Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Industry: Corporation
DescriptionThe Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, commonly known as MPEA, is a corporation that owns Navy Pier and McCormick Place in Chicago. It also manages the city's collection of taxes for vehicles picking up passengers for O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: 1989 Type of business: Municipal corporation
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Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Employees
McCormick Place August 2011 - Present
Front & Social October 2010 - Present
CountryMusicChicago.com September 2008 - October 2013
G&B Homes June 2007 - August 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority November 2007 - July 2011
The Scofield Company January 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, SEO, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, WordPress, Event Planning, New Media, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Country Music, Online Marketing, Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing, Publicity, Web Content Management, Content Development, Web Content, Strategic Planning, Mobile Marketing, Copywriting, Social Networking, Press Releases, Journalism, Digital Media, Photography, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Social Media Measurement, Ethics, Management, Newsletters, Digital Strategy, Website Development, Crisis Communications, Sponsorship, User Experience, Content Strategy, Web Marketing, Content Management, Startup Marketing
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2006
Corporate Communications/Journalism
Metropolitan Pier June 2006 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority January 2006 - Present
Continental Electrical Construction January 2005 - January 2006
Shamrock Electric July 2004 - August 2004
JM Polcurr Inc January 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Construction Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Contract Management, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Customer Service, Budgets, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Process Scheduler, Renovation, Engineering, MS Project
Education
Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training (EJAT)
Electrical Apprenticeship
Fenwick High School
High School Diploma
University of Northern Iowa
Sociology
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority February 2014 - Present
McCormick Place / SMG May 2012 - February 2014
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority July 2006 - May 2012
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 1998 - June 2006
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office, EBMS, Internet, Web Design, Outlook, Novell, Time Management, Organization &..., Oral & Written..., Project Planning, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Registration Services, Editing, Proofreading, Pay Close Attention to..., Interpersonal Leadership, Positive Team Player
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Adult Education - Curriculum and Instruction
DeVry University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Management
NOVELLE LAW ASSOCIATES, L.L.C January 2006 - Present
Advocacy, Benefits and Consulting, LLC July 2013 - Present
Village of Willowbrook June 2010 - Present
ELLEVON REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE CORPORATION October 2005 - Present
METROPOLITAN PIER AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY January 2008 - January 2010
SERPICO, NOVELLE, PETROSINO & RASCIA, LTD January 1994 - January 2005
COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE January 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Leadership, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Social Media, Real Estate Transactions, Coaching
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctorate
Loyola University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Austin Convention Center Department January 2008 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority March 2005 - January 2008
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau June 1995 - March 2005
Sonesta Hotels 1992 - 1995
Sonesta Hotels 1991 - 1992
Skills
Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Marketing, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Sponsorship, Event Management, Event Planning, Hotels, Convention Services, Public Relations, Resorts, Marketing Communications, Hospitality Industry, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Sales Management, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Time Management, Tourism, New Business Development, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Fundraising, Team Building, Integrated Marketing, Training, Customer Service
Education
Purdue University 1983 — 1987
BA, Communication
SSPI January 2012 - Present
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago September 2009 - June 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority April 2007 - September 2009
The Art Institute of Chicago 2001 - 2007
Skills
Access Control, Museums, Convention Centers, Physical Security, Security Management, Security Operations, Emergency Management, Crisis Management, Private Investigations, Corporate Security, Executive Protection, Security, Museum Collections, Workplace Violence, Surveillance, Leadership, Crime Prevention, Security Training, Protection, Supervisory Skills, CCTV, Enforcement, Training, Police, Public Safety, Internal Investigations, Loss Prevention, Investigation, Asset Protection, Homeland Security, Personal Security, Policy, Counterterrorism, Risk Assessment, Criminal Justice, Security Audits, Life Safety, Personal Protection, Security Awareness, First Responder, Background Checks, NIMS, Crowd Control, Business Continuity, Fraud, Firearms, Interrogation, Criminal Investigations, Tactics, Vulnerability Assessment
Education
