Experience
Meeting Professionals International   October 2013 - Present
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)   September 2012 - October 2013
Freelance  October 2011 - September 2012
Automotive Service Association  May 2008 - October 2011
RR Donnelley  December 2005 - May 2008
Vertis  March 2001 - December 2005
RadioShack Corporation  February 2000 - March 2001
The Paris News  June 1997 - February 2000

Skills
Communications..., Corporate Photography, Customer Relations, Creative Problem Solving, Electronic Newsletters, Graphics, Journalism, News Photography, Online Publishing, Photography, Photojournalism, Public Relations..., Social Media, Web Design, Vendor Relations, Adobe Bridge, Blue Hornet, Constant Contact, Dreamweaver, Facebook, Hootsuite, Photoshop, Twitter, Strengthsfinder, Strategic, Leaner, Responsibility, Individualization, Arranger, Arranging, Newsletters, Customer Service, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Digital Photography, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Editing, Brand Development, Online Marketing, StrengthsFinder, Blogging, Email Marketing, Mac, Magazines

Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce   1995 — 1997
BS, Photojournalism

Grayson County College   1993 — 1995
AAS, General Studies

Tarrant County College   2012 — 2012

Experience
Hello! Destination Management  January 2015 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   June 2013 - December 2014
Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant  December 2013 - November 2014
Alpha Epsilon Phi  August 2013 - April 2014
OCA Marketing Services, LLC   March 2013 - December 2013
Chabad  January 2013 - November 2013
The Vintage Group   January 2013 - May 2013
J. Alexander's Restaurants   March 2012 - November 2012
AIPAC  June 2012 - July 2012
Park Avenue Gymnastics Weston   June 2007 - January 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Java, HTML, Event Management

Education
University of Central Florida   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
Jyothi Doughman   January 2012 - Present
Edward Jones  2009 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2013
Surf Diva  2007 - 2010
La Jolla Playhouse  2006 - 2009
The Green Room Surf Shop   2006 - 2009
San Diego Repertory Theatre  2005 - 2007

Skills
Events Coordination, Professional..., Meeting Planning, Design Consulting, Project Management, Customer Service, Customer Oriented, Retirement Planning, Team Facilitation, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Marketing

Education
UC San Diego   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA) 2004 Cum Laude, Theatre arts, costume design

San Diego State University-California State University   2012 — 2013
Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning, Hospitality

Experience
The Boston Consulting Group  February 2015 - Present
Fujitsu Americas   August 2014 - February 2015
AmerisourceBergen  April 2013 - August 2014
AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group  February 2006 - April 2013
Westdale Asset Management  October 2001 - February 2006
Samsung Telecommunications  August 2000 - October 2001
Meeting Professionals International   August 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Active Directory, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, Automation, Umra, DNS, ITIL, Incident Management, Process Engineering, VMware, Vendor Management, Servers, Business Analysis, Windows Server, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, IT Operations, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Management

Education
Southern Methodist University   2012 — 2016
Master's of Science in Information Engineering

Texas A&M Commerce   2007 — 2009
Bachelor's of Applied Arts and Sciences, Information Technology Concentration

Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute, License 1701353

ITIL Foundation Version 3 Certification
ITILv3

Experience
Fidelity Investments  September 2014 - Present
Linconshire Marriott Resort   November 2012 - June 2014
The Worthington Hotel   September 2012 - November 2012
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort  June 2011 - August 2012
Meeting Professionals International   August 2009 - May 2011
School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration   August 2008 - May 2011
Wine Forum of Oklahoma  November 2008 - April 2011
Hospitality Days, OSU   August 2009 - May 2010
Oklahoma State University  August 2009 - December 2009
Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Leadership, Hospitality, Sales, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Hotels, Restaurants, Teamwork, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Food Service

Education
OSU Honors College   2008 — 2011
Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Adminstration

Oklahoma State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Administration

Experience
Investors Group  2005 - Present
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.  1984 - Present
Tourism Vancouver  2011 - 2012
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.  1984 - 2011
Meeting Professionals International   2000 - 2009

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Non-profits, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Marketing, Corporate Events, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Public Relations, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Small Business, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Business Development

Education
The University of Winnipeg
Public Relations, Communication, Business Management

Experience
MC Aviation Partners Americas, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   April 2013 - June 2015
Morgan Drexen  May 2012 - December 2014
US Bank  January 2005 - May 2012
Wells Fargo  October 2003 - December 2004
Midwest Travel   June 1999 - October 2002
Metro Travel and Tours   July 1995 - June 1999

Skills
Customer Service, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Recruiting, Hiring, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Travel, Travel Management, Business Travel, Schedules, Vendor Contracts, Group Travel, Management, Project Management, Sales, Direct Sales, Invoice Processing, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Outlook, Corporate Events, Event Management, Hospitality, Budgets, Hotels, Trade Shows

Education
Minnesota School of Business   2002 — 2004
AAS Paralegal, Paralegal Studies

The Travel Academy   1994 — 1995
Travel Agent Certification, General Travel/Hospitality

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   December 2013 - Present
Parker University  March 2005 - November 2013
Roger Williams University  September 1998 - May 2004

Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Higher Education, Event Planning, Student Affairs, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Training, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Leadership, Coaching, Teaching, Marketing, Customer Service, Research, Healthcare, Staff Development, Student Development, Annual Giving, Community Outreach, Event Management, Leadership Development, Admissions, Newsletters, Social Networking, Stewardship, Higher Education..., Editing, Alumni Relations

