Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Address: 1601 Golden Aspen Dr # 110, Ames, IA 50010 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM Friday8AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8AM–5PMTuesday8AM–5PMWednesday8AM–5PMThursday8AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (515) 232-4032: : Place name: : : Website: : Category: : Website: http://www.thinkames.com/ Category: Tourist information center Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (1)

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Madison Linkenmeyer Madison Linkenmeyer Ames, Iowa Details
Madison Linkenmeyer's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Marketing Coordinator at Des Moines Area Regional Transit
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority   February 2015 - Present
The Meyocks Group  July 2013 - February 2015
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service  June 2012 - May 2013
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2012 - May 2012
Iowa State Daily  October 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Blogging, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Associated Press style, Event Planning, Customer Service, InDesign, Facebook, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Newsletters

Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising; Environmental Studies

Cassandra Virag Cassandra Virag Greater Omaha Area Details
Cassandra Virag's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2011 - July 2011
Job Experienced Skincare Consultant Sephora
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Sephora  August 2011 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2011 - July 2011
Clinique  May 2007 - July 2011

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Customer Retention, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Retail Sales, Creative Writing, Photography

Education
Iowa State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising with an emphasis in Creativity

Meredith Keeler Meredith Keeler Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Meredith Keeler's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Marketing Relations and Social Media Specialist at iWireless
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
theSkimm  February 2015 - Present
iWireless  August 2014 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - August 2014
WHO-HD  May 2013 - August 2013
Delta Zeta Sorority  January 2012 - January 2013
Iowa State Daily  November 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Spanish, AP Style, Editing, News Writing, Public Relations, Beat Reporting, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Fact-checking, Photojournalism, Spanish translation, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Press Releases, Branding, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Social Networking

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communication, Spanish

Universidad de Extremadura
Spanish Language and Literature

Minnetonka High School   2006 — 2010

Lindsey Niehm Lindsey Niehm Ames, Iowa Details
Lindsey Niehm's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Membership Sales & Services Coordinator at Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2014 - Present
Mercer  September 2012 - March 2014
Marsh US Consumer  June 2012 - August 2012
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2011 - July 2012
Iowa State University Athletic Department  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Marketing Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Management, Market Research, Marketing

Education
Iowa State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing

Cindy Stuve Cindy Stuve Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Cindy Stuve's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 1985 - May 1987
Job Secretary II at Community & Economic Development, ISU Extension & Outreach
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Community & Economic Development, ISU Extension & Outreach   May 2006 - Present
Iowa State University  May 1987 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 1985 - May 1987
North Grand Mall Management Company   May 1984 - May 1985

Education
Ellsworth Community College   1983 — 1984
Certificate of completion in one year on-the-job training program, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Shawne Ungs, APR Shawne Ungs, APR Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Shawne Ungs, APR's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2007 - April 2015
Job Account Supervisor at Karwoski & Courage Public Relations
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Karwoski & Courage Public Relations  April 2015 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2007 - April 2015
Performance Marketing Inc.   March 2005 - 2006
Karsh\Hagan (The Integer Group)   January 2002 - February 2005
The Integer Group (formerly KRAGIE/NEWELL)   January 1996 - December 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Website Management, Customer Relations, Media Relations, Channel Marketing, Attention To Detail, Staff Supervision, Community Relations, Budget Management, Marketing Research, Business Ethics, Creative Direction, Budgets, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Editing, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Press Releases, Facebook, Customer Service, Webmaster Services, Event Planning

Education
Iowa State University   1992 — 1995
BA, Advertising

Colin Novak Colin Novak Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Colin Novak's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2011 - December 2011
Job Marketing Coordinator at Shippers Supply, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Shippers Supply, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Gannett  June 2012 - June 2014
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2011 - December 2011
Iowa State University  May 2007 - December 2011

Skills
InDesign, Advertising, Direct Mail, Newsletters, Editing, Social Networking, Illustrator, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Layout, Research

Education
Iowa State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising

Nevada High School

Nevada High School

Michelle Dekker Michelle Dekker Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Michelle Dekker's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Association and Fraternal Sales Manager
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - Present
WebFilings  October 2012 - January 2014
WebFilings  October 2010 - October 2012
Henry Schein  July 2009 - October 2010
Nelson Construction & Development   June 2006 - July 2009
The Des Moines Register  May 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Recruiting, Event Management, Training, Salesforce.com, Office Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Advertising, Sales, Management, Budgets, Project Management

Education
Iowa State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Communication Studies, Area of Emphasis in Business Communication and Event Planning

