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Lory Stansfield Taylor has extensive work experience in the travel and events industry. Their most recent role was as the Director of Client Account Operations at CWT Meetings & Events, where they oversaw client accounts. Prior to that, they served as the Manager of Client Account Operations at the same company.

Before joining CWT Meetings & Events, Lory worked at Riverdale Travel as the Manager of Operations, where they played a key role in driving financial and subjective goals for the organization. Lory implemented processes and procedures to increase productivity and profitability and collaborated with preferred suppliers for promotional opportunities.

Lory also worked at One10 Marketing as the Manager of Event Operations, responsible for leading a team of event managers and ensuring the successful delivery of programs and events.

Their earlier experience includes roles at Carlson Companies and its divisions, including Associate Division Incorporating Travel Leaders Franchise Group and Carlson Leisure Group. In these roles, they managed meeting planning, coordinated communication with internal departments and vendors, and built strong partnerships to ensure strategic messaging and results. Lory also served as a Marketing Specialist, managing marketing plans and budgets for major media markets.

Lory's career began at World Travel & Incentives and Northwestern Travel Management, where they worked as a Corporate Account Manager and Meeting Planner, respectively. At Carlson Marketing, they served as the Manager of the Concierge Call Center, overseeing a team of travel and concierge agents and managing daily operations to meet service level guidelines. Lory also worked as an Account Coordinator and Product Development at Carlson Marketing.

Overall, Lory's work experience demonstrates their expertise in client account operations, event management, meeting planning, and marketing in the travel and events industry.

Lory Stansfield Taylor has a degree in Business Management from the Minnesota School of Business, with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Additionally, Lory has obtained certifications in Effective Communications and Human Relations/Skills for Success from the Dale Carnegie Course, as well as a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Carlson Marketing.