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I am Maggie E. Olson, a seasoned events professional with over 20 years of experience in event production and management. I guide strategic planning and flawless execution across trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to post-show analysis. I thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, organization, and strategic thinking translate into high-impact attendee and exhibitor experiences. My career spans leading complex on-site operations, vendor coordination, attendee experience, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with brands and partners. I excel at building relationships with hotels, venues, decorators, A/V teams, and sponsors, while driving business development and delivering measurable results for clients and stakeholders.…I am Maggie E. Olson, a seasoned events professional with over 20 years of experience in event production and management. I guide strategic planning and flawless execution across trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to post-show analysis. I thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, organization, and strategic thinking translate into high-impact attendee and exhibitor experiences. My career spans leading complex on-site operations, vendor coordination, attendee experience, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with brands and partners. I excel at building relationships with hotels, venues, decorators, A/V teams, and sponsors, while driving business development and delivering measurable results for clients and stakeholders.

Maggie E. Olson

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Production Manager, Project Manager, Executive Producer, +7

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I am Maggie E. Olson, a seasoned events professional with over 20 years of experience in event production and management. I guide strategic planning and flawless execution across trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to post-show analysis. I thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, organization, and strategic thinking translate into high-impact attendee and exhibitor experiences. My career spans leading complex on-site operations, vendor coordination, attendee experience, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with brands and partners. I excel at building relationships with hotels, venues, decorators, A/V teams, and sponsors, while driving business development and delivering measurable results for clients and stakeholders.…I am Maggie E. Olson, a seasoned events professional with over 20 years of experience in event production and management. I guide strategic planning and flawless execution across trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to post-show analysis. I thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, organization, and strategic thinking translate into high-impact attendee and exhibitor experiences. My career spans leading complex on-site operations, vendor coordination, attendee experience, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with brands and partners. I excel at building relationships with hotels, venues, decorators, A/V teams, and sponsors, while driving business development and delivering measurable results for clients and stakeholders.

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Salem, United States

I am Maggie E. Olson, a seasoned events professional with over 20 years of experience in event production and management. I guide strategic planning and flawless execution across trade shows, conferences, and corporate events, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to post-show analysis. I thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, organization, and strategic thinking translate into high-impact attendee and exhibitor experiences.

My career spans leading complex on-site operations, vendor coordination, attendee experience, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with brands and partners. I excel at building relationships with hotels, venues, decorators, A/V teams, and sponsors, while driving business development and delivering measurable results for clients and stakeholders.

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Freelance Brand Ambassador/Event Staff at Productions Plus

January 1, 2026 - Present

Support national event staffing agency providing brand ambassadors, product specialists, and event talent for conferences, trade shows, and experiential activations. Represent brands on-site as the face of the brand, engaging attendees and delivering high-quality guest interactions. Participate in product demos, consumer engagement, and live event support across a variety of industries including tech, automotive, and consumer brands. Contribute to large-scale activations and high-profile events requiring polished presentation and real-time adaptability.

Freelance Event Professional at GCG Event Partners

January 1, 2026 - Present

Partner with a national network of event professionals to support corporate meetings, conferences, and tradeshows. Step into fast-paced event environments as an extension of client teams, ensuring seamless on-site execution. Manage registration, attendee experience, and vendor coordination across a variety of event formats. Support exhibitor relations and trade show operations, maintaining a high level of professionalism and client service.

Program Operations, Sales & Industry Relations Manager at NXTevent, Inc.

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Assist with the coordination and execution of logistics for a variety of client programs, meetings, conferences, and events. Manage and oversee program elements such as venues, transportation, décor, lighting, staffing, AV, accommodations, and entertainment for both large and small-scale events. Prepare RFP bids, collect and review vendor proposals, and ensure timely payment and accuracy of invoices. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and professional staffing resources, ensuring cost-effective solutions and quality service. Assist with budgeting and financial coordination for client programs, maintaining financial accountability and managing project expenses. Support high-paced, high-energy work environments, often working evenings and weekends during peak seasons. Develop and drive new business through cold calling, networking, and cultivating relationships with key hospitality and industry partners, primarily in the Greater Boston region. Manage the

Trade Show Producer/Event Management Operations Director at AmCon Expositions

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2024

Own all strategic decisions on event operations/logistical efforts, including planning & execution, floor plan management layout/design. Conduct research and site inspections for new show venues. Responsible for ensuring all tradeshow operations/logistical efforts are planned and executed efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. Develop show production timelines. Facilitate pre-show and post-show event meetings. Approve graphic designs, cost estimates & construction of events. Create end-of-show reports, monitor industry trends, and make recommendations for the following year. Implement & organize all educational seminars. Worked directly with and managed all GSC, including show decorator, A/V, catering, F&B, attendee registration personnel, security, and health & safety protocols. Worked with area hotels and managed all housing/hotel room blocks, attrition clauses, and commissions. Responsible for delivering a solid exhibitor/attendee experience. Development of all exhibitor Servic

Freelance Brand Ambassador / Event Staff at Productions Plus

January 1, 2026 - Present

On-site brand ambassador staffing for conferences, trade shows, and experiential activations. Represent brands, engage attendees, conduct product demos, and support high-profile events across tech, automotive, and consumer brands; adapt quickly in fast-paced environments to deliver polished guest experiences.

Trade Show Producer / Event Management Operations Director at AmCon Expositions

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2024

Own strategic decisions on event operations; plan and execute logistics, floor plans, venue research, and cost-efficient production; lead pre/post-show meetings; approve graphic designs, cost estimates, and construction; create end-of-show reports and educational seminars; manage housing/hotel blocks and exhibitor/attendee experience.

Marketing Manager at AmCon Expositions

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2024

Develop and implement attendee and exhibitor marketing campaigns for B2B trade shows; manage direct mail/email campaigns; design and execute weekly email blasts; grow presence across social media and partnerships with local and industry partners.

Sales at AmCon Expositions

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2024

Develop new client base and maintain relationships with existing customers; telemarketing, networking, and face-to-face sales; managed approximately 1500 accounts with a database of over 50,000 contacts; conducted bi-weekly sales strategy meetings and produced sales materials.