Education
Roger Williams University   1994 — 1998
BS, Business Management & Finance

Experience
Entertainment Partners  November 2013 - Present
Monstersandcritics.com   April 2005 - November 2013
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies  September 2010 - June 2012
United States Census Bureau  November 2009 - September 2010
Bleacher Report  August 2006 - January 2010
Robert Half International  November 2008 - April 2009
Meeting Professionals International   April 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Financial Analysis, Creative Writing, Film Criticism, Sports Writing, Screenwriter, Acting, Payroll, Interviews, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Advertising, Film Production, Film, Storytelling, Screenwriting, Social Media, Event Management, Social Networking, Entertainment, Event Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Paradise Point, A Destination Hotel   July 2015 - Present
Marriott International  June 2014 - July 2015
Marriott International  May 2012 - May 2014
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center   November 2013 - April 2014
Meeting Professionals International   August 2012 - May 2013
IME  2012 - 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Social Networking, Hospitality, Newsletters, Event Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Team-oriented, Hotel Management, Hotels

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Hospitality and Tourism Management

Experience
Epiphany Financial   January 2008 - Present
Vitacca Productions & Company   May 2012 - Present
Personal Economics Group  May 2008 - August 2011
The Lionheart Group   December 2007 - October 2009
Young Presidents' Organization  January 2007 - September 2007
Meeting Professionals International   December 2004 - August 2005
AT&T  2003 - 2004
Associated Builders & Contractors  July 1999 - August 2002

Skills
Economics Based Planning, Life Insurance as an..., Holistic Wealth Advising, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Marketing, Economics, Life Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Strategy, Risk Management, New Business Development, Training, Management, Networking, Business Development, Leadership, Sales Management, Recruiting, Insurance, Start-ups, Staff Development, Sales, Team Building, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Account Management, Investments, Fundraising, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Small Business, Personal Finance, Strategic Financial..., Social Networking, Budgets, CRM, Finance, Business Strategy

Education
Stanford University   1992 — 1993
MA, Education

Stanford University   1988 — 1992
BA, History

Experience
Macy's  March 2014 - Present
Florals By The Sea   September 2013 - November 2013
Viacom  October 2013 - October 2013
Viacom  August 2013 - August 2013
Viacom  June 2013 - August 2013
Meeting Professionals International   September 2012 - May 2013
National Football League  January 2013 - February 2013
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity  January 2012 - January 2013
The Hangout-5th Annual Oyster Cook-Off   November 2012 - November 2012
Seafood, Science & Celebrity Event   October 2012 - October 2012

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Social Networking, Sales, Hospitality, Teamwork, Pinterest, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Fundraising

Education
University of Alabama   2009 — 2013
BS, Restaurant, Hotel & Meetings Management

Experience
DoDEA  January 2010 - Present
K12  September 2012 - October 2014
Texas A&M University-Commerce  April 2012 - September 2012
North Central Texas College  October 2009 - January 2010
Workforce Solutions Texoma   March 2009 - August 2009
Grayson County College  March 2009 - July 2009
Meeting Professionals International   July 2008 - January 2009
Monitronics International  May 2007 - July 2008
Northwest Arctic Borough School District  August 2005 - April 2007
Pascagoula School District  August 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Higher Education, Teaching, E-Learning, Educational Technology, Research, Training, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Instructor-led Training, Program Management

Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce   2012 — 2013
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix   2006 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Adult Education & Training

William Carey College   2003 — 2005
Master of Education (MEd), Secondary Education

University of Southern Mississippi   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Ouachita Baptist University  January 2013 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   June 2015 - August 2015
People Internatoinal   September 2014 - December 2014
Kanakuk Kamps  July 2014 - August 2014
Image of Dallas   May 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Social Media, Adobe Design Programs, Media Writing, Event Planning

Education
Ouachita Baptist University   2012 — 2016
Mass Communications and Christian Studies emphasis in Missions, Humanities and Christian Studies

Experience
Language Hunt   January 2015 - Present
Independent  October 2010 - Present
Tawkify  2014 - 2015
Karl's Event Services  November 2012 - October 2013
Meeting Professionals International, Greater New York Chapter   June 2012 - March 2013
United States Tennis Association  June 2012 - September 2012
Song Division   November 2010 - May 2011
Meeting Professionals International   May 2010 - September 2010
Universal Orlando  December 2009 - June 2010
Puff 'n Stuff Catering  August 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Speaks Cantonese, HTML, Public Speaking, Event Management, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Networking, Social Media Marketing, Parties, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Hospitality, Catering, Food & Beverage, Social Networking, Hotels, Email Marketing, Leadership, Sponsorship, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Hospitality Management, Entertainment, Management, Training, New Business Development

Education
University of Central Florida   2008 — 2010
B.S., Event Management

University of Florida   2000 — 2005
A.A.

