Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Address: 456 Fulton St #300, Peoria, IL 61602 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Friday8:30AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8:30AM–5PMTuesday8:30AM–5PMWednesday8:30AM–5PMThursday8:30AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (800) 747-0302Category: : Website: : : : Place name: : : Website: http://www.enjoypeoria.com/ Category: Convention Information Bureau Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lauren Watts Lauren Watts Clemson, South Carolina Details
Lauren Watts's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience August 2013 - January 2014
Job Graduate student at Clemson University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
500 Festival  January 2015 - June 2015
Gelia  August 2014 - December 2014
MIami Valley Golf Associations   May 2014 - August 2014
Bradley University  August 2013 - May 2014
NBCUniversal, Inc.   January 2014 - February 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   August 2013 - January 2014
Bradley University  May 2013 - August 2013
Bradley University  August 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Writing, Microsoft Office, Athletics, Editing, Event Management, Facebook, Marketing, Social Networking

Education
Clemson University   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, Technology, and Society

Bradley University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sports Communication

Kailey Love Kailey Love Peoria, Illinois Details
Kailey Love's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Sports Sales Manager at Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   February 2013 - Present
Four Points by Sheraton Peoria   August 2008 - February 2013

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotels, Catering, Food & Beverage, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Destination Marketing, Tourism, Event Management, Marketing

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2004 — 2008
BS, Hospitality Administration/Management

Kaci Osborne Kaci Osborne Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Kaci Osborne's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Tourism Manager at Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   September 2012 - Present
CEFCU  January 2012 - July 2012
CEFCU  May 2011 - December 2011
CEFCU  September 2005 - April 2011

Skills
Tourism, Leisure, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Event Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Training, Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Outlook, Fundraising, Public Relations, Budgets, Leadership, Tourism Management

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2008 — 2014
Business Administration

Illinois Central College   2003 — 2006
Associates, General

Sandy Kostouros Sandy Kostouros Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Sandy Kostouros's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2000 - May 2002
Job Marketing Manager at SCSI LLC Supply Chain Services International
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
SCSI LLC - Supply Chain Services International  June 2012 - Present
Bradley University Communication Alumni Network (BU-CAN)   November 2009 - November 2013
Illinois Mutual  June 2002 - June 2012
LIMRA  May 2010 - May 2012
Camp Big Sky   May 2007 - December 2008
Bradley University  August 2006 - May 2007
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2000 - May 2002
Bradley University  August 1998 - May 2000
Bradley University  August 1997 - May 1999

Skills
Internal Communications, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Copywriting, Entrepreneurship, Newsletters, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Public Relations, Management, Research, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Editing, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Budgets, Event Management, Fundraising, Sales

Education
Insurance Broadcasting Association   2010 — 2010
Insurance Media Internet Marketing (IMIM)

LOMA   2010 — 2010
Fellow, Financial Services Institure (FFSI)

Bradley University   2000 — 2003
MBA, Marketing

Bradley University   1996 — 2000
BA, Communications; Advertising

LOMA
Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)

LOMA
Associate, Customer Service (ACS)

Jamie Janssen Jamie Janssen Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Jamie Janssen's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Tourism Intern at Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   September 2012 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters  October 2012 - November 2013
Riverside Health and Fitness Center   June 2012 - August 2012
American Eagle Outfitters  September 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Fashion, Microsoft Office, Apparel, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Communication Skills

Education
Bradley University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Kankakee Community College   2010 — 2010

Matt Stewart Matt Stewart Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Matt Stewart's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2007 - March 2008
Job Marketing and Advertising Consultant at St. Louis Business Journal
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
St. Louis Business Journal  May 2014 - Present
Amplified Digital Agency  January 2014 - May 2014
St. Louis Post-Dispatch  October 2011 - May 2014
St. Louis Post-Dispatch  March 2008 - October 2011
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2007 - March 2008
Peoria Rivermen Hockey Club  August 2005 - May 2007
Peoria Chiefs  April 2005 - September 2005
Illinois State University Athletic Department   2003 - 2004

