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Elis Moss

Washington,DC

Summary

Experienced in managing conventions and conferences, with a focus on event project management, vendor negotiation, and site selection. Demonstrated ability to enhance guest experiences through curated gifts and seamless event operations. Skilled in coordinating vendor relations, staffing, transportation, and attendee communication, ensuring efficient execution of large-scale events.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Meetings & Conferences

IUOE
Washington, DC
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed conventions and conferences, overseeing event project management, vendor and contract negotiation, site selection, vendor management, on-site operations, and executive communication, enhancing guest experience through curated gifts..

Coordinated vendor relations, staffing, transportation, attendee communication, and on-site execution, ensuring seamless event operations.

Executive Assistant to the General President

International Union of Operating Engineers
Washington, D.C.
09.2011 - Current
  • Provided expert administrative support to the General President on correspondence, legal documents, communication, and policy compliance.
  • Negotiate large-scale summits, events and conferences ranging from 100 to 1,6500 delegates, organize pre-event planning, vendor selection, entertainment, and catering, as well as manage all logistical details for the delegates, including accommodation, transportation, credentials and travel allowances
  • Liaise between 14 International Vice Presidents and over 100 Locals of the International Union of Operating Engineers throughout the United States and Canada, including trustees, business managers, regional directors and international staff.
  • Negotiated large-scale summits and events for 100 to 1,650 delegates, coordinated pre-event planning, vendor selection, and entertainment, while managing all logistical details including accommodation, transportation, credentials, and travel allowances.
  • Managed day-to-day meetings and conference calls, facilitated notices to the workforce, and communicated senior-level updates to department heads.

Assistant to the Ambassador

Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
Washington, D.C.
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Led a wide range of Embassy operations for the Ambassador, diplomats, and staff.
  • Coordinated support for Ambassador, Estonian government officials, and Honorary Consuls across North America to enhance diplomatic relations.
  • Facilitated consular assistance, commerce, administrative, and secretarial support for business affairs on behalf of the Ambassador to ensure smooth operations.
  • Arranged and coordinated diplomatic visits by the Estonian President, cabinet members, and other high level domestic and foreign delegations which included approximately ten ministerial visits per year in addition to:
  • Arranged and coordinated diplomatic visits for the Estonian President, cabinet members, and high-level delegations, including ten ministerial visits annually, to strengthen bilateral ties.
  • Facilitated presidential delegation logistics for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for Minister of Defense during three visits to Washington, D.C..
  • Arranged comprehensive travel plans for Foreign Minister during three visits to Washington, D.C., Canada, and New York

General Manager

Luposello & Marzban PLLC
McLean, VA
06.2003 - 07.2009
  • Lead the oversight of clinical staff for a full service orthodontics practice to ensure operational requirements are met.
  • Managed patient scheduling and directed traffic flow for 100 patients daily to optimize clinic operations.
  • Managed patient scheduling and directed patient traffic flow of approximately 100 patients per day.
  • Developed marketing strategies and collaborated with referring dental practices to enhance new patient acquisition and improve profit margins.

Education

CMM - Certified Meeting Management

Kelly School of Business, University of Indiana
10.2019 - 02.2020

General Studies -

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

B.A. - Classical piano and song

P?rnu S?tevaka School of Music
P?rnu, Estonia

Skills

  • Event logistics
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Contract management
  • Conference planning
  • Event management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Vendor management
  • Budget management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Languages: Estonian; native, English; fluent, general knowledge in Russian

Timeline

Director, Meetings & Conferences

IUOE
01.2021 - Current

CMM - Certified Meeting Management

Kelly School of Business, University of Indiana
10.2019 - 02.2020

Executive Assistant to the General President

International Union of Operating Engineers
09.2011 - Current

Assistant to the Ambassador

Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
08.2009 - 08.2011

General Manager

Luposello & Marzban PLLC
06.2003 - 07.2009

General Studies -

Northern Virginia Community College

B.A. - Classical piano and song

P?rnu S?tevaka School of Music
Elis Moss