Andrew Crawford
Washington,DC
Summary
Experienced event and program manager with a strong track record in planning, coordinating, and executing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events and trainings. Skilled in end-to-end logistics, speaker/sponsor coordination, travel and registration management, AV/vendor contracting, content strategy, and event promotion. Highly collaborative and proactive, adept at working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver seamless attendee experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate
NMAC
Washington, DC
08.2024 - Current
- Led planning and logistics for national in-person and virtual meetings and trainings, managing travel arrangements, agendas, and event documentation.
- Coordinated speakers, facilitators, and consultants, ensuring alignment with event content and flow.
- Managed virtual platforms and AV support, including troubleshooting during live sessions.
- Supported event promotion and communication, driving engagement and attendance.
Program Coordinator
INOVA
Fairfax Va
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated program logistics to ensure timely execution of events and initiatives.
- Developed and maintained project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance program efficiency.
- Assisted in evaluating program outcomes, providing insights for continuous improvement.
- Managed logistics for community outreach activities and engagement events, including scheduling, site setup, staffing, and materials.
Built and maintained tracking and event reporting tools to measure attendance and achieve grant deliverables.
Senior Associate
NASTAD
Washington, DC
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed planning and implementation of regional and national trainings, workshops, and community convenings.
- Managed registration systems, speaker agreements, event schedules, and on-site logistics for multi-day events.
- Served as lead liaison with AV vendors, catering teams, and event venues, ensuring service standards and timelines were met.
- Created materials for events, content briefs, and training resources for audiences and stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness in public health initiatives.
Pedro Zamora Fellowship
AIDS United
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Supported national advocacy briefings and virtual meetings, assisting with agenda creation and stakeholder outreach.
- Established a self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Improved skills at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Improved ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Us Helping Us, People Into Living
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed community outreach strategies to enhance engagement and awareness of services offered.
- Coordinated events and workshops to promote health education and resources within the community.
- Collaborated with local organizations to establish partnerships for resource sharing and support initiatives.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in services and inform program development.
- Assisted with event support and promotion for recruitment and engagement events, enhancing participation through effective outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Tennessee State Univeristy
Nashville, TN05.2019
Skills
Event Planning & Execution Small to Mid-Size Event Leadership Travel Booking & Logistics Agenda & Run-of-Show Development
Speaker & Facilitator Coordination Training Content Creation Registration & Documentation AV & Vendor Contracting
Food & Beverage Coordination Event Promotion & Communications Budget Monitoring Virtual Platform Management (Zoom, webinar tools)
Timeline
Program Associate
NMAC
08.2024 - Current
Senior Associate
NASTAD
11.2021 - 08.2023
Program Coordinator
INOVA
08.2020 - 11.2021
Pedro Zamora Fellowship
AIDS United
01.2020 - 07.2020
Community Engagement Coordinator
Us Helping Us, People Into Living
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Tennessee State Univeristy