Lonne Parent-Smith, CMP

Experience

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  Texas Association of School Boards

  Jan 1996 - Jun 1998

  Meeting Planner

  • Provided on-site meeting assistance for a variety of educational events, including one-day workshops, and multi-day conferences.• Coordinate special events as needed.• Direct on-site management of educational events.• Handle correspondence related to meetings and events.• Handle hotel and convention center contract negotiations.

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  Texas Municipal League

  Jul 1998 - now

  Conferences and Training Manager

  • Assist the Deputy Director with the planning and on-site meeting assistance for a variety of educational events, including one-day workshops, and multi-day conferences.• Coordination of logistical arrangements and conference activities for TML's Annual Conference and Exhibition including, but not limited to, liaison with hotels, convention center, caterers, speakers, audio visual suppliers, and transportation provider.• Assist with the development of programs for a variety of educational events for both elected and appointed city officials.• Coordinate special events as needed.• Direct on-site management of educational events.• Ability to establish budgets for the TML Annual Conference and Exhibition, meetings and events, and demonstrate appropriate returns on investment.• Prepare and coordinate surveys of event attendees to determine additional training needs.• Handle correspondence related to meetings and events.• Handle hotel and convention center contract negotiations. Show less