Chicago, IL
December 2000, Active
Conference Center operational analysis with recommendations. Scheduling software review and recommendation. Technology review with purchase recommendations. Development of operational policies and procedures for the Conference Center.
International Association of Conference Centers
St. Louis, MO
November 2000, Began teaching this program 1999
Instructor for the IACC Institute teaching a course in Conference Services and Planning
Greater New York Chapter
Meeting Professionals International
New York, New York
September 2000
Participated in this two day professional development program by conducting a workshop in Negotiation Skills.
Sentry Hospitality
New York, New York
August, 2000
Conducted operational review of non-residential conference center under their management.
International Association of Conference Centers/
Cornell University
July 2000, Began teaching in this program in 1990
Instructor for the Conference Services portion of a one week long Professional Development Program on Conference Center Operations and Management.
City of Bangor
Bangor, Maine
July , 2000
Review of City plans for a waterfront development to include a Conference Center. Discussed feasibility. Coordinated tours of Conference Centers that could be prototypes for their development.
Greater Washington Society of Association Executives
Washington, DC
June 2000
Conducted a program at the Society's annual Springtime in the Park Program and Exhibition. The program was called "Creating the Ultimate Onsite Experience; The WOW Meeting" It was an open program that attracted 130 participants.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Florham Park, NJ
April 2000, December 1999
Conducted program on Negotiations and Ethics for Annual Meeting of Meeting Services Department. Conducted Departmental Analysis with recommendations.
Retreats International, Inc.
Manchester Center, Vermont
October 1999
Provided insight into the Meeting Planning Community. Provided counsel on business planning and contract development.
Mayor, Council, and Town Manager
Town of Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach, Virginia
September 1999
Reviewed feasibility of a Conference Center as part of a riverfront redevelopment project. Toured the sight, met with town government and business officials and provided recommendations.
The World Bank
Washington, DC
May through August 1999
Conducted operational reviews of conference services and audio-visual departments and created Business Plan that included staffing recommendations and job descriptions. Also conducted initial interviews for the position of Audio-Visual Manager.
Meeting Planning Department
Impact Communications
New York, New York
Conducted a program for the Meeting Planners on Contracts and Negotiations
Owners
Mills/James Productions
Columbus, OH
November 1998
Conducted a review of this company's desire to develop a conference center as a part of a new headquarters. Conducted interviews with Senior Management and conducted financial reviews with the Controller.
Meeting Planning Department
International Council of Shopping Centers
New York, New York
June 1998
Conducted classes for the entire Meeting Planning Department in Contracts and Negotiations.
e-mail: Ron@MapleMtnHosp.com
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