metroConnections Company

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Address: 1650 W 82nd St #125, Bloomington, MN 55431 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Martin Luther King Jr. Day might affect these hoursMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)8AM–5PMHours might differTuesday8AM–5PMWednesday8AM–5PMThursday8AM–5PMFriday8AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (612) 333-8687 Appointments: metroconnections.com: Category: Place name: Website: : : : : : Website: https://www.metroconnections.com/ Category: Meeting planning service 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. Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of metroConnections Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 1 Google review From metroConnections Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. "The metroConnections team uses its expertise and resources to specialize in the design and implementation of themed events, stage productions, transportation, tours and conference program logistics and meetings." Latest PostsPosts from metroConnections View previous posts on Google

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metroConnections Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sarah Leathers Sarah Leathers Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Leathers's metroConnections Experience September 2014 - June 2015
Job Senior Purchasing Manager at ALTOUR
Industry Events Services
Experience
ALTOUR  June 2015 - Present
metroConnections   September 2014 - June 2015
metroConnections   September 2013 - September 2014
Altour  July 2010 - September 2013
Advantage Performance Network  August 2005 - July 2010

Skills
Hospitality, Event Management, Management, Marketing, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Incentive Travel, Tourism, Account Management, Incentives, Social Media, New Business Development, Corporate Events, Travel Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Budgets, Business Travel, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Online Registration..., Purchasing, Contract Negotiation

Education
Minnesota School of Business-Shakopee   2007 — 2011
Associate's, Business Administration

Gustavus Adolphus College   2006 — 2007
Elementary Education

Prior Lake High School   2002 — 2006

Alanna Berglund Alanna Berglund Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alanna Berglund's metroConnections Experience March 2010 - April 2011
Job Program Manager of User Experience at Thomson Reuters
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Thomson Reuters  April 2014 - Present
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  July 2013 - Present
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  May 2012 - July 2013
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  May 2011 - April 2012
metroConnections   March 2010 - April 2011
metroConnections   September 2008 - March 2010
metroConnections   May 2007 - November 2008
Loyola University School of Business Administration Executive Education   June 2006 - May 2007
Loyola Law School Computing Services   September 2005 - June 2006
Loyola University Chicago  September 2003 - May 2006

Skills
Web Architecture, Program Management, Process Improvement, Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Online Advertising, Training, Analysis, Sales, Strategy

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies

Meghan Foulkes Meghan Foulkes Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Meghan Foulkes's metroConnections Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Sales Coordinator at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   January 2015 - Present

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General

Eric Bryson Eric Bryson Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Eric Bryson's metroConnections Experience August 2011 - October 2012
Job Quality Control at Apropos Studio
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Apropos Studio  February 2013 - Present
Mercury Mosaics   December 2012 - February 2013
metroConnections   August 2011 - October 2012
Flavor Paper   2007 - 2008
Blaine Kern Studios   2006 - 2007

Skills
Quality Assurance, Illustration, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Sculpture, Motion Graphics, Fabrication, Molding, Videography, Props, Adobe Creative Suite, Metal Fabrication, Mac, Digital Illustration, Art Direction

Education
Oklahoma State University   2008 — 2011
BFA, Graphic Design

Art Institute of Pittsburgh   1999 — 2001
Associate's degree, Industrial and Product Design

Melanie (Armada) McCann Melanie (Armada) McCann Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Melanie (Armada) McCann's metroConnections Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Designer at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   January 2006 - Present

Skills
Illustration, Corporate Events, Advertising, Meeting Planning, Creative Direction, Social Media, Live Events, Trade Shows, Event Management, Production Managment, AV, Event Planning, Web Design, Coordinating Events, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Marketing

Education
Sessions College   2010 — 2012
Advanced Professional Certificate Program in Graphic Design, Graphic Design - Concentration in Print Design, A

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography

Alexus Magnuson Alexus Magnuson Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Alexus Magnuson's metroConnections Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Coordinator, AttendeSource® Services and Support
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   July 2013 - Present
Lund Food Holdings, Inc.   January 2012 - July 2013
Explore Minnesota Tourism  May 2012 - August 2012
Lund Food Holdings, Inc.   August 2007 - January 2012

Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Hospitality, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Management, Critical Thinking, Outlook

Education
St. Cloud State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Travel and Tourism

Joe Lindeberg Joe Lindeberg Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Joe Lindeberg's metroConnections Experience June 1997 - March 2002
Job Designer at Super Radiator Coils
Industry Design
Experience
Super Radiator Coils  August 2013 - Present
Independent Furniture and Design Comissions   2002 - Present
Calrson JPM Store Fixtures   2007 - August 2013
Custom Furniture Designer/Builder   December 2005 - January 2007
metroConnections   June 1997 - March 2002

Skills
Industrial Design, Product Development, Product Design, Solidworks, Fine Woodworking, Metal Fabrication, Custom Furniture, Modern Furniture, Lighting Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Engineered Wood Products, Welding, Cabinetry, Kitchen & Bath Design, Finish Work, AutoCAD, Woodworking, Furniture, Upholstery, Technical Design, Technical Drawing, Finish, Wood, Fixtures, Laser Cutting, Model Making, SolidWorks

Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Furniture Design and Manufacturing

Pete Gnoza Pete Gnoza Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Pete Gnoza's metroConnections Experience May 1994 - May 2014
Job Retired
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   May 1994 - May 2014
BC Productions  November 1991 - January 1994

Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Amy (Jesse) McCollum Amy (Jesse) McCollum Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amy (Jesse) McCollum's metroConnections Experience
Job Program Manager, Conferences & Meetings at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections  

Skills
Meeting Planning, Time Management, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Coordinating Events, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Large Budget Management, Trade Shows, Fundraising, Tourism

Education
St. Cloud State University
Travel and Tourism

Annalisa Norlander Annalisa Norlander Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Annalisa Norlander's metroConnections Experience January 2010 - June 2013
Job Project Manager at Epic
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Epic  September 2015 - Present
Iowa Medical Society  September 2014 - April 2015
Delta Gamma  January 2014 - December 2014
Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Company   September 2013 - March 2014
Grant Thornton LLP  March 2013 - July 2013
metroConnections   January 2010 - June 2013
Emmott Bennett Family   May 2012 - August 2012
Timko Family Residence   October 2005 - August 2012
Snyders Drug Stores  February 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Structural Biology, Product Marketing, Microsoft Office, Medical Devices, Leadership, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Talent Intelligence, Succession Planning, Marketing Research, Sales, Public Speaking, Market Research, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Planning, Cultural Awareness, Research, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Public Relations, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Outlook

Education
Drake University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and Biology

University of Sydney   2013 — 2013
Marketing

Orono High School   2008 — 2011

Daniel Adolphson Daniel Adolphson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Daniel Adolphson's metroConnections Experience 2005 - Present
Job Associate Pastor at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)   2014 - Present
metroConnections   2005 - Present
First Christian Church  September 2012 - June 2014
Community Programs in the Arts (COMPAS)   March 2007 - April 2014
Living Spirit United Methodist Church   August 2007 - August 2011
Lake Harriet Christian Church   September 2004 - June 2007
Community of Grace Christian Church   September 2004 - June 2007
History Theatre, Inc.   July 2004 - March 2007
Timbre Music   August 2004 - June 2006
Northfield Lines, Inc.   September 2003 - June 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Music, Arts, Theatre, Singing, Event Management, Teaching, Fundraising, Administration, Public Relations, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Word, Excel, Editing, Advertising, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Social Media, Writing, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Program Development, Outlook, Planning, Microsoft Word, Fundraisers, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, System Administration, Nonprofits, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Team Building, Conducting, Leadership, Music Education, Choral, Piano, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Orchestral Music, Performing Arts, Grant Writing, Creative Writing