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Leadership, Digital Advertising, New Business Development, Advertising Sales, Selling, Sales Operations, Sales, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Website Development, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Media, Media Planning, Brand Management

Education
Illinois State University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Recreation & Parks Administration; Commercial Recreation/Sports Management

Chevie Ruder Chevie Ruder Lacon, Illinois Details
Chevie Ruder's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2006 - September 2011
Job Director at Washington Chamber of Commerce
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Washington Chamber of Commerce   October 2011 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2006 - September 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Account Management, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Time Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Copywriting

Education
Bradley University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General

Matt Guerra Matt Guerra Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Matt Guerra's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience September 2013 - March 2014
Job Graphic and Web Designer for the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Leidos Engineering, LLC  October 2014 - Present
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies  May 2013 - May 2015
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   September 2013 - March 2014
OSF HealthCare  May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Graphic Design, Sales, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking

Education
Bradley University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design

Spoon River College   2008 — 2010
Associates degree, General Education

Canton High School

Chad Cunningham Chad Cunningham East Peoria, Illinois Details
Chad Cunningham's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience September 2007 - July 2009
Job Development Coordinator at Easter Seals Central Illinois
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Easter Seals Central Illinois  January 2011 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   September 2007 - July 2009
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago  September 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Advertising, Project Planning, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Illinois Central College
General Education

Robert Morris College
"Bachelor of Business Administration"

Brandy Rubel Brandy Rubel Morton, Illinois Details
Brandy Rubel's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience April 2013 - February 2014
Job Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (Bryson Smith Team)
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Apricot Lane Boutique  November 2014 - June 2015
Pekin Insurance  March 2014 - November 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   April 2013 - February 2014
Pekin Insurance  May 2008 - February 2013

Skills
Retail Sales, Retail Management, Customer Service, Sales Prospecting, Social Networking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Disaster Recovery, Public Speaking, Outlook, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Administrative..., Cpr Certified, Fitness Training, Fundraising, Hospitality Industry, Sales

Education
Illini Bluffs High School

Illinois Central College

Morton Leadership

Karen Nash Karen Nash Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Karen Nash's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience 1991 - 1997
Job Director of Sales at Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette/Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette & Courtyard Peoria Downtown   May 2015 - Present
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette/Courtyard by Marriott Peoria Downtown   June 2014 - May 2015
Atlanta Marriott Buckhead & Conference Center   March 2013 - June 2014
Four Points by Sheraton Peoria Downtown   May 2011 - March 2013
Holiday Inn City Centre  May 2004 - May 2011
Eagle Creek Resort   May 2003 - 2004
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   1991 - 1997

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Yield Management, Catering, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Delphi, Total Account Management, Transient, Lanyon, Cvent, SMERF, Convention Services, MarketVision, Starwood, Opening Hotels, Guest Service Management, Service Recovery, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Sales Management, Budgets, Pre-opening, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Marketing, Hotel Booking, Forecasting, Public Relations, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, OnQ

Education
Illinois Central College   1988 — 1989
Business

Jenni Gaherty Jenni Gaherty Denver, Colorado Details
Jenni Gaherty's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience January 1996 - July 1997
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
Industry Hospitality
Experience
JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek  January 2014 - Present
Maternity Leave / Director of Family   August 2011 - January 2014
JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek  November 2003 - August 2011
Kimpton Hotels  July 1998 - November 2003
Holiday Inn Denver Downtown   November 1997 - July 1998
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   January 1996 - July 1997

Skills
Building Effective..., Passion for Success, Collaborative Problem..., Strategic Negotiations, Business Ethics, Highly Reliable, Building Customer..., Comprehensive Planning, Websites, Email Marketing, Budget Process, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Professional Mentoring, Listening to customers, Strategic Public..., Pre-opening experience, Energetic Leader, Positive Work..., Goal Setting, Hotels, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Leadership, Opening Hotels, Hospitality Management, Catering, Front Office, Meeting Planning, Resorts, Hotel Booking, Rooms Division, Revenue Forecasting, Hospitality

