Conference Manager

Conference Manager – Overview

Join to apply for the Conference Manager role at Axiom Resource Management, Inc. Axiom Resource Management is seeking a Conference Manager to support a client in Falls Church, VA.

• Plan and execute all aspects of multiple annual conference with more than 2000 attendees, 100 exhibitors, and numerous concurrent educational tracks.
• Manage budget, venue selection, conference agenda, attendee registration, website and mobile application.
• Oversee development of registration websites to include building registration and reporting structure.
• Manage internal attendee approvals and substitutions; coordinate vendor and exhibitor registration and substitutions.
• Manage call for proposals and facilitate working groups to develop agenda; maintain agenda of more than 50 breakout sessions and up to ten general/keynote sessions; adjusting as needed.
• Generate, review, and distill reports tracking attendees, registration status, hotel block, and any ad hoc reports as needed.
• Draft approval packages providing justification for conferences and external speaking engagements to include, travel costs, event agendas, and talking points as needed in accordance with DoD policies.
• Proofread and quality control/quality assurance for a wide range of documents and collateral, including DoD memos (including website content and presentation PowerPoint decks).
• Possess strong skills in Project management, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with minimal direction.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders on multiple concurrent projects; including briefing senior DoD leadership.
• Have experience in graphic design, including strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign.

• Ability to undergo a background investigation that requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in area of specialty and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Strong initiative, exceptional project management skills, and adaptability to meet client needs as they arise.
• Strong critical thinking, writing and editing skills needed.
• Experience with Online Event Registration Platform(s) Preferred.
• Experience with the military and/or other federal government preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.