Education
Phillips Theological Seminary   2010 — 2014
Masters of Divinity

University of St. Thomas   2007 — 2007
Mini-MBA, Non-Profit Organizations

Chadron State College   1995 — 1995
Graduate Studies, Music Education

University of Nebraska at Kearney   1995 — 1995
Graduate Studies, Music Education

Crown College   1991 — 1992
BME, Music Education

Grace University   1987 — 1991
Music Education & Church Music

Western Washington University   1985 — 1986

Erika Koeberl Erika Koeberl Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Erika Koeberl's metroConnections Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Producer at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   March 2013 - Present
MasterCuts  September 2012 - March 2013
TGI Fridays  August 2011 - August 2012
St. Cloud State University  August 2011 - May 2012
State Farm- Kristen Stebbins Agency   February 2011 - July 2011
St. Cloud State University  August 2009 - December 2010

Skills
Problem Solving, Teaching Skills, Decision Making, Creative, Teaching, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Community Outreach, Leadership, Leadership Development, Budgets, Sales

Education
St. Cloud State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Travel and Tourism

Meredith Olson Meredith Olson Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Meredith Olson's metroConnections Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Experienced Meeting and Event Planner, Creative Thinker and Project Manager
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   July 2015 - Present
Target  June 2011 - May 2015
St. Olaf College  January 2009 - May 2011
Talbots  2005 - 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Event Management, Creative Writing, Blogging, Customer Service, Management, Meeting Planning, Editing, Higher Education, Sales, Budgets, Floral Design, Styling, Sewing, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Production, Marketing Event Planning, Community Outreach, Time Management

Education
St. Olaf College   2004 — 2008
B.A., History, American Studies

Tanya Maile Tanya Maile Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tanya Maile's metroConnections Experience June 2014 - February 2015
Job Special Education Educational Assistant at Robbinsdale Area Schools
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Robbinsdale Area Schools (in Minnesota)   February 2015 - Present
metroConnections   June 2014 - February 2015
Twin Ports Insurance   January 2014 - June 2014
ZMC Hotels  September 2013 - December 2013
Townsquare Media  June 2013 - October 2013
Communicating Common Ground, SCSU Chapter   January 2013 - May 2013
Old Chicago Restaurants  July 2012 - May 2013
Travel & Tourism Club, SCSU Chapter   January 2012 - May 2013
St. Cloud Downtown Council  September 2012 - December 2012
Mexican Village Too   September 2010 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Mac OS X, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Event Planning, Event Management, Catering, Restaurants, Customer Service, Social Media, Hospitality, Project Planning, Fundraising, Tourism, Time Management, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Research, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Leadership, Outlook, Blogging, Creative Writing, Food, Press Releases, Meeting Planning, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Public Speaking, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Photography

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2015 — 2016
Masters of Science, Special Education - SLD

St. Cloud State University   2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication, Travel and Tourism, Intercultural Communication

Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Long Lake, Minnesota Details
Rae Thompson's metroConnections Experience June 2008 - August 2013
Job Brand Ambassador at ASPIRE Beverage Company
Industry
Experience
ASPIRE Beverage Company  July 2013 - Present
ASPIRE Beverage Company  May 2014 - August 2014
Culinaire  September 2012 - August 2013
metroConnections   June 2008 - August 2013
metroConnections   May 2012 - August 2012
metroConnections   March 2012 - March 2012
abercrombie kids  August 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Facebook, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Event Planning, International Business, Sales, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Office Administration, Management, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Event Management

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing & Spanish/Portuguese Studies

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   2011 — 2012

Orono High School

GEO Studio Tambaú   2009 — 2010

Heidi Bachler Heidi Bachler Excelsior, Minnesota Details
Heidi Bachler's metroConnections Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Registration Leads, AttendeSource® Support Services at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   April 2013 - Present
The Best Western Doublewood Inn   April 2012 - April 2013
The Best Western Doublewood Inn   June 2012 - August 2012
The Ramanda Plaza Suites   April 2011 - April 2012
Granite City Food & Brewery  September 2010 - April 2011
Maynard's Restaurant  May 2009 - August 2010
North Dakota State Univeristy Football Team   March 2009 - May 2010
Caribou Coffee  December 2008 - August 2009
Caribou Coffee  October 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Conference Registration, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Coordinating Events, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Food & Beverage, Catering, Food, Hospitality Management, Hotels

Education
North Dakota State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality and Tourism Management

Minnetonka Highschool

Sarah Warzecha Sarah Warzecha Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Sarah Warzecha's metroConnections Experience September 2011 - November 2013
Job ORV Marketing Specialist at Polaris Industries
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Polaris Industries  November 2013 - Present
metroConnections   September 2011 - November 2013
Cold Spring Granite  August 2006 - August 2011
Birthline Board of Directors   November 2006 - December 2009
Leighton Broadcasting  February 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Development of..., InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Photoshop, Ektron Content..., Public Speaking, Marketing Management, Analytical Skills, Google Analytics, Website Updating, Advertising Management, Vendor Relationships, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Leadership, Social Media, Graphic Design

Education
St. Cloud State University   2002 — 2006
Marketing

Emily Zellmann Emily Zellmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Emily Zellmann's metroConnections Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Program Manager, Conferences & Meetings at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   October 2014 - Present

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel, Time Management, Expocad, Microsoft Access, Access, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Negotiation, Logistics, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality, Marketing, Sales

Education
Southwest Minnesota State University   2006 — 2010
BA, Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management

Jana Schmid Jana Schmid Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jana Schmid's metroConnections Experience 2014 - 2014
Job Marketing Director at CodeWeavers | CrossPlatform Software Development and Porting for Mac and Linux
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CodeWeavers  2014 - Present
Freelance Marketing Consultant  2010 - Present
metroConnections   2014 - 2014
CodeWeavers  2010 - 2014
NAI The Vaughan Company   2007 - 2010
JobDig  2006 - 2007
Promosynthesis  2005 - 2006

Skills
Brochures, Advertising, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Writing, Web Design, Promotions, Web Development, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Logo Design, Marketing Research, Software, Commercial Real Estate, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Social Networking, Facebook, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Photography, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, InDesign, Corporate Branding, WordPress, Joomla, Project Management, Brand Management, Mac, PPC, Market Research, Strategic Communications, Brand Development, Google Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, SEM, Direct Marketing

Education
Brainco   2005 — 2007
Art Direction

University of Colorado Boulder   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Advertising

Benilde St. Margaret's   1996 — 2000

James Carroll James Carroll Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
James Carroll's metroConnections Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Scenic Shop at metroConnections
Industry Construction
Experience
metroConnections   March 2012 - Present
Dayworks   June 2009 - March 2012
James Carroll Trim Carpentry   November 2000 - 2012
Tappe Construction  November 2000 - December 2006
SGN Architects   August 1997 - November 2000

