I.G. is a genuine and strategic account manager with the ability to think big and drive rapid and sustained growth. She has 12+ years’ experience in the hospitality industry working with Fortune 500 companies, international corporate clients, small businesses, non-profits, large universities, and destinations to identify and expand new programs and opportunities. She is highly experienced with working on complex collaborative projects and overseeing diverse teams. From years of event program management, she thrives at anchoring people and resources around a common goal and building strategic partnerships and innovative programs that drive results, all while balancing the technical and operational aspects of the project. Currently, she is working on freelance projects, partnering with a full-service event management business on the technical and operational aspects of virtual conference and meeting management. From 2018-2020, she served as a Key Account Manager for a leading destination management company in Boston, and later spearheaded Business Development for the company. The account she managed in this position accounted for ~40% annual revenue for the company and the client recognized her consultative approach. From 2010-2018, she was promoted three times within Aramark, a leading food service company where she worked with Boston University and Berklee College of Music in management and director roles to support their operations run more efficiently. In 2018, she was personally awarded vendor of the year by her client at Berklee. She has a Bachelors in Hospitality Administration from Boston University. She is proficient in using Salesforce, CRM systems, Google Suite products and MS Office products.

Senior researcher/communications professional with 15+ years of branding, writing and research experience for both small and large organizations. He is currently an independent consultant developing a history podcast series for a major global audiobook distribution platform. From 2011 to 2019, he served as Global Media Bureau and Client Research Manager at the world’s largest B2B technology media company, providing strategic guidance to C-level executives. He also was a prominent, SEO-focused journalist at a leading global technology media brand, with his own column on the ways in which global C-level executives foster innovation, attract talent, and develop outstanding corporate cultures. He also served as head of all research in his division, creating original content on these topics that were in turn quoted or published in The Wall Street Journal, CIO and other publications. From 2007 to 2010, Brendan served as Senior Research Associate at Forrester Research, a global consulting leader, with a special focus on the financial services industry, and among a host of research functions (interviews, client calls, data analysis, and original content creation) was also responsible for copy-editing all content before it was published. Brendan has a BA in History, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Trinity College, Hartford, and was competitively selected to attend Dartmouth College during his junior year. His technical skills include expertise in Survey Monkey, full Adobe Suite, designing surveys for customers, he possesses strong quantitative skills.

Award-winning, experienced, senior communications professional who helps clients increase their visibility and strengthen their brand in the marketplace. He does this by thoughtfully crafting strategic messages, writing about newsmakers, developing and editing web stories, and creating social media content. Working for the past two decades at a local business college, he provided a wide-variety of written content designed to promote the brand to various internal and external audience members. In an earlier position, he worked at an internationally recognized, local law school. There he provided written content for internal and external audiences designed to promote the brand and the accomplishments of members of the academic community. He is skilled at creating and editing content for the web and for blogs, print publications, emails messages and newsletters, and social media vehicles. He has experience with numerous communications software programs, vehicles, and tools, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, WordPress, Google Analytics, Cision, and Meltwater. He has earned a Master’s Degree in Communications from Emerson College in Boston and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University in Boston.

High-level account manager working with C-suite association executives to deploy benchmarking studies (financial/operational, compensation/benefits and diversity, equity and inclusion) using the company’s SaaS product. This multi-dimensional, fast-paced role is accountable for every aspect of project management (consultation, scope, SOWs, schedules, and budgets), technical management (product configuration, software testing, training, and deployment), and customer success (client support and retention). She excels at developing relationships and in her ability to think strategically and tactically to achieve business goals. Success in the role includes her multi-contract client renewals and continuous pipeline of client referrals. Prior to this, she was the Office Manager/Special Projects Administrator for a large construction management company, where she led the transition to online workflow automation, managed vendor contracts, office budgets, and supervised project assistants. Early in her career, she held positions of increasing responsibility with The MSA Group (an AM Best A-rated insurance company). During her 15+ year tenure, she achieved the company’s highest employee award (induction into the Circle of Excellence). Positions held at MSA included: Benefits Specialist, HR Generalist, and Manager of User Acceptance Testing/Agency Training Teams. She is proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Zoom/GTM, Salesforce CRM, Mailgun, and Redmine (issue tracking software), and has experience with SSO/API integrations, software testing, HTML, and CSS.

HR Generalist skilled in a wide variety of recruiting, from sourcing to offer negotiation, benefits management/enrollment, performance management, payroll, and employee relations. J.C. worked in a variety of Boston start-ups, including dot coms and most recently a biotech company. J.C. is skilled in starting an HR department from the ground, and also maintaining and contributing to intact HR functions. J.C. currently reports to the CFO/COO and works closely with senior management in a variety of roles, has researched and implemented HRIS systems, managed performance issues, and rolled out performance management plans in several companies. She stays current on both state and federal employment regulations. J.C. holds a B.A. from Boston College and a Master in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.

