Shayla Phillips, MBA
About Shayla Phillips, MBA
Shayla Phillips, MBA, serves as the Director of Global Conferences & Events at the American Chemical Society, where she manages a global events team and oversees a significant profit and loss statement. She has extensive experience in event management and marketing, having worked in various roles within the organization since 2005.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Shayla Phillips serves as the Director of Global Conferences & Events at the American Chemical Society. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing a global events team of eight individuals since 2021. Her leadership involves managing a nearly $2 million profit and loss statement for the organization, which is a global nonprofit membership entity. Shayla's responsibilities include planning and executing over 150 domestic and international meetings, trade shows, virtual events, symposiums, webinars, and other special events each year.
Previous Positions at American Chemical Society
Shayla Phillips has held multiple positions at the American Chemical Society prior to her current role. She worked as the Assistant Director of Global Conferences & Events from 2019 to 2021 and as the Senior Exhibits & Event Manager from 2008 to 2021. Earlier in her career at the organization, she served as the Associate Marketing Manager from 2007 to 2008 and as the Marketing and Events Coordinator from 2005 to 2007. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in event management and marketing within the organization.
Education and Certifications
Shayla Phillips has a strong educational background in business and event management. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business from Trinity Washington University, studying from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she studied at The George Washington University, where she completed a certification in Event Management from 2006 to 2007. Shayla also holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Virginia Commonwealth University, which she obtained from 2000 to 2004.
Expertise in Event Management
Shayla Phillips possesses a firm understanding of the laboratory and life science markets, which enhances her ability to manage events in these sectors. Her expertise includes the planning and management of a diverse range of events, including trade shows, webinars, and symposiums. This extensive experience allows her to effectively coordinate complex logistics and ensure successful outcomes for the events she oversees.