Skills
Carpentry, Decks, Doors, Stairs, Home, Renovation, Interior Trim, Construction, Finish Work, Construction Management, Custom Remodeling, Friendly Personality, Close Attention to..., Framing, Customer Service

Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College   1998 — 2002
Cabinetmaking, Cabinet design, construction

Kendra Kruse Kendra Kruse United States Details
Kendra Kruse's metroConnections Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Program Manager at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   March 2014 - Present
Arthritis Foundation  December 2013 - March 2014
Red Frog Events  May 2011 - December 2013
Red Frog Events  September 2011 - September 2013
Red Frog Events  September 2011 - September 2013
Iowa State Daily Newspaper   August 2010 - May 2011
Alpha Chi Omega  January 2010 - December 2010
Iowa State Hip-Hop Club   May 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Management, Time Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations

Education
Iowa State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations, Minor in Event Management and Business Communications

Alissa Bemis Alissa Bemis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alissa Bemis's metroConnections Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Event Coordinator at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   December 2013 - Present
metroConnections   March 2012 - December 2013
Christ Presbyterian Church (CPC)   September 2011 - April 2012
Augsburg College  February 2011 - May 2011
The Children's Theatre Company  June 2010 - September 2010
Augsburg College  November 2006 - April 2010
Target Center  October 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Budgeting, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Tour Management, Customer Service, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office Organization, Prioritization, Administration, Word, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.com, Intacct, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Research, Nonprofits

Education
Augsburg College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Business Administration (Music Business) and Accounting

Stacie Karkhoff Stacie Karkhoff Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stacie Karkhoff's metroConnections Experience November 2007 - August 2009
Job Account Manager
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Knowledge Marketing  November 2013 - Present
metroConnections, Inc   August 2009 - November 2013
metroConnections   November 2007 - August 2009
metroConnections   March 2007 - November 2007
metroConnections   February 2006 - February 2007
Meritain Health (Formerly CBSA, Inc)   September 2005 - February 2006

Skills
Budget Management, Client Development, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Budget Reconciliation, Third Party Vendor..., Budgets, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Project Management, Corporate Events, Time Management, Negotiation, Coordinating Events, Marketing, Hospitality, Marketing Communications, Training

Education
St. Cloud State University   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Travel and Tourism

Rachel Campion Rachel Campion Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rachel Campion's metroConnections Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Registration Lead at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   October 2014 - Present
metroConnections   April 2014 - October 2014
The Chip Shoppe  September 2006 - December 2013
St Cloud Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   November 2012 - May 2013
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson   January 2012 - December 2012
Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Cloud   April 2011 - November 2011
South American Explorers Cusco Clubhouse   June 2010 - August 2010
Riverside Inn  January 2010 - March 2010
Minser Chiropractic Clinic   December 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Event Management, Hotels, Team Leadership, Event Marketing, Environmental Services, Event Planning, Marketing, Management, Photography, Hospitality, Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Social Media, Hospitality Industry, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Leadership, Hospitality Management

Education
QC Event Planning School   2012 — 2014
Certificate in Event and Wedding Planning, Special Events and Weddings

St. Cloud State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism, Geography

St. Cloud Technical College   2006 — 2008
Associate in Arts, General Education

Sydney Wolf Sydney Wolf Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sydney Wolf's metroConnections Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Event Sales Manager at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   September 2013 - Present
metroConnections   October 2012 - September 2013
metroConnections   June 2011 - October 2012
Johnson & Wales University  September 2009 - April 2011
VANOC/CleanEvent   February 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Social Media, Marketing, Hospitality, Events Coordination, Event Producing, Production Managment, Corporate Branding, Leadership, Team Leadership, Coordinating Special..., Sales Management, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Budgets

Education
Johnson and Wales University   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Johnson and Wales University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's of Science, Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management

Liza M. Lampi Liza M. Lampi Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Liza M. Lampi's metroConnections Experience February 2001 - April 2004
Job Event Planner and Founder Eventive Meetings
Industry Events Services
Experience
Eventive Meetings   2007 - Present
Biofuels Conferences   2005 - 2007
the ARDEL group  April 2004 - June 2005
metroConnections   February 2001 - April 2004

Skills
Budget Management, Event Execution, Exhibition Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Event Planning, Conferences, Coordination, Non-profits, Meeting Management, Special Events, Site Selection, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Vendor Relations, Marketing, Location Intelligence, Nonprofits, Budgets, Art Exhibitions, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Parties, Sponsorship, Galas, Festivals, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Private Events, Wedding Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1995 — 2000
International Relations & Spanish

Duluth East High School   1991 — 1995

Susan Effling - Voigt Susan Effling - Voigt Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Susan Effling - Voigt's metroConnections Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Sr. Manager, Sales Operations
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Edmentum  2009 - Present
ADC Telecommunications  2007 - October 2009
metroConnections   2005 - 2007
McKinley Group  2004 - 2005
Arthur Murray Dance Studio  2001 - 2005
Thomson West  2003 - 2004
Cygnus Business Media  2000 - 2003

Skills
Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Team Building, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Salesforce.com, PeopleSoft CRM, SAP, Training & Development, Employee Training, Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Strategy, Training, Customer Service, Business Development

Education
St. Catherine University   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA

South Dakota State University   1996 — 2000
BS, Communications

Jessica Woodward Jessica Woodward Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jessica Woodward's metroConnections Experience March 2000 - Present
Job Event Program Manager at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   March 2000 - Present
OLSON  1998 - 2000
Mall of America  1996 - 1998

Skills
Public Relations, Live Events, Meeting Planning, Incentive Travel, Hospitality, Marketing Communications, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Trade Shows, Sponsorship, Entertainment, Budgets, Coordinating Events, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Account Management, AV, Advertising, Leadership, Relationship Marketing, Tourism, Email Marketing, Private Events, Volunteer Management, Creative Direction, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Production Managment, Hotels, Fundraising, Social Networking, Wedding Planning, Fundraisers

Education
St. Norbert College   1992 — 1996
BA, International Business, Japanese Area Studies

Ryanne Dunning Ryanne Dunning Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ryanne Dunning's metroConnections Experience April 2013 - December 2013
Job Assistant to the CoExecutive Producers at American Idol Productions
Industry Media Production
Experience
American Idol Productions  2015 - Present
Freelance  December 2010 - Present
American Idol Productions  June 2014 - September 2014
Pier 1 Imports  August 2009 - July 2014
metroConnections   April 2013 - December 2013
Wings Financial Credit Union  October 2012 - April 2013
Your Story Video   May 2012 - October 2012
Carmichael Lynch  June 2012 - August 2012
Upbeat Productions  January 2012 - April 2012
Above the Line Entertainment   February 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Script Supervision, Retail Management, Spanish, Social Media, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Adobe After Effects, DSLR Filming, Film, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop, Cash Handling Experience, Film Production, After Effects, Video, Blogging, Editing, Post Production, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Facebook

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2012
BA, Communications, Electronic Media Production

Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2009
Communication and Media Studies

Samantha Stoner Samantha Stoner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Samantha Stoner's metroConnections Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Program Manager Event Services at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   June 2014 - Present
metroConnections   March 2012 - June 2014
metroConnections   April 2011 - March 2012
Spare Key Foundation   December 2010 - February 2011
Vanguard Travel Unlimited   January 2011 - January 2011

