Jessie Hayes
Vice President Of Development at Special Olympics Maryland- Claim this Profile
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Laura Barrantes
I'm thrilled to recommend Jessie as a talent buyer/entertainment director. She is extremely professional, organized, knows her stuff, and has great judgement. I was an advisor to Jessie when she was in Student Entertainment Events (SEE) at the University of Maryland. SEE is a dynamic student organization composed of a selected group of undergraduate students responsible for offering a diverse range of programs to educate and entertain the University of Maryland, College Park community. Jessie served one year as Comedy Director and one year as Concerts Director. The Comedy Director is responsible for the coordination and programming of comedy events, including an annual homecoming comedy show (5,000 attendees). The Concert Director is responsible for overall coordination, conceptualization, programming, and management of large-scale musical events reaching a wide range of musical tastes including the annual Art Attack concert (7,000-10,000 attendees). Jessie put together a Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Bob Saget, Jamie Kennedy & Jeff Ross, and an Art Attack featuring Ludacris, The Dance Party, and local favorite Virginia Coalition. She was a leader among her peers and a great role model to students coming up behind her. I have no doubt she will continue to bring these skills and more to the table as she moves onward and upward in her professional career.
John Halisky
I had the pleasure of working with Jessie at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. In all assigned duties, Jessie demonstrated great skill, efficiency, reliability and professionalism. She successfully interacted with various levels of clients and management and was very beneficial to the firm. I am happy to recommend her as a highly qualified individual.
Laura Barrantes
I'm thrilled to recommend Jessie as a talent buyer/entertainment director. She is extremely professional, organized, knows her stuff, and has great judgement. I was an advisor to Jessie when she was in Student Entertainment Events (SEE) at the University of Maryland. SEE is a dynamic student organization composed of a selected group of undergraduate students responsible for offering a diverse range of programs to educate and entertain the University of Maryland, College Park community. Jessie served one year as Comedy Director and one year as Concerts Director. The Comedy Director is responsible for the coordination and programming of comedy events, including an annual homecoming comedy show (5,000 attendees). The Concert Director is responsible for overall coordination, conceptualization, programming, and management of large-scale musical events reaching a wide range of musical tastes including the annual Art Attack concert (7,000-10,000 attendees). Jessie put together a Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Bob Saget, Jamie Kennedy & Jeff Ross, and an Art Attack featuring Ludacris, The Dance Party, and local favorite Virginia Coalition. She was a leader among her peers and a great role model to students coming up behind her. I have no doubt she will continue to bring these skills and more to the table as she moves onward and upward in her professional career.
John Halisky
I had the pleasure of working with Jessie at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. In all assigned duties, Jessie demonstrated great skill, efficiency, reliability and professionalism. She successfully interacted with various levels of clients and management and was very beneficial to the firm. I am happy to recommend her as a highly qualified individual.
Laura Barrantes
I'm thrilled to recommend Jessie as a talent buyer/entertainment director. She is extremely professional, organized, knows her stuff, and has great judgement. I was an advisor to Jessie when she was in Student Entertainment Events (SEE) at the University of Maryland. SEE is a dynamic student organization composed of a selected group of undergraduate students responsible for offering a diverse range of programs to educate and entertain the University of Maryland, College Park community. Jessie served one year as Comedy Director and one year as Concerts Director. The Comedy Director is responsible for the coordination and programming of comedy events, including an annual homecoming comedy show (5,000 attendees). The Concert Director is responsible for overall coordination, conceptualization, programming, and management of large-scale musical events reaching a wide range of musical tastes including the annual Art Attack concert (7,000-10,000 attendees). Jessie put together a Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Bob Saget, Jamie Kennedy & Jeff Ross, and an Art Attack featuring Ludacris, The Dance Party, and local favorite Virginia Coalition. She was a leader among her peers and a great role model to students coming up behind her. I have no doubt she will continue to bring these skills and more to the table as she moves onward and upward in her professional career.
John Halisky
I had the pleasure of working with Jessie at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. In all assigned duties, Jessie demonstrated great skill, efficiency, reliability and professionalism. She successfully interacted with various levels of clients and management and was very beneficial to the firm. I am happy to recommend her as a highly qualified individual.
