Experience

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  Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

  • Senior Director of Events

    • Nov 2018 - Present

    Lead the strategy and execution of over 40 community driven events per year ranging in size from 20-1,300 people. Maintain ultimate responsibility for all aspects of event management including budget development and maintenance, sponsorship and revenue generation, vendor selection and contract negotiation, content and design development, event marketing, staff and volunteer management, and logistics execution. Collaborate cross-organizationally to develop event content that ensures we deliver impactful programming for a wide variety of audiences. Supervise events team with an emphasis on mentoring and developing high-performers who support and tackle challenges on behalf of our internal and external communities, seek innovative ideas to make us better, and continually desire to learn and grow.

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  VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • United States
  • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Partnership Services Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Nov 2018

    Provided excellent customer service to maintain and retain nearly 1,300 partnerships. Created, implemented and fully managed 50+ events per year ranging 10-1,000 guests, including golf tournaments, networking events, galas with silent auction components, and more; developed and executed all partner facing communications and collateral; managed staffing and volunteers; secured sponsorships and ensured budget and revenue goals were met.

  • Executive Assistant, Conventions & Denver Sports

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

    Provided administrative support to high level executives and oversaw department operations including meeting and event planning, committee and board coordination, tradeshow and travel coordination, budget management, and report development and generation.

  • Convention Sales Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Visitor Information Specialist

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

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  Brown Palace Hotel

  • Guest Service Agent

    • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

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  Ambler & Keenan, LLC

  • Drafting Assistant

    • Jul 2008 - Dec 2011