Lewis University
Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America March 2014 - Present
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago March 2013 - March 2014
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago June 2011 - February 2013
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago January 2011 - May 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Leadership, Blogging, Nonprofits, Email Marketing, Wordpress, Copy Editing, Constant Contact, Basecamp, Event Management, Advertising, Non-profits, Media Relations, Copywriting, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Public Speaking
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Public Relations & Advertising; Psychology
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2009
Psychology
agencyEA July 2015 - Present
agencyEA December 2012 - July 2015
Wood Family Foundation January 2012 - August 2012
Paulette Wolf Events & Entertainment June 2010 - October 2010
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2009 - August 2009
Mayor's Office of Special Events June 2008 - August 2008
Illinois Restaurant Association May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Sponsorship, Social Media, Sports, Marketing, Fundraising, Wedding Planning, Press Releases, Conference Services, Corporate Events
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
Hospitality Management, Special Events Management
Eastern Michigan University 2006 — 2009
Hospitality Management
Mother McAuley High School 2002 — 2006
Ashbury Initiatives, LLC January 2010 - Present
Kendall College 2009 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority September 1992 - January 2010
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicage City-Wide College, Chicago Hospitality Institute January 1989 - January 1991
City Colleges of Chicago, Chicage City-Wide College, Chicago Hospitality Institute January 1984 - January 1989
Skills
Organizational..., Hospitality Training, Professional Coaching, Foodservice Sanitation..., Meeting Coordination, Pre-employment Training, Training, Coaching, Sanitation, Food Service, Budgets, Management, Policy, Teaching, System Administration, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Program Management, Leadership Development, Hospitality Management, Meeting, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Leadership, Time Management, Employee Training, Event Management, Hotels, Catering, Team Building
Education
Roosevelt University
Master
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
HRM
Cargill April 2013 - Present
Busey January 2012 - April 2013
Urbana Business Association May 2009 - January 2012
Urbana Business Association May 2009 - October 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2006 - August 2009
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2008 - August 2008
Payton's Roundhouse May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Time Management, Leadership, Management, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Recruiting, Market Research, Facebook, Teamwork, Sales Operations, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Merchandising, Training, Coaching, Project Planning
Education
University of Illinois 2010 — 2012
Master, Business Administration
University of Illinois 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Recreation; Tourism Management
Cambridge Educational Services August 2014 - Present
DePaul University November 2013 - Present
ComedySportz Improv Theatre June 2013 - Present
ComedySportz Chicago October 2009 - Present
The Onion April 2014 - August 2014
CitySwarm, LLC February 2013 - June 2013
JCC of Chicago/SF November 2001 - June 2013
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority September 2004 - December 2004
Chicago Trolly and Double Decker Co. April 2004 - September 2004
Café Sapore, San Francisco April 1996 - July 2002
Skills
Sketch Comedy, Improvisation, Theatre, Acting, Singing, Voice Over, Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Performing Arts, Drama, Entertainment, Stage, Voice Acting, Stand-up Comedy, Photoshop, Teaching, Dialects, Emcee, Dance, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Typography, Photography, Sketching, Film, Music, Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Social Media, Advertising, Plays, Multimedia, Interaction Design
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design
Oakton Community College 2004 — 2006
City College of San Francisco 1997 — 1999
CPC y Asociados, LLC 2007 - Present
CPC Electrical Supply Company 1986 - 2009
Anti-Defamation League 1997 - 1999
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority July 1989 - 1999
City of Chicago January 1980 - December 1983
Aspira-Rockefeller National Fellows in Education and Legislation Fellowship 1975 - 1976
Skills
Fund Raising, Government Procurement, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Affirmative Action, Public Policy, Fundraising, Government, Real Estate, Leadership Development
Education
Fordham University 1975 — 1976
M.S., Education Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1969 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Tuley High School 1965 — 1969
Tandem HR December 2012 - Present
Crothall Healthcare July 2010 - November 2012
Tandem HR, Inc June 2008 - July 2010
Request Technology2008 February 2008 - April 2008
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois2007 April 2007 - September 2007
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2007 - 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Employment Law, Excel, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Employee Handbooks, Employee Recognition, Employee/Labor Relations, Employee Counseling, Training & Development, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Employee Training, Recruiting, Industrial Relations, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Training, HRIS, Payroll, Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Job Descriptions, Policy, Workforce Planning
