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Frederick Sagel

Frederick Sagel

Howe Island,Ontario

Summary

Competent senior conference producer with proven ability to develop creative, effective and successful event strategies. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adept at managing all aspects of event planning including logistics, venue selection and catering.

Proven track record in elevating conference outcomes, notably with The Conference Board of Canada, by leveraging expert content development and dynamic event marketing strategies. Skillfully negotiated sponsorships, boosting revenue and attendance through innovative program design and robust social media promotion. Mentored teams, fostering growth and enhancing industry presence.

Overview

21
21

Years of professional conference experience

Work History

Senior Conference Producer

Global Strategic Networks
02.2024 - Current
  • Generated revenue growth by identifying and securing sponsorship opportunities for oil and gas industry events.
  • Maintained accurate and current space blocked in the group function log and observed proper turnovers.
  • Produced an agenda through extensive research and secured speakers

Senior Conference Producer

London Business Conferences Group
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Researched the issues for each oil and gas conference found out who the leading experts were – and invited them to speak.
  • Developed rich agendas for conferences, ensuring content relevance to industry professionals.
  • Generated revenue growth by identifying and securing sponsorship opportunities for oil and gas events in the United States.
  • Managed speaker selection process, securing high-quality experts and thought leaders for sessions.
  • Evaluated post-conference feedback, implementing improvements to enhance future events continually.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and topics for conference inclusion.
  • Assessed competitor events regularly, identifying areas of differentiation and potential improvement opportunities for our conferences.
  • Supported sales teams with prospective clients by suggesting logistics, creating custom menus and coordinating with outside vendors.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Senior Conference Producer

American Law Media
03.2017 - 06.2021
  • Researched the issues for each pension plan investment conference. found out who the leading experts were – and invited them to speak.
  • Developed rich agendas for conferences, ensuring content relevance to industry professionals.
  • Generated revenue growth by identifying and securing sponsorship opportunities for pension plan events in the United States and Canada
  • Managed speaker selection process, securing high-quality experts and thought leaders for sessions.
  • Evaluated post-conference feedback, implementing improvements to enhance future events continually.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and topics for conference inclusion.
  • Assessed competitor events regularly, identifying areas of differentiation and potential improvement opportunities for our conferences.
  • Supported sales teams with prospective clients by suggesting logistics, creating custom menus and coordinating with outside vendors.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Freelance Senior Conference Producer

Research Unlimited
03.2011 - 04.2017
  • Assessed competitor events regularly, identifying areas of differentiation and potential improvement opportunities for our conferences. This was for legal and financial events.
  • Worked for several conference companies as a freelancer and filled in for speaker selection and editing of agendas.
  • Coordinated event logistics, guaranteeing smooth operations and a positive experience for attendees.
  • Evaluated post-conference feedback, implementing improvements to enhance future events continually.
  • Supported sales teams with prospective clients by suggesting logistics, creating custom menus and coordinating with outside vendors.
  • Optimized event budgets by negotiating contracts with venues, suppliers, and speakers effectively.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and topics for conference inclusion.
  • Ensured timely communication with all stakeholders throughout the planning process, keeping everyone informed about progress updates.
  • Designed innovative session formats to improve audience engagement and information retention rates.
  • Managed speaker selection process, securing high-quality experts and thought leaders for sessions.

Senior Conference Producer

The Conference Board Of Canada
06.2005 - 05.2011
  • Generated revenue growth by identifying and securing sponsorship opportunities for events.
  • Initiated research for each legal conference: Mergers & Acquisitions, HR, Litigation
  • Maintained accurate and current space blocked in the group function log and observed proper turnovers.
  • Evaluated post-conference feedback, implementing improvements to enhance future events continually.
  • Streamlined registration processes, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction rates.
  • Managed speaker selection process, securing high-quality experts and thought leaders for sessions.
  • Assessed competitor events regularly, identifying areas of differentiation and potential improvement opportunities for our conferences.
  • Boosted conference attendance through targeted marketing efforts and strategic partnerships.

Conference Producer

American Conference Institute And CCI
03.2002 - 05.2007
  • Spearheaded the creation of impactful promotional materials to increase visibility and interest in conferences.
  • Worked exclusively on legal events for three years; after that, I was asked to work at CI's sister company in New York to produce only American legal conferences. That gave me a lot of experience in this field. I learned a great deal at CI and ACI – and it gave me the ability to produce conferences in many fields, using the knowledge I gained.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of all event aspects.
  • Built strong relationships with industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration and support for conferences.
  • Coordinated event logistics, guaranteeing smooth operations and a positive experience for attendees.
  • Optimized event budgets by negotiating contracts with venues, suppliers, and speakers effectively.
  • Assessed competitor events regularly, identifying areas of differentiation and potential improvement opportunities for our conferences.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and topics for conference inclusion.
  • Managed speaker selection process, securing high-quality experts and thought leaders for sessions.

Litigation Partner

Thomson, Rogers & Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
03.1981 - 04.2001
  • Developed a reputation as a highly effective trial attorney by presenting compelling arguments in the courtroom.
  • Reduced litigation costs by implementing effective case management strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Maintained excellent client relationships by providing accurate status updates on ongoing cases regularly.
  • Negotiated favorable settlements for clients through skilled mediation and persuasive communication techniques.
  • Contributed to firm''s growth by actively participating in marketing efforts, including publications, speaking engagements, and online presence.
  • Mentored junior attorneys, sharing insights from years of experience to help them grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the success of the firm.
  • Managed complex caseloads while maintaining meticulous organization to ensure timely resolution of matters.

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Dalhousie Law School
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Associate of Applied Science - Master of Laws

University of Toronto

Master of Arts in Political Science

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

McGill University
Montreal,, Quebec
06.1976

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Event Development, including speaker recruitment
  • Sponsor Recruitment
  • Event Marketing
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Program Design

Accomplishments

    I have produced about 130 conferences in the legal, financial and oil and gas fields.


    I started in legal conference productionand it is still my very favorite area in which to work. I have produced events in Canada and the United States – all them successful.


    When I produced conferences, I was very successful at securing sponsors. In my Mergers & Acquisitions event, I secured

    $320,000 in sponsorship – my very best event!

Languages

English
Professional Working
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Conference Producer

Global Strategic Networks
02.2024 - Current

Senior Conference Producer

London Business Conferences Group
03.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Conference Producer

American Law Media
03.2017 - 06.2021

Freelance Senior Conference Producer

Research Unlimited
03.2011 - 04.2017

Senior Conference Producer

The Conference Board Of Canada
06.2005 - 05.2011

Conference Producer

American Conference Institute And CCI
03.2002 - 05.2007

Litigation Partner

Thomson, Rogers & Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
03.1981 - 04.2001

Bachelor of Laws

Dalhousie Law School

Associate of Applied Science - Master of Laws

University of Toronto

Master of Arts in Political Science

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

McGill University

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