Seasoned, high-level executive assistant with experience in supporting all levels of the C-Suite. For the past ten years she has had the pleasure of working for both start-ups and well known pharmaceutical companies supporting the CEO, CFO, and VP of Investor Relations and their respective Board of Directors. Prior to working in the pharmaceutical industry she supported the Sr. VP of R&D at Nokia performing diversified administrative duties of a highly confidential and complex nature. After three years in this position she was promoted to Project Manager supporting Nokia’s Institute of Technology (INDT) in Manaus, Brazil. In this position, she collaborated with stakeholders and INDT on projects’ merit, potential impact and business case scenarios. She oversaw multiple projects from proposal and evaluation phase to full delivery and integration into the service product strategy and roadmap. Prior to Nokia, M.D. worked for a medical manufacturing firm supporting the C-suite and BOD members who developed the world’s smallest light weight hand held defibrillator. She was responsible for all budget information and cost analysis for this small start-up with six private investors funding the company. M.D. has a Bachelors in Business Administration from Daniel Webster College in New Hampshire.

Business development professional with 15+ years’ experience growing revenue for global for-profit and non-profit organizations. She currently serves as Senior Manager, Business Development, at a professional services firm that launches and manages technology and professional associations. In this role she is responsible for the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close and has generated more than $3.6 million in fee revenue for the company. She also oversees growing existing client revenue through the cross sale of additional services while working with internal teams to achieve 99% client retention. From 2010-2014 and 1996-1998, she was an Account Executive for Xerox Corporation, where she managed a territory of 200+ accounts and sold hardware and software into various vertical markets including healthcare, software, education and manufacturing and generated more than $900K in revenue. From 1992-1996 she served as Annual Fund Director for Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she grew unrestricted revenue for campus operations. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Bentley University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Analytical and strategically focused financial and operations leader with a demonstrated record of achievement in driving growth and profitability in highly competitive markets. For the past 12 years he has owned his own consulting firm providing financial/ operations/fundraising and technology support to various clients. Prior to this he was CFO for a startup company called Boston Technologies from 2010-2012 where he led the company’s first institutional fundraise and prepared the company for sale. From 2006-2008 as CFO North America for GN US Inc he drove the successful turnaround of the direct marketing division with a $25m EBITDA swing in 12 months. Spent 10 years at Bose Corporation where as North American controller he also was a key player in the launch of the Bose Retail Division. He has an MBA from Bentley University with a focus on Corporate Finance.

Results-driven, operations and project manager with superior customer service, people, project and quality management backed by strong analytical skills. She began her career with a global market research firm as a Secretary/Admin and was repeatedly promoted to increasingly accountable roles as Financial Administrator for the Northeast Region, Account Executive and for the past 12 years has been an Operations Lead responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, recently with industry leaders such as L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson and Nestle. She consulted with client teams to design custom databases and develop timelines to ensure on-time quality deliverables. She provided timely problem resolution by proactively identifying and rectifying gaps in customer service. In parallel she developed and delivered a Consultative Skills Training Program, developed Standardized Communication Templates resulting in improved quality and client and team satisfaction, and evaluated, documented, and provided training on several internal tools. She was named “Manager of the Year” and selected for special initiatives including travel to India to collaborate with a key business partner. She is proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and multiple proprietary applications/platforms. She has participated in training for AECR (Achieving Extraordinary Client Relations), Influencing and Consulting Skills for Win-Win Outcomes, and Change Management workshops. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut and completed Accounting at Harvard University Extension School.

Career nonprofit finance professional with an active CMA certification and over 10 years’ experience serving in C-Suite strategic finance level positions. She has extensive experience working with Finance Committees, Board members, and Senior Leadership Teams. From 2016 to 2020, she was the Director of Finance & Operations at a museum on the Freedom Trail with an annual budget of $5 million. With a staff of three, she led finance, HR, benefits, IT, and facilities, including managing these departments through a new strategic planning process and a merger. Her previous experience during 2013-2016 was at a $3 million annual nonprofit healthcare organization training medical staff. Initially hired to solve logistical problems in the order fulfillment chain, soon after she was promoted to Finance Director. Prior positions included a financial turnaround at a local theater company by introducing a new budget process, restructuring the annual fundraising plan, and staff alignment. LMG is proficient in Quickbooks, Excel, Xero, Dropbox, SalesForce, and Google Suite. A life-long learner, LMG’s education includes a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business in 2018 and an Accounting degree (AS) from Quincy College in 2011. LMG obtained her Bachelor of Arts from UMass Boston.