RESUME

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Conference, Event & Content Executive Producer, Marketer & Strategist with an extensive background in producing and managing successful conferences, events, content programs, marketing campaigns, and creative projects. Dynamic leader with exceptional communication, negotiation, and cross-functional project management skills. Highly versed in strategic planning, product management, managing departments, and leading teams to drive project growth, increase revenue and profits, and elevate standards of excellence. Adept at fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outstanding results and align organizational goals with strategic initiatives.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Key Skills: Content | Agenda & Program Management | Copywriting | Communications | Marketing | Brand Management | Campaign Management | Product Management | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Project Management | Event Management | Speaker Management | Logistics | Budget Management

 

Topic Area Specialties: Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Generative AI | Intelligent Automation | Technology | Healthcare | Pharmaceutical | Healthcare/Research Laboratory Architecture | Legal | Marketing | U.S. Federal & International Government and Law Enforcement & “Intelligence Community”

 

Live & Virtual Event Specialties: Conferences | Summits | Webinars | Investor Relations Events & Roadshows | Fundraisers & Charity Events | Business Networking Functions | Employee Engagement & Team-Building Events | Product & Program Launches | Retail Grand Openings | Corporate Holiday Parties | Customer Engagement Events

 

Additional Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Generative AI | Microsoft Co-Pilot | ChatGPT | Market Research | Community Engagement | Client Management | Senior Leadership Collaboration | Design | Commercial, Film & Photo Shoot Production | Website Design & Management (WordPress)

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Executive Producer & Senior Market Analyst - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI & Technology Conferences & Content

IQPC, NYC, N.Y., July 2022 - Present

 

Complete oversight of conference and content logistics, strategy, branding, campaign management, delivery, and ensuring exceptional program outcomes.

 

• In 2016, launched a new conference topic/event series, “Intelligent Automation Week”, growing it from a 6 speakers/10 attendees event to 2 annual conferences with 100+ speakers and 500 - 1,000 attendees.

• Produce 2 large-scale conferences and 2 exclusive summits annually.

• Conduct market research to develop conference briefs, resulting in thought-provoking agendas and impactful marketing/sales campaign performance.

• Complete ownership of conference agendas/programs, developing strategic themes, writing/managing programs, and ensuring high-quality content integrity that resonates with target markets.

• Develop, write, design, manage impactful event and program content, marketing, and creative assets.

• Source, recruit 250+ Fortune 500 C-Suite and senior-level executives annually as speakers and advisory board members, collaborating on market research, agendas, and special content programs, resulting in compelling programs that captivate target markets' attention.

• Manage vendor sponsorship relationships, coordinating successful session delivery and enabling them to achieve their brand awareness goals.

• Supervise pre-event/on-site logistics, resulting in seamless event execution and exceptional speaker, audience, and sponsor experiences.

 

Freelance Conference, Event & Content Executive Producer, Marketing Director & Strategist - Conferences & Industry Content

Self-Employed, NYC, N.Y., August 2020 - July 2022: Freelance employment during COVID-19.

 

• Similar job responsibilities and accomplishments as my current job role of Executive Producer & Senior Market Analyst with IQPC.

 

Abridged Project List…

Senior Content Editor, Financial Times Live, Global Conferences & Events, Financial Times, 2021 - 2022

Conference Producer, KENX, 2021 - 2022 - Pharmaceutical Compliance Conference

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Head of Production & Executive Producer - Technology, Finance, Marketing & HR Conferences & Content

Argyle & CFO Magazine, NYC, N.Y., September 2019 - August 2020: Laid off due to business hardship caused by COVID-19.

 

Complete oversight of event and content logistics, strategy, branding, budgeting, delivery, and ensuring enhanced program results.

 

• Transformed the Events & Content Department, increasing team performance by 25% and sales by 20%.

• Directed R&D, content management, production, and delivery of conferences, summits, webinars, and marketing/creative assets.

• Developed, managed the department’s annual and quarterly budgets, effectively staying within or under budget.

• Established, managed annual event and content strategy, calendars, production schedules, and campaign targets/KPIs.

• Oversaw conference agendas and creative assets, developing/managing strategic themes & designs and ensuring high-quality storytelling/content integrity, which resonated with target markets and increased engagement and sales revenue.

• Managed, upskilled 6 staff and 4 freelance Producers, resulting in improved team performance.

• Supervised pre-event/on-site logistics, driving exceptional event execution and speaker, audience, and sponsor satisfaction.

 

Conference Producer & Program Director, Large-Scale Events - Intelligent Automation, AI, Technology, Federal Government Conferences & Content

IQPC, NYC, N.Y., March 2015 - August 2019

 

• Similar job responsibilities and accomplishments as my current job role of Executive Producer & Senior Market Analyst with IQPC.