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2005 — 2007
Masters, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Western Michigan University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Psychology
ESGI (Educational Software for Guiding Instruction) 2013 - Present
Special Counsel March 2011 - October 2012
Robert Half Legal December 2008 - September 2009
Flamm, Teibloom and Stanko, Ltd. March 2005 - July 2008
Condon & Cook, L.L.C. February 2004 - February 2005
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Legal Research, Document Review, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Litigation, Arbitration, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Appeals, Hearings, Bankruptcy, Depositions, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Legal Issues, Family Law, Mediation, Trials, Personal Injury, Lexis, Legal Documents, Document Drafting, Real Estate Transactions, Civil Litigation, Legal Compliance
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor
Sewanee-The University of the South 1996 — 2000
B.A., magna cum laude, Anthropology, Theater and French Literature
Haileybury College 1995 — 1996
Culver Academies 1993 — 1995
High School
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority March 2012 - Present
MPEA April 2004 - March 2012
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Government Procurement, Community Outreach
Education
Robert Morris College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
South Shore High School 1996 — 2000
Orbitz Worldwide September 2014 - Present
Orbitz Worldwide April 2014 - Present
Orbitz Worldwide May 2012 - Present
Illini Media Company October 2009 - May 2012
Illini Media March 2011 - April 2012
Illini Media May 2011 - May 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2010 - August 2010
Vandelay Industries June 1997 - September 1998
Skills
A/B Testing, Conversion Optimization, Data Visualization, Team Leadership, Responsive Web Design, HTML, JavaScript, Social Media, Web Design, Web Development, Public Speaking, WordPress, Java, Editing, Broadcast, SEO, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, PHP, Video Editing, Google Analytics, Backbone.js, JSP, Mustache, SASS, LESS, Product Optimization, Information..., Big Data Analytics, D3.js, User Interface
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
BS, Computer Science
Sideline Marketing December 2013 - Present
Career Education Corporation 2010 - May 2013
Colorado Technical University 2009 - 2010
David P. Schippers & Associates 2004 - 2009
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2001 - 2003
Security Associates, Inc. 2000 - 2001
U.S. House of Representatives 1998 - 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Student Financial Aid, Account Management, Client Billing, Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Office Administration, High Level Of..., Court Cases, Time Management, High Organizational..., Employee Training, Student Accounts, Microsoft Office, Computer Proficiency, Managing Deadlines, Goal Oriented, Self-development, Staff Management, Invoice Processing, Loss Prevention, Loss Prevention..., Training, Interviews, Resume Writing, Staff Development, Student Recruiting
Education
Kaplan University 2003 — 2005
Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Morgans Hotel Group January 2009 - Present
Morgans Hotel Group 2007 - 2009
SKYLINE EQUITIES REALTY, INC., Miami, Florida 2006 - 2007
EXCEED INTERNATIONAL, INC., Antioch, Illinois 2005 - 2006
Constructa US 2003 - 2005
RELATED GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC 2002 - 2003
Constructa, US 1999 - 2002
Tishman Construction 1996 - 1999
Corporex 1995 - 1996
METROPOLITAN PIER AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY 1992 - 1995
Education
University of Miami - School of Business 1981 — 1983
MBA, Genral Business and Finance
SATI, Vidisha, MP 1961 — 1967
B SC (Civil), Engineering
Samrat Ashok technological Institute, Vidisha, MP 1961 — 1967
BSCE, Civil Engineering
Vikram University 1961 — 1967
B.S.CE, Civil and Structural Engineering
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2015 - Present
SWIFT OIL & GAS 2012 - March 2014
Meade Electric August 2011 - March 2012
USA Real Estate January 2006 - January 2012
M & O Insulation Co. / RCA, LLC. April 2008 - April 2011
Blue Chip Casino, LLC January 1997 - January 2003
Caribbean Heat Tans & Apparel, Inc January 1994 - January 1996
HMS Services, Inc January 1984 - January 1994
Skills
Construction, Factory, Process Scheduler, Energy, Inspection, Contract Management, Fire Safety, Software Documentation, Occupational Health, Supervisory Skills, Commissioning, Procurement, Project Estimation, Piping, LNG, Welding, Subcontracting, EPC, Analysis, Metal Fabrication, Energy Industry, Cost Control, Onshore, Primavera P6, Quality Assurance, Project Control, Change Orders, Completion, Root Cause Analysis, MS Project, Refineries, Oil/Gas, Electricians, Incident Investigation, Oil & Gas Industry, Workplace Safety, Safety Training, Cost Management
Education
Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) 2009 — 2011
Safety Certifications, SAFETY
Purdue University Calumet 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), OLS / SAFETY
Purdue University Calumet
BS, Safety, Health & Environmental Management - Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Kraft Foods Group 2012 - Present
Anna Gershuny Designs 2008 - Present
George K. Baum & Company, Chicago, Illinois May 1988 - April 1991
Continental Illinois Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois September 1984 - May 1988
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 1984 - 1985
Dean Witter Reynolds, San Francisco, California May 1982 - August 1984
Skills
Handmade Jewelry, Jewelry, Investment Banking, Gems, Public Finance, Creative Writing, Finance, Mixed Media, Legal Writing, Report Writing, Copy Editing, Jewelry Design, Text Editing, Data Processing, Team Management, Online Research, Research and development, Public Speaking, Sales
