AJ Bownas
Classic League Program Manager at Montgomery Soccer Inc. | MSI- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Events Industry CouncilSep, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)
SGMPMar, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Montgomery Soccer Inc. | MSI
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Classic League Program Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
Help organize over 150 teams in a competitive youth soccer league over 20 different age and gender divisions, producing schedules, developing and implementing rules, corresponding with all team coaches and managers and coordinating with referee assignments to create an optimal soccer experience. Help organize over 150 teams in a competitive youth soccer league over 20 different age and gender divisions, producing schedules, developing and implementing rules, corresponding with all team coaches and managers and coordinating with referee assignments to create an optimal soccer experience.
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CSI DMC
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President of Event Management
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
As well as operating some of CSI's most important programs across the country and around the world, oversee and assist with event management in all of CSI’s regional offices, coaching and developing the event management teams. Develop and standardize operating procedures, processes and best practices, company-wide. Serve as virtual production manager, from speaker management, to producing the run of show, queuing up entertainment, managing Zoom production techniques, and ancillary support such as coordinating gift /activation fulfilment. Show less
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General Manager, Washington DC
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
Directly involved in the short and long term success of CSI DMC and an active participant in the management team. Overarching responsibilities included day-to-day management of people, policies and procedures, while steering personnel actions towards the overall goals of the company. Responsible for managing and training the performance of the entire DC team, demonstrating the ability to influence and develop employees within their teams to achieve personal goals while remaining a cohesive team.
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Director Of Event Management
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
Managed and mentored the Event Management department, and all employees within the operations team. Provided leadership in the day-to-day operations of the department while maintaining the focus on the company’s strategic program delivery goals and profit. Demonstrated the ability to influence and develop employees to achieve goals while maintaining a cohesive team.
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Senior Event Manager
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
Operated short lead time and multi-day programs, ensuring all components exceeded client expectations. Key aspects included; transportation, staffing, tours, catering, travel, entertainment and décor. Created RFPs for vendors and hotel venues, negotiated and implemented all supplier contracts, ensuring best possible value for company and clients. Supported the company vision, values and culture, and mentored junior staff.
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The Webster Group, Global Event Management
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Meetings and Conferences /Trade Mission Operations Manager
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2015
Oversaw USTDA reverse trade missions, ensuring quality and productive operation, coordinate logistics and act as concierge for foreign delegations. Planned, orchestrated and executed a wide-range of events for non-profit, corporate and government clients including briefings, workshops, conferences, conventions and an inaugural ball. Researched new business opportunities, develop budgets for proposals and assist with proposal writing. Oversaw USTDA reverse trade missions, ensuring quality and productive operation, coordinate logistics and act as concierge for foreign delegations. Planned, orchestrated and executed a wide-range of events for non-profit, corporate and government clients including briefings, workshops, conferences, conventions and an inaugural ball. Researched new business opportunities, develop budgets for proposals and assist with proposal writing.
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Project Manager
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Oct 2003 - Aug 2011
Oversaw all aspects of several multi-million dollar government contracts, focusing on meeting and event management and communications. Developed and maintained budgets, task tracking and staff assignments. Operated as chief point of contact for all clients. Oversaw all aspects of several multi-million dollar government contracts, focusing on meeting and event management and communications. Developed and maintained budgets, task tracking and staff assignments. Operated as chief point of contact for all clients.
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Regional Manager
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Feb 2000 - Aug 2003
Organized weekly youth soccer camps throughout the summer in the mid-Atlantic region. This included selling the program to soccer associations and youth clubs, promoting the camp, and ensuring appropriate staffing and logistics. Organized weekly youth soccer camps throughout the summer in the mid-Atlantic region. This included selling the program to soccer associations and youth clubs, promoting the camp, and ensuring appropriate staffing and logistics.
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Education
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1996 - 1999
The University of Manchester
BA (Hons), History and Social Sciences
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