Todd L. Scott
Loveland
Summary
Strategic and client-focused Trade Show & Event Manager with 30+ years of experience leading national and international exhibitions, client activations, and high-profile conventions. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, budget management, venue and vendor coordination, and integrated marketing strategies. Recognized for optimizing event ROI, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and executing complex logistics across healthcare, tech, and consumer industries.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager
LIVE Show Services
Denver, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Manage 20+ client accounts across national trade shows, delivering end-to-end solutions.
- Improve client retention by 35% through tailored packages and relationship management.
- Oversee on-site activations; resolved live-event issues to ensure successful execution.
Event Delivery Specialist (Contingent)
Informa Tech
Remote
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Partnered with marketing/sales teams to execute virtual and in-person B2B events.
- Tracked KPIs and event ROI for strategic optimization.
- Led post-event debriefs to identify revenue growth opportunities and operational efficiencies for future activations.
Sr. Exhibitor Services Coordinator
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Directed logistics for large-scale conventions, aligning event goals with business strategy.
- Supervised and mentored a team of up to 10 staff; drove consistency in service delivery across high-volume conventions.
- Managed vendor relationships, budgets, and communications with exhibitors and sponsors.
Group Housing Assistant Supervisor
Caribe Royale Resort
Orlando, FL
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Oversaw hotel logistics for 100+ group events annually.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to reduce costs and streamline operations.
- Increased room block utilization by 25% through targeted communications and coordinated booking strategies.
Trade Show & Special Events Coordinator
Diamond Comic Distributors
Timonium, MD
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Managed $300K+ annual budgets, staff logistics, and 50+ event schedules.
- Achieved 50% ad budget savings via co-op partnerships: increased lead engagement.
- Launched the first co-branded international tradeshow presence, boosting exhibitor participation by 30%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Journalism
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Event Marketing & Promotion
- Vendor & Venue Management
- Event Technology & CRM Integration
- Budget Oversight & ROI Analysis
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- National & International Logistics
- Project Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello
- Event Management Software: EBMS – Unger Boeck, Visual One
- Communication Platforms: Zoom, Cisco Webex
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
Websites
Certification
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
- Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM)
NOTABLE SHOWS
- San Diego Comic-Con
- InfoComm
- HIMSS Global Conference
- PGA Merchandise Show
- Fan Expo
- International Toy Fair
- I/ITSEC
Timeline
Account Manager
LIVE Show Services
01.2023 - Current
Event Delivery Specialist (Contingent)
Informa Tech
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. Exhibitor Services Coordinator
Orange County Convention Center
01.2007 - 01.2023
Group Housing Assistant Supervisor
Caribe Royale Resort
01.2003 - 01.2007
Trade Show & Special Events Coordinator
Diamond Comic Distributors
01.1993 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Journalism
Colorado State University