Nova

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   July 2012 - Present
Kinsley Meetings   May 1993 - Present
Meeting Professionals International Foundation   2005 - 2009
The Healthcare Forum  October 1989 - May 1993
Space Foundation  October 1986 - September 1989
Antlers Hotel   February 1985 - October 1986
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PhRMA)   August 1983 - February 1985
Institute Superieur des Etudes de Relations Publiques (Paris)   January 1982 - June 1983

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Hotels, Budgets, Sponsorship, Marketing Strategy, Volunteer Management, Peer Mentoring, Team Leadership, Thought Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Email Marketing, Team Building, Resorts, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation

Education
Middlebury College   1981 — 1982
MA

Middlebury College   1977 — 1981
BA

Friends Academy   1972 — 1977
high school

Experience
PMI DALLAS CHAPTER  July 2012 - Present
T-Mobile  April 2009 - June 2012
T-Mobile  January 2008 - March 2009
T-Mobile  June 2006 - December 2007
T-Mobile  February 2006 - May 2006
T-Mobile  March 2004 - January 2006
StarLogica, inc.   August 2003 - February 2004
Computer Sciences Corporation  February 2001 - July 2003
Nortel Networks  September 1997 - January 2001
Meeting Professionals International   March 1993 - August 1997

Skills
Budgeting, Business Analysis, Capacity Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Demand Management, Hiring/Termination, Information Technology, Information Technology..., ITIL Foundation -..., Leadership, Mentoring/Training, Negotiation, People Management, Presentation, Problem Solving, Process Re-engineering, Project Management, Requirements Definition..., Software Development, Vendor Management, CA Clarity PPM, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft VBA, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Catalyst, CMM, ITIL, PMI PMBOK, PMLC, Quality Gating, RUP, SCRUM, SDLC

Education
University of Houston   1971 — 1975
BS EET, Electrical/Electronics Technology, 3.43, Cum Laude

Keystone School

Experience
HD Vest Financial Services  November 2014 - Present
HD Vest Financial Services  January 2014 - November 2014
etc. group  July 2013 - October 2013
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce   April 2011 - July 2013
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce   November 1996 - July 2013
Association of Wedding Professionals   May 2012 - May 2012
Richland College-Travel, Exposition and Meeting Management Division   April 2000 - March 2008
Meeting Professionals International   July 2004 - June 2006
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce   November 1994 - November 1996
Law Of Robinson, West & Gooden, P.C.   September 1992 - November 1994

Skills
Microsoft Access, Email Marketing & Design, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Proficient in Microsoft..., Creative Writing &..., Graphic Design, Publication Development..., Marketing Strategy &..., Meeting Management &..., Expertise in strategic..., Event Planning, Event Management, Production, Tourism, Event Marketing, Special Events, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Conferences, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Contract Negotiations, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Budget Management, Market Planning, Program Development, Media Relations, Time Management, Non-profits, Budgeting, Creative Problem Solving, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Entertainment, Advertising, Press Releases, Corporate Events, Coordination, Promotions, Hospitality, Community Relations, Mentoring, Food & Beverage, Integrated Marketing, Team Building, Registration

Education
Certificate in Meetings Management (CMM)   2011 — 2011
Meeting Professionals International (MPI), CMM

Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)   2011 — 2011
CTA, Tourism and Travel Services Management

Tourism Ambassador Institute & Tourism Alliance of North Texas   2011 — 2011
CTA-Certified Tourism Ambassador, Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

Convention Industry Council (CIC)   2001 — 2002
CMP, Certified Meeting Professional

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)   2000 — 2001
CMP, Meeting and Event Planning

Prairie View A&M University   1988 — 1992
Associate, Political Science, English Literature

Experience
MUSICOOL, LLC   July 2012 - Present
Content & Communication Design Group   November 2011 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   July 2008 - August 2011
MPI  December 2007 - July 2008
MPI  July 2006 - December 2007
Meeting Professionals International   2006 - December 2007
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)   2006 - December 2007
International Newspaper Marketing Association   January 2005 - June 2006
W-T Communication Design Group   June 2003 - January 2005
Youth Volunteer Corps/Americorps   June 1997 - August 2002

Skills
Strategic Planning, Conferences, Research, New Business Development, Product Development, Content Management, Enterprise Content..., Web Content Management, Social Media, Business Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Learning Management, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Intelligence..., Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Collaboration Solutions, Collaboration Tools, Sales Support, Business Relationship..., Content Generation, Content Development, Training & Development, Events, Integrated Marketing, Networking, Leadership, Program Management

Education
University of Florida   1997 — 2002
BS, Business Administration, Industrial and Systems Engineering Specialization, Economics Minor

Saint Edward's High Shcool   1994 — 1997

Experience
Self -Employed  July 2015 - Present
Mt. Hope Diner   September 2006 - July 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2014 - 2014
The Bella Vista   May 2001 - August 2006

Skills
PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Customer Service, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Research, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Facebook, Hospitality, Photography, Windows, Project Management, Corporate Events, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Apollo GDS, Organizational..., Management, Coordinating Events, Meeting Planning, Bartending, Volunteer Management, Events Organisation

Education
State University of New York Empire State College
International business, International Business

Herkimer County Community College   2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Travel and Events Management, 4.0

Wayland Cohocton Central School   1989 — 2002
High School Deploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience
Sterling Rose Transportation   April 2005 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   July 2015 - Present
Greater California Livery Association   January 2009 - December 2013
Mercedes Benz of Escondido  May 2000 - April 2003
Subway South Florida   August 1996 - July 1999

Skills
Transportation..., Transportation Planning, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Corporate Meetings, Conventions, Events, Management, Event Management, Sales, Tourism, Event Planning, Customer Service, Networking, Corporate Events, Transportation, Business Travel, Logistics, Acquisitions, Operations Management, Trade Shows, Negotiation, Public Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Travel Management, Program Management, Sales Operations, Incentives, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Budgets, Account Management, Leisure Travel, Marketing, Incentive Travel, Marketing Strategy, Weddings, Parties, Hospitality Management, Resorts

Education
The University of Connecticut   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

