Heidi Strong
Director Of Development at Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo- Claim this Profile
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Ed Allmann
Heidi Strong possesses an extraordinary talent and skill set for strategizing, organizing, and producing events of high complexity that consistently deliver top quality results. I had the privilege of working with Heidi for nearly nine years at Oneida Nation Enterprises/Turning Stone Resort Casino, and promoted her to Director of Events during that time. Over the years she produced countless events ranging from top tier international televised sports to corporate high profile media events and multi-dimensional conferences. She also expertly handled celebrity guests (sports, entertainment, political) with discretion and aplomb. Heidi’s creativity and energy are boundless. Her professionalism and trustworthiness are unparalleled. It is a pleasure to recommend her HIGHLY.
Ann M. Spencer
Having worked as Heidi’s manager over a period of nearly five years, first in her role as the Tournament Services Manager for the Turning Stone Resort Championship and then consequently in her role as the Event Services Manager for the Sports Management & Strategic Alliances Department at the Turning Stone Resort, I developed a strong trust and respect for the work she does. She continuously outperformed herself from one event to the next demonstrating growth and utilizing her valuable experience. Her level of commitment and attention to detail made her a vital member of our event team and someone I could count on to tackle any challenge with a positive outcome and approach. I would HIGHLY recommend her as someone that would be an asset to any organization.
Ed Allmann
Heidi Strong possesses an extraordinary talent and skill set for strategizing, organizing, and producing events of high complexity that consistently deliver top quality results. I had the privilege of working with Heidi for nearly nine years at Oneida Nation Enterprises/Turning Stone Resort Casino, and promoted her to Director of Events during that time. Over the years she produced countless events ranging from top tier international televised sports to corporate high profile media events and multi-dimensional conferences. She also expertly handled celebrity guests (sports, entertainment, political) with discretion and aplomb. Heidi’s creativity and energy are boundless. Her professionalism and trustworthiness are unparalleled. It is a pleasure to recommend her HIGHLY.
Ann M. Spencer
Having worked as Heidi’s manager over a period of nearly five years, first in her role as the Tournament Services Manager for the Turning Stone Resort Championship and then consequently in her role as the Event Services Manager for the Sports Management & Strategic Alliances Department at the Turning Stone Resort, I developed a strong trust and respect for the work she does. She continuously outperformed herself from one event to the next demonstrating growth and utilizing her valuable experience. Her level of commitment and attention to detail made her a vital member of our event team and someone I could count on to tackle any challenge with a positive outcome and approach. I would HIGHLY recommend her as someone that would be an asset to any organization.
Ed Allmann
Heidi Strong possesses an extraordinary talent and skill set for strategizing, organizing, and producing events of high complexity that consistently deliver top quality results. I had the privilege of working with Heidi for nearly nine years at Oneida Nation Enterprises/Turning Stone Resort Casino, and promoted her to Director of Events during that time. Over the years she produced countless events ranging from top tier international televised sports to corporate high profile media events and multi-dimensional conferences. She also expertly handled celebrity guests (sports, entertainment, political) with discretion and aplomb. Heidi’s creativity and energy are boundless. Her professionalism and trustworthiness are unparalleled. It is a pleasure to recommend her HIGHLY.
Ann M. Spencer
Having worked as Heidi’s manager over a period of nearly five years, first in her role as the Tournament Services Manager for the Turning Stone Resort Championship and then consequently in her role as the Event Services Manager for the Sports Management & Strategic Alliances Department at the Turning Stone Resort, I developed a strong trust and respect for the work she does. She continuously outperformed herself from one event to the next demonstrating growth and utilizing her valuable experience. Her level of commitment and attention to detail made her a vital member of our event team and someone I could count on to tackle any challenge with a positive outcome and approach. I would HIGHLY recommend her as someone that would be an asset to any organization.
Ed Allmann
Heidi Strong possesses an extraordinary talent and skill set for strategizing, organizing, and producing events of high complexity that consistently deliver top quality results. I had the privilege of working with Heidi for nearly nine years at Oneida Nation Enterprises/Turning Stone Resort Casino, and promoted her to Director of Events during that time. Over the years she produced countless events ranging from top tier international televised sports to corporate high profile media events and multi-dimensional conferences. She also expertly handled celebrity guests (sports, entertainment, political) with discretion and aplomb. Heidi’s creativity and energy are boundless. Her professionalism and trustworthiness are unparalleled. It is a pleasure to recommend her HIGHLY.
Ann M. Spencer
Having worked as Heidi’s manager over a period of nearly five years, first in her role as the Tournament Services Manager for the Turning Stone Resort Championship and then consequently in her role as the Event Services Manager for the Sports Management & Strategic Alliances Department at the Turning Stone Resort, I developed a strong trust and respect for the work she does. She continuously outperformed herself from one event to the next demonstrating growth and utilizing her valuable experience. Her level of commitment and attention to detail made her a vital member of our event team and someone I could count on to tackle any challenge with a positive outcome and approach. I would HIGHLY recommend her as someone that would be an asset to any organization.
Experience
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Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Development
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Aug 2020 - Present
Provide leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for of the Friends of the Zoo fundraising efforts. Provide leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for of the Friends of the Zoo fundraising efforts.
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Turning Stone Resort Casino
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Events & Entertainment
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Nov 2018 - Jun 2020
Direct booking, scheduling, box office and crew for an 800-seat Showroom and 5,000 seat Event Center presenting 750+ live performances annually, including Reba McEntire, Hozier, Pentatonix, Bret Michaels, Boz Scaggs. Revamped ticket sales and box office operations in 2019 leading to first season of back-to-back sell-out arena shows.
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Director of Events
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Dec 2013 - Nov 2018
Drive Ideation, development and execution of consumer events, sporting events, casino VIP events, property themes, decor and sports marketing activations. Collaborated with the AHL to twice host the Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony, and the Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet of Champions (2018, 2019); tournament host site liaison for the Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge (7 years); the PGA Professionals Championship, grand opening event staging for two casinos (Point Place and Yellow Brick Road); and multiple news conferences and celebrity featured events from Buddy Valastro (the Cake Boss) to Mike Tyson.
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Event Services Manager - Sports Management & Strategic Alliances
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
Responsible for managing all aspects of Sports Events and Sports Marketing for Turning Stone Resort Casino.
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Turning Stone Resort Championship
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Spectator Sports
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Tournament Services Manager
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Mar 2007 - Dec 2010
Responsible for managing sponsor, player, spectator, and marketing services as they relate to the management of the TSRC Championship. Including but not limited to: oversight, creation, design, editing, and printing of all tournament collateral; acting as a liaison between professionals, sponsors, spectators, charities and the tournament; oversight and creation of hospitality theming, decor package, menus and run of show, as well as creating, planning and executing special events, and various activities for Tournament Week.
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Event & Marketing Manager
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Sep 2000 - Mar 2007
Responsible for operations management, park management, risk management, non-traditional fundraising, developing and implementing yearly membership campaign as well coordinating special event operations such as air shows, concerts, fireworks and other event related activities. Responsible for operations management, park management, risk management, non-traditional fundraising, developing and implementing yearly membership campaign as well coordinating special event operations such as air shows, concerts, fireworks and other event related activities.
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Education
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State University of New York College at Oswego
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
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