Education
University of California @ San Francisco, Hastings College of Law 1979 — 1983
Law
University of Michigan 1975 — 1979
BA, Political Science
Redford High School, Detroit, Michigan 1971 — 1975
HS, College Prep
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority April 1995 - Present
Skills
Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Community Relations, Community Development, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Budgets, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Copywriting
Education
DePaul University
Master of Arts, Writing/English
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Journalism/Public Relations
Attorney at Law February 2013 - Present
Mark J. Sheppard, Attorney at Law 2013 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2012 - 2013
Davis Bancorp, Inc. 2007 - 2012
Seyfarth Shaw LLP 2005 - 2007
McGuireWoods LLP 2003 - 2005
Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP 2001 - 2003
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP 1997 - 2000
Skills
Mediation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Appeals, Corporate Law, Employment..., Product Liability, Employment Law, Courts, Trials, Civil Rights, Trial Practice, Westlaw, Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, General Commercial..., Vendor Agreements
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Business 2000 — 2001
Masters in Business Administration
University of Cincinnati College of Law 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Toledo 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
ASI May 2013 - Present
Cook County Works January 2011 - April 2012
Workforce Board October 2001 - December 2010
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 1995 - 2001
Skills
Business to Business..., Partnership development, Project Management, Workforce Development, Training Design &..., Skilled presenter, Program Oversight, Skilled writer, Nonprofits, Program Management, Fundraising, Policy, Leadership, Partnerships, Business Development, Board Development, Management, Organizational..., Recruiting, Community Outreach, Presenter, Training, Grant Writing, Strategy, Government, Leadership Development, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Philanthropy, Team Building, Employee Relations, Politics, Higher Education, Process Improvement
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Law (JD), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Smith College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
McCormick Place July 2011 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 1999 - July 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) May 1999 - April 2001
Osco Drug May 1993 - August 1998
Southern Illinois University January 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Budgets, Forecasting, Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Management, Training, Microsoft Excel, Pricing
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Science
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1996
General Education, Business
Center for Research Informatics, University of Chicago July 2015 - Present
Center for Research Informatics, University of Chicago February 2012 - July 2015
Center for Research Informatics, University of Chicago February 2011 - February 2012
University of Chicago, Department of Medicine September 2005 - February 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 - 2008
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority October 2000 - September 2005
SPARTA Consulting Corporation 1999 - 2000
Loyola University Chicago 1998 - 1999
Skills
Databases, Unix, Distributed Systems, C#, Agile Methodologies, T-SQL, PL/SQL, SQL, Java, R, SPSS, Linux, C, Algorithms, Datastage, Data Warehousing, ETL, Data Warehouse..., Data Visualization, Parallel Programming
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2014 — 2014
Executive Program for Emerging Leaders
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Loyola University Chicago 1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Research and Statistics
Loyola University Chicago 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, English
Skyway Concession Company February 2006 - Present
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois August 2013 - December 2013
Akzo Nobel, Inc August 2005 - February 2006
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority April 1999 - June 2003
Zurich Kemper Investments January 1994 - December 1997
Kemper Investments September 1991 - December 1993
Skills
Investments, Funding, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Budgeting, Word, Access
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Cum Laude
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Purdue University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Consumer Financial Advising
Independant Consultant August 2004 - Present
Noble Fool Theatricals 2004 - Present
Corporate Event Interactive 2004 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority July 2000 - August 2004
Navy Pier (MPEA) 2001 - 2004
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1988 — 1993
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority August 2015 - Present
Chicago Department of Transportation August 2012 - July 2015
City of Chicago June 2006 - August 2012
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2002 — 2004
J.D. 2004
Amherst College 1995 — 1999
BA, Economics
McDonald's Corporation February 2012 - Present
McDonald's Corporation February 2007 - Present
Levy Restaurants August 2005 - February 2007
The Peabody Memphis February 2005 - July 2005
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2003 - 2004
Levy Restaurants at McCormick Place Convention Center 1996 - 2003
Skills