Alex Merk Alex Merk Donnellson, Iowa Details
Alex Merk's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2007 - August 2008
Job Director of Marketing and Operations at ISU Extension and Outreach Lee County
Industry Program Development
Experience
ISU Extension and Outreach Lee County   August 2014 - Present
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Lee County   March 2013 - August 2014
Great River Region Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Project (GRRETA)   August 2012 - August 2014
Sigler Companies  December 2010 - July 2012
Iowa Public Radio  April 2010 - December 2010
Iowa Public Radio  December 2009 - April 2010
Iowa Public Radio  August 2008 - December 2009
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Fundraising, Event Planning, Non-profit Program..., Grant Coordination, Training Leadership, Community Development, Local Food, Evaluation Strategies, Blogging, Photography, Business to Business..., Customer Service, Project Management, Sales, Photoshop, MailChimp, Eventbrite, Illustrator, Direct Mail, Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing

Education
University of Northern Iowa   2006 — 2009
BA, Marketing

Boone High School

Haley Cook Haley Cook Ames, Iowa Details
Haley Cook's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2009 - May 2013
Job Coordinator, Alumni Relations & Events at ISU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Industry Events Services
Experience
ISU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences   May 2013 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2009 - May 2013
Iowa State University Conference Planning & Management   August 2005 - December 2009

Skills
Public Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Budget Management, Written Communication, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Committees, Project Management, Customer Service, Hospitality, Coordinating Special..., Marketing, Budgets, Facebook, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media

Education
Iowa State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Journalism & Mass Communication, Public Relations

Tessa Poppens Tessa Poppens Waterloo, Iowa Area Details
Tessa Poppens's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job MultiLine Insurance Agent at LSB Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Lincoln Savings Bank  January 2014 - Present
PDCM Insurance  April 2013 - December 2013
Veridian Credit Union  May 2011 - April 2013
Nationwide Insurance  March 2010 - May 2011
University of Northern Iowa  October 2007 - December 2009
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Insurance, Customer Service, Building Relationships, Property & Casualty..., Account Management, Sales, Life Insurance, Team Building, Social Networking, Inside Sales, Casualty Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Underwriting, Leadership, General Insurance, Communication, Microsoft Office, TAM

Education
University of Northern Iowa   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General

Mount Mercy College   2005 — 2007
Undergrad, Graphic Design

Angela Moore Angela Moore Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Angela Moore's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2007 - March 2010
Job Moore Household Manager at Michael Moore Household
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Michael Moore Household   February 2003 - Present
Main Street Cultural District  March 2010 - October 2011
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2007 - March 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Temporary Placement, Event Management, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Newsletters, Public Relations, Community Development, Social Media, Press Releases, Leadership, Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Community Outreach

Education
Iowa State University - College of Business   1994 — 1998
BS Business, Marketing

Spirit Lake High School   1991 — 1994

Angela Davidson Angela Davidson Ames, Iowa Details
Angela Davidson's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Services at Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2014 - Present
Ames Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission   June 2013 - April 2014
Ames Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission   August 2011 - May 2013
USA Staffing  February 2011 - August 2011
Leawood Chamber of Commerce  May 2008 - December 2010
Dana Mediation Institute, Inc.   May 2006 - May 2008
Davidson Promotional Products, Inc.   January 2003 - April 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Workforce Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Small Business, Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Community Development, Budgets, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Policy, Entrepreneurship, Government, Newsletters, Press Releases, Economic Development, Program Development, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   1993 — 1994
MBA, Finance

University of Missouri-Kansas City   1990 — 1993
BBA, Business Administration

Lee's Summit High School

Lindsay Raymond Lindsay Raymond Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Lindsay Raymond's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2009 - December 2009
Job Freelance Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
PAAS National, Inc.   November 2014 - September 2015
Gannett Graphic Imaging & Ad Design Center   August 2010 - August 2013
Main Street Cultural District  January 2010 - May 2010
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2009 - December 2009
Iowa State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Communication Services Office   January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
InDesign, Press Releases, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Advertising, Magazines, Multimedia, Newsletters, Graphics, Layout, Publications

Education
Iowa State University   2008 — 2010
Master's Degree, Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communications, 3.59 GPA

Iowa State University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, English, 3.45 GPA

Kelsey Hartnett Kelsey Hartnett Storm Lake, Iowa Details
Kelsey Hartnett's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Web & marketing writer at Buena Vista University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Buena Vista University  May 2014 - Present
Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS)   August 2015 - Present
Storm Lake Community School District  August 2013 - May 2014
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2013 - May 2013
Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS)   September 2011 - May 2013
Storm Lake Times Newspaper   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Marketing Communications, Web Content, Composing Press Releases, Journalism, Spanish, International Travel, Newsletter Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Newsletters, Blogging, PowerPoint

