Visit KC
Description
Kansas City sits on Missouri's western edge, straddling the border with Kansas. It's known for its barbecue, jazz heritage and fountains. Downtown, the American Jazz Museum shares a building with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with giant shuttlecocks out front, houses nearly 40,000 works of art, from ancient to contemporary collections. Elevation: 909′ Weather: 1°F (-17°C), Wind N at 15 mph (24 km/h), 52% Humidity Local time: Wednesday 3:26 AM Population: 488,943 (2017) Metro population: 2,159,159 (US: 29th)
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Visit KC Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Derek Klaus Derek Klaus's Visit KC Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Senior Communications Manager/National Media Relations at Visit KC
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Visit KC May 2012 - Present
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association January 2009 - May 2012
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association May 2006 - January 2009
Premier Sports Management January 2005 - May 2005
Exploration Place Children's Museum May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Press Releases, Publications, Publicity, Storytelling
Education
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
B.A.S., Journalism/Strategic Communications, History
Visit KC May 2012 - Present
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association January 2009 - May 2012
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association May 2006 - January 2009
Premier Sports Management January 2005 - May 2005
Exploration Place Children's Museum May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Press Releases, Publications, Publicity, Storytelling
Education
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
B.A.S., Journalism/Strategic Communications, History
Alan Carr's Visit KC Experience November 2004 - April 2015
Job Owner of Carr Strategies, where I help companies grow their brands.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Carr Strategies LLC July 2015 - Present
Visit KC November 2004 - April 2015
Visit KC November 2004 - December 2010
MMGY Global April 2003 - November 2004
Vanguard Airlines October 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Tourism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Social Media, Community Development, Publications, Copywriting
Education
University of Kansas 1992 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Carr Strategies LLC July 2015 - Present
Visit KC November 2004 - April 2015
Visit KC November 2004 - December 2010
MMGY Global April 2003 - November 2004
Vanguard Airlines October 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Tourism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Social Media, Community Development, Publications, Copywriting
Education
University of Kansas 1992 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Traci Preus's Visit KC Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Visit KC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Visit KC August 2015 - Present
The Mirage October 2008 - Present
RDG Advertising September 2007 - October 2008
MGM Resorts International January 2002 - September 2007
Fremont Street Experience February 2000 - September 2002
Levy Restaurants May 1997 - February 2000
Station Casinos, LLC August 1996 - May 1997
Hard Rock Hotel May 1995 - August 1996
Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino December 1992 - May 1995
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Brand Development..., Brand Development, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1989 — 1993
Hospitality Administration/Management
Visit KC August 2015 - Present
The Mirage October 2008 - Present
RDG Advertising September 2007 - October 2008
MGM Resorts International January 2002 - September 2007
Fremont Street Experience February 2000 - September 2002
Levy Restaurants May 1997 - February 2000
Station Casinos, LLC August 1996 - May 1997
Hard Rock Hotel May 1995 - August 1996
Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino December 1992 - May 1995
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Brand Development..., Brand Development, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1989 — 1993
Hospitality Administration/Management
Allison Radford Allison Radford's Visit KC Experience June 2015 - July 2015
Job Sales and Services Coordinator at Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau (OPCVB)
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau (OPCVB) August 2015 - Present
Visit KC June 2015 - July 2015
Johnson & Wales University May 2014 - May 2015
Cruise Planners / Imagine Your Vacations May 2014 - November 2014
House of Travel of Miami October 2013 - April 2014
Johnson & Wales University July 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Leisure Travel, ClientBase, Cruise Lines, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Time Management, Adventure Travel, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Travel Management, Travel Planning, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, PowerPoint
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality Management
Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau (OPCVB) August 2015 - Present
Visit KC June 2015 - July 2015
Johnson & Wales University May 2014 - May 2015
Cruise Planners / Imagine Your Vacations May 2014 - November 2014
House of Travel of Miami October 2013 - April 2014
Johnson & Wales University July 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Leisure Travel, ClientBase, Cruise Lines, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Time Management, Adventure Travel, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Travel Management, Travel Planning, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, PowerPoint
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality Management
Kim Dooley's Visit KC Experience May 2003 - Present
Job National Accounts Manager at Visit KC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC May 2003 - Present
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association December 1997 - May 2003