Travel Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Trade Shows, Management, Food & Beverage, Sales, Logistics, Customer Service, Sponsorship, Location Intelligence, Catering, Hotels, Budgets, Menu Development, Fundraising, Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Food, Food Service, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Restaurant Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Public Relations, Social Media, Hotel Management, Resorts, Contract Negotiation
Education
Lawrence University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, Education
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Flextronics September 2015 - Present
Littler Mendelson March 2014 - Present
DLA Piper LLP (US) July 2012 - October 2013
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP July 2011 - July 2012
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 April 2009 - June 2011
Law Offices of A. Peter Rausch November 2008 - March 2009
Synergy Legal, Inc September 2008 - October 2008
Exelon October 2006 - November 2007
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Arbitration, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Employment..., Hearings, Document Review, Motions, FMLA, Employment Contracts, Wage & Hour, Human Resources, Labor Relations
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2005 — 2007
JD/MBA- 2007, Law & Business
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2003
B.A., Economics/Business
Guaranteed Rate December 2013 - Present
National Futures Association January 2013 - December 2013
Regional Transportation Authority December 2005 - January 2013
Rush University Medical Center May 2000 - November 2005
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority November 1998 - March 2000
Liberty Federal Bank October 1996 - October 1998
Seaway Bank and Trust Company May 1995 - October 1996
Skills
Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Risk Assessment, Microsoft Office, Financial Audits, Ethics, IT Audit, Healthcare Audit, Bank Auditor, Certified Internal..., Fraud Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Fraud, Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2002 — 2004
M.B.A, General Management
University of Illinois 1989 — 1994
B.S. Degree, Accountancy
Lindblom Technical High School 1985 — 1989
Diploma
Navy Pier, Inc. July 2011 - Present
Raysa & Zimmermann, LLC October 2003 - December 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2006 - July 2011
City of Naperville February 2002 - October 2003
Village of Downers Grove December 1990 - March 2002
City of Elgin June 1981 - December 1990
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, Legal Assistance, Public Speaking, Municipal Law, Product Liability, Courts, Nonprofits, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Training, Due Diligence, Procurement, Management, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Mediation, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, Public Policy, Employment Law, Real Estate, Contract Management, Negotiation, Land Use Law, Mergers, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Administration, Restructuring, Government, Local Government, Personal Injury, Class Actions
Education
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1980
JD, Law
Elmhurst College 1971 — 1976
BA, Geography and Urban Studies
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority October 2008 - Present
McColly Real Estate February 2005 - Present
Crown Packaging Technologies, Inc. October 1998 - December 2005
Crown Packaging Technologies, Inc. April 1995 - September 1998
Education
Saint Xavier University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Information Systems
Google April 2015 - Present
AOL Platforms January 2014 - March 2015
AOL July 2012 - December 2013
AOL August 2010 - June 2012
Blue Coda, Inc. July 2009 - September 2010
Blue Coda Inc. November 2008 - June 2009
Cow PR February 2008 - May 2008
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2008 - 2008
Alpha Phi Eta Deuteron Chapter January 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Brand Management, Social Networking, Corporate Communications
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Boston University 2005 — 2009
BS in Communication, Concentration in Public Relations, Minor in Sociology
Navy Pier Inc. July 2011 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2004 - October 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority September 1999 - June 2004
Standard Parking January 1996 - September 1999
WINFIELD MARKETING January 1988 - January 1996
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Financial Statements, Finance, Due Diligence, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Variance Analysis
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
B.A, Accounting
Outback Steakhouse January 2010 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority September 2009 - December 2009
Outback Steakhouse August 1995 - June 2009
Pinestead Reef Resort January 2000 - December 2000
Marriott at Sawgrass January 1996 - May 1996
Walt Disney World January 1995 - May 1995
Education
Roosevelt University 2008 — 2010
Michigan State University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Commercial Recreation
Grand Valley State University 1993 — 1995
Hospitality and Tourism
Illinois Commerce Commission June 2015 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office August 2012 - May 2015
LexisNexis August 2011 - May 2012
The John Marshall Law School July 2009 - May 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - November 2011
Illinois Human Rights Commission June 2011 - August 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2010 - August 2010
Illinois Attorney General's Office January 2010 - May 2010
Mayer Brown 2008 - 2009
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2004 - 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Mediation, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
B.A.
