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Kathryn Beard, Cmp

Seeking full-time, contact or interns... at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Self employed-open to contract and temp work</span>
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Kathryn Beard, a seasoned event professional with 4 years of experience, holds an Associate of Applied Science in Travel, Exposition and Meeting Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, offering expertise in leadership, weddings, and trade shows.
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Location
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, US
Skills
  • Leadership
  • Weddings
  • Trade Shows
  • Meeting Planning
  • Event Planning
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Kathryn Beard, CMP, is a seasoned event management expert with a proven track record of delivering seamless experiences for high-profile clients. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Kathryn has honed her skills in strategic planning, logistics, and risk management, earning her the prestigious Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council. Her expertise spans event planning, registration, catering, and marketing, with a focus on maximizing attendee engagement and ROI.

Credentials

  • Certified Meeting Professional
    Convention Industry Council

Experience

  • Self employed-open to contract and temp work
    • North Dallas/Ft Worth area
    • Seeking full-time, contact or internship in Humanitarian Logistics or Operations
      • Jul 2020 - Present
      • North Dallas/Ft Worth area
  • ALOA
    • Dallas, TX
    • Conventions & Meeting Manager
      • Oct 2014 - Jul 2020
      • Dallas, TX

      Laid-off due to Covid budget cuts Responsible for strategic management of all areas of events, conferences, exhibitions and meetings including all logistics (catering, decorators, vendors, registration, surveys, sponsors), communication with stakeholders, marketing, database, national and intern...

  • The Salvation Army
    • DFW Metroplex Command
    • Senior Development Associate
      • Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
      • DFW Metroplex Command

       Strategic Project Lead on all Special Events logistics including request for proposals, contracts, negotiations, budgets, marketing collateral and branding, food &amp; beverage, registration, AV, production, run-of-show, event guide, staff and volunteer onsite assignments and training, signage,...

  • Strategic Meetings Solutions
    • Dallas, TX
    • Meeting Planner
      • Mar 2008 - Sep 2011
      • Dallas, TX

      Over the past three and a half years, I have been privileged to work with Kim Reynolds at Strategic Meetings Solutions. I am very appreciative of the opportunities and experience gained prior to being laid-off on September 30, 2011 due to the economy. Project Lead for all highly specialized gov...

  • Meeting Professionals International Foundation
    • Foundation Coordinator
      • May 2009 - Nov 2009

      Foundation Coordinator May 2009 – November 2009 (temporary position) • Project lead for financially successful World Education Congress Silent Auction, including online processes and operations management• Responsible for grant tracking and maintain...

  • Dallas CASA, Inc
    • Finance Manager / Event & Meeting Coordinator
      • May 1999 - Jan 2008

      Finance Manager, Event and Meeting Coordinator May 1999 – January 2008• Assisted with budgeting, logistics and on-site support for Development Department, including 25th Anniversary Gala that raised over $1M• Responsible for all financial functions of three corporate entities resulting in ...

  • Inglewood UMC
    • Grand Prairie, TX
    • Finance Manager/Event & Meeting Coordinator
      • May 1989 - May 1999
      • Grand Prairie, TX

      Finance Manager, Event and Meeting Coordinator May 1989 - May 1999• Managed all day-to-day finances including budgeting and reporting• Responsible for on-site meeting and event logistics for all church programs

Education

  • Richland College
  • Centenary College

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