DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Address: 915 Harger Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue Monday8AM–5PMTuesday8AM–5PMWednesday8AM–5PMThursday8AM–5PMFriday8AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (630) 575-8070: : Website: : Category: Place name: : : : Website: http://www.discoverdupage.com/ Category: Convention Information Bureau 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) Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 6 Google reviews

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Julie Scholle, CTIS Julie Scholle, CTIS Greater Chicago Area Details
Julie Scholle, CTIS's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1997 - July 2013
Job Sales Manager, Group at Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Westin Hotels & Resorts  July 2013 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   1997 - July 2013
Marriott International  June 1987 - July 1996

Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Tourism, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management

Education
Iowa State University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management

Jessica Muzzupappa Jessica Muzzupappa Greater Chicago Area Details
Jessica Muzzupappa's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2012 - June 2013
Job General Manager at TMI Hospitality
Industry Hospitality
Experience
TMI Hospitality  January 2014 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2012 - June 2013
First Hospitality Group  April 2011 - June 2013
First Hospitality Group  August 2010 - April 2011
White Lodging Services  October 2008 - August 2010
White Lodging Services  February 2008 - October 2008
Tharaldson   May 2007 - January 2008
Tharaldson   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Data Analysis, Contingency Planning, Cost Management, Team Building, Vendor Relationships, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Sales, Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Yield Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Meeting Planning, Catering, Leadership, OnQ, Opening Hotels, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Banquets, Lodging, Guest Service Management, Budgets, Micros, Microsoft Office

Education
Western Illinois University   2005 — 2006
M.S., Experimental Psychology, ABT

Millikin University   2001 — 2005
B.S., Experimental Psychology, Philosophy, Spanish

Brent Edwards Brent Edwards Aurora, Illinois Details
Brent Edwards's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2012 - September 2014
Job Sales Professional Sanofi
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2012 - September 2014
Chicago North Suburbs Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2010 - May 2012
inVentiv/Sanofi-Aventis   February 2010 - November 2010
Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2004 - October 2009
Beacon News  January 1999 - January 2004
CopleyNet   January 1997 - January 1999
The Beacon News  January 1996 - January 1997
Douglas Press Inc   January 1994 - January 1996

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Newsletters, Sales, Fundraising, Management, Budgets, B2B, Training, Web Design, Direct Mail, Customer Service, Project Management, Forecasting, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Sales Operations, Trade Shows

Education
Western Illinois University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Commercial and Advertising Art

College of DuPage

Michelle Ferraro Michelle Ferraro Greater Chicago Area Details
Michelle Ferraro's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Association Sales Manager at DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2014 - Present
Embassy Suites Chicago - Northshore/Deerfield   November 2012 - February 2014
SpringHill Suites Marriott  March 2011 - November 2012
Marriott ExecuStay  2009 - 2010
Emmett's Ale House  2008 - 2009
Marriott Hotels  2006 - 2008

Skills
Event Management, Sales, Marketing, Forecasting, Banquets, New Business Development, Hospitality Industry, Leadership, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Restaurants, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Hospitality

Education
Augustana College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Brigitte Shepard Brigitte Shepard Greater Chicago Area Details
Brigitte Shepard's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at Medallion Media Group
Industry Publishing
Experience
Medallion Media Group   January 2015 - Present
Hummingbird in a Shoebox Children's Boutique   March 2013 - Present
Medallion Press   April 2010 - Present
Premier Tourism Marketing  November 2006 - April 2010
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   2005 - 2006
Medieval Times  2004 - 2005
Heritage Corridor CVB   2002 - 2005
Liberty Mutual  1996 - 2002

Skills
Email Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Online Marketing, SEO, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Event Management, Advertising, Content Management, Online Advertising, Trade Shows, Editing, Editorial, Facebook, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Public Relations, Publicity, Sales, WordPress, Publications, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Management, Magazines

Education
Aurora University   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree

Roosevelt University   1999 — 2002
BA

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1996 — 1998

Beth Marchetti Beth Marchetti Greater Chicago Area Details
Beth Marchetti's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 1999 - July 2014
Job Executive Director
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 1999 - July 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   1999 - July 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   2014 - 2014
Chicago Office of Tourism  February 1996 - November 1999

Skills
Leadership,..., Hospitality, Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Advertising

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1982 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration/Marketing

Rantoul High School

Brittania Leja Brittania Leja Greater Chicago Area Details
Brittania Leja's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Recreation Ambassador at Sunriver Resort's Caldera Springs
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Sunriver Resort  September 2015 - Present
Sunriver Resort  May 2015 - September 2015
United States Air Force  January 2015 - May 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Recreation  September 2014 - December 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2014 - December 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Recreation  February 2014 - September 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - August 2014
Resort and Commercial Recreation Association   2014 - 2014
YMCA of the Rockies  May 2013 - July 2013
University of Illinois Catering Services   August 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Leadership, Organization, Team Management, Computer Proficiency, Spanish-speaking, Adult CPR, Event Planning, Risk Management, Adventure Travel, Team Building, Sports, Customer Service, Social Networking, Spanish

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2011 — 2015
Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Downers Grove North High School   2007 — 2011

