Zoom (meetings/webinar)
Jamie Parreco
Program & Operations Specialist
Rockville,MD
Summary
An enthusiastic leader, educator, planner, and problem-solver who specializes in logistics, operations, remains poised under pressure, anticipates change, and believes that details are critical to success. A true professional with a proven track record of implementing both internal and external changes to enhance the organization, who maintains a high value on stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Meetings
SCAI
Washington, DC
10.2022 - Current
- Lead the meetings, conventions, and exhibits portfolio, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the SCAI team is well-prepared for all face-to-face and virtual meetings.
- Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets using financial acumen to drive ROI and pivot strategies.
- Engage with internal staff stakeholders and external partners to prioritize and manage a diverse flow of work, while staying organized, anticipating the needs of others, and communicating throughout the organization.
- Secure venues, entertainers, photographers, and speakers according to meeting and committee requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance corporate presence at events, and support theme development.
- Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities to drive meeting and business growth, and expand market reach.
Director of Events and Continuing Education
American Institute Of Ultrasound In Medicine
Laurel, MD
09.2018 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversight of department of five, responsible for a $2 million dollar event budget, delivering an annual meeting, 4 specialty-based courses, various online lectures, webinars, and other asynchronous learning products derived from strategic decisions made by volunteer leadership on behalf of the organization.
- Generated 250k new revenue for the organization during the pandemic by adding a 12-part online lecture series and enhancing our industry-related educational offerings.
- Responsible for ACCME and ARRT accreditations for the organization.
- Collaborate with brand manager and marketing and communications teams on marketing brand, plans, metrics, and timelines for all meetings.
- Serve on association's leadership team driving organizational culture.
- Manage RFP distribution process for vendors and venues.
- Identify and build new business relationships, championing the most productive partnerships for the organization.
Assistant Director of Professional Development
American Institute Of Ultrasound In Medicine
Laurel, MD
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Served as the primary liaison for Communities of Practice Leadership, 65 committee members of various specialties who drive programming for the organization's annual meeting and specialty courses throughout the year to develop content and engaging learning formats.
- Implemented a task management process to increase collaboration, highlight important deadlines, and track status of events across departments.
Director, Council Operations
American Gastroenterological Association
Bethesda, MD
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Served as the lead staff liaison for a programming committee of 27 members who are responsible for content development of over 200 sessions for the annual meeting including AGA Presidential Plenary.
- Minimized session overflow using data analytics and clinical popularity forecasts.
- Oversaw all team projects with timelines including abstract submission process for 4,000+ abstracts, annual election process, Research Mentor Award process, conflict of interest process, reimbursements, Presidential Plenary, development of council marketing and communications plan.
- Contributed to the program development of a 1.5 day IBD meeting and 1 day of pre-meeting workshops for the inaugural joint society meeting with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
- Developed the AGA Staff University (ASU), an internal educational program designed to breakdown silos within departments and encourage cross-departmental collaboration.
- Prepared and tracked four budgets annually; develop cost saving strategies based on trends, location, and expenses.
Senior Manager, Council Operations
American Gastroenterological Association
Bethesda, MD
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed a Basic Science Subcommittee of 6 volunteers who meet monthly to strategize inclusion of increased basic science offerings at the annual meeting, which increased basic science attendance at the meeting by 20%.
- Served as the logistical and programmatic development lead for the James W. Freston conference. Duties included budget, site selection, contract negotiation, catering, marketing, program material preparation, mobile application development, and on-site management. Secured $20,000 in funding for travel awards through an R13 Grant and increased course attendance by 50%.
Manager, Council Operations
American Gastroenterological Association
Bethesda, MD
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Planned and executed educational programming for AGA Institute at the Digestive Disease Week annual conference.
- Responsible for the speaker management process including invitation, response, housing arrangements and travel for over 300 domestic and international speakers.
- Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for a growing department.
Senior Development and Account Operations Manager
Millin Associaties
Bethesda, MD
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed full medical billing cycle for 12 clients ensuring accuracy of work to maximize client revenue and minimize denied claims.
- Oversaw five part-time employees in U.S. and eight full-time employees in Israel.
- Assembled 30-day A/R reports for clients and forecasted budget plans for future fiscal years.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY 09.2000 - 2004.05
Skills
- Strong communication skills
Problem-solving
Poised under pressure
Leadership
Holds high value on stakeholder satisfaction
Collaborative
Time management
Data acumen
Software
Microsoft Office
Basic html coding
CMS, LMS systems
Various project management systems
CadmiumCD
ScholarOne
NetForum (Avectra)
Certification
Contract & Negotiation Specialist Certificate
Affiliations
American Society of Association Executives
PCMA
Raleigh Customer Advisory Board
Timeline
Director of Meetings
SCAI
10.2022 - Current
Contract & Negotiation Specialist Certificate
08-2020
Director of Events and Continuing Education
American Institute Of Ultrasound In Medicine
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Professional Development
American Institute Of Ultrasound In Medicine
09.2017 - 09.2018
Director, Council Operations
American Gastroenterological Association
09.2015 - 09.2017
Senior Manager, Council Operations
American Gastroenterological Association
10.2014 - 09.2015
Manager, Council Operations
American Gastroenterological Association
08.2012 - 10.2014
Event and Wedding Planning Certificate
08-2011
Senior Development and Account Operations Manager
Millin Associaties
09.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Wagner College
09.2000 - 2004.05
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