Therese

Solimeno

For over 20 years, I have used my creative talent, fun-loving nature, and resourcefulness to translate program strategy into high-impact, memorable events for any audience. After earning a master’s degree in Communications and Advertising, I established my own event marketing business, where I managed a variety of large & small conferences, trade shows and other events for Microsoft, Apple, Showtime, Chevrolet and many Fortune 500 companies. I spent seven years at Microsoft, first as Senior Global Events Manager for Microsoft Mediaroom and later as Event Program Manager for Premier Services, managing all aspects of events including strategy, theme, marketing, logistics, staging & production, product launch activities, C-suite meetings, partner & developer programs, and sponsorships for international and domestic events. I started working for BCD Meetings and Events on the Pfizer account for three months, but because of COVID-19, moved to a community program manager assignment with Microsoft Teams, which ended in August 2022. Since then I have been freelancing as a travel director and planner for companies like Ashfield, AMEX, Maritz, Madison and Morley, and am thrilled to be back where my natural talents, strengths and passions lie – event program management and onsite support.