Skills
Events Coordination, Event Management, Program Coordination, Tour Management, Coordinating Events, Social Media Marketing, Project Coordination, Program Management, Online Marketing, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Events, Corporate Events, Teambuilding Events, Team Building, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Networking, Tourism, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Non-profits, Advertising, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Social Media, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Live Events, Outlook, Time Management, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Research, Internal Communications, Volunteer Management, Fundraisers, Incentive Travel, Management, Project Planning, Trade Shows, Account Management, Proposal Writing

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Management

Richard Dunning Richard Dunning Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Richard Dunning's metroConnections Experience June 2010 - May 2013
Job Materials Planner II at Honeywell Aerospace
Industry
Experience
Honeywell Aerospace  January 2015 - Present
Emergency Physicians, PA  April 2014 - September 2014
University of Minnesota  January 2013 - June 2014
Port Chilkoot Company   May 2013 - August 2013
metroConnections   June 2010 - May 2013

Skills
Leadership, Self-starter, Self-driven, Microsoft Office, Close Attention to..., Biochemistry, Technical Presentations, Eagle Scout, Cancer Research, Social Justice, Business Writing, Helping Others Succeed, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Professional..., Community Outreach, Historical Restoration, First Aid, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Sales, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Academic Achievement, Organizational..., Community Health, Community Education, Online Research, Online Communications

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry

Amanda Haase Amanda Haase Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amanda Haase's metroConnections Experience March 2013 - April 2015
Job Administrative Assistant, Corporate Payment Systems at U.S. Bank
Industry Events Services
Experience
U.S. Bank   May 2015 - Present
metroConnections   March 2013 - April 2015
metroConnections   March 2012 - March 2013
metroConnections   October 2010 - April 2012
metroConnections   May 2010 - October 2010
Homewood Suites by Hilton  January 2010 - April 2010
St. Cloud State University/National Geographic   December 2009 - April 2010
Explore Minnesota Tourism  September 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Conference Registration, Customer Service, Event Management, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Marketing Communications, Conference Housing..., Coordinating Events, Hotels, Live Events, Conferences

Education
St. Cloud State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Travel & Tourism

Staci Kvasnik, CMP Staci Kvasnik, CMP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Staci Kvasnik, CMP's metroConnections Experience September 2006 - July 2009
Job Meeting Planner at Boston Scientific
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Boston Scientific  July 2011 - Present
Land O Lakes  July 2009 - July 2011
metroConnections   September 2006 - July 2009
ACCESS Destination Services  January 2004 - June 2006

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Logistics, Hospitality, Fundraising, Project Planning, Trade Shows, Budget, Budgets, Incentives, Management, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Sales, Social Media, Sponsorship, Time Management

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning, Meeting and Event Planning

University of Kansas   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Andrew Kurcan Andrew Kurcan Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Andrew Kurcan's metroConnections Experience August 2012 - June 2015
Job Technical Production Manager at Encore Productions
Industry Photography
Experience
Encore Productions  July 2015 - Present
Andrew C. Kurcan, Photographer.   2010 - Present
metroConnections   August 2012 - June 2015
ShopNBC  May 2012 - August 2012
FoodServiceWarehouse.com  February 2012 - May 2012
AVT Event Technologies, Inc  February 2010 - February 2012
University of Denver  September 2009 - May 2011
ShopNBC  December 2007 - August 2009
South of the River Music   May 2008 - April 2009
HSN  October 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Video, Video Production, Videography, Camera, Lighting, Photography, Multimedia, Editing, Digital Photography, Commercial Photography, Final Cut Pro, Television, Audio Engineering, Post Production, Film Production, Documentaries, Headshots, Concerts, Music, Social Media, Video Editing, Event Management, AV, Production Managment, Music Theory, Lighting Design, Media Production, Art, Social Networking, Commercials, Mac, Final Cut Studio, Radio Producing, Camera Operating, Film, Mass Production, Web Design, Creative Direction, Cinematography, Broadcast, Sound Design, Radio Host, Show/Event Production, Carpentry, Radio Production, Commercial Production, audiovisual, Camera Operator, News, Design

Education
University of Denver   2009 — 2011
Master of Music, Trombone

University of South Florida   2005 — 2006
Studies in Music Performance, Multimedia Journalism

Bemidji State University   2003 — 2005
B.A., Music Performance, Minor Mass Communications Electronic Media

Heidelberg College   2001 — 2003
Studies in Music Business and Production

Kaia Ellis Kaia Ellis Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kaia Ellis's metroConnections Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Finance Manager at metroConnections
Industry Financial Services
Experience
metroConnections   March 2014 - Present
Sons of Norway District V Heritage Camp   January 2006 - Present
The McKnight Foundation  April 2009 - March 2014
Opportunity Finance, LLC   April 2007 - April 2009
Bentz / Thompson / Rietow, Inc.   August 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Grants, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Invoicing, Reporting & Analysis, International Wire..., Domestic ACH Payments, Interpersonal..., Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Intacct, QuickBooks, Human Resources, Banking Relationships, Account Reconciliation, Investment Management, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2010 — 2013
Masters Degree, Accounting and Financial Management

St. Lawrence University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Amy Batchelder Amy Batchelder Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amy Batchelder's metroConnections Experience June 2008 - December 2008
Job Servicing Manager at U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems
Industry Financial Services
Experience
U.S. Bank   May 2014 - Present
U.S. Bank   May 2014 - Present
U.S. Bank   January 2013 - May 2014
U.S. Bank   June 2011 - May 2013
U.S. Bank   October 2010 - December 2012
Twin Cities KKG Alumni Association   June 2010 - April 2012
US Bank  October 2009 - October 2010
Edward Jones Mortgage  January 2009 - October 2009
metroConnections   June 2008 - December 2008
Arthritis Foundation  September 2007 - May 2008

Education
Iowa State University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Journalism & Mass Communications

Whitefish Bay High School   1997 — 2001

Michelle St.Hilaire Michelle St.Hilaire Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Michelle St.Hilaire's metroConnections Experience April 2003 - September 2004
Job Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes   May 2013 - Present
Carlson Wagonlit Travel  August 2010 - January 2011
Target via AppleOne   December 2009 - August 2010
Fair Isaac  August 2007 - August 2008
Target  October 2004 - August 2007
metroConnections   April 2003 - September 2004
GABBERTS FURNITURE AND DESIGN STUDIO  May 1999 - June 2002
Various Non-Profit Theaters   1992 - 2001
BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS  July 1995 - October 1999

Skills
Event Planning, Recruiting, Event Management, Writing, Editing, Advertising, Marketing, Program Management, Employee Training, Budgets, Human Resources, Social Media, Onboarding, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Management, Newsletters, Sales

Education
Minnesota Realty School   2013 — 2013
Licensed Realtor, Real Estate

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1997
BA, Theater

Haley Wakefield Haley Wakefield Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Haley Wakefield's metroConnections Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Producer at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   February 2014 - Present
Evanston Golf Club  June 2012 - January 2014
Levy Restaurants at the United Center   October 2011 - June 2012
Evanston Golf Club  May 2011 - September 2011
Iowa State University Hip Hop Club   August 2010 - May 2011
Iowa State University  August 2008 - May 2011
Bearpath Golf and Country Club  May 2010 - August 2010
Iowa State University Hip Hop Club   August 2009 - May 2010
Avalon Tearoom and Pastry Shoppe   August 2004 - December 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Catering, Hospitality Management, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Event Management, Hospitality, Food, Fundraising, Organization, Banquets, Time Management, Teamwork, Food & Beverage, Management