Education
Iowa State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism Mass Communication (Public Relations) and International Studies

Shanna Delfs Shanna Delfs Chicago, Illinois Details
Shanna Delfs's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Account Executive at Groupon Getaways
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Groupon  June 2015 - Present
CISabroad   August 2012 - June 2015
EG Integrated  June 2011 - September 2011
Iowa Finance Authority  January 2011 - May 2011
ISU Study Abroad Center   September 2010 - May 2011
10,000 Hours Show   December 2010 - April 2011
Ethos magazine  September 2010 - April 2011
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2010 - December 2010
Iowa State Daily  August 2010 - December 2010
Student Union Board  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Customer Relations, Web Content Management, Twitter, Facebook

Education
Iowa State University   2007 — 2011
JLMC, Journalism and Public Relations

University of Newcastle   2010 — 2010
Semester Study Abroad in Australia

Lewis Central High School   2003 — 2007

Lexi Slater Lexi Slater Ames, Iowa Details
Lexi Slater's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Iowa Sports Foundation Assistant Sports Director
Industry Events Services
Experience
Iowa Sports Foundation  September 2015 - Present
Iowa State Conference Planning and Management   May 2015 - August 2015
Iowa State Softball   November 2014 - June 2015
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - August 2014
San Diego Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (Jacobs Family Campus) and Nierman Preschool   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Time Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Facebook, Athletics, Softball, Highly detail oriented, Detailed Organization, Twitter, Instagram, Multi Tasking, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Organization, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership

Education
Iowa State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meeting and Event Planning

Ramona High School   2008 — 2011

Anika Ehlers Anika Ehlers Miami, Florida Details
Anika Ehlers's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2014 - July 2014
Job Graduate Student at FIU and Miami Ad School
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Jackson County Fair Association   May 2012 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2014 - July 2014
Adobe  August 2013 - May 2014
ISU Dining- Hawthorn Market and Cafe   August 2011 - May 2014
Iowa State Advertising Club   April 2013 - April 2014
ISU AfterDark   August 2012 - November 2013

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Advertising, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Illustrator, Photography, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Copywriting

Education
Miami Ad School   2014 — 2016
Creative Track - Art Direction

Florida International University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science in Mass Communication, Global Strategic Communications

Iowa State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising

Maquoketa Community High School   2006 — 2010
Diploma

Jordan Julson Jordan Julson Ames, Iowa Details
Jordan Julson's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - September 2013
Job Digital Marketing Coordinator at the Iowa State Center
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
VenuWorks  May 2014 - Present
Ken Wise Buick GMC Honda   November 2013 - May 2014
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - September 2013
Iowa State Daily  May 2012 - June 2013
Iowa State University  September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Advertising, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Online Advertising, Photography, Online Communications, Sales, Social Media, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Sales Management, Typography, Digital Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, HTML

Education
Iowa State University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Advertising

Brianna Mabra Brianna Mabra Ames, Iowa Details
Brianna Mabra's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Sales Assistant at KTIVTV
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
KTIV-TV  September 2015 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2014 - December 2014
Fareway Food Stores  August 2009 - December 2014
Aero Race Wheels   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Time Management, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Telephone Skills, Social Media Marketing, Invoicing, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher

Education
Iowa State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising

Iowa Central Community College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

Chelsea Sirovatka Chelsea Sirovatka Ames, Iowa Details
Chelsea Sirovatka's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - July 2014
Job Member Experience Specialist at Life Time The Healthy Way of Life Company
Industry Events Services
Experience
Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company  June 2015 - Present
Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company  May 2015 - June 2015
Amanda The Panda   January 2015 - May 2015
Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company  January 2015 - May 2015
Iowa State University Recreation Services  August 2014 - May 2015
Aberdeen Florists   June 2014 - December 2014
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - July 2014
Iowa State Athletics Department  August 2013 - February 2014
Delta Zeta Sorority  November 2012 - November 2013
Jamba Juice  April 2010 - August 2013

Skills
Provide good customer..., Know register..., Stock merchandise, Good at maintaining..., Know Mac and PC..., Good with word and..., Math skills, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Management, Teamwork, Event Planning, Social Networking, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Facebook

Education
Iowa State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Event Management, Senior

