Elizabeth Hobstetter
Summary
Results-driven professional with almost 20 years of experience in the trade show and event management industry. Holds a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor’s in Journalism, combining strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. Known as a proactive, detail-oriented go-getter, with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple clients and complex projects simultaneously across diverse industries, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Manager/Project Manager
GHA
Fremont
06.2007 - 11.2025
- Successfully coordinated and executed trade shows for multiple clients across diverse industries, with a strong focus on the scientific and technology sectors.
- Established event objectives, collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop compelling booth designs, and created timelines aligned with event schedules.
- Oversaw end-to-end event logistics, negotiated and managed vendor contracts, and supervised on-site booth installation and dismantling operations.
- Controlled event budgets, negotiated vendor contracts, optimized costs by meeting discount deadlines, and managed post-show financial reconciliation.
Program Coordinator - Development Office
University of Oregon
Eugene
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided comprehensive office management and administrative support, handling documentation, travel logistics, insurance administration, mail processing, and routine IT issues.
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of full-time staff, and student employees.
- Successfully coordinated biannual board meetings and scholarship functions, ensuring stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborated with university donors to drive fundraising initiatives, and expand scholarship programs.
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Challenger School
Palo Alto
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Taught elementary students utilizing a multi-subject curriculum, fostering academic growth and engagement across core disciplines.
- Created and implemented standards-aligned lesson plans and conducted assessments to monitor and support student learning outcomes.
- Directed classroom management and fostered strong partnerships with parents and colleagues to support student development and academic achievement.
Education
Master of Arts -
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2003
Skills
- Event planning & management
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Vendor management
- Hospitality and accommodations
- Excellent communication skills
Timeline
Senior Account Manager/Project Manager
GHA
06.2007 - 11.2025
Program Coordinator - Development Office
University of Oregon
06.2006 - 06.2007
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Challenger School
12.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Arts -
Notre Dame De Namur University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
San Diego State University