The University of Connecticut School of Business   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Thomas Nelson Publishers  January 2013 - Present
Star Physical Therapy  June 2010 - January 2013
Christ Church Nashville  September 2009 - June 2010
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Greater Dallas Chapter   September 2008 - August 2009
Gospel Music Association  April 2005 - September 2008
Meeting Professionals International   June 2007 - June 2008
Provident Distribution/Sony Music   March 2000 - April 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Entertainment, Fundraising, Leadership, Trade Shows, Social Media, Promotions, Management, Marketing, Email Marketing, Sponsorship, Sales, Social Networking, Budgets, Marketing Communications

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Middle Tennessee State University   1996 — 2000
Interdisciplinary Studies, Speech and Theater

Experience
Texas Mutual Insurance Company  January 2014 - Present
MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter   July 2013 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2013 - 2015
Texas Mutual Insurance Company  March 2009 - January 2014
MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter   2013 - 2014

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Hotels, Negotiation, Administration, Meeting Planning, Insurance, Budgets, Event Management, Leadership, Training, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Planning

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1977 — 1981
BBA, General Business

Experience
Slate Communications   March 2013 - Present
City of Fort Collins  March 2011 - March 2013
City of Fort Collins  June 2006 - March 2011
Operation Healthy Communities   October 2005 - June 2006
Durango Area Tourism Office  August 2002 - October 2005
Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau   February 2000 - November 2001
Meeting Professionals International   September 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Community Relations, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Public Sector, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Media Spokesperson, Community Engagement, Event Management, Event Planning, Special Events, Speech Writing, Column Writing, Feature Writing, Public Speaking, Content Writing, Community Development, Spokesperson, Government, Feature Articles, Program Management, Policy, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Press Releases, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Publicity, Copywriting

Education
University of Denver   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing

Experience
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago   August 2013 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   August 2013 - Present
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville  April 2011 - August 2013
Meeting Professionals International   May 2013 - 2013
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis  March 2010 - April 2011
Hyatt Regency Columbus  February 2007 - February 2010

Skills
Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Event Management, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Facebook, Sales&Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Manage Client..., Contract Negotiation, Convention Services, Tourism, Social Networking, Budgets, Yield Management, Catering, Time Management, Corporate Events, Incentives

Education
The Ohio State University   2004 — 2010
Strategic Communications, Communications

Experience
SendOutCards  October 2010 - Present
Care Providers of Minnesota  June 2013 - December 2014
Meeting Professionals International   June 2012 - June 2014
Office Connection   October 2012 - June 2013
Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce  June 2008 - October 2012
BNI - Synergy Chapter   October 2011 - September 2012
Roseville Rosefest Parade Committee   March 2008 - March 2012
MN MPI Emerging Leaders Co-Chair   2010 - 2012
Editorial Advisory Board - Minnesota Meetings & Events Magazine   2009 - 2011
Roseville Visitors Association   September 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Meeting Planning, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows, Newsletters, Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Sales, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Corporate Events, Social Networking, Web Design, Project Planning, Hospitality, Advertising, Time Management, Social Media, Small Business, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Budgets, Marketing Strategy

Education
St. Cloud State University   2002 — 2006
BA, Travel & Tourism; Management

Experience
Time Warner Cable Media  July 2014 - Present
Academic Partnerships  April 2010 - May 2014
Odyssey One Source, Inc.   March 2007 - April 2010
Meeting Professionals International   June 2006 - February 2007
Brink's, Inc.   April 2002 - June 2006
Context Integration  1999 - 2001
JC Penney Co., Inc   1996 - 1999

Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Change Management, Software Development, Management, Strategic Planning, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Team Leadership, Consulting, CRM, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Analysis, SaaS, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Outsourcing, Strategy, Training, E-commerce, ASP.NET, IT Strategy, Business Process, SDLC, IT Management, Business Process..., Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Visio, Business Requirements, Integration, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Requirements Gathering

Education
Texas State University   1991 — 1995
BBA, Computer Information Systems

Experience
WorldVentures  February 2015 - Present
WorldVentures  February 2013 - January 2015
DAC Patient Recruitment Services, an Imperial Company   2006 - 2014
Buckner International  2004 - 2006
The Creative Group  2003 - 2004
Reed Business Information  2002 - February 2003
Meeting Professionals International   1999 - 2002
The Peoples Network  1996 - 1998
Scribe Media Services   1993 - 1998
Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.   1991 - 1992

Skills
Creative Writing, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Publications, Journalism, Clinical Research, Public Relations, Marketing, Magazines, Newspapers, Management, Advertising, Social Media, Email Marketing, Photography, Medical Writing, Direct Mail, Clinical Trials, GCP, CRO, Press Releases, Newsletters

Education
Texas Woman's University
B.S., Mass Communications

Experience
HCSC/Blue Cross Blue Shield   June 2013 - Present
Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association  September 2012 - January 2013
Hitachi Consulting  March 2007 - August 2012
imc2  April 2005 - February 2007
Northrop Grumman  November 2004 - April 2005
UT Southwestern Medical Center  July 2001 - November 2004
Texas Instruments  December 1997 - April 2001
Meeting Professionals International   April 1997 - November 1997
Texas Society of CPAs  1993 - 1997
Dallas Police Association   December 1988 - July 1993

Skills
Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Writing, Editing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing Copy, Editorial, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Employee Communications, Internal Communications, HR Communications, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Program Management, Internet writing, Human Resources, SAP, Financial Services, Newsletters, Media Relations, Marketing Management, B2B Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Content Management, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Content Development, Management, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing

Education
Texas Tech University   1982 — 1986
BA, Journalism/News-Editorial

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   April 2012 - Present
Special Events Center   August 2010 - March 2012
SMU Cox School of Business  September 2009 - September 2010
BeautiControl, Inc.   January 2005 - January 2009
Home Interiors & Gifts  January 1998 - January 2004
Haggar Clothing Co.  1984 - 1990

Skills
Leadership, Training, Nonprofits, Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Sales, Hotels, Fundraising, Public Relations, Food & Beverage, Time Management, Promotions, Customer Service, Project Planning, Corporate Events, Marketing Strategy, Tourism, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Hospitality, Sponsorship

Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce   1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Drama

Woodrow Wilson High School   1969 — 1971
Graduate, English Speech and Drama

Experience
JR Global Events   January 2011 - Present
The Comfort Gourmet   November 2008 - December 2011
Solstice Event Group LLC   February 2006 - December 2011
Philadelphia Area Chapter, Meeting Professionals International   1999 - 2010
Chester County Women   2009 - 2009
Signature Marketing Group  2008 - 2008
RK Global Meetings   2008 - 2008
Philadelphia Bar Association  2001 - 2006
Meeting Professionals International   March 1999 - March 1999
Gray Consulting  1998 - 1999

Skills
Special Events, Event Management, Trade Shows, Parties, Incentives, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Event Marketing, Wine, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Marketing, Social Networking, Entertainment, Hotels, Management, AV, Time Management, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Resorts, Live Events

Education
Penn State University   1991 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus   1991 — 1997
BS, Recreation & Park Management, Commercial Recreation & Tourism

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   July 2012 - Present
H.P. Smith Design & Photography   April 2009 - August 2012
Profect Medical   April 2008 - April 2009
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas  June 1996 - February 2008
St Claire Pakwell   June 1994 - July 1995

Skills
Graphics, Magazine Layout Design, Photography, Web Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Branding, Fine Art, Interactive Media, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Editorial Photography

Education
Southern Methodist University   1990 — 1994
BFA, Photography

Experience
New York Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium   September 2015 - Present
The Vegetarian Queen   August 2015 - Present
PCMA  November 2014 - Present
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)   May 2014 - March 2015
Meeting Professionals International   2015 - 2015
The deSeversky Mansion   October 2014 - December 2014
Huntington's Disease Society of America  July 2014 - October 2014
Palma Restaurant - D'Orazio Food Events   July 2014 - September 2014
Arts In The Plaza   May 2014 - June 2014
Jennifer Evans Events   February 2014 - April 2014

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Public Relations, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Trade Shows, Fundraising, Time Management, Corporate Events, Social Media Marketing, Events Coordination, Microsoft Word, Event Production, Blogging, Menu Development, Advertising, Weddings, Leadership, Word, Excel, Coordinating Events, Menu Design, Digital Marketing, Management, Sponsorship, Writing, Facebook, Meeting Planning

Education
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury   2011 — 2015
Bachelor Of Professional Studies, Hospitality Management

Wantagh High School

Experience
New Memphis Institute  December 2014 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   January 2014 - Present
Events With EAS   June 2011 - April 2015
New Direction Christian Church  May 2007 - May 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Budgets, Management, Strategic Planning, Events, Corporate Events, Events Coordination, Event Producing, Live Events, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Meeting, Coordinate Meetings, Live Meeting, Exhibit Preparation, Dance, Choreography, Party Plan, Social Media, Social Networking, Fundraising, Trade Shows, Private Events, Parties, Wedding Planning, Coordinating Events, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Venue, Receptions, Incentives, Venue Management, Conference Coordination, Training, Weddings, Fundraisers, Hotels, Catering, Hospitality, Incentive Travel, Volunteer Management, Dinners, Food & Beverage, Recruiting, Special Event, Sales, Venue Relations, Banquets

Education
The University of Memphis   2014 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Hospitality and Resort Management

Wooddale High School   2003 — 2007
Diploma, Dance

Experience
Crow Collection of Asian Art  November 2014 - Present
Crow Collection of Asian Art  April 2013 - November 2014
Meeting Professionals International   March 2012 - March 2013
Meeting Professionals International   June 2010 - March 2012
Southern Methodist University  August 2011 - January 2012
Southern Methodist University  May 2009 - May 2010
Alpha Chi Omega - Texas A&M Chapter   January 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Grassroots Marketing, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Sponsorship Fulfillment, Vendor Relationships, Contract Negotiation, Speaker Acquisition, Content Development, Sports Marketing, Intercollegiate..., Sports Venues, Sponsorship, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Social Skills, Networking, Program Development, Close Attention to..., Alumni Affairs, Strategy, Management, Incentives, Strongly self-motivated, Proactive self-starter, Social Networking, Organizational..., Fundraisers, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Time Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Fundraising

Education
Texas A&M University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development

Experience
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting   April 2012 - Present
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting   January 2010 - April 2012
NADP  April 2007 - December 2009
PPAI  August 2000 - April 2007
Meeting Professionals International   August 1999 - August 2000
Voyager Expanded Learning  September 1998 - March 1999
Texas Railroad Commission  May 1995 - August 1998
Keep Texas Beautiful  August 1992 - February 1995
Dallas Independent School District  1986 - 1992

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Association Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Training, Fundraising, Leadership, Leadership Development, Blogging, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Nonprofits, E-Learning Consulting, Budgets, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Corporate Events, Program Development, Staff Development, Sponsorship, Program Management