Crystal Lake South Highschool   2007 — 2011

Faye Gilbert-Frein Faye Gilbert-Frein Des Moines, Iowa Details
Faye Gilbert-Frein's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Performance and Development Coach at Gannett
Industry Design
Experience
Broadlawns Medical Center  September 2015 - Present
Gannett  March 2015 - August 2015
Gannett  May 2014 - March 2015
Gannett  August 2010 - May 2014
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Advertising, Photography, Image Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press, Microsoft Office, Mac, Newspapers, Magazines, Social Media, Fine Art, Sketching, Social Media Marketing, Basic HTML, Problem Solving, Management, Time Management, Team Building, Team Management, Job Coaching, Independent Thinking, Logo Design, Print Design, Print Publication Design, Communication

Education
Iowa State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts & Photography

Allyson Walter Allyson Walter Ames, Iowa Details
Allyson Walter's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2010 - Present
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2010 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2008 - July 2010
The Savvy Shopper, Inc.   March 2003 - February 2008
Olive's & Complete Petite   August 1996 - February 2003

Skills
Retail, Special Events, Public Relations, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Media, Promotions, Customer Relations, Management, Event Management, Program Management, Fundraising, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Illustrator, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Hospitality, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editing

Education
Iowa State University   1984 — 1988
BS

London College of Fashion   1987 — 1987
Study Abroad (1 semester)

Ashley Hunt Ashley Hunt Des Moines, Iowa Details
Ashley Hunt's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - December 2013
Job Account Associate at LS2group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
LS2group  May 2014 - Present
Hanser & Associates  January 2014 - May 2014
The Cafe Ames   November 2012 - May 2014
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - December 2013
Iowa State Daily  January 2012 - January 2013
Iowa State University  August 2012 - December 2012
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital  April 2011 - December 2012

Skills
People Skills, Events, Journalism, Leadership, Social Networking, Organization, Twitter, Writing, Facebook, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Event Planning, InDesign, Press Releases, Proposal Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Newspapers, Newsletters, Blogging, AP Style, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Presentations, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Management, Proofreading

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Middlesex University   2012 — 2012
Study Abroad Experience

Iowa Falls - Alden High School   2006 — 2010

Megan Main Megan Main Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Megan Main's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Sales & Services Coordinator at Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Events Services
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2013 - Present
Iowa State University  May 2012 - February 2013
Iowa State University  August 2011 - May 2012
Iowa State University  January 2009 - May 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Event Management, Event Planning, Staff Development, Customer Service, Leadership, Editing, Project Planning, Social Media, Management

Education
Iowa State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Event Management

Sara Clausen Sara Clausen Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Sara Clausen's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 2008 - May 2010
Job Regional Director at American Heart Association
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
American Heart Association American Stroke Association  February 2014 - Present
Rochester Senior Center   January 2013 - January 2015
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce  March 2013 - November 2014
American HomePatient  January 2014 - February 2014
American HomePatient  February 2012 - February 2014
Certified Tourism Ambassador   January 2011 - January 2014
Titan Hospitality, Doubletree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn of Rochester   May 2010 - February 2012
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2008 - May 2010
Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2006 - November 2008
Best Western Soldiers Field   April 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Hospitality, Event Planning, Hotels, Sales, New Business Development, Hospitality Industry, Leadership, Public Relations, Trade Shows, Catering, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Team Building, Training, Meeting Planning, Coaching, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Business Planning, B2B, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Nonprofits, Tourism, CRM, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Food, Forecasting, Management, Market Planning, Marketing, Recruiting, Sales Management, Time Management, Teamwork, Budgets, Networking, Microsoft Excel

Education
Iowa State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Journalism and Mass Communications

Iowa State University   1996 — 2001
B.S., Journalism - Public Relations

Olivia Diehl Olivia Diehl Chicago, Illinois Details
Olivia Diehl's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - June 2014
Job Events Coordinator at SmithBucklin
Industry Events Services
Experience
SmithBucklin  January 2015 - Present
Guaranteed Rate  August 2014 - January 2015
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - June 2014
Live Green! Initiative at Iowa State University   September 2013 - May 2014
Red Frog Events  September 2013 - April 2014
Red Frog Events  May 2013 - September 2013
Iowa State University  January 2013 - May 2013
Des Moines Farmer's Market   October 2012 - December 2012
Family Video  April 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Facebook, Teamwork, Time Management, Social Networking, Public Relations, Editing, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Forklift Operator

Education
Iowa State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Event Management, Alumni

Brianna Gerke Brianna Gerke Ames, Iowa Details
Brianna Gerke's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Communications Coordinator at Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2015 - Present
Soleil Tan Spa   2007 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2014 - December 2014
Iowa State University  September 2012 - May 2014
Fitness World Ankeny   2011 - 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch  2009 - 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Sales, Retail, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teamwork, Time Management, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Organization, Photography, Microsoft Publisher, Volunteering, Access