Education
Illinois State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Jessica Branson Jessica Branson East Peoria, Illinois Details
Jessica Branson's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - May 2013
Job Commerical Underwriter at AutoOwners Insurance
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Auto-Owners Insurance  May 2013 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - May 2013
Olive Garden  April 2011 - July 2012
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill   August 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Relationship-building..., Social Skills, Organization, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Time Management, Goal Oriented, Quick Learner, Works Well in Groups, Creative Writing, Press Release Drafting, Feature Articles, Facebook, Communication, Customer Service, Storytelling, Web Content, Blogging, Research

Education
Bradley University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Bradley University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Heath McDaniel Heath McDaniel Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Heath McDaniel's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience February 2008 - February 2009
Job Membership and Marketing Director at The Standard Club Johns Creek
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Standard Club Johns Creek   January 2012 - Present
Ocean Reef Club  June 2009 - July 2012
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   February 2008 - February 2009

Education
University of North Texas   1993 — 1996
Bachelor, Hospitality and Merchandising Management

Anaise Berry Anaise Berry Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Anaise Berry's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience January 2003 - November 2006
Job Director of Marketing at Cullinan Properties, Ltd.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cullinan Properties, Ltd.   September 2015 - Present
National Scenic Byway Foundation   January 2011 - Present
Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway   November 2006 - July 2015
National Scenic Byway Foundation   January 2011 - December 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   January 2003 - November 2006
GENEX Services, Inc.   1996 - 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Marketing, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Community Development, Sales, Volunteering, Program Development, Management, Tourism, Event Planning, Public Relations, Non-profits, Event Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Leadership, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Business Development, Selling, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Government, New Business Development, Budgets, Advertising, Press Releases, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Social Media, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Grants, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Account Management, Online Advertising

Education
North Central College   1990 — 1992
BA, Marketing

North Central College
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Gina Conover Edwards Gina Conover Edwards Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Gina Conover Edwards's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience July 1996 - December 2001
Job Nonprofit Marketing, Food Writer and Culinary Instructor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
. . . and she cooks, too!   2004 - Present
Heart of Illinois United Way  January 2002 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   July 1996 - December 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Le Cordon Bleu, London Campus   2005 — 2005
Short Courses, Regional French Cuisine and Patisserie

Bradley University   1993 — 1995
BA, Public Relations

Illinois Central College   1991 — 1993
English, Journalism

Robin Fultz Robin Fultz Greater St. Louis Area Details
Robin Fultz's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience September 2006 - May 2007
Job Communications Coordinator at School District of Clayton
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
School District of Clayton  July 2012 - Present
Mehlville School District  January 2009 - July 2012
Standing Partnership  June 2008 - December 2008
W. D. Boyce Council, Boy Scouts of America   February 2008 - May 2008
Chicago Automobile Trade Association  February 2008 - February 2008
Nine Network of Public Media  May 2007 - August 2007
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   September 2006 - May 2007
Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2006 - August 2006

Education
Bradley University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications - Public Relations

Stacy Moore Stacy Moore Machesney Park, Illinois Details
Stacy Moore's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience July 2011 - November 2011
Job The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!
Industry Retail
Experience
The Sassy Sunshine   October 2014 - Present
Independence Village of Rockford   November 2014 - March 2015
R&B Productions Inc.   November 2011 - November 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   July 2011 - November 2011
Mountain Inn and Suites   July 2002 - August 2005
Bass Pro Shops  January 1997 - June 2001

Skills
Event Planning, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Entertainment, Digital Media, Sponsorship, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Sales, Event Management, Sales, Press Releases, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Blogging, Media Relations, Newsletters, Marketing Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Graphic Design, New Business Development, Hospitality, Nonprofits, Time Management, Sales Management, Photoshop, Customer Service, Web Design, Direct Sales, Retail, Media Planning, Strategic Planning, Management, Coaching, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Account Management, Leadership, Training, Team Leadership