Ben Schmanke Ben Schmanke Greater Chicago Area Details
Ben Schmanke's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2014 - 2015
Job Creative Director, Schmanke Media + Authentech Youtube Creator
Industry Media Production
Experience
Authentech   May 2011 - Present
Schmanke Media   2012 - Present
J.C. Restoration, Inc.   November 2013 - August 2015
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   2014 - 2015
Waste Management  June 2013 - 2014
Invisible Children Inc.  January 2011 - May 2011
RE/MAX  July 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Photography, Editing, Film, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Photoshop, Video, Blogging, Social Networking, Social Media, Mac, Videography, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Film Production, Event Planning, Web Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Photography, Lightroom, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Creative Direction, Advertising, Premiere, Magazines, Image Editing, Creative Writing, Final Cut Studio, After Effects

Education
Hillsong College   2008 — 2008
Cert. IV, TV & Media

Cedarville University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Electronic Media: Film

Amy Egolf Amy Egolf Greater Chicago Area Details
Amy Egolf's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2001 - September 2005
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at Chicago Hilton Indian Lakes Resort
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Chicago Hilton Indian Lakes Resort  July 2015 - Present
Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2005 - July 2015
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2001 - September 2005
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake  1997 - 2001

Skills
Budgets, Event Management, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Tourism, Advertising, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Event Planning, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Corporate Events, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Promotional Videos

Education
Elizabethtown College   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts

Huntingdon Area High School   1968 — 1971
Academic diploma

Ami Dean, MBA Ami Dean, MBA La Salle, Illinois Details
Ami Dean, MBA's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2015 - May 2015
Job B2B Consultant at Staples Advantage
Industry Business Supplies and Equipment
Experience
Staples Advantage  August 2015 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2015 - May 2015
First Hospitality Group, Inc.   July 2014 - February 2015
Marriott International  May 2013 - July 2014
The Rally Point   January 2011 - January 2013
WithIn, Inc.   September 2005 - April 2011

Skills
Program Management, Team Building, Executive Coaching, Selling Skills, Finance, Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Coaching, Public Speaking, Marketing, Event Planning, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Newsletters, Public Relations, Budgets, Non-profits, Business Development, Start-ups, Event Management, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Process, Small Business, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Time Management, Training

Education
University of Phoenix   2006 — 2008
MBA, MBA

Eastern Illinois University   1987 — 1989
BA, Political Science, Pre-Law

LP   1981 — 1985

Tori Blackburn Tori Blackburn Aurora, Colorado Details
Tori Blackburn's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job 5th Grade Teacher at Sable Elementary School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Sable Elementary School   July 2015 - Present
William Roberts K-8 School   August 2014 - May 2015
Care.com  May 2014 - December 2014
FMH Material Handling Solutions  August 2011 - May 2014
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2011 - August 2011
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2006 - July 2011
University of Illinois Department of Human and Family Studies   2004 - 2005
SPSS  2001 - 2004

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Event Management, Social Networking, Public Relations, Advertising, Non-profits, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Time Management, Management, Nonprofits

Education
University of Northern Colorado   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

Angela Rauen Angela Rauen Downers Grove, Illinois Details
Angela Rauen's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Sales Manager at DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - Present
Holiday Inn of Willowbrook   November 2011 - May 2013
Seven Bridges Golf Club  April 2009 - April 2011
CheeseBurger In Paradise  2003 - 2007

Skills
Sales & Event Planning!, Food & Beverage, Catering, Hospitality Management, Weddings, Hotels, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Event Planning, Convention Services, Tourism, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Front Office, Event Management, Hotel Management, Banquets, Customer Service, Yield Management, Golf

Education
College of DuPage   2010 — 2012
Event/Meeting Planner Certificate

Downers Grove South High School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma

Larry Forssberg Larry Forssberg Greater Chicago Area Details
Larry Forssberg's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2008 - Present
Job
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Westmont Economic Development Partnership   December 2013 - Present
Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau   June 2006 - Present
Westmont Auto Mile   May 2009 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2008 - Present
Westmont Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation   July 2009 - Present

Skills
Event Planning, Staff Development, Public Relations, Fundraising, Non-profits, Budgets, Marketing, Public Speaking, Association Management, Event Management, Customer Service, Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Consulting, Business Development, New Business Development, Program Development, Program Management, Media Relations, Editing, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Retail, Copywriting, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Press Releases, Trade Shows, Leadership Development, Membership Development, Community Outreach, Business Planning, Volunteer Management, Coaching, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Team Building, Organizational..., PowerPoint, Market Research, Government, Sales, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Management

Education
DePaul University

Karin Mandigo Karin Mandigo Honolulu, Hawaii Details
Karin Mandigo's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Front Desk Host/Guest Services Agent at Joie de Vivre Hotels Commune Hotels & Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Joie de Vivre Hotels - Commune Hotels & Resorts  July 2014 - Present
TR Mandigo & Co.   August 2013 - July 2014
At The Post OTB and Sports Bar   May 2013 - August 2013
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2012 - December 2012
The Whitehall Hotel  September 2009 - February 2012