Education
Iowa State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Hospitality Management

White Bear Lake Area High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Caitlin Hurley Caitlin Hurley Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Caitlin Hurley's metroConnections Experience January 2012 - November 2012
Job Clinical MSW Student at University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services  August 2014 - May 2015
Alliance for a Better Minnesota and America Votes   January 2014 - January 2015
womenwinning  February 2013 - January 2014
metroConnections   January 2012 - November 2012
Compassionate Societies   January 2011 - May 2011
Red Bull USA  June 2010 - September 2010
MeetingSmart   June 2003 - August 2010
Edina Country Club  August 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Blogging, Event Planning, Research, Social Media, Facebook, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Organization, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management, Sales

Education
University of St. Thomas   2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts

Brian Riebe Brian Riebe Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brian Riebe's metroConnections Experience 2002 - Present
Job Video Editor/Project Manager at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   2002 - Present
BrianRiebeArt   2000 - Present
it takes two, inc.   1991 - 2002

Skills
Event Management, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Illustration, Live Events, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Leadership, Video, Video Production, Coordinating Events, Production Managment

Education
Briar Cliff University   1994 — 1998
BA, Art & Theatre

Donna Hackler Donna Hackler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Donna Hackler's metroConnections Experience October 2002 - Present
Job Independent Tour Director and Guide
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Country Travel Discoveries   February 2012 - Present
WorldStrides  March 2007 - Present
Premier World Discovery  May 2005 - Present
metroConnections   October 2002 - Present
Collette Vacations  2002 - Present
World Wide Country Tours   July 2004 - January 2012
Zion Lutheran Church, Hopkins, MN   August 1992 - December 2002

Skills
Tourism, Event Management, ITMI Certified Tour..., Customer Service, Cruises, Vacation, Hospitality, Tour Guide, Organist, Leadership, Travel Management, Coaching, Management, Budgets, Leisure Travel, Travel Planning, Tour Operators, Public Speaking, Tour Management, Time Management, Event Planning, History, Marketing, Hotels, Leisure, Adventure Travel, Business Travel

Education
International Tour Management Institute   2002 — 2002
Certificate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1986 — 1988
M.Mus.

Oberlin College   1975 — 1977
B.Mus.

Phillips University   1973 — 1975
B.Mus.

Bryenne Albright Bryenne Albright Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Bryenne Albright's metroConnections Experience September 2012 - October 2013
Job Executive Assistant Product Delivery and US Commercial Operations
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Tornier Careers  June 2014 - Present
CROSSMARK  June 2014 - November 2014
CROSSMARK  October 2013 - June 2014
metroConnections   September 2012 - October 2013
Ingersoll Rand  September 2009 - September 2012
Best Buy  May 2008 - March 2009
Best Buy  April 2005 - September 2007
Best Buy  May 2000 - April 2005
Hertz  May 1999 - May 2000
Hertz  March 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Event Planning, Project Management, HTML, Notary Public, Payroll, Leadership, Outlook, Customer Service, Access, Visio, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Training, Budgets, Management, Project Planning, Sales, Negotiation

Education
Concordia University-St. Paul   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing Management, Graduated with Distinction

Dakota County Technical College   2006 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business: Meeting & Event Management

Kristen Christianson (Lervick) Kristen Christianson (Lervick) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kristen Christianson (Lervick)'s metroConnections Experience August 2000 - June 2004
Job Real Estate Simplified, Keller Williams Integrity
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Integrity Realty  May 2004 - Present
KBC Enterprises, LLC   January 2004 - Present
metroConnections   August 2000 - June 2004
LifeTime Fitness  June 1999 - August 2000
ASE Group Inc  October 1995 - May 1999

Skills
Relocation, Real Estate, Move Up Buyers, Residential Listings, REO, Investment Properties, New Homes, Residential Homes, New Home Sales, Listings, Sellers, Relocation Buyers, Townhomes, Luxury, Short Sales, Home Staging, Foreclosures, Buyers, Referrals, Investors, Real Property, ABR, First Time Home Buyers, Marketing, Condos, Buyer Representation, Real Estate Transactions, Single Family Homes, FHA, Vacation Homes, Property, Selling, Seniors, Property Management, Rentals, HUD, Income Properties, SFR

Education
Iowa State University   1990 — 1994
HRIM, Hospitality Management

Brandt Krueger Brandt Krueger Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brandt Krueger's metroConnections Experience May 1996 - August 2014
Job Meetings & event technology educator and consultant. Sits on a ball.
Industry Events Services
Experience
Event Technology Consulting   August 2014 - Present
Event Leadership Institute  February 2011 - Present
Event Alley Show   January 2014 - January 2015
metroConnections   May 1996 - August 2014
Taurus Productions   January 1996 - May 1996
Gopher Stage Lighting   May 1995 - January 1996

Skills
Live Event Direction..., Instruction- Event..., Video Editing, Video Production, PowerPoint, Keynote, Public Speaking, Corporate Meetings, Corporate Events, Hybrid Event Technology, Meeting Production, Live Events, Final Cut Pro, Event Technology, Creative Direction, Production Managment, Lighting, Entertainment, Leadership, Video, Event Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, AV, Production Management

Education
Macalester College   1991 — 1995
BS, Technical Theatre, Psychology Core

Kim Holste Kim Holste Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kim Holste's metroConnections Experience April 2005 - Present
Job Operations Manager at ALTOUR
Industry Hospitality
Experience
ALTOUR  July 2015 - Present
metroConnections   April 2005 - Present
MotivAction  August 2004 - April 2005
Tastefully Simple  November 2002 - August 2004
TRIAD Conferences  March 2001 - November 2002
Aveda  March 1995 - March 2001

Skills
Event Planning, Budgets, Project Management, Meeting Planning, Marketing, Leadership, beauty industry, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Key Account Management, Incentive Programs, Incentive Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Management, Hospitality Industry, Project Planning, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Sales, Volunteer Management, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Live Events, Incentives, Marketing Strategy, Wedding Planning, Venue Relations, Conference Registration, Social Networking, Coordinating Events, Convention Services, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Beauty Industry, Fundraisers

Education
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School   1993 — 1995

Northern State University   1992 — 1993

Emily Thielman Emily Thielman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Emily Thielman's metroConnections Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Program Manager, Event Services at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   September 2014 - Present
Ignite Models   January 2009 - Present
ESPN  August 2006 - Present
metroConnections   January 2014 - September 2014
CBS Radio  May 2011 - February 2014
Promosynthesis  May 2009 - January 2014
metroConnections   February 2012 - December 2013
Hire A Host   May 2009 - January 2012
Hire A Host   May 2009 - December 2009
Hire A Host   May 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Social Media, Video Production, Marketing, Facebook, Event Planning, Event Management, Broadcast, Entertainment, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing

Education
Bethel University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Communication, Minor: Leadership

