Lida's resume

1. NOLIDA O. PETERSON
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Ms. Peterson has been planning meetings and events for over 10 years. An IT Professional for over 20 years starting as
a software trainer, she took over the helm of Connected International Meeting Professionals Association when the
president and founder passed away in 2008. Ms. Peterson has also given countless hours as volunteer for various
charities including Hopecam (a non-profit organization that serves children with cancer), NOVACO (a non-profit
organization that serves victims of domestic abuse) and Devotion to Children (a non-profit organization that provides
access to high quality childcare and education to children six years and under).
EXPERIENCE DETAIL:
Connected International Meeting Professionals Association
Centreville, VA
President/Meeting Planner 2004 - Present
o Manage the associations overall operation.
o Maintain the membership database and website.
o Plan conferences, meetings and events including negotiating rates with hotels and vendors, managing
logistical needs, creating and maintaining budgets and timelines, and staffing an event from start to finish
o Conduct site visits and travel to conferences and meetings as required.
o Plan Annual Conference for the Association. Last meeting was held in St. Augustine, FL in October 2013.
In addition:
o Meeting Planner for the National Council of Asian American Business Association’s (NCAABA) “Partnering
for Success” meeting held at the Washington Capitol in June 2009
o Event Volunteer in 2012 and Planner for the 2013, 2014 & 2015 Devotion to Children Fundraising Gala
o Event Planner for Hopecam’s Fundraiser in November 2010 & 2011
o Event Planner for AAA Fund’s (Asian American Action Fund) Gala at the Democratic National Committee
in April 2011 & 2012, June 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
o Event Planner for PPALM (Pan Pacific American Leaders & Mentors) Annual Reception at the DC
Convention Center in October 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
o Event Planner for NOVACO’s Annual Fundraising Gala in September 2011, 2012 & 2013
o Merchandise Coordinator for The Virginian Soccer Tournament in May 2011
o Served as Meetings and Events Director for Taylor Consulting, LLC
o Served as Event Director for the 2014 “G8 Golf Tour” golf tournament series
o Serve on the Advisory Board of Devotion to Children
o Serve on the Board of Directors of Pan Pacific American Leaders & Mentors
Hayes Group LLC 2014 - Present
Vienna, VA
Director of Special Events
o Plan galas, conferences, and events including negotiating rates with hotels and vendors, managing logistical
needs, creating and maintaining budgets and timelines, and staffing an event from start to finish
o Conduct site visits and travel to conferences and meetings as required.
o Write responses to Request for Proposals and attend “pitch” meetings.
Sports Pro Community Network (SPCN) Internet TV
Vienna, VA
Events Director (part-time) 2011-2013
o Plan all SPCN events including negotiating rates with hotels & vendors
o Planned the Mid-Atlantic Track and Field Tournament, SPCN Vineyard Run, Helping Hands for Youth Golf
Tournament in 2011 and 2012
o Conduct site visits

