Experience

ITA Group, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Coordinate operation of meetings and events for specific clients and serve as a leader for the internal team across applicable business units. -Collaborate with account executives and buyers to support pre-sale processes by providing strategic recommendations for destination, hotel and venue selections. -Coordinate internal team support of events including website, mobile app, marketing and print materials, on site amenities, and event registration processes. -Partner with hotel… Show more Coordinate operation of meetings and events for specific clients and serve as a leader for the internal team across applicable business units. -Collaborate with account executives and buyers to support pre-sale processes by providing strategic recommendations for destination, hotel and venue selections. -Coordinate internal team support of events including website, mobile app, marketing and print materials, on site amenities, and event registration processes. -Partner with hotel and DMC suppliers to deliver customized offerings designed to create an engaging and strategic attendee experience. -Negotiate supplier contracts and addendums and manage program budgets in excess of $15M and 4500 participants. -Plan and attend site visits. -Coordinate event details including F&B, decor, entertainment, room set up, A/V, VIP experiences, event gifting, hosted activities and branding elements. -Provide onsite leadership for clients, supplier partners and travel directors. -Conduct post program review from client and participant perspectives to determine key objectives were met. Show less Coordinate operation of meetings and events for specific clients and serve as a leader for the internal team across applicable business units. -Collaborate with account executives and buyers to support pre-sale processes by providing strategic recommendations for destination, hotel and venue selections. -Coordinate internal team support of events including website, mobile app, marketing and print materials, on site amenities, and event registration processes. -Partner with hotel… Show more Coordinate operation of meetings and events for specific clients and serve as a leader for the internal team across applicable business units. -Collaborate with account executives and buyers to support pre-sale processes by providing strategic recommendations for destination, hotel and venue selections. -Coordinate internal team support of events including website, mobile app, marketing and print materials, on site amenities, and event registration processes. -Partner with hotel and DMC suppliers to deliver customized offerings designed to create an engaging and strategic attendee experience. -Negotiate supplier contracts and addendums and manage program budgets in excess of $15M and 4500 participants. -Plan and attend site visits. -Coordinate event details including F&B, decor, entertainment, room set up, A/V, VIP experiences, event gifting, hosted activities and branding elements. -Provide onsite leadership for clients, supplier partners and travel directors. -Conduct post program review from client and participant perspectives to determine key objectives were met. Show less



Iowa State University Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Event Strategies

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2021

  Provide leadership in conceptualizing, planning and budgeting for donor cultivation and stewardship events.

• Associate Director of Events

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

  Coordinate regional events and on-campus events celebrating philanthropy at Iowa State University.

• Assistant Director of Events

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Coordinate regional events and on-campus events celebrating philanthropy at Iowa State University.



Simpson College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Alumni Relations

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

  Developed alumni engagement opportunities Worked in conjunction with the advancement staff to create stewardship opportunities Coordinated events including Homecoming, alumni reunions, regional alumni receptions Assisted in leading the Student Alumni Association and developing student networking events Developed alumni engagement opportunities Worked in conjunction with the advancement staff to create stewardship opportunities Coordinated events including Homecoming, alumni reunions, regional alumni receptions Assisted in leading the Student Alumni Association and developing student networking events



Des Moines University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2012

  Managed alumni reunion and regional alumni events Oversaw alumni volunteer programs Coordinated scholarship golf outing Assisted with development and stewardship efforts Managed alumni reunion and regional alumni events Oversaw alumni volunteer programs Coordinated scholarship golf outing Assisted with development and stewardship efforts



Special Olympics Iowa

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Special Events

  • Nov 2007 - Jul 2010

  Coordinated more than 25 annual fundraising events Oversaw volunteer event steering committees Managed in-kind donations for programs and competitions Organized stewardship events and coordinated direct mail solicitation pieces Supervised web and social media functions for the organization Assisted in bringing in over $500,000 to Special Olympics Iowa

• Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Nov 2007

  Coordinated more than 25 annual fundraising events Oversaw volunteer event steering committees Managed in-kind donations for programs and competitions Organized stewardship events and coordinated direct mail solicitation pieces Supervised web and social media functions for the organization Assisted in bringing in over $500,000 to Special Olympics Iowa



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department of Residence Conference Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2005

  Event planning and management for a variety of large conference groups Selection, training and management of 27 staff members Coordinated housing, dining, and additional services for a wide range of conferences and camps. Event planning and management for a variety of large conference groups Selection, training and management of 27 staff members Coordinated housing, dining, and additional services for a wide range of conferences and camps.