Anne Lindeberg Anne Lindeberg Brooklyn, New York Details
Anne Lindeberg's metroConnections Experience March 1997 - February 1999
Job Sales & Marketing at Nulux Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
Nulux Inc.   June 2011 - Present
One Across, Inc.   January 2009 - Present
Explocity Pvt. Ltd   January 2001 - December 2008
Cox Advertising  February 1999 - December 2000
metroConnections   March 1997 - February 1999

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Sales, Event Management, Product Development, Business Development, Product Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Strategy, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Advertising

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Mallory Marshall, CAPM, CPPM Mallory Marshall, CAPM, CPPM Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mallory Marshall, CAPM, CPPM's metroConnections Experience October 2013 - April 2014
Job Project Coordinator, WAND Corporation
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
WAND Corporation  March 2015 - Present
Genesis10  June 2014 - November 2014
metroConnections   October 2013 - April 2014
HERO - Health Enhancement Research Organization   July 2013 - October 2013
SPS Commerce  April 2012 - December 2012
Epicor Software Corp  September 2011 - March 2012
Epicor Software Corp  March 2011 - September 2011
Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State  July 2009 - September 2009
MN State Senate, Office of State Senator Katie Sieben   January 2009 - May 2009
University of Minnesota  February 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Leadership, SaaS, Customer Service, Enterprise Software, Sales, Management, Business Development, Advertising, CRM, Strategy, Recruiting, Marketing, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2005 — 2010
BA, Global Studies, Spanish Studies

Eden Prairie High School   2001 — 2005

University of St. Thomas

Dawn Brodey Dawn Brodey Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Dawn Brodey's metroConnections Experience June 2001 - Present
Job Freelance Actor, Playwright, Historian
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Mixed Blood Theatre  September 2013 - Present
The Playwrights' Center  August 2013 - Present
Science Museum of Minnesota  December 2011 - Present
Wabasha Street Caves   June 2006 - Present
Crisis Company   June 2006 - Present
The Bakken Museum  June 2001 - Present
metroConnections   June 2001 - Present
Self-employed  June 1999 - Present
Workhaus Collective   April 2013 - May 2013
The Peanut Butter Factory   August 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Theatre, Voice Over, Comedy, Independent Film, Voice Acting, Film Production, Entertainment, Theatrical Production, Dialects, Acting, Plays, Corporate Events, Improvisation

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater

Lincoln High School   1994 — 1997
Diploma, General, Honors

Blake Ames Blake Ames Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Blake Ames's metroConnections Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Marketing & Design Specialist
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
REACH Media Network   May 2009 - March 2015
metroConnections   2010 - 2011

Skills
Art, Advertising, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustrator, Creative Development, InDesign, Web Design, Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Layout, Production, Social Media, Arts, Video, Graphics, Logo Design, User Experience, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Microsoft Office, Creative Direction, Typography, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, OS X, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2001 — 2006
Graphic Design, Art

Andrea Maus Andrea Maus Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Andrea Maus's metroConnections Experience April 2001 - Present
Job Program Manager at metroConnections
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
metroConnections   April 2001 - Present
Macy's - Ridgedale   July 1999 - Present
Minneapolis Metro North Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 1995 - November 2000

Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Hospitality, Marketing, Trade Shows, Sales, Corporate Events, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Marketing Communications

Education
St. Cloud State University   1991 — 1993
BES, Geography

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Hotel & Restaurant Management

Brad Neuman Brad Neuman Menlo Park, California Details
Brad Neuman's metroConnections Experience December 2003 - September 2013
Job Sr. Technical Manager at Certain, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Certain, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Certain, Inc.   November 2014 - June 2015
Certain, Inc.   September 2013 - November 2014
metroConnections   December 2003 - September 2013
Cardinal Communications / Starcite   1998 - 2003

Skills
FileMaker, CSS, Web 2.0, Silverstripe, Web Design, Event Management, Events, Technology, Registration, Session Management, Breakout Sessions, SaaS, Project Management, Strategic Consulting, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Live Events, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking

Education
USC   1985 — 1988
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Phil Karatz Phil Karatz Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Phil Karatz's metroConnections Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Technical Director at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   August 2015 - Present
Heroic Productions  June 2013 - August 2015
Heroic Productions  January 2007 - August 2015
Ted Mann Concert Hall  October 2005 - December 2006
LFS Touring - Ani Difranco   March 1999 - August 2005
Freelance  March 1992 - August 2005
See Factor   January 1996 - March 1999

Skills
Event Management, Lighting Design, Production Management, Live Events, Lighting, Corporate Events, Vectorworks, Production Managment, Projection, Stage Management, AV, Technical Direction, Festivals, Sound, Stage Lighting

Education
Berklee College of Music

Courtney Sawatzke Courtney Sawatzke Madison, Wisconsin Details
Courtney Sawatzke's metroConnections Experience June 2009 - August 2012
Job Summer Analyst Intern at Huron Consulting Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Huron Consulting Group  June 2015 - August 2015
Hardin Design and Development   September 2014 - May 2015
Kappa Alpha Theta  December 2013 - December 2014
Target  May 2014 - August 2014
Mu Kappa Tau   September 2013 - May 2014
All Terrain  August 2013 - May 2014
Caribou Coffee  August 2010 - August 2013
Aloha  May 2013 - July 2013
metroConnections   June 2009 - August 2012
Rotary International  July 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Marketing, Spanish, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Sales, Brazilian Portuguese, Event Management, International Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Mintel, Microsoft Excel, Lean Startup, Intercultural..., Business Analysis, Brand Ambassadorship, Facebook, Customer Service

Education
Universidad de Sevilla   2015 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, Marketing & Spanish for Business

Orono High School   2007 — 2011

Jessica Mosloski Jessica Mosloski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jessica Mosloski's metroConnections Experience May 2014 - September 2014
Job Event Manager on Duty at MCC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Maplewood Community Center  April 2014 - Present
Lionheart Home Staging   August 2010 - Present
University of Northwestern - St. Paul  August 2013 - May 2015
Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford   September 2014 - December 2014
metroConnections   May 2014 - September 2014
PULSE Ministries   January 2014 - April 2014

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Time Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Organization, Critical Thinking, Positivity, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Facebook, Customer Service, Research, Data Entry, Proofreading, Writing, Copy Editing, Video Editing, Microsoft Publisher, iMovie, Inventory Management, Weddings, Corporate Events

Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul   2012 — 2015
Public Relations

University of Oxford
Theology

Greg Tullis Greg Tullis Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Greg Tullis's metroConnections Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Tour Director/Tour Guide
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
metroConnections   March 2014 - Present
Self-employed  June 2012 - Present
Northland Community and Technical College  July 1990 - June 2012

Education
International Guide Academy, Inc. Denver CO
CITM, Certified International Tour Manager

American Tour Guide Association

North Dakota State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education

South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture and Biological Science, Ag Education

Jason Rudoy Jason Rudoy Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jason Rudoy's metroConnections Experience October 2005 - Present
Job Director of Sales
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   October 2005 - Present
Target  October 2003 - September 2005
Minnesota Timberwolves  May 2000 - October 2003

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Sponsorship, Marketing, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Sports Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Ticket Sales, Sports Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Sponsorship Sales, Live Events