Education
Iowa State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Advertising

Des Moines Area Community College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Marketing

Annika Tunberg Annika Tunberg Chicago, Illinois Details
Annika Tunberg's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job Account Supervisor at Zeno Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Zeno Group  September 2015 - Present
Zeno Group  August 2014 - August 2015
HL Group  September 2013 - May 2014
HL Group  July 2012 - September 2013
Tractenberg & Co.   October 2011 - May 2012
Tractenberg & Co.   October 2010 - October 2011
Lela Rose  July 2010 - October 2010
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2010 - May 2010
John Deere Classic  May 2008 - August 2008

Education
Iowa State University   2006 — 2010
Journalism and Mass Communications, Public Relations

Moline High School

Matthew Wenger Matthew Wenger Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Matthew Wenger's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2001 - July 2002
Job Program Coordinator at Iowa State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Iowa State University  July 2002 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2001 - July 2002
J.W. Messner Inc.   May 2000 - February 2001

Skills
Program Development, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Non-profits, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Research, Grants, Newsletters, Community Development, Editing, PowerPoint

Education
Iowa State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Communication/Journalism

Emily Gilbert Emily Gilbert Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Emily Gilbert's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2008 - December 2008
Job Account Executive at Colle+McVoy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Colle+McVoy  June 2015 - Present
VML  June 2014 - April 2015
VML  May 2013 - June 2014
GlynnDevins  April 2011 - April 2013
GlynnDevins  November 2009 - April 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism  May 2009 - October 2009
Iowa State University  August 2008 - December 2008
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2008 - December 2008
HealthPartners  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Management, Direct Marketing

Education
Iowa State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Art and Design

Jan M. Williams Jan M. Williams Ames, Iowa Details
Jan M. Williams's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 1998 - August 2006
Job Director of External Business Relations at Ames Chamber of Commerce
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ames Chamber of Commerce  Manage the functions of membership retention and recruitment. Outreach towards current and potential businesses throughout Story County. Educate businesses about programs, services and opportunities provided via Chamber membership. Director of Development & MarketingHeartland Senior Services, Story CountyDecember 2010 - July 2015
Iowa State University  August 2006 - August 2010
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 1998 - August 2006
Holiday Inn Gateway Center   January 1996 - December 1997
CareerNet, Inc.   1995 - 1996
Monfort Meat Packing   1989 - 1993

Skills
Event Planning, Grant Writing, Fundraisers, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Alumni Relations, Program Development, Non-profits, Editing, Annual Giving, Social Media, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Event Management, Community Development, Leadership, Marketing, Nonprofits, Management, Customer Service

Education
Iowa State University
Psychology, Psychology/Sociology/Marketing

Amanda Huisman Amanda Huisman Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Amanda Huisman's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 2006 - April 2007
Job Marketing and Communications Specialist at Wright Service Corp.
Industry Construction
Experience
Wright Service Corp.  September 2015 - Present
The Weitz Company  February 2013 - September 2015
EDWARDS [Edwards Graphic Arts]   June 2007 - February 2013
ITAGroup  August 2006 - June 2007
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2006 - April 2007
ITAGroup  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Project Management, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Print Management, Variable Data Printing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Interlink One, Sales, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Advertising, Management, Digital Printing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing

Education
Iowa State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Jennifer Haywood Jennifer Haywood Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jennifer Haywood's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2010 - December 2010
Job Instructional Designer
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Skyline Exhibits Iowa Nebraska  May 2014 - September 2014
Iowa State University  January 2012 - May 2014
Iowa State University  May 2012 - August 2012
Epic  January 2011 - November 2011
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2010 - December 2010
Bankers Trust  May 2009 - August 2009
Principal Financial Group  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Customer Service, InDesign

Education
Iowa State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Interior Design

Iowa State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism & Mass Communication, Business Minor

Tim Folger Tim Folger Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Tim Folger's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Business & Finance at Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - Present
Iowa State University  January 2008 - Present
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   2006 - 2010
Iowa State Center  1994 - 2004

Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, University Teaching, Lecturing, Student Development, Academic Advising, Distance Learning, Science, Curriculum Development, College Teaching, Courses, Instructional Design, Facilities Management, Event Management, Design Principles, Event Planning

Education
Iowa State University - College of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA, Marketing and Finance

Iowa State University
BA, Graphic Design

Iowa State University
BS, Biology, General

Karen Miskell Larson Karen Miskell Larson Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Karen Miskell Larson's Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2011 - Present
Job part time at Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2011 - Present
Iowa State University  March 1977 - September 2010

Education
Iowa State University   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management