Education
Rock Valley College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Marketing

Missouri State University
General Studies, Environmental Science

Eileen Ristau Eileen Ristau Greater Chicago Area Details
Eileen Ristau's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - May 2014
Job Marketing Coordinator at CompTIA
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CompTIA  August 2014 - Present
CompTIA  May 2014 - August 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - May 2014
Bradley University  August 2011 - May 2014
Mintel  June 2013 - August 2013
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce  April 2012 - August 2012

Education
Bradley University   2010 — 2014
BS, Marketing

Prospect High School

Erika Wieland Erika Wieland Dunlap, Illinois Details
Erika Wieland's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience September 2011 - May 2012
Job Senior Copywriter at Pearl Insurance
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Pearl Companies  March 2014 - Present
Now & Then Photography   March 2010 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. - Volt Workforce Solutions   June 2012 - March 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   September 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Social Media, Photography, Creative Writing, Marketing, Mac, Windows, Photoshop, InDesign, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Fundraising, Budgets, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Management, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters

Education
Bradley University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Public Relations/Communications, Minor: Marketing

Samuel Leuck Samuel Leuck Denver, Colorado Details
Samuel Leuck's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Marketing Specialist at Swanson Rink
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Swanson Rink  June 2015 - Present
Farnsworth Group, Inc.   March 2012 - Present
Quad-City Times  May 2011 - February 2012
Bradley Scout  August 2010 - May 2011
Heart of Illinois United Way  January 2009 - May 2011
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Email Marketing

Education
Bradley University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Communications - Advertising/Marketing

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze   2010 — 2010
Global Scholars

Orion High School

Hilary Witter Hilary Witter Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Hilary Witter's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2010 - April 2011
Job Account Manager at HealthPlan Services
Industry Furniture
Experience
HealthPlan Services  June 2015 - Present
CI Group (Corporate Interiors, Inc.)   June 2014 - June 2015
Northwestern Mutual  March 2014 - June 2014
Northwestern Mutual  December 2013 - March 2014
The HON Company  August 2013 - November 2013
The HON Company  June 2012 - August 2013
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network  May 2011 - February 2012
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2010 - April 2011
Townsquare Media  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Marketing, Sales Operations, Public Relations, Customer Service, Account Management, Market Planning, Market Research, Email Marketing, Leadership, CRM, Training, Project Management, Management, Sales, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Social Media

Education
Bradley University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor, Business Marketing

Kristen Rich Kristen Rich Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristen Rich's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience June 2008 - May 2009
Job Marketing Manager at InterCall
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
InterCall  February 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association  March 2011 - October 2011
National Restaurant Association  June 2010 - March 2011
Marquette Group  June 2009 - September 2009
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   June 2008 - May 2009
Chicago Automobile Trade Association  February 2009 - February 2009
CBS Radio  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Event Management, Editing, Trade Shows, Advertising, Press Releases, Product Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Video, Brand Development, Public Relations, Market Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Lead Generation, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising

Education
Bradley University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Communication; Public Relations Concentration

Duke University   2013 — 2014
Event Development Certification

Amy Angelos Amy Angelos Waukegan, Illinois Details
Amy Angelos's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Graduate Assistant Coach at William Woods University
Industry Sports
Experience
William Woods University  July 2014 - Present
All American Volleyball Camps  May 2014 - August 2014
Peoria Park District  March 2014 - June 2014
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - August 2013
Hampton Inn and Suites at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, Peoria, IL   June 2012 - August 2012
The Club at Strawberry Creek  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Hospitality Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, C++, English, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Sports, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Marketing, Outlook

Education
William Woods University   2014 — 2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Athletic/Activities Administration

Bradley University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management, 3.4