Park Hyatt Los Angeles June 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Key Account Management, Complex Sales, Key Account Acquisition..., Strategic Partnerships, New Market Expansion, Client Prospecting, Hospitality Industry, Selling, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Management, Food & Beverage, Hotels, New Business Development, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Hotel Management, Yield Management, Resorts, Corporate Events, Catering, Convention Services, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communications
Visit KC May 2003 - Present
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association December 1997 - May 2003
Park Hyatt Los Angeles June 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Key Account Management, Complex Sales, Key Account Acquisition..., Strategic Partnerships, New Market Expansion, Client Prospecting, Hospitality Industry, Selling, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Management, Food & Beverage, Hotels, New Business Development, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Hotel Management, Yield Management, Resorts, Corporate Events, Catering, Convention Services, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communications
Susan Blanco, CMP, CTA's Visit KC Experience March 2000 - Present
Job Senior Events Manager
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC March 2000 - Present
Stations Casino/now Ameristar May 1998 - March 2000
Argosy Casino August 1996 - May 1998
Allis Plaza Hotel now the Kansas City Marriott Downtown November 1989 - August 1996
Creative Restaurant Management October 1988 - November 1989
Allis Plaza Hotel October 1987 - October 1988
Doubletree Hotel at Corporate Woods February 1981 - October 1987
Skills
Hotels, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Convention Services, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Tourism, Advertising, Account Management, Trade Shows, Marketing, Public Relations, Hotel Management, Sales Management, Revenue Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Front Office, Yield Management, Resorts, Corporate Events, Food & Beverage, Training, Budgets, Sponsorship, Catering, Pre-opening, Rooms Division, Market Planning, Wedding Planning, Management, Restaurants, Banquets, Social Media Marketing, Casino, Marketing Communications, OnQ, Opening Hotels, Destination Marketing, Delphi, Micros, Incentives, Menu Development, Property Management..., Hotel Booking, MICROS
Education
University of Kansas 1968 — 1972
Education/Geography
Visit KC March 2000 - Present
Stations Casino/now Ameristar May 1998 - March 2000
Argosy Casino August 1996 - May 1998
Allis Plaza Hotel now the Kansas City Marriott Downtown November 1989 - August 1996
Creative Restaurant Management October 1988 - November 1989
Allis Plaza Hotel October 1987 - October 1988
Doubletree Hotel at Corporate Woods February 1981 - October 1987
Skills
Hotels, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Convention Services, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Tourism, Advertising, Account Management, Trade Shows, Marketing, Public Relations, Hotel Management, Sales Management, Revenue Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Front Office, Yield Management, Resorts, Corporate Events, Food & Beverage, Training, Budgets, Sponsorship, Catering, Pre-opening, Rooms Division, Market Planning, Wedding Planning, Management, Restaurants, Banquets, Social Media Marketing, Casino, Marketing Communications, OnQ, Opening Hotels, Destination Marketing, Delphi, Micros, Incentives, Menu Development, Property Management..., Hotel Booking, MICROS
Education
University of Kansas 1968 — 1972
Education/Geography
Cynthia Dowers's Visit KC Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Director of Marketing at Visit KC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Visit KC September 2012 - Present
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) 2000 - 2012
La Petite Academy, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Payless Cashways Building Materials 1996 - 1998
Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun 1988 - 1996
KFH/KLZS Radio Stations 1987 - 1988
Skills
Multiple Projects..., Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Creative Writer, Public Relations, Communication Skills, Team Management, Agency Coordination, Budget Process, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Adaptable to Changes, Marketing Event Planning, Key Account Management, Problem Solving, Media Relations, Media Planning, Promotions, Press Releases, Vendor Relationships, Campaign Plans, Branding Initiatives, Retail Branding, Retail Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Superior Client Service, Corporate Sponsorship, Customer Service, Talent Mining, Video Production, Audio Post Production, Newsletter Production, Local Marketing, Internal Communications, Sales, Negotiation, Presentations, Radio Advertising, Television Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, CRM Knowledge, Sweepstakes, Sports Marketing
Education
University of Kansas 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Visit KC September 2012 - Present
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) 2000 - 2012
La Petite Academy, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Payless Cashways Building Materials 1996 - 1998
Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun 1988 - 1996
KFH/KLZS Radio Stations 1987 - 1988
Skills
Multiple Projects..., Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Creative Writer, Public Relations, Communication Skills, Team Management, Agency Coordination, Budget Process, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Adaptable to Changes, Marketing Event Planning, Key Account Management, Problem Solving, Media Relations, Media Planning, Promotions, Press Releases, Vendor Relationships, Campaign Plans, Branding Initiatives, Retail Branding, Retail Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Superior Client Service, Corporate Sponsorship, Customer Service, Talent Mining, Video Production, Audio Post Production, Newsletter Production, Local Marketing, Internal Communications, Sales, Negotiation, Presentations, Radio Advertising, Television Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, CRM Knowledge, Sweepstakes, Sports Marketing
