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Crystal Whitaker, Cmp

Senior Event Manager, University Even... at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">University of Central Florida</span>
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Event management expert with 20+ years of experience in corporate events, weddings, and university programming.
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Location
Orlando, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • Event Management
  • Event Planning
  • Corporate Events
  • Weddings
  • Wedding Planning
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Crystal Whitaker, CMP, is a seasoned event management professional with 20+ years of experience in planning and executing corporate events, weddings, and university-wide programming. She has a strong background in event logistics, strategic planning, and leadership. With expertise in event management, planning, and execution, Crystal has worked with various organizations, including the University of Central Florida, LogRhythm, and the CFA Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

Credentials

  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
    Events Industry Council
    Apr, 2021
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • University of Central Florida
    • Orlando, Florida, United States
    • Senior Event Manager, University Events and Engagement, Office of the President
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Orlando, Florida, United States
  • LogRhythm
    • Broomfield, Colorado, United States
    • Senior Event Manager, Customer Events and Field Marketing
      • Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
      • Broomfield, Colorado, United States

      Oversees all North America marketing event activities, including strategic planning, event logistics, timelines and schedules to deliver strong ROI and generate quality leads to support pipeline goals and customer satisfaction.

  • University of Central Florida
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, University Events and Engagement, Office of the President
      • May 2021 - Sep 2022

      Responsible for the implementation of university-wide programming that celebrates the achievements of UCF faculty, staff and students. Directs the operations of the Burnett House, the home of the UCF President, and represents the Office of the President, internally and externally, to execute events and engagements that advance the mission of the institution.

    • Associate Director, University Events and Engagement
      • Oct 2017 - May 2021

  • CFA Institute
    • Charlottesville, Virginia Area
    • Event Planner, Travel and Event Management
      • Feb 2014 - Jul 2017
      • Charlottesville, Virginia Area

      Meeting planner for the premier global association for investment management professionals. Executed international events throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia including annual conferences, financial competitions, educational seminars, and corporate social programs.

  • The Event Company, LLC
    • Charlottesville, Virginia Area
    • Senior Event Planner
      • Apr 2010 - Feb 2014
      • Charlottesville, Virginia Area

      A full service destination management company which offered a variety of services from planning and catering to lighting and event production, The Event Company offered clients a creative and professional management process with a strategic approach that insured memorable events.

  • The Clifton Inn
    • Charlottesville, Virginia Area
    • Meeting and Events Coordinator
      • Aug 2008 - May 2010
      • Charlottesville, Virginia Area
  • Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations Distric...
    • Norfolk, Virginia Area
    • Deputy Court Clerk
      • Mar 2003 - Aug 2008
      • Norfolk, Virginia Area
  • Touch of Elegance
    • Newport News, VA
    • Event Assistant
      • Jun 2001 - Mar 2003
      • Newport News, VA

Education

  • 1997 - 2003
    University of Virginia

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