Education
Bemidji State University   1996 — 2000
BS, Sports Management

Shakopee High School   1994 — 1996

Brenda Erickson, CMP Brenda Erickson, CMP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brenda Erickson, CMP's metroConnections Experience August 2002 - Present
Job Meeting and Event Planner
Industry Events Services
Experience
Alternative Risk Underwriting   February 2011 - Present
Meeting Professionals International  2010 - Present
Erickson Works   August 2002 - Present
metroConnections   August 2002 - Present
Coleman Mason Events   June 2011 - September 2012
Scientific Societies  March 2011 - October 2011
Land O'Lakes  November 2009 - 2010
Hamline University  September 2008 - May 2009
Hamline University  September 2004 - August 2008
Grand Excursion 2004   2002 - 2004

Skills
Sourcing, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Budgets, Designing, Writing, Event transportation, Incentive Travel, On Stie Conference and..., Event Planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Training, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Nonprofits, Management, Time Management, Customer Service, Leadership

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
Mini-Master

Harvard University
Master of Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA

Greenfield High School

Mickey Muza Mickey Muza Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mickey Muza's metroConnections Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Technical Designer at metroConnections
Industry Music
Experience
metroConnections   March 2014 - Present
IKEA Group  June 2012 - February 2014
Minneapolis Media Institute  February 2012 - August 2012
US Navy  September 2004 - October 2006

Skills
Audio Post Production, Audio Engineering, Pro Tools, Audio Editing, Studio Recording, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Video Editing, 3D Rendering, AutoCAD, Organization, Computer Repair, Computer Hardware..., Audio Visual Support, Audio Mixing, Computer Network..., Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Event Management, Music Production, Music, Recording, Event Production

Education
Dunwoody College of Technology   2014 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Systems Networking

Minneapolis Media Institute   2010 — 2012
Associates of Applied Science, Recording & Music Technology, 3.9

Minnesota School of Business   2009 — 2010
Music Business

Ben Krupa Ben Krupa Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Ben Krupa's metroConnections Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Student at Institute of Production and Recording
Industry Music
Experience
metroConnections   August 2014 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Project Management, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Photography, Video Editing, Graphic Design

Education
Institute of Production and Recording   2013 — 2015
Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS), Audio Production and Engineering

Samantha Hoy Samantha Hoy Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Samantha Hoy's metroConnections Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Event Assistant at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   August 2015 - Present
Graduation & Private Parties   June 2015 - Present
Wayzata Country Club  May 2014 - August 2014
Iowa State University  January 2014 - May 2014
David Hoy & Associates  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Hospitality, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, PowerPoint, Hospitality Industry, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Restaurants, Teamwork, Time Management, Front Office, Marketing, Catering, Leadership

Education
Iowa State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Event Management, GPA: 3.21

Lorenzo de Medici Italian International Institute   2013 — 2013
Italian Cuisine & Photography

Wayzata High school   2008 — 2011

Mindy McReynolds Mindy McReynolds Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mindy McReynolds's metroConnections Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Account Executive at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   July 2014 - Present
metroConnections   August 2009 - July 2014
metroConnections   February 2005 - August 2009
Plan X   February 2004 - December 2004
Altman Greenfield & Selvaggi  August 2003 - February 2004

Skills
Corporate Events, Production Managment, Event Management, Live Events, Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Budgets, AV, Event Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management

Education
California State University-Northridge   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Normandale Community College
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Renee Splittgerber Renee Splittgerber Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Renee Splittgerber's metroConnections Experience January 1990 - Present
Job Director, Transportation Services at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   January 1990 - Present
Hotel Luxeford Suites   September 1987 - December 1989

Skills
Transportation..., Logistics, Customized Tour..., Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Department Budgeting, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Event Management, Marketing, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Account Management, Live Events, Budgets, Incentive Travel, Social Media Marketing

Education
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing / Advertising

Rachel Schuler Rachel Schuler Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Rachel Schuler's metroConnections Experience May 2012 - April 2013
Job Meeting & Event Planner Professional
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Suburban Officials Association   October 2004 - Present
metroConnections   May 2012 - April 2013
Academy College  July 2011 - October 2011
Hilton  March 2009 - July 2011
St. Paul Conventions and Visitors Authority   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Student Recruitment, Customer Service, Client Relationship..., Hospitality Industry, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Coordinating Special..., Volunteer Organization, Hotels, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Problem..., Risk Management, Volunteering, Time Management, CRM

Education
St. Cloud State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Travel and Tourism

Woodbury Senior High School

Kari Kraska Kari Kraska Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kari Kraska's metroConnections Experience May 2011 - May 2012
Job Project Manager at FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business
Industry Events Services
Experience
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  May 2012 - Present
Buffalo Wild Wings  2004 - Present
metroConnections   May 2011 - May 2012
metroConnections   January 2007 - May 2011
Leighton Broadcasting  2004 - 2006

Education
St. Cloud State University   2001 — 2006
Travel and Tourism, Geography

Kristen Zenner Kristen Zenner Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Kristen Zenner's metroConnections Experience May 2012 - June 2014
Job Corporate Event Program Coordinator at Koncept Events
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Koncept Events  September 2014 - Present
Rapid Refill  October 2012 - August 2014
metroConnections   May 2012 - June 2014
Classic Catering  May 2012 - May 2014
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres  January 2012 - May 2012
University of Minnesota  February 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota Historical Society  October 2010 - May 2011
Clipper Vacations  June 2010 - September 2010
BC Gardens   May 2005 - September 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Editing, Media Relations, Writing For Publication, Constant Contact, Writing, Facebook, Illustrator, Outlook, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, HTML emails, Brand Management, Franchise Consulting, Franchising, Event Producing, Vendor Relationships, Press Releases, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Mac, PC, Joomla, Project Management, Project Coordination, Multiple Project..., Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, WordPress

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2012
BA, Communication Studies

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School

Amber Marie Weingart Amber Marie Weingart Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amber Marie Weingart's metroConnections Experience August 2010 - May 2012
Job Traditional Naturopath, BioEnergetic Practitioner & Founder of Opulent Natural Health
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Opulent Natural Health   May 2014 - Present
The Natural Path  May 2014 - August 2015
The Natural Path  May 2012 - May 2014
metroConnections   August 2010 - May 2012
Novus Media, Inc  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Event Management, Customer Service, Holistic Health, Public Speaking, Holistic Medicine, Holistic Education, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Nutrition, Training, Project Management, Small Business, Social Media, Leadership, Time Management, Management, Strategy, Wellness, Healing, Budgets, Social Networking, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Natural Health, Natural Health Products, Energy Work, Energy Medicine, BioEnergics Practitioner, Traditional Naturopath

Education
Trinity School of Natural Health   2013 — 2015
Doctor of Naturopathy, Doctor of Naturopathy, Trinity School of Natural Health, Warsaw, IN

Academy of BioEnergetics   2011 — 2013
Bio-Energetic Practitioner BEP, Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy

Certified Natural Health Professionals   2011 — 2013
CNHP, Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy

Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing

Ridgewater College   2003 — 2005
Associates of Arts, Generals/Pre-business

Sarah Uwimana Sarah Uwimana Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Uwimana's metroConnections Experience December 2005 - April 2007
Job Experienced Marketing Coordinator | Project Coordinator Known For Professional Communication And Excellent Organization
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Datacard Group  August 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU  October 2012 - May 2013
SUPERVALU  October 2010 - October 2012
SUPERVALU  November 2008 - October 2010
Babies R Us  December 2002 - October 2008
Eagle's Flight  April 2007 - June 2008
metroConnections   December 2005 - April 2007
Minneapolis Downtown Council  2005 - 2006
Augsburg   October 1998 - May 2002

