David R.

Hahn
Objective:
Experienced conference manager seeks a long term management position within the event management or conference planning industry

Personal Characteristics That Add Value:

Dedicated, results driven, team player focused on consistently producing high quality projects and events. Lifelong learner who is always looking for the next innovation or challenge to increase or enhance the event experience for attendees.

Industry Experience:
Ohio Board of Regents eTech Ohio Commission July 2013 Present October 2006 June 2013

Program Administrator, Conference Planner Ohio Educational Technology Conference Lead conference planner responsible for all aspects of the conference including; program development, registration management, data systems management, contractor selection and on-site conference management. Accomplishments: Successfully lead the transition of the conference from eTech Ohio to the Ohio Board of Regents. Led the deployment of two cloud based conference management systems for registration and conference management. Led the development and deployment of an interactive conference app for both Android and iOS. Greater Columbus Convention Center Event Coordinator Served as an Event Coordinator for a large convention center; in this I served as the primary point of contact for clients leasing and the liaison between facility staff the client. I assisted clients to; determine event needs, develop facility usage plans, develop event budgets, contracted with companies to provide services and communication of event details to building staff. Accomplishments: Successfully executed multiple high profile events including; The General Convention of the Episcopal Church, McDonalds Corporation, and Worthington Industries Development of the updated Event Planning Guide Transition and Training of the event coordination staff on an event management system March 2000 October 2006

ITA Meeting and Presentation Services

October 1994 February 2000

Senior Staging Manager Starting as an entry level audiovisual technician, I rapidly rose through the company assuming the role of Senior Audiovisual Staging Manager. In this position I assessed clients audio-visual needs, developed the audiovisual needs and coordinated the audiovisual portion of large events, trade shows and conventions including management of company staff and contracted set-up and strike crews. Accomplishments: Successfully acquired and retained several high profile clients including; The Ohio Grocers Association and the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association annual events. Set up, launched and trained staff for the in-house audiovisual operations at multiple hotel properties.

Education
The Ohio State University September 1986 June 1990 Major: Architecture. Completed course work in following areas of study: Presentation Graphics, Design, Layout, Model Construction, Drawing, Computer Aided Design, and Building Construction Columbus State University Successfully Completed the EMT-Paramedic Program Central Ohio Technical College Major: Business Management January 1991 June 1993

August 2013 Present

Professional Associations
Society of Government Meeting Planners Professional Convention Management Association Meeting Planners International 2008 - Present 2000 - Present 2007 - Present

References and portfolio available upon request