Education
University of Kansas 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
April Jackson's Visit KC Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Partnership Development Manager at Visit KC
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Visit KC February 2014 - Present
Robert Half Technology May 2013 - February 2014
SkillPath Seminars March 2010 - May 2013
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate 2013 - 2013
Falcon Properties June 2005 - March 2010
National Seminars Group February 2002 - June 2005
Bushnell Performance Optics February 2000 - February 2002
Hallmark cards, Inc May 1986 - June 1999
Skills
Team Building, Sales, Customer Service, Coaching, Training, Sales Management, Leadership, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Webinars, Negotiation, Social Media, Account Management, Public Speaking, Training Delivery, Motivational Speaking, Conflict Resolution, Selling, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Consulting, Cold Calling
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Management and Human Relations
Visit KC February 2014 - Present
Robert Half Technology May 2013 - February 2014
SkillPath Seminars March 2010 - May 2013
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate 2013 - 2013
Falcon Properties June 2005 - March 2010
National Seminars Group February 2002 - June 2005
Bushnell Performance Optics February 2000 - February 2002
Hallmark cards, Inc May 1986 - June 1999
Skills
Team Building, Sales, Customer Service, Coaching, Training, Sales Management, Leadership, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Webinars, Negotiation, Social Media, Account Management, Public Speaking, Training Delivery, Motivational Speaking, Conflict Resolution, Selling, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Consulting, Cold Calling
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Management and Human Relations
Carolyn Anderson's Visit KC Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Social Media Manager at Visit KC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Visit KC August 2013 - Present
emfluence October 2011 - August 2013
PlattForm Higher Education October 2009 - October 2011
Imaginasium Inc. September 2007 - May 2009
The Sieb Organization September 2006 - May 2007
Kuhn & Wittenborn Advertising February 2005 - August 2006
MMGY Global June 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Social Media, Project Management, Account Management, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Strategy, Budgets, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, New Business Development, SEO, Public Speaking, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communications
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communcations
Visit KC August 2013 - Present
emfluence October 2011 - August 2013
PlattForm Higher Education October 2009 - October 2011
Imaginasium Inc. September 2007 - May 2009
The Sieb Organization September 2006 - May 2007
Kuhn & Wittenborn Advertising February 2005 - August 2006
MMGY Global June 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Social Media, Project Management, Account Management, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Strategy, Budgets, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, New Business Development, SEO, Public Speaking, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communications
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communcations
Lauren Groom Lauren Groom's Visit KC Experience March 2015 - April 2015
Job Production Assistant / Casting Producer (free lance)
Industry Media Production
Experience
Free Lance 2014 - Present
Short Film "Tymbals" July 2015 - July 2015
Reality Road May 2015 - July 2015
Northpass Media April 2015 - April 2015
Visit KC March 2015 - April 2015
Northpass Media February 2015 - February 2015
State Farm May 2005 - January 2015
Northpass Media November 2014 - November 2014
Hint : NYC / CHI / KC October 2014 - October 2014
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Whole Life, Homeowners, Universal Life, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Team Building
Education
University of Miami 2000 — 2003
Film, Creative Writing
Notre Dame de Sion 1996 — 2000
Free Lance 2014 - Present
Short Film "Tymbals" July 2015 - July 2015
Reality Road May 2015 - July 2015
Northpass Media April 2015 - April 2015
Visit KC March 2015 - April 2015
Northpass Media February 2015 - February 2015
State Farm May 2005 - January 2015
Northpass Media November 2014 - November 2014
Hint : NYC / CHI / KC October 2014 - October 2014
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Whole Life, Homeowners, Universal Life, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Team Building
Education
University of Miami 2000 — 2003
Film, Creative Writing
Notre Dame de Sion 1996 — 2000
Dawn Buckman's Visit KC Experience June 2005 - Present
Job Desktop Support Specialist at Visit KC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC June 2005 - Present
North Star United Methodist 2008 - 2013
Missouri State University June 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Social Networking
Education
Missouri State University 1996 — 2004
MS Ed. Instructional Media Technology, Computer Information Systems, Mass Media, Art & Design
Visit KC June 2005 - Present
North Star United Methodist 2008 - 2013
Missouri State University June 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Leadership, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Social Networking
Education
Missouri State University 1996 — 2004
MS Ed. Instructional Media Technology, Computer Information Systems, Mass Media, Art & Design
Cara Oldenhuis's Visit KC Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Public Relations Intern at Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska September 2015 - Present
Visit KC June 2015 - August 2015
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications August 2014 - May 2015
Priorites Club May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Illustrator, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations
Saint Thomas Aquinas 2008 — 2012
High School
Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska September 2015 - Present