Skills
Change Management, Desktop Publishing, Mac, Logistics, Vendor Management, Advertising, Event Planning, Direct Mail, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Customer Service, Retail, PowerPoint, Budgets, Time Management, Building Relationships, Organization, Process Improvement, Reliable, Positive Can-do Attitude, Highly detail oriented, Responsiveness, Meet Deadlines, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Professional..., Diligent, Fast-paced, Efficiency, Follow Through, Marketing Communications, Communication, Proactive self-starter, Highly personable, Multi Tasking, Overcoming Challenges, Marketing, Promotions, Project Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Pricing, Editing

Education
Augsburg College   1998 — 2002
Marketing, Marketing

Bruce Samuel Bruce Samuel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Bruce Samuel's metroConnections Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Director Finance & HR
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   March 2015 - Present
BI WORLDWIDE  April 2013 - October 2014
Martin Bastian Productions  October 2004 - April 2013
MilePoint   October 1999 - July 2004
The Lacek Group  January 1994 - June 1999
Northwest Airlines  March 1985 - January 1994

Skills
Entertainment, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budget, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Small Business, Strategic Planning, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Payroll, Event Planning, Event Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Management, Project Planning, Customer Service, Start-ups, Team Building, Leadership, Business Planning, Social Media, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Time Management

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Lubar School of Business   1984 — 1987
MBA, Finance

Marquette University   1978 — 1980
BS, Accounting

Stephanie. Ripley Stephanie. Ripley Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stephanie. Ripley's metroConnections Experience May 2001 - October 2002
Job Meeting Planner at Thomson
Industry Legal Services
Experience
The Thomson Corporation  December 2006 - Present
E & Y  February 2006 - November 2006
ACA International  December 2004 - December 2005
ACA International  November 2002 - December 2004
metroConnections   May 2001 - October 2002

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   1994 — 1999
MA, Counseling & Psychological Services

University of Wisconsin-Stout   1983 — 1988
BS, Art

Kristin Kriesel Kristin Kriesel Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kristin Kriesel's metroConnections Experience April 2012 - October 2012
Job Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
IKEA  November 2011 - Present
metroConnections   April 2012 - October 2012
SUPERVALU  January 2008 - April 2008
General Mills  2006 - 2007
Law Library Associates   August 2001 - September 2005

Education
Augsburg College   2004 — 2008
Accounting

Simmons College   1993 — 1994
M.S., Library Science

St. Olaf College   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History and Latin

Bill Sather Bill Sather Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Bill Sather's metroConnections Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Sr. Technical Director at metroConnections
Industry Events Services
Experience
metroConnections   September 2012 - Present
metroConnections   April 2006 - September 2012
metroConnections   April 2004 - March 2006
metroConnections   September 2002 - April 2004
Concordia University  1994 - 1998
Transportation Electronics   1993 - 1993

Skills
Corporate Events, Production Managment, Event Management, AV, Event Planning, AutoCAD, Trade Shows, Editing, Post Production, Theatre, Meeting Planning, Lighting, Entertainment, Video Production, Production Management, Stage Lighting, Video, Customer Service, Stage Management

Education
Concordia University-St. Paul   1994 — 1998
BA, Theatre

Stephanie Ripley, CMP Stephanie Ripley, CMP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stephanie Ripley, CMP's metroConnections Experience May 2001 - October 2002
Job Meeting Manager at American Express Meetings & Events
Industry Events Services
Experience
American Express Meetings & Events  November 2011 - Present
Nonprofit Solutions  March 2011 - November 2011
Thomson Reuters  December 2006 - January 2011
Ernst & Young  February 2006 - November 2006
ACA International  November 2004 - December 2005
ACA International  November 2002 - November 2004
Artists Unlimited   2001 - 2004
metroConnections   May 2001 - October 2002
Rorke Data  January 2001 - May 2001
CIGNA Behavioral Health  October 1995 - December 2000

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   1993 — 1998
MA, Counseling and Psychological Services

University of Wisconsin-Stout   1983 — 1988
BS, Art

Lakeville HS   1980 — 1983

Alison Yeamen Alison Yeamen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alison Yeamen's metroConnections Experience January 2000 - May 2004
Job Experienced Marketing Meetings & Events Leader
Industry Events Services
Experience
Target  April 2011 - Present
Target  November 2008 - April 2011
Personnel Decisions International  April 2006 - November 2008
Keller Williams Integrity Realty  May 2004 - November 2008
metroConnections   January 2000 - May 2004

Skills
Public Relations, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Marketing, Hospitality, Customer Service, Budgets, Nonprofits, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Corporate Events, Public Speaking, Sales, Training

Education
College of Saint Benedict
BA, Communication

Karen Frank-Lopez Karen Frank-Lopez Greater Chicago Area Details
Karen Frank-Lopez's metroConnections Experience June 1997 - August 2007
Job Operations Director at Advanstar Communications
Industry Events Services
Experience
Advanstar Communications  July 2011 - Present
Advanstar Communications  September 2007 - July 2011
metroConnections   June 1997 - August 2007
Target Centered Golf   1992 - 1994

Education
California State University-Northridge   1982 — 1986
BA, Theater & Television Production w/Management

Sheila Ahrens Sheila Ahrens Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sheila Ahrens's metroConnections Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Travel Director
Industry Events Services
Experience
ITA Group, Inc.   July 2012 - Present
metroConnections   June 2011 - Present
Frontier Adjusters, Inc  July 2011 - February 2013
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services  May 2010 - December 2010
PrimeVest Financial Services  March 1990 - March 2009

Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Change Management, Event Management, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement

Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts, Geography/Travel/Tourism

Jared Walker Smith Jared Walker Smith Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Jared Walker Smith's metroConnections Experience June 2005 - March 2006
Job Associate Attorney at LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP   October 2013 - Present
Midwest Environmental Advocates  June 2012 - October 2013
University of Wisconsin Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic   February 2012 - May 2012
Midwest Environmental Advocates  September 2011 - May 2012
Kelly Services  October 2006 - 2009
Chicago Botanic Garden  March 2006 - September 2006
metroConnections   June 2005 - March 2006
St. Olaf College  May 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Problem Solving, Issue Identification, Research, Courts, Westlaw, Editing, Wildlife, Quick Study, People Skills, Administrative Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Litigation

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

St. Olaf College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Environmental Studies, magma cum laude

Karen Igielski Karen Igielski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Karen Igielski's metroConnections Experience May 1998 - September 2001
Job Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer at Minnesota Judicial Branch
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Minnesota Judicial Branch  July 2015 - Present
Boston Scientific  January 2014 - July 2015
Geodigital International Inc  June 2011 - January 2014
University of Minnesota  June 2005 - June 2011
Finney Company  2005 - 2009
Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist  November 2001 - June 2005
metroConnections   May 1998 - September 2001

Skills
InDesign, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Information Architecture, Content Management, Technical Writing, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Adobe Fireworks, Captivate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Camtasia, Wiki Administrator, Salesforce.com, WeBuilder, Prezi, Piano, Editing, FrameMaker, Training, Newsletters, Software Documentation

Education
Metropolitan State University
M.S., Technical Communication

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Speech-Communication