Skills
Internet Research, Basic/Conversational..., Epitome, OPERA PMS, Micros, Open Table, Basset certified, Rooms Division, Synxis, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Extranet, Silver Service, Bartending, Sales

Education
Kendall College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Hotel Management, Dean's List

Doug Lorr Doug Lorr Downers Grove, Illinois Details
Doug Lorr's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2006 - October 2007
Job Marketing Assistant, Inventory Control and Office Catalyst at ACH Food Companies, Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
ACH Food Companies, Inc.   September 2010 - Present
DML Consulting   August 2008 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2006 - October 2007
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce  September 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing, Client Relations Skills, Copywriting, Proofreading, Social Networking, Concept Development, Collateral Production, Office Management, Advertising, Events Coordination, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Management, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Leadership

Education
Bradley University   1987 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Advertising

Downers Grove North

Breanna Vrkljan Breanna Vrkljan Greater Chicago Area Details
Breanna Vrkljan's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2013 - October 2014
Job Executive Meeting Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton ChicagoOak Brook
Industry Hospitality
Experience
DoubleTree by Hilton  October 2014 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2013 - October 2014
Seasons 52  January 2013 - September 2013
McLean County Unit 5 School District  June 2012 - December 2012
Illinois State University Telefund Center  June 2012 - November 2012
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center  August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Hospitality Industry, Public Speaking, Convention Services, Facebook, Social Media, Research, PowerPoint, AP style writing, Microsoft Excel, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Word

Education
Illinois State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations

Bradley University   2008 — 2010

Queen of Peace High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Sara Hackney Sara Hackney Glenview, Illinois Details
Sara Hackney's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2012 - February 2013
Job Brand Activation Manager at Valspar
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Valspar  September 2015 - Present
Encompass Championship   February 2013 - August 2015
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2012 - February 2013
Lacy Leadership Association   July 2008 - February 2011
Professional Convention Management Association  July 2007 - June 2008
Lacy Leadership Association   December 2000 - December 2005

Skills
Board Development, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Leadership, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Program Management, Nonprofits

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, General Studies

Renee Campbell Renee Campbell Greater Chicago Area Details
Renee Campbell's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 1996 - December 1997
Job Association Executive
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Campbell Event Management   January 2010 - Present
International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)   January 1998 - December 2010
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 1996 - December 1997
Texas Stamps   January 1988 - December 1996

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Budgeting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Location Intelligence

Education
Illinois State University
BS in ED, English, Secondary Education

Shawna Kriz Shawna Kriz Greater Chicago Area Details
Shawna Kriz's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1998 - 2000
Job 10 Year Customer Service Professional Seeks Different Opportunities
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Kaplan University  May 2009 - July 2009
TekPartners (Client: Kaplan University)   January 2009 - May 2009
Manpower  April 2007 - August 2007
Career Education Corporation  June 2005 - January 2007
Sprint PCS  December 2002 - August 2004
DynaStaff  September 2000 - October 2002
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   1998 - 2000

Skills
Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Access, Windows Server, Human Resources, Technical Support, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Software Installation, Microsoft Word, Software Documentation

Education
DeVry University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

Heather Lehmann Heather Lehmann Greater Chicago Area Details
Heather Lehmann's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Licensed Insurance Producer
Industry Insurance
Experience
Randy Ems State Farm Agency   January 2011 - Present
Ruby Tuesday  August 2005 - November 2009
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   2009 - 2009

Skills
Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Relationship Building, Sales, Customer Retention, Communication, People-oriented, Organized, Multi-tasking Skills, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Permanent Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Liability, Disability Insurance, Commercial Insurance

Education
North Central College   2008 — 2010
Bachelors, Organizational Communication

College of DuPage   2006 — 2008
Associates

Carolyn Buhrmaster Carolyn Buhrmaster Bloomington, Indiana Details
Carolyn Buhrmaster's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marcus Hotels & Resorts  May 2015 - Present
White Lodging Services  August 2013 - April 2015
White Lodging Services  May 2013 - August 2013
White Lodging Services  January 2013 - May 2013
Bloomington/Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau   December 2012 - May 2013
Biddle Hotel, Indiana Memorial Union   February 2012 - December 2012
Phi Mu Sorority  January 2011 - December 2012
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - August 2012
Boys and Girls Clubs of America  August 2011 - December 2011
Kalahari Resort  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, OnQ, Training, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Time Management, Event Planning, Hiring, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Restaurants, Social Media Marketing, Resorts, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Property Management..., Food Service, Kronos, Service Recovery, Labor Control, Employee Training, Teamwork, Opera, Budgets, Hotel Management, Event Management, Rooms Division, Guest Service Management, Social Networking, Leadership, Management, Administration

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's Degree, Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

Saint Ignatius College Prep
Honors Diploma

Ellen O'Hare Ellen O'Hare Glendale, Arizona Details
Ellen O'Hare's DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Volunteer Coordinator at Northwest Valley Highfunctioning Autism
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Northwest Valley High-functioning Autism   2011 - Present
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau   2001 - 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Hotels, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Tourism, Non-profit Volunteering, Nonprofits

Education
Michigan State University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), James Madison College