The John Marshall Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Tyson Foods February 2011 - Present
D S Burton Consulting October 2009 - February 2011
Public Building Commission of Chicago 2007 - 2009
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2001 - 2007
Bell Labs Lucent Technologies (AT&T / Western Electric) 1979 - 2001
Skills
Procurement, Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, RFP, Construction, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Marketing, Supply Management, Strategic Planning, Global Sourcing, Contract Management
Education
Benedictine University
MBA, Finance
Iowa State University
MS, Industrial Relations / Counseling
Iowa State University
BS, Psychology
Lyons Township High School
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2014 - Present
City of Chicago Department of Law July 2012 - June 2014
Neal & Leroy, LLC September 2007 - June 2012
City of Chicago October 2005 - September 2007
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority March 2000 - October 2005
City of Chicago April 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Government Procurement, Construction Law, Counseling, Local Government, Document Drafting, Mediation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Disputes, Dispute, Legal Research, Procurement, Contract Management, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Negotiation, Policy, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Government, Real Estate, Licensing, Corporate Law, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Appeals, Public Policy, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Administrative Law, Courts, Trials, Municipal Law, Land Use, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Product Liability, International Law, Trade Secrets, Depositions, Securities Litigation, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance, Employment..., Employment Law
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Mediation
DePaul University College of Law 1990 — 1992
JD, Law
University of Southern California 1977 — 1979
M.A., International Relations
University of Pennsylvania 1973 — 1977
A.B., International Relations
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District January 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2010 - December 2014
Cook County Treasurer 2003 - 2010
Cook County Treasurer's Office 2003 - 2007
Skills
Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Treasury Management, Treasury, Accounting, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., Budgets
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
Indiana University Bloomington 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
Marist High School 1995 — 1999
Navy Pier Traffic Management July 2007 - Present
MPEA June 2007 - Present
Quad February 2007 - May 2007
Swing of the Quad Cities December 2006 - May 2007
Swing of The Quad Cities December 2006 - May 2007
Saint Ambrose Basketball Team February 2007 - April 2007
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2003 - January 2007
Saint Ambrose Football Team September 2006 - November 2006
Education
St. Ambrose University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Management, Business
Fenwick Highschool 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, English, History, Economics
2003-2007Saint Ambrose University
Bachelor of Arts, Sports Management
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Stefani Signature Restaurants April 1996 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 1994 - 1996
Levy Restaurants 1987 - 1994
Skills
Hospitality
Education
Ball State University 1982 — 1985
BS, Telecommunications
Peralta Garcia Solutions, LLC April 2007 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority March 2003 - December 2006
Chicago Housing Authority 1999 - 2003
Skills
Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Finance, Government, Policy, Public Speaking, Due Diligence, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Public Finance, Leadership, Management, Valuation, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Fixed Income, Forecasting, Financial Structuring, Accounting, Economic Development, Investments
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services
Geo-Path September 2010 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority May 2003 - April 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, Construction, Budgets, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Contract Management, Renovation, Event Planning, Event Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Government, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Procurement, Operations Management, Leadership, Sales, Business Development, Construction Management, Management, Training, Policy, Risk Management, Purchasing, Supervisory Skills, Change Management, Facilities Management, Pre-construction, Value Engineering, Contractors, Project Estimation, LEED, Change Orders, Cost Control, Subcontracting, Design-Build, Project Bidding, LEED AP, Cost Management, Green Building, Feasibility Studies, Project Control, Submittals
Education
Roosevelt University
Masters, MPA
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.S., Political Science & Sociology
LifeLock, Inc. 2013 - 2015
Universal Packaging Services, Inc. 2013 - 2013
Johnson Publishing Company 2008 - 2012
Law Office of Michelle N. Askew, LLC 2006 - 2008
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2005 - 2006
Walt Disney World 2005 - 2005
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority 2000 - 2005
Rudnick & Wolfe (now dla Piper) 1999 - 2000
United States Olympic Committee 1997 - 1999
USA Basketball 1995 - 1997
Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Advertising Law, Marketing Law, Contract Negotiation, Sweepstakes &...
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1992 — 1995
Juris Doctorate
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
METROPOLITAN PIER AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY January 2007 - Present
TEAMSTERS UNION July 2007 - August 2007
INTERVIEWING CONSULTANTS June 2006 - August 2006
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION June 2005 - August 2005
COOK COUNTY, CHIEF JUDGES OFFICE June 2004 - August 2004
NAVY PIER January 2001 - January 2004
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2011
Bachelors, Business Administration
DePaul University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor, Business Administration
Prime Electrical & Exhibition Services May 2013 - Present
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority October 1997 - July 2012
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Advertising, B2B
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1984 — 1989
Bachelors, Accounting
De La Salle High School 1979 — 1983