Laura Barrantes
I'm thrilled to recommend Jessie as a talent buyer/entertainment director. She is extremely professional, organized, knows her stuff, and has great judgement. I was an advisor to Jessie when she was in Student Entertainment Events (SEE) at the University of Maryland. SEE is a dynamic student organization composed of a selected group of undergraduate students responsible for offering a diverse range of programs to educate and entertain the University of Maryland, College Park community. Jessie served one year as Comedy Director and one year as Concerts Director. The Comedy Director is responsible for the coordination and programming of comedy events, including an annual homecoming comedy show (5,000 attendees). The Concert Director is responsible for overall coordination, conceptualization, programming, and management of large-scale musical events reaching a wide range of musical tastes including the annual Art Attack concert (7,000-10,000 attendees). Jessie put together a Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Bob Saget, Jamie Kennedy & Jeff Ross, and an Art Attack featuring Ludacris, The Dance Party, and local favorite Virginia Coalition. She was a leader among her peers and a great role model to students coming up behind her. I have no doubt she will continue to bring these skills and more to the table as she moves onward and upward in her professional career.
John Halisky
I had the pleasure of working with Jessie at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. In all assigned duties, Jessie demonstrated great skill, efficiency, reliability and professionalism. She successfully interacted with various levels of clients and management and was very beneficial to the firm. I am happy to recommend her as a highly qualified individual.
Experience
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Special Olympics Maryland
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Of Development
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Senior Director, Special Events
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
• Produced and ran largest Polar Bear Plunge in the world resulting in over $5 million in revenue. Oversaw all event aspects including: budgetary and financial plans, corporate sponsorships, logistics, layout, vendor relations, communication, and marketing plans. Managed team of 30 staff members to execute onsite operations. Grew Cool Schools Plunge to hit record numbers in 10-year history.• Plan and organize a wide variety of special events across the state of Maryland to raise funds and awareness for the 8.033 athletes of Special Olympics Maryland. Events include: Over the Edge, Rockfish Open, Deep Creek Dunk, Law Enforcement Torch Run, Torch Gala and more. Generated over $2 million in event revenue.
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PGA of America
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Championship Manager
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
2017 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAidChampionship Manager, Volunteer Operations• Managed brand presence and growth in the Washington metropolitan area for the PGA of America. Working with local Chambers, Private Golf Courses, Military Groups, and various other golf associations to develop event with an economic impact of more than $20 million to Loudoun County and drawing more than 50,000 spectators• Responsible for the management and coordination of over 1,000 PGA Championship Volunteers: recruiting, registering, educating, outfitting, scheduling, training, and leading volunteers to assist with the execution of a major championship both on and off the golf course
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Senior Vice President
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
• Negotiated contracts for services in all fields of the entertainment industry, including motion picture, theater (working with the producers of Jersey Boys) music, television, print media (25 book deals with five New York Times bestsellers), and recording industry; generated $25 million working with 470 buyers in 43 states in 400 unique cities with over 2.5 million attendees• Created and operated a full service licensing entertainment and music management company; brands included Duck Commander, Buck Commander, Marcus Luttrell, Junk Gypsy and more
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WME | William Morris Endeavor
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Talent Agent
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2014
• Booker for all adult contemporary music acts for Northeast US and Eastern Canada and all speakers in Southeast US and internationally. Liaised with artist managers, concert promoters, and venue managers to coordinate the execution of live concerts negotiating guarantees, ticket pricing, merchandising percentages, and sponsorship deals• Developed methods to improve and expand applications, systems, and website; designed and tested a client information database now used by the entire company; coordinated the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, record-keeping systems, and administrative control processes for newly formed speakers division; opened and managed the first office in DC• Developed, maintained, and expanded social media outlets and website for speakers division; managed client marketing efforts and public relations content for a roster of 350 clients
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Morgan Stanley
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Wealth Management Analyst
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May 2007 - Jun 2009
• Developed and implemented financial plans and investment portfolios for high net worth individuals, businesses and organizations, using knowledge of investment strategies, securities, and pension plans • Developed and implemented financial plans and investment portfolios for high net worth individuals, businesses and organizations, using knowledge of investment strategies, securities, and pension plans
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University of Maryland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Talent Buyer/ Campus Entertainment Director
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Jan 2006 - May 2009
• Managed budget of $500,000 and oversaw all offers, agreements, and correspondence with talent representatives and producers to book and promote over 100 comedy and concerts events with ranges of 100 – 7,000 attendees. The first student to work directly with talent agents and cut fee of middle buyer. Booked record-breaking attendance at the annual Homecoming Comedy Show in 2007 and Art Attack in 2009 • Managed budget of $500,000 and oversaw all offers, agreements, and correspondence with talent representatives and producers to book and promote over 100 comedy and concerts events with ranges of 100 – 7,000 attendees. The first student to work directly with talent agents and cut fee of middle buyer. Booked record-breaking attendance at the annual Homecoming Comedy Show in 2007 and Art Attack in 2009
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Education
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2005 - 2009
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
BS, Marketing
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