Visit KC June 2015 - August 2015
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications August 2014 - May 2015
Priorites Club May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Illustrator, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations
Saint Thomas Aquinas 2008 — 2012
High School
Cherish Caputo's Visit KC Experience June 2008 - Present
Job Business Applications Manager
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Bellevue University October 2014 - Present
Visit KC June 2008 - Present
Grantham University September 2013 - Present
Officeteam (Division of Robert Half International) October 2005 - June 2008
Skills
CRM, Management, Recruiting, Software Documentation, Training, Event Management, Hospitality, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Selling, Employee Training, Advertising, Databases, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, HTML, Marketing, SQL, Sales, Social Media, Leadership
Education
Baker University 2010 — 2012
2012 MBA, Management Information Systems Concentration
California State University
2005 BS, Marketing and International Business
Bellevue University October 2014 - Present
Visit KC June 2008 - Present
Grantham University September 2013 - Present
Officeteam (Division of Robert Half International) October 2005 - June 2008
Skills
CRM, Management, Recruiting, Software Documentation, Training, Event Management, Hospitality, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Selling, Employee Training, Advertising, Databases, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, HTML, Marketing, SQL, Sales, Social Media, Leadership
Education
Baker University 2010 — 2012
2012 MBA, Management Information Systems Concentration
California State University
2005 BS, Marketing and International Business
Dustin Wolfe's Visit KC Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Communications Coordinator at Visit KC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Visit KC June 2015 - Present
The University of Kansas (Center for Undergraduate Research) February 2014 - Present
University of Kansas Memorial Corporation (Student Union Activities) April 2014 - April 2015
Bombardier Aerospace December 2012 - November 2013
The University of Kansas (Office of First Year Experience) February 2013 - August 2013
ERI Solutions Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Foreign Languages, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Corporate Gifts, Research, Event Planning, InDesign, Promotional Products, Social Media, Teamwork, Project Management, Account Management, Process Improvement, Intercultural..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Kansas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Journalism Science, Marking Communications
University of Kansas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global & International Studies
Sealy High School 2007 — 2011
Visit KC June 2015 - Present
The University of Kansas (Center for Undergraduate Research) February 2014 - Present
University of Kansas Memorial Corporation (Student Union Activities) April 2014 - April 2015
Bombardier Aerospace December 2012 - November 2013
The University of Kansas (Office of First Year Experience) February 2013 - August 2013
ERI Solutions Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Foreign Languages, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Corporate Gifts, Research, Event Planning, InDesign, Promotional Products, Social Media, Teamwork, Project Management, Account Management, Process Improvement, Intercultural..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Kansas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Journalism Science, Marking Communications
University of Kansas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global & International Studies
Sealy High School 2007 — 2011
Rod Sanchez's Visit KC Experience December 1984 - Present
Job National Accounts Manager at Kansas City Conv & Visit Assn and Hospitality Consultant
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC December 1984 - Present
Skills
28 years of hospitality..., Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Sales Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Yield Management, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Direct Sales, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Resorts, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Account Management, Convention Services, Travel Management, Incentives, Banquets, Catering, Marketing, Pre-opening, Budgets, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy, Business Travel
Education
Emporia State University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Visit KC December 1984 - Present
Skills
28 years of hospitality..., Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Sales Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Yield Management, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Direct Sales, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Resorts, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Account Management, Convention Services, Travel Management, Incentives, Banquets, Catering, Marketing, Pre-opening, Budgets, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy, Business Travel
Education
Emporia State University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Janet Ziegler's Visit KC Experience May 1988 - Present
Job Vice President of Finance/Administration at Visit KC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC May 1988 - Present
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City January 1984 - May 1986
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City May 1978 - January 1986
The Gas Service Company May 1976 - April 1978
Skills
Budgets, Accounting
Education
The University of Kansas
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Visit KC May 1988 - Present
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City January 1984 - May 1986
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Kansas City May 1978 - January 1986
The Gas Service Company May 1976 - April 1978
Skills
Budgets, Accounting
Education
The University of Kansas
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Rebecca Elliott, CMP's Visit KC Experience January 2013 - Present