Education
University of North Texas   1991 — 1991
Post - Baccalaureate, DBAE

The University of Texas at Austin   1985 — 1986
Post - Baccalaureate, Adult Education & Early Childhood

Oral Roberts University   1980 — 1984
BA, Education, Religions Education, Fine Arts

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   July 2015 - Present
Colorado Open Golf Foundation  April 2014 - September 2014
Tony Rosacci's Fine Catering  May 2013 - July 2014
Starbucks  October 2013 - April 2014
Easter Seals Inc.  May 2011 - August 2012
Bookeeping Professionals Inc.   July 2008 - April 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Catering, Time Management, Communication, Sales, Nonprofits, Food, Social Networking, Event Design, Organization, Social Tables, Inventory Management, Golf Tournament..., Blue Golf, Microsoft Office, Non-profit..., Social Media, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Marketing, Management, Teamwork

Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver   2013 — 2016
Hospitality, Tourism, and Events, Meeting and Event Planning

University of Economics, Prague   2015 — 2015
Meeting and Event Planning

Northern Arizona University   2012 — 2013
Hospitality Administration/Management, 3.8

Cherry Creek High School   2008 — 2012

Experience
Actively Seeking New Opportunity  June 2015 - Present
ClubCorp  May 2013 - June 2015
Boston's The Gourmet Pizza  April 2004 - May 2013
ANE Global Management   May 2002 - April 2005
Meeting Professionals International   1998 - 2002
The Franklin Institute  February 1995 - January 1998
Talley Management Group, Inc.   1991 - 1995
Dickens Inn (Newmarket)   1988 - 1991
Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland   1985 - 1988
Sheraton Management Corporation   1983 - 1988

Skills
Food & Beverage, Event Management, Hospitality, Management, Tourism, Strategy, Hospitality Industry, Banquets, Leadership, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Catering, Corporate Events, Hotel Management, Meeting Planning, Restaurants, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy

Education
Sheffield Hallam University   1979 — 1983
Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management, Business

Sheffield Hallam University
Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

Experience
AT&T  June 2014 - Present
CHRISTUS Health  April 2013 - April 2014
BinaryWave   September 2010 - April 2013
Meeting Professionals International   October 2007 - August 2010

Skills
SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Web Development, SQL, SharePoint Designer, CMS, Active Directory, Access, Business Analysis, CSS, SDLC, Visio, HTML, JavaScript, Databases, VB.NET, Windows 7, Software Development, XML, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Exchange

Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
Technology

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   March 2015 - Present
Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau  August 2009 - March 2015
Omni Hotels  January 2008 - May 2009
Centennial Re-Roofing, Inc   July 2006 - August 2007

Skills
PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Ap Style, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Newsletters, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Social Media, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Sales, AP Style, Corporate Events, Advertising, Convention Services, Editing, Hotels, Internal Communications, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Trade Shows, Training, CRM

Education
Texas Tech University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Public Relations

Ovilla Christian School
High School Diploma

Experience
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)   June 2015 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   January 2014 - June 2015
Meeting Professionals International   July 2012 - January 2014
sg Meeting & Marketing Services   December 2011 - July 2012
Wedel Rahill and Associates   January 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Marketing, Management, Real Estate, Marketing Management, Photography, Event Management, Trade Shows, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Volunteer Management, Advertising, Meeting Planning, Budgets, Research, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Project Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Newsletters, Team Building, Training, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Customer Satisfaction, Email Marketing, Sales, Online Marketing, Account Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Corporate Events, Hospitality

Education
Oklahoma Christian University   2008 — 2011
B.B.A, Management

Midway High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
ISTE  January 2015 - Present
Building Blocks Social Media   July 2009 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   October 2010 - June 2012
Delaware North Companies  December 2009 - September 2010
MPI  December 2007 - January 2010
CASAS  November 2007 - July 2009
Embassy Suites  September 2006 - October 2007
Embassy Suites  April 2005 - September 2006
Delaware North Companies  March 2004 - April 2005
Delaware North Companies  February 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Social Media, Trade Shows, Blogging, Strategic Partnerships, Meeting Planning, Email Marketing, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Leadership, Online Advertising, Corporate Events, Budgets, Entertainment, Hospitality, Digital Strategy, Project Planning, Public Relations, Strategy, Public Speaking, Business Development, Nonprofits, Hotels, Tourism, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Online Marketing, Twitter, LinkedIn, Procurement, Interactive Media, Production Support, Website Updating, Content Development, Copy Editing, Analytics, Editing, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Connector, Strategy Development, Social CRM

Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, International Business / Spanish, Women's Studies

Experience
Caelum Research Corporation  October 2013 - Present
Dice Maniac   November 2011 - Present
Core Laboratories  June 2013 - July 2013
Meeting Professionals International   April 2012 - December 2012
Bio-Synthesis Inc.   January 2010 - April 2012

Skills
JavaScript, C#, PHP, SQL, AngularJS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Design Patterns, Mobile Applications, Digital Marketing, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Mocha, Web Development, Web Applications, Product Marketing, Start-ups, User Interface Design, User Experience, Web Design, Windows Phone, ASP.NET, WPF, Social Networking, Mobile Devices, Cloud Computing, Product Management, Adobe Audition, 3D Studio Max, KnockoutJS, jQuery, jQuery UI, XNA, Visual Studio, Expression Blend, Windows Azure, ASP.NET MVC, WCF, TPL, Agile Methodologies, SharePoint, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, WordPress, Drupal, Ektron, Sitefinity, Bootstrap, Backbone.js

Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   2004 — 2008
BS, Management

Northfield Mount Hermon   2001 — 2004
High School Diploma

Experience
Texas Senator Jane Nelson's Citizen Advisory Council   October 2014 - Present
Ed Griffin Consulting Group   October 2011 - Present
Greater Dallas Area Resturant Association   September 2010 - April 2011
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association  August 2004 - October 2005
Meeting Professionals International   1990 - 2003
Kentucky League of Cities  December 1979 - October 1990

Skills
Leadership, Strategy, Nonprofits, Training, Management, Community Outreach, Marketing, Event Management, Government, Fundraising, Budgets, Event Planning, Program Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Sponsorship, Political Campaigns, Social Networking, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Project Planning, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Coaching, Corporate Events, Strategic Communications, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Research, Press Releases, Advertising, Program Development, Email Marketing, Team Leadership, Executive Coaching, Entertainment, Hospitality Industry, Brand Development, Political Strategy, National Politics, State Politics, Local Politics, Local Government

Education
Appalachian State University   1970 — 1971
Master of Arts, Public Administration, A

Mars Hill College   1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Boughton High School

Boughton High School

Boughton High School

Experience
Stay at Home Mom  May 2011 - Present
Children's Medical Center Dallas  November 2005 - May 2011
Children's Medical Center  November 2005 - August 2008
Meeting Professionals International   April 2002 - November 2005
Meeting Professionals International   August 2000 - April 2002
Meeting Professionals International   January 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Sponsorship, Public Speaking, Cause Marketing, Budgets, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Leadership, Annual Giving, Raiser's Edge

Education
Texas Tech University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations - Minors: Marketing and English

Experience
Loews Hotels  July 2012 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   June 2012 - June 2013
Loews Hotels  2004 - 2012

Skills
Sales, Hotels, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Catering, Food & Beverage, Corporate Events, Event Management

Education
Samford University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Communications & History

U-High   1991 — 1995

Experience
Kitchen Window  2010 - Present
Kitchen Window  2008 - Present
Amicus Business Communications   1994 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   2002 - 2008
Honeywell International Inc.  2005 - 2007
Honeywell Aerospace  2004 - 2006
American Marketing Association  2003 - 2006
Sioux City Journal  February 1991 - October 1991
Center for Management Systems   June 1989 - February 1991

Skills
Change Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Program Management, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Management, Management Consulting, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, International Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Editing, Event Management, Advertising

Education
University of Kansas   1986 — 1987
Journalism

Westmar College   1978 — 1981
BA, English

Wayland Academy   1973 — 1975
High School Diploma

Experience
The Freeman Company  July 2013 - Present
Freeman  September 2009 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   July 2010 - June 2012
ISES Chicago Chapter   1998 - 2012
Total Event Resources  March 2008 - September 2009
Classic Party Rentals  October 2006 - February 2008
Distinctive Event Productions Ltd.   2000 - 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Meeting Management, Corporate Communications, Experiential Learning, Corporate Events, Conventions, AV, Trade Shows, Special Events, Event Management, Event Marketing, Meeting Planning, Conferences, Experiential Marketing, Contract Negotiations, Sales Management, Hotels, Sponsorship, Parties, Marketing Strategy, Events, Coordinating Events, Production Managment, Hospitality, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Communications, Hospitality Management, New Business Development, B2B, Live Events, Lead Generation, Sales, Private Events, Management, Entertainment, Weddings, Marketing Management, Wedding Planning, Budgets, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Advertising, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Email Marketing, Catering, Online Marketing, Convention Services, Customer Service

Education
Virginia Wesleyan   1990 — 1993
BA, Business, Marketing

Randolph-Macon College   1982 — 1983

Experience
Haskayne School of Business  February 2014 - Present
Nexen  June 2012 - February 2014
Meeting Change   September 2010 - December 2013
Elizabeth Henderson Consulting   2008 - June 2012
Meeting Professionals International   July 2008 - April 2010
Meeting Professionals International   July 2005 - June 2008
Meeting Professionals International   February 2003 - June 2005
Calgary Telus Convention Centre  1997 - 2003

Skills
Corporate Social..., Non-profits, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Management, Conferences, Sustainability, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Writing, Research, Volunteer Management, Events, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Leadership, Social Networking, Policy, Sustainable Business, Time Management, Community Development, Strategy, Business Planning, Proposal Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Calgary   2010 — 2012
MBA, Energy and Environment

University of Calgary   1985 — 1997
B.A., B. Sc., M. E. Des., History, Environmental Science

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   March 2008 - Present
University of Dallas  February 2008 - May 2009
Corporate Talent Resources   April 2007 - March 2008
LSG Sky Chefs  January 2006 - March 2007
LSG Sky Chefs, Inc.   September 2001 - March 2006
LSG Sky Chefs  January 1995 - September 2001

Skills
Performance Management, Negotiation, Mergers, Industrial Relations, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Acquisition Integration, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Team Building, Leadership, HR Policies, Change Management, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership Development, Management, Deferred Compensation, Coaching, Recruiting, Training, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Strategic HR, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Executive Coaching, Sourcing, Career Development, Employee Training

Education
Northwood University
BA, Business

University of North Texas
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Labor and Industrial Relations

Experience
Amazon  2012 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   October 2010 - September 2012
Microsoft  March 2005 - January 2010
KALX  1997 - 2000

