Shawn Torrey Joins Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Staff
04/08/2009
Shawn Torrey has been named Event Coordinator of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – the sixth largest convention center in the nation. In her new capacity she will serve as a liaison between the Convention Center and clients. She will manage aspects of the event planning process and be responsible for guiding clients through event preparation and show set-up.
Shawn has an extensive background in event coordination and in training classes for event and service managers. After receiving her degree at Xavier University in 1993, Shawn worked in the Exhibit Services Department of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center until 1997.
She relocated to Chicago to continue her career in the convention industry and assisted with the development of the FOCUS One department at Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. Before returning to New Orleans, Shawn held a position at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
“I’m happy to be back in New Orleans alongside the co-workers I’ve admired from the beginning of my career,” said Shawn.
Shawn Torrey
About the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
With 1.1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space, an award winning staff and first class amenities, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOMCC) is the sixth largest convention center in the nation and a consistent Top 10 host of the largest number of conventions and tradeshows annually. A leading rainmaker of the city’s hospitality industry, NOMCC event activity has produced $39.12 billion in economic impact since its 1985 opening, including $2.19 billion in new tax revenue.
