Rachel Hickerson, CMM, CMP

Experience

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  California Cattlemen's Association

  Oct 2001 - May 2005

  Director of Public Relations and Events

  Complete facilitation and execution of all events, public relations efforts and member trainings for the association. Wrote and edited a monthly magazine and newsletter, handled press releases and media contacts, coordinated member driven committees.

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  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  May 2005 - Sept 2011

  Convention Services Manager Sheraton Grand Sacramento

  Complete facilitation and management of various groups and organizations. Acted as "middle man" between hotel and client, ensuring that the bottom line was always met on both sides.

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  California Veterinary Medical Association

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Conference and Events Manager

  Complete facilitation of meetings and events for the organization. Our largest conference sees about 1500 attendees, with 120 vendor booths and a budget of over 1 million dollars. I handle the complete overseeing of this conference, from the contract to the finalized convention. My main duties are with exhibitors, overall logistics and sponsorship garnering but I am also overseeing the program, content and collaborating with marketing on the materials. We also handle a few other CE opportunities throughout the year, which are smaller in nature. Show less

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  Advocacy and Management Group

  Jan 2013 - now

  Meeting and Event Manager
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  Advocacy & Management Group, Inc.

  Aug 2013 - now

  Association Executive and Meeting Manager