Chriss Lilleskov
Event Coordinator at Creighton University- Claim this Profile
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Kerri Blanford
Chriss consistently performs, shows solid judgment, innovation and work ethic on anything she tackles. She is a detail-oriented, hard-working marketer who's able to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time. She tirelessly supported multiple regions while executing high touch intimate customer experiences to large-scale shows, launches and events. Chriss is professional, reliable, a great team player and a terrific addition to any marketing team.
Kerri Blanford
Chriss consistently performs, shows solid judgment, innovation and work ethic on anything she tackles. She is a detail-oriented, hard-working marketer who's able to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time. She tirelessly supported multiple regions while executing high touch intimate customer experiences to large-scale shows, launches and events. Chriss is professional, reliable, a great team player and a terrific addition to any marketing team.
Kerri Blanford
Chriss consistently performs, shows solid judgment, innovation and work ethic on anything she tackles. She is a detail-oriented, hard-working marketer who's able to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time. She tirelessly supported multiple regions while executing high touch intimate customer experiences to large-scale shows, launches and events. Chriss is professional, reliable, a great team player and a terrific addition to any marketing team.
Kerri Blanford
Chriss consistently performs, shows solid judgment, innovation and work ethic on anything she tackles. She is a detail-oriented, hard-working marketer who's able to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time. She tirelessly supported multiple regions while executing high touch intimate customer experiences to large-scale shows, launches and events. Chriss is professional, reliable, a great team player and a terrific addition to any marketing team.
Experience
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Creighton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Event Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Carson Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Event Producer
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
Thrived working on high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment. Played a key role in ensuring our event marketing strategy was executed to plan. Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing key events including overseeing event planning, logistics, and execution for prospecting events located at our home office and throughout the US. Displayed strategic vision to determine industry conferences objectives, revenue goals, cost effective budgets, venue selection speaker vetting and selection, promotional strategies, agenda and program development, flawless execution, and post event evaluation. Show less
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Nutanix
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Marketing Specialist
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Jan 2015 - May 2018
Researched event sponsorships and regional trades-hows to identify opportunities for regional participation – both online and offline events. Worked closely with Sr. Field Marketing Manager to review opportunities and select events strategically, aligning with the goals of regional sales teams. Directed onsite event production and execution for events with attendee numbers ranging from 20-500, featuring a wide array of technology roles from reseller and alliance partners and C-level executives. Show less
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Metz Marketing Group
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Promotional Consultant
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Worked closely with consultants and vendors to ensure orders were correct and on time. Researched/recommended new promotional products to showcase customers brand for creative solutions, event support and campaigns. Worked closely with consultants and vendors to ensure orders were correct and on time. Researched/recommended new promotional products to showcase customers brand for creative solutions, event support and campaigns.
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Marian High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Advancement Events
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May 2009 - Dec 2010
Responsible for coordinating and executing event experiences that engaged, cultivated and educated donors, friends and alumni to encourage increasing support for the school. Oversaw site selection, program development and event logistics. Created collaborative communication, event production and conducted post event analysis. Responsible for coordinating and executing event experiences that engaged, cultivated and educated donors, friends and alumni to encourage increasing support for the school. Oversaw site selection, program development and event logistics. Created collaborative communication, event production and conducted post event analysis.
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Nebraska Methodist Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Asst. Director Volunteer Services - Jennie Edmundson Hospital
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May 2002 - Dec 2008
Effectively coordinated both information and resources with multiple departments as well as outside entities to facilitate appropriate volunteer opportunities and ensure fluid operations. Prepared and submitted budget, assessed operational, personnel and equipment needs to provide necessary services. Recognized, motivated and retained volunteers through a variety of programs and effective communications to develop volunteer leadership and potential. Effectively coordinated both information and resources with multiple departments as well as outside entities to facilitate appropriate volunteer opportunities and ensure fluid operations. Prepared and submitted budget, assessed operational, personnel and equipment needs to provide necessary services. Recognized, motivated and retained volunteers through a variety of programs and effective communications to develop volunteer leadership and potential.
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Education
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Business Administration and Management, General