Promaco has a wealth of experience

	The Promaco Team Many members of the Promaco team have been with the company for more than twenty years and are formally trained in conference management. Totalling over 125 years in conference management, each person’s unique blend of skills and experience is dedicated to making your conference an outstanding success. They have experience in managing events of every size from 50 to 2500 delegates in a wide range of industries and professions. All staff are proficient with computer technology and have excellent skills in communication and understanding, particularly as many of our international events involve participants whose first language is not English.
	Don Pearce Managing Director Don has more than twenty years experience in conference organising following a long government career at management level. He had eighteen years experience overseeing international conferences as a former World Secretary General of the profession of Cartography and dealing with high levels of international government, including the United Nations in New York and Bangkok. Since establishing Promaco Conventions in 1987, Don has served as Chairman of the Perth Convention Bureau and was responsible for the establishment of the Meeting Industry Association of Western Australia and subsequently the National Association. He was the Chairman of the National Council of the Meetings Industry Association of Australia for four years and in 2001 received the inaugural Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to the Meetings Industry.
	Pamela Pearce Director Pamela specialises in managing an extended database from various sources for your conference and has consistently obtained high delegate response and participation. She oversees the administration of Promaco.
	Michelle Ainsworth, AMM Senior Conference Organiser After more than eighteen years planning conferences in Western Australia, Michelle’s industry knowledge and experience is priceless. She also has exceptional computer skills, a strong background in government and is a qualified travel consultant. She specialises in the coordination of speakers and their requirements and the detailed organisation of social functions. She is also responsible for the preparation of conference programs, registration publications and the published or digital compilation of papers and abstracts.
	Bronwen Brew Senior Conference Organiser Bronwen is a qualified travel consultant with a background in government and eighteen years experience in all aspect of conference organising. She is exceptionally skilled with computerised registration processing and the organisation of accommodation and tours. Her assistance to delegates visiting the State is invaluable. Bronwen is also responsible for the detailed financial administration before, during and after the event.
	Don Ainsworth, AFMEA Exhibition and Technical Manager Don has sixteen years experience in conference organising, managing exhibitions and coordinating the conference technical services. His industry background is of great benefit in dealing with trade suppliers, attending to their needs and supervising the construction and dismantling of trade shows and displays. Don’s attention to detail, his close working relationship with Perth’s top audiovisual companies and his professional commitment to every exhibitor are invaluable in providing technical support for each event.
	John Brew Finance Manager John’s commitment to the success of your conference begins with a detailed budget and continues long after the last delegate has gone home. With a background in police services, John’s meticulous approach means the conference committee can be confident that their money is secure. John keeps abreast of the latest finance technology to maintain the best service for your conference, particularly in the aftermath of the event.
	Sharen Cooper Conference Coordinator Sharen’s broad range of experience in all aspects of conference organising has made her an essential member of the Promaco team for over fifteen years. She assists with the design and preparation of publication materials, is a qualified travel consultant and a part of the registration team.
	Kerry Parkinson Conference Coordinator Kerry has fourteen years experience with conference coordination and offers outstanding skills in registration processing and secretarial work. She also attends to speaker requirements and collates the huge volume of emails and publication materials for each conference.
	Sarah Stefano Conference Assistant Sarah is the newest member of Promaco's team and with her TAFE qualifications, she fits into the conference management arena with skill and confidence. Sarah focuses on registration and data entry, accommodation bookings and general administration assistance and she is also an enthusiastic member of the onsite registration team.
	Carmel Pavlinovich Graphic Designer Carmel provides the artistic flair to ensure a professional and attractive image for your conference. From the initial logo design, she applies stunning graphics to all conference publications, correspondence, publicity and signage, making this in-house capability a major saving for conference budgets. Carmel is also in charge of designing and updating your conference website. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and has over ten years experience in graphic design.
	David Smart Graphic Design Consultant David has over 30 years experience in the design, promotion and display fields. He draws on a wealth of knowledge to advise or assist you in the production of promotional material, including scientific and technical diagrams, slide presentations, posters and digital image editing and enhancement. David also holds qualifications in Fine Arts.