As the Trade Show Coordinator for nearly eight years at The Library Corporation in Inwood, W.Va., I managed nearly 50 state, regional, and national trade shows per year, ranging from simple tabletop displays to a custom-made 20x30 booth. Through common-sense practices, I reduced TLC’s spending on national exhibits by an average of $10,000 per show. My forte is developing and overseeing affordable exhibits that attract quality traffic with an eye toward buying, not just collecting freebies.
Additionally, I am a writer and editor with an extensive background in broadcast and print journalism. At TLC, that experienced transferred to the authoring of every press release, product flyer, confe...