 

Freelance Conference, Event & Content Executive Producer, Creative Director, Marketing Director & Strategist

The Event Bureau, (a.k.a. - Jules Miller), NYC, N.Y., 2001 - 2015

 

• Produced, designed, managed over 5,000 events, including investor relations road shows, client social functions, grand openings, fundraisers, etc.

 

Abridged Project List…

Executive Event Producer & Creative Director, “China Goes to Wall Street”, Zhou Enlai Peace Institute, 2011 - 2015

Event Manager, “2013 ING New York City Marathon”, New York Road Runners, 2011 - 2014

Event & Conference Producer, Newman & Morrison LLP, 2011 - 2014

Regional Events Manager, Chase bank (J.P. Morgan Chase), NYC Tri-State Area, 2004 - 2007

 

Abridged Client List…Pixar Animation Studios, People’s Republic of China, Marsh, Tough Mudder, Russell Investments, Milbank, and much more.

 

Vice President, Events & Business Development

IMG Academies Bharata, Hyderabad, India, 2003 - 2004: Consultant Assignment

 

Complete oversight of event and program logistics, strategy, branding, marketing, budgeting, delivery, and producing exceptional project outcomes.

 

• Managed events and marketing for a $770M MoU between IMG and India to showcase their 5-star sports & entertainment complex, Olympic training academy, university, and urban development as a potential host city for the “2016 Summer Olympic Games”.

• Partnered with India Heads of State, Fortune 100 C-Suites, and International Olympic Committee leadership, effectively obtaining vital alliances.

• Produced diplomatic and large-scale community events (100 - 5000 attendees), including stakeholder receptions, concerts, and cricket/tennis matches.

• Developed, wrote, designed, managed various event and program creative assets, resulting in increased brand awareness.

• Managed, upskilled 4 Producers, 3 Marketers, and 2 Harvard MBA Analysts, resulting in improved team performance and project deliverables.

• Developed, managed pre-event/on-site logistics, ensuring seamless event delivery and boosting stakeholder support and community awareness.

 

Freelance Film, Commercial & Photo Shoot Executive Producer, Casting Director, Fashion Stylist & Art Director

Various Advertising Agencies & Production Companies, NYC, N.Y., 2001 - 2015

 

• Produced and involved in countless film, commercial and photo shoots, providing exceptional creative assets for clients.

 

Abridged Project List…HBO Productions, BNY Mellon, Target, “The Sopranos”, Viacom, Hungry Man Productions, BMW, “Cool in the Code”, etc.

 

Commercial & Photo Shoot Executive Producer, Production Manager, Casting Director & Assistant to Head of Production

Concept & Production Farm (Advertising Agency & Production Co.), NYC, N.Y., 2005 - 2008

 

Complete oversight of commercial and photo shoot logistics, budgeting, delivery, and ensuring clients’ creative vision and objectives were achieved.

 

• Created, managed budgets between $300k - $2M, repeatedly staying within or under budget.

• Negotiated contracts with vendors, venues, crew, and talent, consistently securing 20% - 30% in cost savings.

• Sourced, hired, managed production teams (100+ crew per shoot), fostering highly productive and collaborative cross-functional collaboration.

• Developed, managed pre-production/on-location filming and photo shoot logistics, driving exceptional production execution and client satisfaction.

 

Abridged Client List…Bank of New York, Ford Motor Company, NASCAR, Hummer, Adidas, Home Depot, ESPN, New York Lottery, and much more.

 

Events & Marketing Director

New York Stock Exchange & Stock Exchange Luncheon Club, NYC, N.Y., 1999 - 2001: Laid off due to business hardship caused by 911.

 

Complete oversight of event and program logistics, strategy, branding, marketing, budgeting, delivery, and ensuring exceptional program results.

 

• Produced NYSE trading floor and SELC membership events, including IPO ceremonies, retirement parties, member cocktail and dinner parties, etc.

• Developed, managed SELC membership program marketing initiatives, providing members with increased value/enhanced community engagement.

• Produced, designed, wrote impactful event and program content, marketing, and creative assets, resulting in increased brand awareness.

• Developed, managed event and marketing budgets, consistently staying within or under budget.

• Produced the “Windows of Hope” charity dinner and silent auction, successfully raising $5M+ for the “9/11 Family Relief Fund”.

• Developed, managed pre-event/on-site logistics, driving exceptional event delivery and attendee experiences/client satisfaction.

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EDUCATION

Associates in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, N.Y.