Kimberly Koehler Kimberly Koehler Peru, Illinois Details
Kimberly Koehler's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience January 1997 - May 1997
Job Community Program Manager at Illinois Valley Community College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Illinois Valley Community College  June 2009 - Present
Woodhaven Assciation   April 1997 - September 2009
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   January 1997 - May 1997
Woodhaven Assciation   April 1991 - March 1997

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Staff Development, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Program Development, Community Development, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Higher Education, Leadership, Project Planning, Administration, PowerPoint, Workshop Facilitation, Marketing, Team Building, Training, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Project Management, Program Management, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Coaching, Management, Advertising, Nonprofits, Editing, Hospitality

Education
Illinois State University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Park and Recreation Administration

Illinois Valley Community College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Shannon Bernard Shannon Bernard Naperville, Illinois Details
Shannon Bernard's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2014 - December 2014
Job Student at Bradley University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2014 - December 2014
Bella Baby Photography  May 2013 - August 2013
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria  July 2010 - January 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Design, Social Media, Mac, Social Networking

Education
Bradley University   2012 — 2016
Marketing

Neuqua Valley High School   2008 — 2012

Jill Gleason, CTIS Jill Gleason, CTIS Pekin, Illinois Details
Jill Gleason, CTIS's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience January 2008 - January 2012
Job Director of Operations, American Shetland Pony Association
Industry Retail
Experience
American Shetland Pony Association   2013 - Present
Jillibugs   July 2012 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   January 2008 - January 2012
IMAX Entertainment Complex   July 2000 - July 2008

Skills
Account Management, Direct Sales, Advertising, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Selling, Public Relations, Accountability, Copywriting, Customer Service, Tourism, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Sales, Public Speaking

Education
Boyd College   1987 — 1988
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Illinois Central College

Jennifer Orange-Ritter Jennifer Orange-Ritter Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Jennifer Orange-Ritter's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience 2002 - 2003
Job 2015 Peoria Jaycees President
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Belcan  September 2014 - Present
Specialty Distributing of Illinois   November 2011 - February 2013
Specialty Import Distributing   March 2003 - November 2011
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   2002 - 2003
Dome Communications  January 2002 - June 2002

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Advertising, Customer Service, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Management, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Online Advertising, Budgets, Team Building

Education
Bradley University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and History

Lindsay (West) Pinter Lindsay (West) Pinter Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Lindsay (West) Pinter's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Marketing Consultant at Caterpillar Inc.
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Caterpillar Inc.  January 2013 - Present
AstraZeneca  June 2004 - 2012
Advanced Technology Services  2002 - 2004
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   2000 - 2002
WEEK-TV  1998 - 2000

Skills
Product Launch, Sales, Sales Force Development, Marketing, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Urology, Managed Care, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
Illinois State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor, Communications

Jeff Creek Jeff Creek Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Jeff Creek's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Inside Sales Manager at Marquette Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Marquette Group  April 2014 - Present
Marquette Group  February 2012 - April 2014
MultiAd  2011 - 2012
Integrity Schools   2009 - 2011
Peoria Pirates   2007 - 2009
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   2005 - 2007
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau  2004 - 2005
Illinois High School Association  1999 - 2004

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Account Management, Mobile Marketing, Event Management, Team Leadership, Sales, Management, Marketing

Education
Illinois State University   1996 — 1998
Masters, Sports Administration

Millikin University   1992 — 1996
Bachlors Degree, Biology

Brooke Leverton Brooke Leverton Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Brooke Leverton's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2008 - January 2009
Job Application Systems Analyst at OSF HealthCare
Industry Computer Software
Experience
OSF HealthCare  January 2012 - Present
CSE Software  February 2010 - February 2012
Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2009 - March 2010
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2008 - January 2009
Peoria Civic Center  September 2001 - May 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Management, Process Improvement, Social Networking, Access, Healthcare Information..., Event Management

