Kristen Minick, CEM

Events Manager at Annex Wealth Management
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(386) 825-5501
Location
US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Virtual Events Institute Professional
    Virtual Events Institute - VEI
    Dec, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Pivoting to Virtual Events
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Operational Excellence Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Operations Management Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Event Planning Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership Strategies for Women
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Marketing Your Event
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Simplifying Business Processes
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Excel 2016 Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Excel 2016: Macros in Depth
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Office 365: Excel Essential Training
    Lynda.com
    Oct, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Time Management Fundamentals
    Lynda.com
    Jan, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Reporting Fundamentals (RPT-101)
    Salesforce
    Aug, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)
    International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)
    Feb, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Event Operations
    Informa Markets
    Jul, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Finance, Budgeting & Contracts
    Informa Markets
    Jul, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Facilities and Site Selection
    Informa Markets
    Jun, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Conference & Meeting Management
    Informa Markets
    Nov, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Annex Wealth Management
    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Events Manager
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      Responsible for working with firm prospects, clients, and internal departments to execute event initiatives that drive client experience and generate quality leads for the business. Establishes strategic objectives, timelines, and financial goals to not only service our clients, but also attract potential clients to generate revenue for business. Oversees and organizes educational and sponsorship events that amplify brand visibility in the community and promote client loyalty. Responsible for staffing, scheduling, and ensuring proper event implementation by clearly communicating goals and objectives and reporting outcomes to the Executive Team. Developed an event execution strategy outlining event expectations and reportable KPIs. Implements standard processes in the Project Management platform, Wrike, to ensure a consistent approach across firm events and adequately leverage company resources.

  • Informa Markets
    • United Kingdom
    • Events Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Specialist
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

      Responsible for managing $200K operations budget, accurately forecasting spend, gathering contractor estimates, post-event financial reporting, and final bill reconciliations with vendors for two annual events each grossing $20M+ and bringing in 50000+ attendees Acts as the Operations Lead on all signage needs for MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas, and SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas, working with vendors to establish accurate production timelines, managing workflow of multiple internal teams to meet vendor deadlines, overseeing the delivery and installation of 26000ft² of graphic materialsHeavily focused on sustainability initiatives, working with print vendors to ensure utilization of recyclable substrates, discussing appropriate disposal methods of non-recyclable substrates and repurposing when possible, and gathering in-depth post-show data to report on sustainability efforts made across various show sectors

    • Sales Operations Specialist
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

      Duties included extracting and preparing extensive data tracking reports for a sales team of over 20 people, maintaining a sophisticated client database, and evaluating effectiveness of sales processes to ensure productivity and profitability. During my time in this position, I successfully spearheaded an information based project that coincided with a business proposal, which initiated company-wide changes to improve business processes, customer experience, and increase ROI. Additionally, I developed extensive documentation of policies and procedures, improving the on-boarding process for new hires.

    • Sales Operations Coordinator
      • Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

      Duties included partnering with senior management to resolve operational needs for the business, managing contracting process and completing audits to ensure consistency across data platforms, and providing exhibitor portal assistance to clients to ensure a satisfactory event and client ROI.

  • Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Activity Coordinator
      • Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

      Duties included creating and marketing daily, weekly, and monthly event schedules, developing, implementing, and staffing unique activities for resort guests, and extensive evaluation of the success of activities provided. Duties included creating and marketing daily, weekly, and monthly event schedules, developing, implementing, and staffing unique activities for resort guests, and extensive evaluation of the success of activities provided.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    Bachelor’s Degree, Communications/Public Relations
    2011 - 2014
  • Collège International de Cannes
    Non degree program-Study Abroad, French Language and History
    2013 - 2013

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