Skills
Project Management, Online Advertising, Program Management, Web 2.0, Business Development, Strategic Planning, CSS, Product Development, Software Development, Customer Service, Product Management, Microsoft Office

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas   2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

The University of Texas at Dallas   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Experience
Society of Petroleum Engineers  November 2014 - Present
Society of Petroleum Engineers  January 2010 - Present
International Association of Exhibitions and Events  June 2007 - December 2009
Meeting Professionals International   2004 - 2007

Skills
Event Management, Meeting Planning, Career Development, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Blogging, Process Scheduler, CRM, Leadership, Marketing, Trade Shows, Management, Marketing Communications, Sales, Budgets, Customer Service, Program Management, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Staff Development, Training, Public Relations

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   1991 — 1992
B.S., Elementary Education and Teaching

Experience
American Heart Association American Stroke Association  January 2015 - Present
American Heart Association  2010 - January 2015
Invensys IPS   October 2008 - 2009
American Heart Association  October 2007 - October 2008
Horizon Health  April 2007 - October 2007
Wal-Mart University   March 2005 - March 2007
Meeting Professionals International   August 2003 - March 2005

Skills
Fundraising, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Sales, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Budgets, Project Management, Program Management, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Management, Press Releases, Advertising, Newsletters, Marketing Management, Training, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Recruiting

Education
Marshall University   1999 — 2002
MA, English

University of Charleston   1997 — 1999
BA, English Lit and Political Science

The Colony High School

Experience
Burgie MediaFusion, LLC   July 2004 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   July 2011 - June 2012
Meeting Professionals International - Ohio Chapter   January 2008 - June 2009
TRIAD, Inc  March 2000 - July 2004
Wittenberg University  August 1998 - February 2000

Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Project Execution, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Advertising, Trade Shows, Fundraising, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Marketing, Meeting Planning, Social Networking, Budgets, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Facebook, New Business Development, Account Management, SEO

Education
Penn State University   1994 — 1998
BS, Human Development

Upper Arlington

Experience
Square  July 2015 - Present
UCSF  March 2015 - July 2015
Sapphire Ventures, LLC  March 2014 - March 2015
BigVisible Solutions  April 2013 - February 2014
Fidelity Investments  February 2011 - March 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   March 2004 - August 2010
Meeting Professionals International   2004 - 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Management, Hospitality, Contract Negotiation, Special Events, Contract Negotiations, Marketing, Negotiation, Program Management, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Project Management, Account Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Management, Tourism Management, Tourism, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Revenue Analysis

Education
Purdue University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science

Nanjing Normal University   2000 — 2000

Universitat d'Alacant   1999 — 1999

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   January 2015 - Present
YPO - Young Presidents' Organization  January 2012 - January 2015
YPO-WPO  October 2006 - January 2012
Young Presidents' Organization  October 2006 - December 2011
hyatt  2005 - 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Membership Development, Strategic Planning, Member Relations

Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
Meeting Professionals International   Director of Global Training SystemsMPI
MPI Global Training +   2008 - Present
Kansas City Chapter of MPI   2008 - Present
H&R Block  2001 - 2003

Education
Oklahoma State University

Experience
Ursuline Academy of Dallas  May 2006 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   May 1987 - May 2006

Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Leadership, Accounting, Staff Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Management, Finance

Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business   1978 — 1981
BBA, Accounting

Experience
Bliss Weddings and Events  July 2015 - Present
Wicklow Capital   May 2010 - May 2014
GET Destinations   2014 - 2014
Meeting Professionals International   2014 - 2014
Wedding Planning   2014 - 2014
Wedding  2014 - 2014
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter   July 2012 - July 2013
Dettagli Weddings   May 2011 - September 2011
The Haymarket Group  August 2009 - May 2010
JAM Produtions   May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Property Management, Wedding Planning, Personal Services, Travel Management, Office Administration

Education
University of Dayton   2005 — 2009
BA, Public Relations

Lyons Township

Experience
Nassau Inn  March 2015 - Present
Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center   August 2012 - March 2015
Meeting Professionals International   1996 - 2015
Courtyard Ewing and Element by Westin   August 2008 - December 2010
Merrill lynch Conference & Training Center   1998 - 2008
Nassau Inn  1996 - 1998

Skills
Meeting Planning, Hotels, Event Management, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Hospitality, Catering, Trade Shows, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Event Planning, Sales Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Management, Food & Beverage, Corporate Events, Marketing

Education
George School

Temple University

Experience
CanSPEP, Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners   October 2014 - Present
ProPlan Conference Planners   January 1990 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   2008 - November 2013

Skills
Trade Shows, Event Management, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Incentives, Location Intelligence, Tourism, Incentive Travel, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Hospitality, Live Events, Entertainment, Parties, Marketing Strategy, Hotels, Weddings, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Management

Education
Bayview Secondary

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Creative Advertising, Marketing

Experience
On-time Writing: Freelance writer and editor   April 2001 - Present
Meeting Professionals International   1996 - 2001
Dallas County Medical Society  1990 - 1995

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Magazines, Publications, Books, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Publishing, Public Relations, Feature Articles, Event Management, Marketing, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Content Development, Proofreading, Web Content, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Published Author, Media Relations, Content Management, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Feature Writing

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
MA, English

Experience
International Association of Exhibitions and Events  June 2014 - Present
CSCD   June 2011 - June 2014
All Smiles Dental Centers  2004 - 2011
Meeting Professionals International   1997 - 2004

Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Employee Management, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Human Resources, Performance Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Training, Event Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Event Planning

Education
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)