethical Practice into sponsorship best practices; exceeded conference objectives while delivering a positive return on budget; migrated conference and events to web based registration and information dissemination for increased efficiency and client satisfaction; garnered approval to centralize procurement of meeting-related services in a previously decentralized organization, saving the company significant money; delivered 100th anniversary "showcase" conference above expectations: highest attendance ever, highest satisfaction ratings, within budget. |
Previous and sundry positions
1980-3, 1993-97 Conference Coll Inc. Registration and Administration. Office
administrator, registration clerk, payroll, bookkeeping (Quicken), accounts payable and receivable, customer service, staff training, conference registration, management data entry and on-site management. 1998 – 2000. Coll Planning & Registration (CPR). Independent consultant/planner. Clients included International Standards Organization, Nortel Networks, Radio Advisory Board, Canadian Space Agency. PetroCan Home Heating. Office receptionist. Z Model Agency (London, England) Booking agent for models, contract negotiator. Zwazulu White Water (Northern Natal, South Africa) cook, truck driver and rafting guide. 1990 Revenue Canada. CR4, T1 Correspondence Unit. |