Education
Illinois Central College   2000 — 2002
Assoc., Business Management

LCHS   1996 — 2000

Becky (Kuzniar) Hoschek Becky (Kuzniar) Hoschek Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Becky (Kuzniar) Hoschek's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience February 2003 - July 2005
Job Marketing and Advertising Consultant and Contractor
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Becky Kuzniar Hoschek   October 2006 - Present
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria  July 2005 - October 2006
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   February 2003 - July 2005

Education
Drake University   1998 — 2002

Bob Marx Bob Marx Ocala, Florida Area Details
Bob Marx's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience January 2010 - January 2012
Job On Air Personality/ Host of "Villagers on the Go" at AM 640 WVLG radio/The Villages
Industry Hospitality
Experience
AM 640 WVLG radio/The Villages - part time   June 2014 - Present
Reed Roberts Marketing   July 2013 - Present
GF Hotels - Philadelphia, PA.   February 2012 - July 2013
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   January 2010 - January 2012
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott/Gadsden, AL   December 2008 - January 2010
Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau & Kern County Tourism Bureau   December 2006 - December 2008
San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau  July 2005 - December 2006
Reed Roberts Marketing Communications Inc   January 1993 - June 2005
Sheraton Corporation  January 1984 - December 1992

Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Event Management, Event Planning, Management, Strategy, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Budgets, Hospitality, Tourism, Media Relations, Sales, Market Planning, Hotels, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting

Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health & Physical Education/Broadcasting

Ellie Loughlin Ellie Loughlin Greater Chicago Area Details
Ellie Loughlin's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2008 - May 2009
Job Inside Sales Manager at Clayton Metals
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Clayton Metals, Inc.   November 2014 - Present
Clayton Metals, Inc.   November 2012 - November 2014
Club Quarters  April 2012 - November 2012
Club Quarters  March 2011 - April 2012
Queen of Peace High School  March 2010 - June 2011
Peter S. Hasiakos, D.D.S.   August 2009 - March 2011
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2008 - May 2009
Gold's Gym  February 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Client Relations Skills, Building Loyal..., Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Hospitality, Concierge Services, Management, Hospitality Management, Housekeeping, Coaching, Problem Solving, Exceptional Listener, Strategic Planning, Budget, Inventory, ADP Payroll, Springer Miller Systems, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Metals, Purchase Orders, Product Ordering, Fundraising, Time Management, Inventory Management, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Team Leadership, Account Management, Business Development, Hotels, Event Management, Spanish, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Retail, Training, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media

Education
Bradley University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Communication, focus in Advertising. Marketing and Sociology minor concentrations

Cara Allen Cara Allen Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Cara Allen's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Director of Marketing at Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   October 2014 - Present
Marquette Group  October 2013 - October 2014
Marquette Group  October 2012 - October 2013
PAR-A-DICE HOTEL CASINO  August 2010 - May 2012
Boyd Gaming  February 2006 - April 2012
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino  September 2009 - August 2010
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino  June 2008 - September 2009
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino  October 2007 - June 2008
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino  February 2006 - October 2007

Skills
Enthusiasm to learn, Creativity, Event Management, Business Relationship..., Marketing Management, Coordinating Events, P&L Responsibility, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Fundraising, VIP, SEM, Training, Management, Team Building, Social Media, Coaching, Hospitality, CRM, Sales, P&L Management, Budgets, Email Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Loyalty Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Lead Generation

Education
Bradley University   1994 — 2000
BS, Speech Communication

Debra Paul Debra Paul Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Debra Paul's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience November 1989 - April 2004
Job Broker, Realtor, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified New Homes Specialist, Real Estate Consultant
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Re/Max Unlimited - Peoria, IL   August 2013 - Present
Re/Max Unlimited  August 2013 - Present
REALTOR Member Peoria Area Association of Realtors   2004 - Present
Jim Maloof/ Realtor  June 2009 - July 2013
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   November 1989 - April 2004

Skills
Relocation Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Relocation, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Investors, Referrals, Buyer Representation, Listings, Move Up Buyers, REO, Real Property, New Home Sales

