Connecting People, Programs, and Strategy to Create Lasting Impact.

My experience brings together events, education, trade shows, marketing, and leadership across medical and healthcare associations, B2B and non-profit. I translate strategic priorities into purposeful programs: aligning people, processes, technology, and resources to deliver engaging experiences and measurable results. From building trusted partnerships to managing budgets and guiding teams, I connect the big picture with the details that make it work.

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Strategy with Purpose. Execution with Care.
Event StrategyEducational ProgramsOperational Leadership

Expertise That Turns Strategy Into Results

Event & Program Leadership

  • Live, virtual, and hybrid experiences
  • Conference planning
  • Tradeshow strategy
  • Cross-functional project management
  • Onsite operations
  • Venue sourcing
  • Speaker management and engagement
  • Program development

Software
Cadmium · Cvent · E-Show · ON24 · Whova · Zoom

Learning That Connects

  • Educational programming
  • Continuing education
  • CME and accreditation delivery
  • Faculty and speaker management
  • Webinar development
  • Certification and certificate program creation

Software
ON24 · PathLMS · TalentLMS · Zoom

People & Partnerships

  • Client and board collaboration
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Sponsorship development
  • Speaker and stakeholder relationships

Software
Salesforce · YourMembership · MemberClicks

Finance and Operations

  • Budget planning and forecasting
  • Resource allocation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Expense auditing
  • ROI analysis

Software
QuickBooks · Sage

Audience-Centered Experiences

  • Targeted campaigns
  • Participant engagement
  • Digital marketing and analytics
  • Event technology
  • Connected attendee experiences

Software
HubSpot · Marketo · Whova

Teams, Systems & Workflows

  • Team leadership and development
  • Reusable procedures
  • Process improvement
  • AI-assisted automation
  • Project management

Software
Asana · ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini · Monday · Salesforce · Wrike

Thoughtful Work. Tangible Impact.

$2M+

Departmental Budget Oversight

Managed financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation for complex event portfolios.

250%

Growth in Program Participation

Expanded educational offerings, strengthened targeted marketing, and improved event technology.

10%

Reduction in Overall Event Budget

Combined vendor negotiations, streamlined processes, and expense auditing to improve efficiency.

Strategic Thinking.
A Personal Touch.

Successful programs depend on clear direction and careful coordination. I bring both—building trusted relationships while keeping the details moving.

  1. Listen & Align

    Work with leadership and stakeholders to understand priorities, clarify goals, and shape a practical plan.

  2. Connect & Coordinate

    Bring teams, faculty, vendors, and volunteers together around shared expectations and clear communication.

  3. Deliver & Improve

    Guide execution with financial discipline, consistent workflows, and technology that makes the experience better.

Comfortable with Complexity.

I pair hands-on program technology skills with a focus on people, sound judgment, and reliable delivery.

  • Event Technology
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Virtual Program Delivery
  • Project Management
  • CRM & Member Systems
  • AI-Assisted Workflows
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Marketing Automation
  • Financial Reporting

Volunteer Leadership

Supporting community through service, collaboration, and thoughtful stewardship.

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Bring Your Next
Program into Focus.

Let’s talk about event strategy, educational programs, and the operational leadership that helps great ideas take shape.

Contact Me

Marie@MarieGrover.com