Allie Boenish Email & Phone Number

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Led coordination of 5 UI Stead Family Children's Hospital Grand Opening events reaching more than 25,000 attendees over 6 days. Led coordination and management of summer-long traveling roadshow promoting the opening of the new UI Stead Family Children's Hospital - 36 state-wide events were attended over 56 days on the road.

Led CVB coordination and management of annual FRYfest, granGABLE, and UI Children's Hospital Open. Led coordination of the 10th Annual Herky on Parade throughout the Iowa City/Coralville Area, resulting in a $110,000 donation to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties. Played key support role in area events. Secured sponsorships for CVB events and ensured that sponsor benefits were fulfilled. Coordinated with teammates to strategize marketing and budget needs were met. Grew special events department from one to two full-time staff members.

Sold advertisements for CVB annual Visitors Guide. Developed new and maintained renewal partnerships. Served as CVB ambassador at a multitude of area events such as ribbon cuttings, business PM's, roundtables, etc. Communicated and built rapport with more than 325 CVB partners annually. Upheld integrity of various partner benefits included in partnership fee.