Job National Accounts Manager at Visit KC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC January 2013 - Present
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association June 2006 - December 2012
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Leadership, Event Planning, Fundraising, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Convention Services, Hotels, Yield Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism, Resorts, Account Management, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management
Education
Missouri State University 2001 — 2005
Entertainment Management, Business, Entertainment
Visit KC January 2013 - Present
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association June 2006 - December 2012
Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Leadership, Event Planning, Fundraising, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Convention Services, Hotels, Yield Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism, Resorts, Account Management, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management
Education
Missouri State University 2001 — 2005
Entertainment Management, Business, Entertainment
Deanie Blansett's Visit KC Experience March 2002 - Present
Job Graphic Design Manager at VISIT KC
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
VISIT KC March 2002 - Present
Freelance 1998 - 2001
Skills
Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Corporate Branding, Copywriting, Graphics, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Direct Mail, WordPress, Corporate Identity, InDesign, Logo Design, Newsletters, Brochures, Packaging, Direct Marketing, Art Direction, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Typography
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
VISIT KC March 2002 - Present
Freelance 1998 - 2001
Skills
Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Corporate Branding, Copywriting, Graphics, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Direct Mail, WordPress, Corporate Identity, InDesign, Logo Design, Newsletters, Brochures, Packaging, Direct Marketing, Art Direction, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Typography
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Juanita Crowder's Visit KC Experience 2006 - Present
Job Destination Services Housing Specialist at Visit KC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC 2006 - Present
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Media Relations, Management, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Event Planning, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Catering, Trade Shows, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Corporate Events, Budgets, Fundraising, Front Office, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Yield Management, Community Development, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing
Education
University of Missouri- Kansas city 2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Public Administration
Park University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Theory/Human Relations
Visit KC 2006 - Present
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Media Relations, Management, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Tourism, Event Planning, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Catering, Trade Shows, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Corporate Events, Budgets, Fundraising, Front Office, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Yield Management, Community Development, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing
Education
University of Missouri- Kansas city 2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Public Administration
Park University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Theory/Human Relations
Esther Walker-Young's Visit KC Experience December 2010 - Present
Job Destination Services & Special Projects Manager at Visit KC
Industry Events Services
Experience
Visit KC December 2010 - Present
Freelance Event Management March 2007 - December 2010
Vista Productions, Inc November 2003 - December 2006
WPBT Channel 2 1994 - 2002
Skills
Management, Event Management, Budgets, Logistics, Live Events, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Marketing Management, Digital Media, Facebook, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Project Planning, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1978 — 1982
BA, Communications, Television Production
Visit KC December 2010 - Present
Freelance Event Management March 2007 - December 2010
Vista Productions, Inc November 2003 - December 2006
WPBT Channel 2 1994 - 2002
Skills
Management, Event Management, Budgets, Logistics, Live Events, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Marketing Management, Digital Media, Facebook, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Project Planning, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1978 — 1982
BA, Communications, Television Production
Derik Detter's Visit KC Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Convention Sales Administrator at Visit KC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Visit KC July 2011 - Present
Argosy Casino August 2010 - July 2011
Hotel Phillips August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Event Management, Resorts, Rooms Division, Guest Service Management, Tourism, Concierge Services, Lodging, VIP, Reservation, Pre-opening, Convention Services, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Trade Shows
Education
Johnson County Community College 2007 — 2009
Hotel and Lodging Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
Kansas State University
Business Administration and Management, General
Visit KC July 2011 - Present
Argosy Casino August 2010 - July 2011
Hotel Phillips August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Event Management, Resorts, Rooms Division, Guest Service Management, Tourism, Concierge Services, Lodging, VIP, Reservation, Pre-opening, Convention Services, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Trade Shows
Education
Johnson County Community College 2007 — 2009
Hotel and Lodging Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
Kansas State University
Business Administration and Management, General