Sacha Carey

Experience

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  Sea Express, Inc.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Administrative Assistant
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  Food Processing Suppliers Association

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  Director of International Programs

  •Represented the association at numerous trade shows, conferences, and meetings•Handled all sales and advance/on-site logistics for annual pavilion at PROCESA / EXPO PACK Mexico•Wrote, designed and distributed monthly World of Food and Beverage newsletter•Managed association web site and associated vendors•Responsible for all international attendee promotion for annual trade show•Developed database of international agents and distributors for member use•Collaborated with show partner on joint International Business Center at annual expo•Managed Department of Commerce International Buyer Program participation annually•Developed online member resources to include: career center, industry events calendar, trade leads system, member directory, and trade show information Show less

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  Food Processing Suppliers Association

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Director of Membership and Meetings

  •Responsible for all aspects of association marketing and communications strategy and implementation•Managed all member benefit programs for association members•Primary writer of press releases, brochure copy, and sales letters as well as editor and proofreader of presentations and proposals•Responsible for all aspects of membership recruitment and retention•Maintained strong membership retention rate•Planned and managed association Annual Conferences, Operations Conferences, and Council meetings•Developed Compensation Survey and Shipments and Outlook survey and conducted member audits Show less

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  Food Processing Suppliers Association

  Jul 2005 - Jan 2009

  VP, PROCESS EXPO

  Responsible for producing and managing PROCESS EXPO, an annual trade show of 200,000 sq. ft. of industrial food processing equipment, supplies and services, approximately 400 exhibiting companies and 25,000 - 50,000 visitors. Manages exhibit space sales, promotion, logistics, related events, exhibitor services, vendor relationships, etc.

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  Water Environment Federation

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2022

  Managing Director, Corporate Development and Industry Relations

  Responsible for oversight of sales of over 300,000 nsf annual WEFTEC trade show, 4-6 smaller events, as well as sponsorship and advertising sales. Set revenue budgets for WEFTEC and Specialty Conference exhibits and sponsorships. Collaborates on event design and strategy for WEFTEC and WEF Specialty Conferences, new advertising product development, and circulation management for monthly journal.

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  National Business Aviation Association

  Feb 2022 - now

  Vice President, Exhibits