2. o Coordinate various video shoots
o Concussion TV spokesperson
o Marketing Team member
BC Consultants, Inc.
Fairfax, VA
Senior Network Administrator 2004 – 2007
o Serve as company’s IT Manager reporting directly to the President.
o Manage the company’s network including hardware, software, peripherals and connectivities.
o Maintain LAN/WAN running on Novell 6.5 and Windows 2003 with approximately 70 workstations, 10
fileservers and two offices.
o Develop implementation plans for all hardware/software upgrades.
o Implemented off-site backup of all company files.
o Arrange software training for staff as requested by the departments.
o Troubleshoot hardware/software problems.
o Assist users with hardware/software problems.
o Liaise with vendors responsible for maintaining the company’s phone system and vendors who help augment
the company’s IT staff.
o Responsible for getting the company database converted to MS SQL.
o Responsible for hardware/software procurement for the company.
o Supervise work of one Network Administrator as well as development work outsourced to IT companies that
BC Consultants use.
o Serve as member of both the CAD and Database Committees.
o Liaise with Department Heads regarding IT needs of each department.
International Monetary Fund
Washington, DC
Technical Lead, Network Administrators Group 1993 - 2004
o Under contract through Spherion, Inc. of McLean, VA.
o Maintain LAN/WAN running on Netware 5.x with approximately 4500 users and over 50 fileservers
including approximately 50 servers running Active Directory.
o Maintain e-mail services running Exchange 2003/Outlook 2003.
o Worked on a special project to have Macintosh users connected to the Novell LAN and be able to use e-mail.
o Converted part of the LAN from using WordPerfect Office 3.1 to Office 4.0.
o Converted Macintosh users from WordPerfect 3.1 to GroupWise 4.1.
o Setup servers that are now in Moscow, Paris and Tokyo and trained on-site LAN Administrators.
o Participated in the conversion from Netware 3.12 to Netware 4 including design of the NDS tree.
o On-site network support for the joint IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings (latest one held in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates - September 2003) including file server and mail server configurations.
o Participated in the conversion of E-mail system from GroupWise to Microsoft Exchange.
o Support Resident Representative Offices worldwide.
o Develop implementation plans for all departmental network upgrades.
o Participated in a project to implement connectivity between PeopleSoft (personnel database) and Novell
Directory Services so that user accounts are automatically created when their personnel records are entered
and approved for employment.
o Participated in Disaster Recovery Exercise held once a year.
o Participated in the study to implement Directory Services synchronization (e-provisioning) between all
databases used at the IMF.
o Participated in the project to implement Document Management System throughout the Fund.
o Participated in three Strategic Management Initiatives on “Efficient Helpdesk”, “e-Forms” and “Service
Level Commitment and Tracking”.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD:
Computer Resource Management, Inc.
Herndon, Virginia
LAN Administrator 1992 - 1993

3. o Under contract with Office of Personnel Management's Office of Washington Training and Development
Services.
o Supported 100 plus user LAN running on Novell Netware 3.11 including network configuration and
maintenance.
o Developed implementation plans for special projects assigned.
o Analyzed and recommended ways to improve use of different LAN resources.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Washington, DC
MIS Director 1990 - 1992
o Managed the IFES Information Network (running on Novell Netware) including establishment of system
security measures and acquisition of new computer hardware and software.
o Served as Project Manager for the IFES' Resource Center. Responsibilities include budget projection,
staffing, information dissemination, supervision of all research.
o Recruited, trained, and supervised all IFES research interns.
o Established guidelines and parameters for transition to an international on-line system for immediate user
access.
o Maintained, enhanced, and expanded the IFES International Database.
o Acted as an interface between program and administrative function areas.
o Trained all new employees and consultants on proper use of the IFES Network and Database.
o Published the Quarterly newsletter.
The Circle, Inc.
McLean, Virginia
Computer Systems Manager 1985 - 1990
o Managed The Circle's Clearinghouse Information Management System (CIMS), a comprehensive
information retrieval and processing system utilized by all Circle clearinghouses. Responsibilities included
modifying software, report generation, maintenance, and training.
o Served as network manager for 65 user LAN on Novell SFT network, including network configuration and
maintenance.
o Developed databases and software application programs as required by project and administrative staff.
o Served as liaison to outside computer consultants.
o Oversaw conversion of data files into appropriate formats.
o Created or oversaw the creation of software documentation and user's manuals.
o Trained or supervised the training of staff on word processing and software application programs.
o Established and oversaw procedures for proper computer utilization.
o Coordinated computer service and maintenance.
o Consulted with administrative staff on computer-related purchases and operational procedures.
o Troubleshoot computer problems.
Interface Conversion Services, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia
Production Manager 1983 - 1985
o Participated in state-of-the-art media conversion to and from word processors, personal computers, 9-track
magnetic tape, and phototypesetting equipment.
o Installed media conversion equipment including software on IBM PC & XT.
o Worked with DOS and WordStar.
o Responsible for testing new application software packages, writing and marketing programs as needed, and
maintaining customer support on site and by phone.
Behavioral Technology Consultants

4. Potomac, Maryland
Software Training Specialist 1982 - 1983
o Taught and developed tutorials for: WordStar, SuperCalc, Milestone, dBase II, Mailmerge, Priorities,
Crosstalk.
o Operated and developed programs in dBase II.
o Conducted training at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
EDUCATION: B.S. Fisheries minor in Business Management - University of the Philippines, 1981.
Data processing certificate course work - Northern Virginia Community College, 1983-1984.
CERTIFICATION: Certified Planner of Professional Meetings (CPPM); Certified Diversity Meeting Professional
(CDMP); Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
REFERENCES: Available upon request