Education
Illinois Central College   2003 — 2004
Real Estate

Illinois Central College   2003 — 2004
Real Estate

Adam Gierhart Adam Gierhart Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Adam Gierhart's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience June 2011 - September 2013
Job Web & Print Graphic Designer at Illinois Mutual
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Los Cabos Cantina and Grill   January 2015 - Present
Elmore Stock Farm Events & Lodging   June 2014 - Present
Discount Eyewear   January 2014 - Present
Scuba Optics   January 2014 - Present
Illinois Mutual  September 2013 - Present
Elmore Stock Farm Outfitters   August 2013 - Present
Northern Illinois University, Hockey Club   July 2010 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   June 2011 - September 2013
Chicago Bandits  January 2010 - January 2013
conVISUAL US   February 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Marketing, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Logo Design, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphics, Photography, Web Content Management, Social Media..., Graphics Layout, Magazine Layout Design, Facebook Marketing, Twitter, Video Editing, Google Analytics, Brochures, Facebook, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Copywriting, WordPress, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, Press Releases, Mac, Social Networking, Web Design, Creative Direction, Time Management, Layout, Customer Service

Education
North Central College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design and Sociology

Don Welch Don Welch Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Don Welch's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience June 2012 - Present
Job President / CEO at Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   June 2012 - Present
Prima Pasta Shop   October 2006 - May 2012
Creve Coeur Club of Peoria   1995 - 2012
Human Service Center  1994 - 2012
Hotel Pere Marquette   May 2005 - April 2008
Vonachen Services Inc.  2000 - 2004
SMG  1994 - 2000
Peoria Civic Center  1988 - 2000

Skills
Event Marketing, Special Events, Hospitality, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leading Change, Organizational..., Strategic Partnerships, Negotiating Contracts, Union Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Fundraising, Sales Management, Incentive Programs, P&L responsibility, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Morale, Hospitality Management, Team Leadership, Corporate Finance, Corporate Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Management, P&L Management, Social Media, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Training, Sales, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Leadership, Negotiation, Marketing, Public Relations, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Human Resources

Education
Culver Stockton College

Monmouth College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Katie Hardman Katie Hardman Peoria, Illinois Details
Katie Hardman's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job OSF HealthCare System
Industry Human Resources
Experience
OSF HealthCare  February 2015 - Present
MedPro Advantage, LLC   January 2014 - February 2015
Bradley University  August 2010 - May 2014
Pekin Insurance  June 2013 - December 2013
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - August 2012
State Farm Insurance  May 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Time Management, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Event Management, Teamwork, Social Networking, Employee Relations, Project Planning, Fundraising

Education
Bradley University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management, Cum Laude

Bri (Ivey) Reeser Bri (Ivey) Reeser Peoria, Illinois Details
Bri (Ivey) Reeser's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Sales/Research Assistant at WMBD31 and FOX43
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   March 2014 - Present
Heartland Bank and Trust Company  December 2013 - March 2014
Fantasy Sound Event Services   July 2013 - October 2013
Warner Brothers Records  May 2011 - January 2012
WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, Phone Skills, Teaching, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Management, Music Industry, Marketing, Entertainment, Music, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Research, Public Relations, Event Management, Singing, Event Planning, Logic Pro, Recording, Telephone Skills

Education
Azusa Pacific University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Music l; Commercial Music, Business

Riverside Polytechnic High School   2004 — 2008

Julie Bushell Julie Bushell Peoria, Illinois Details
Julie Bushell's Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Experience October 2005 - September 2010
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at Four Points Sheraton Peoria
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Four Points Sheraton Peoria   July 2013 - Present
Parke Hotel & Conference Center Bloomington, IL   March 2012 - June 2013
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau   October 2005 - September 2010

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Tourism, Convention Services, Hotel Booking, Hotel Management, Leisure, Revenue Analysis, OnQ

Education
Illinois Central College
Travel agent certificate, Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations