Elizabeth Hobstetter
Olympic Valley,CA
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, CA
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.
- Handled ordering of and oversaw end-to-end event logistics, negotiated and managed vendor contracts, and supervised on-site booth installation and dismantling operations as needed.
- Controlled event budgets, negotiated vendor contracts, optimized costs by meeting discount deadlines, and managed post-show financial reconciliation.
- Oversaw event travel logistics, coordinating flights, accommodations, and ground transportation for speakers, staff, and guests to ensure seamless event execution.
Program Coordinator
University of Oregon School of Architecture & Allied Arts
Eugene, OR
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 bi-annual board meetings and scholarship functions, ensuring stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborated with university donors to drive fundraising initiatives, and expand scholarship and grant programs.
- Analyzed program outcomes to inform strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Challenger School
Palo Alto, CA
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.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2003
Skills
- Event planning & management
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Excellent communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Vendor management
Timeline
Senior Account Manager/Project Manager
GHA
06.2007 - 11.2025
Program Coordinator
University of Oregon School of Architecture & Allied Arts
06.2006 - 06.2007
Teacher, Fourth Grade
Challenger School
12.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Education
Notre Dame De Namur University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Diego State University