Betty Blair
@bettyblair
I lead high-impact meeting and event experiences, pairing vendor expertise with disciplined, detail-first execution.
What I'm looking for
I’m a detail-oriented meeting professional with extensive experience supporting corporate teams in fast-paced environments, combining highly organized planning with exceptional communication. For more than two decades, I’ve led meetings end-to-end—building relationships, managing calendars, and ensuring seamless execution.
As a Meeting Planner/President and Meeting Planner/Vice President of Sales, I developed and maintained vendor relationships, managed budgets and resources, and negotiated favorable contracts to secure optimal pricing and services. I also leveraged industry trends and best practices to deliver innovative, memorable events, selecting high-quality speakers and building comprehensive event timelines for logistical success.
I’m also known for streamlining company procedures and improving efficiency through technology solutions—such as implementing tools to streamline registration processes and enhance attendee experience. I bring integrity, discretion, and strategic planning to every project, and I’m fluent in Italian & French with conversational Spanish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Meeting Planner & President
MAWI - MICE Axess Worldwide Inc.
Feb 2014 - Dec 2022 (8 years 10 months)
Developed and maintained vendor relationships to ensure high-quality meeting and event service delivery. Managed budgets and negotiated supplier contracts, creating innovative, well-executed events through end-to-end logistics planning.
Meeting Planner & VP Sales
CIPI Conferences & Incentives Plus Inc
Mar 1997 - Jan 2014 (16 years 10 months)
Led meeting and conference planning while evaluating market trends and managing competitive intelligence. Drove branding through trade shows and sales missions, improved profitability through performance optimization, and streamlined registration with technology-enabled attendee experiences.
Personal Assistant
Michael Klein
Feb 1993 - Dec 1996 (3 years 10 months)
Managed complex calendars and scheduled meetings and appointments to optimize time efficiency. Coordinated travel itineraries, prepared meeting reports and presentations, maintained confidential files, and handled extensive administrative and entertaining event responsibilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Santa Barbara
Attended the University of California, Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California.
Marymount High School
Attended Marymount High School in Los Angeles, California.
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