Kris Monty
Associate Director of Conference and Event Services at University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Nonprofit Management focusing on financial management and organizational leadership
University of Utah, Nonprofit Academy of Excellence
Experience
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University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Conference and Event Services
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Jul 2019 - Present
Lead the Conference and Event Services team to create and facilitate events that enhance the mission and reputation of the SJ Quinney College of Law. We offer in-person, virtual and hybrid event experiences to the SJQ, university and law community.
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Program Manager - Events
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
Developed and implemented an organizational structure, policies, programs and goals for the Event Services Team. This includes: - Developed the area organizational structure; lead a team that includes program managers, event coordinators, & students; - Revamped the space rental procedures and program;- Formed and implemented procedures to produce successful events; - Project management related to College of Law, campus and law community events; and;- The strengthening of protocols through continual evaluation of the program’s effectiveness. Functions- Optimized the event scheduling and team productivity which increased the number of events hosted by >10% each year. Responsible for the scheduling and room reservations for over 800 meetings and events during the each academic year (excluding academic/classroom scheduling). - Assigns most of the calendared events to the Event Services team based on their experience level, schedule, event load, and the specific needs of the event. Maintains the coordination of some high-level and signature events while supervising the team. - Serve on university and college committees as invited. Member of MLK Week committee.- Builds relationships with internal and external clients by working collaboratively and exceeding their expectations to increase the number of events hosted at the College of Law.- Hiring and training of Event Services team members, including implementing a customer service focus.- Prepares budget estimates and cost analysis of events in order to meet the financial objectives of the College of Law. Manages the inventory, purchasing and use of supplies for events.- Created and implemented an invoicing and accounts receivable process in collaboration with the College of Law Accountant. Show less
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Development Specialist / Special Events Coordinator
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Supports and coordinates special projects/events within the College of Law, fund-raising activities, public relations, and management of sponsored programs. The Planner position manages all aspects of the event planning process for multiple events simultaneously, including collaboration with vendors, speaker management, menu development, budget tracking, and onsite management, all while monitoring event timelines and ensuring deadlines are met. Job skills utilized include problem solving, collaboration, negotiation, organization, ability to remain calm under pressure, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Show less
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Law and Society Association
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative and Events Manager
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
The Law and Society Association is an international non-profit interdisciplinary scholarly membership organization committed to social scientific, interpretive, and historical analyses of law across multiple social contexts. - As the Administrative Manager I was responsible for daily financial operations, including preparation of financial statements, and annually working with a CPA and auditor in preparation of the Associations 990 form. - As the Event Manager I worked with LSA committees to develop and implement the overall programming of the Annual Meeting (conference) and Workshops. The meeting is held in a new location each year. In 2016 we hosted 2312 attendees in New Orleans, in 2015 we hosted 2153 attendees in Seattle, and for 2013 we hosted 1978 attendees in Minneapolis; additionally we had 75 Graduate Student and Early Career Faculty workshop participants each year. Event responsibilities included: - Management of the Annual Meeting submission process comprising of: the development of website content and submission instructions, accepting faculty abstract submissions, working with the Program Committee on abstract acceptance/rejection and session building, the scheduling of sessions (for 2016, 513 sessions in 3.5 days), and finally creation and formatting of the printed and online program book. - Event management of the Annual Meeting including coordination of meeting space setup, food and beverage needs, Book Exhibitor and Sponsor development, registration, conference signage, post conference survey and evaluation. - Contracting of Hotels and auxiliary sites, AV, Transportation, Childcare, Program printing, and merchandise. Show less
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Salt Lake Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Event Coordinator
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
Under the direction of the President’s Office and Institutional Advancement, work with individuals from across, and outside, the College to conceptualize and implement successful College-wide events and special projects. • Responsible for event development, design, and implementation. • Coordination with all-College committees, venues and vendors, including procurement and contracting. • Logistical coordination across multiple departments for each event. Under the direction of the President’s Office and Institutional Advancement, work with individuals from across, and outside, the College to conceptualize and implement successful College-wide events and special projects. • Responsible for event development, design, and implementation. • Coordination with all-College committees, venues and vendors, including procurement and contracting. • Logistical coordination across multiple departments for each event.
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Purdue University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Events Manager
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2010
Oversaw the Events Office for the Purdue University Memorial Union, which schedules and plans over 17,000 events annually. Events ranged from high-profile university and community events to student organization meetings. Oversaw the Events Office for the Purdue University Memorial Union, which schedules and plans over 17,000 events annually. Events ranged from high-profile university and community events to student organization meetings.
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Compass Group
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Food Service Director
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
Responsible for all aspects of dining services and catering for the Subaru Indiana Automotive account, with a plant population of 2000. Services included catering planning, cafe operations, mobile food cart operation, and food service to child development center. Responsible for all aspects of dining services and catering for the Subaru Indiana Automotive account, with a plant population of 2000. Services included catering planning, cafe operations, mobile food cart operation, and food service to child development center.
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Education
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Michigan State University
BA, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Mgmt -
Michigan State University
BA, Foods and Nutrition
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