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Sistas In Sales Summit 2025- Volunteer Lead
September 2025 | New York, NY
The Sistas In Sales (SIS) Summit is the largest leadership and sales conference for women of color and allies, attracting over 400 professionals for three days of networking, professional development, and empowerment. This premier women’s leadership event featured inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations designed to advance women in sales and create new pathways for career growth.
As Volunteer Lead, I managed a team of more than 15 volunteers to ensure a seamless event experience from start to finish. My responsibilities included overseeing event logistics, coordinating speaker scheduling and transitions, maintaining a well-stocked VIP experience, and ensuring the registration process ran efficiently. I collaborated closely with the production and operations teams to keep the event aligned with the run of show and on schedule. Through clear communication, attention to detail, and calm leadership, I helped deliver a polished, professional, and memorable experience that reflected the SIS commitment to excellence and community.
Cybersecurity Summit – Event Manager
LaGuardia Community College
October 2025 | Queens, NY
The Cybersecurity Summit brought together 100 students for an immersive, in-person experience designed to educate and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The event’s purpose was to provide students with practical knowledge, exposure to industry trends, and opportunities to connect with leading organizations, helping them explore career pathways in cybersecurity. Speakers from top companies, including JetBlue, the New York Mets, ConEdison, and LiveNation, shared real-world insights through interactive workshops and engaging sessions.
As Event Manager, I managed the program from start to finish, overseeing agenda development, speaker outreach, pre-event logistics, registration, and on-site operations. During the summit, I ensured sessions ran on time, supported attendees throughout the event, and maintained a polished VIP and guest experience. After the event, I coordinated follow-up communications and feedback collection to strengthen partnerships and measure impact. By taking ownership of the summit from concept to completion, I delivered a professional, seamless, and meaningful experience that empowered students and showcased my ability to create high-impact programs from start to finish.
National Bar Association – Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium Recap
October 2025 | New York, NY
The Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium, hosted by the National Bar Association, is a two-day conference dedicated to exploring the pressing legal, economic, and social issues shaping our communities. In 2025, the Symposium brought together over 200 attendees across more than 20 engaging sessions, including panels, workshops, and keynote presentations from influential legal and corporate leaders. The event offered a space for meaningful dialogue on equity, leadership, and policy, while producing actionable insights that extend beyond the conference itself.
As part of the event team, I played a hands-on role in ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for every attendee. From check-in to guiding guests throughout the sessions, I made sure attendees felt informed and supported at every step. I collaborated closely with the event producers and catering team, assisted with setup and breakdown, ensured all signage and materials were in place, and kept everything aligned with the run of show to keep the program on schedule.
By anticipating needs, addressing questions, and managing the details in real time, I helped create a polished and professional environment where attendees could fully engage and focus on the critical conversations. My contributions helped ensure the Symposium ran smoothly, creating a memorable and impactful experience for everyone involved.
Alpha Midwestern Regional Leadership Staff Meeting and Sharron Anderson College Brothers’ Retreat- Registration Lead
October 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Alpha Midwestern Regional Leadership Staff Meeting and Sharron Anderson College Brothers’ Retreat brought together approximately 400 attendees for a dynamic leadership-focused gathering. Designed to equip participants with essential skills and strategies for effective leadership, the event offered interactive sessions, collaborative discussions, and opportunities for professional growth.
As Registration Lead, I managed the full check-in and registration process, ensuring a smooth and efficient arrival experience for all participants. I coordinated with event staff to organize attendee materials, troubleshoot on-site registration challenges, and maintain accurate attendance tracking. My proactive communication and attention to detail helped set a professional and welcoming tone from the moment guests arrived, contributing to the event’s overall success and attendee satisfaction.
AcceleratorCon 2025- Event Production & Host
November 2025 | New York, NY
AcceleratorCon is the premier startup and innovation conference for accelerators, founders, investors, universities, innovation hubs, and economic development corporations (EDCs), attracting over 700 attendees for an immersive, in-person experience. The conference features keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, designed to spark collaboration, partnerships, and real growth for participants in the startup ecosystem.
As part of event production and operations, I ensured speaker management ran smoothly, keeping sessions on schedule and supporting all logistical needs. I also assisted with registration and guest experience, welcoming attendees and helping maintain a seamless flow throughout the day. When the original host needed to step away, I took over hosting responsibilities for the latter half of the event, keeping energy high and engagement strong. By staying organized, calm under pressure, and focused on every detail, I helped deliver a polished, professional, and engaging conference experience that empowered attendees to connect, learn, and scale their impact.
