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Independent Meeting Management Company which produced and managed major meetings, events, incentive travel, and recognition programs for corporations and associations nationwide. APG handled programs with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 and for groups with 300 to 1,500 attendees.Clients:City of Minneapolis - Minneapolis MOSAIC - Started the (Celebrating the Art & Culture of Minneapolis) Project Manager - Coordinated five major events for the MOSAIC; an annual street festival with over 20,000 attendees.University of Minnesota Physicians Annual Event - 500 attendees. Grand Boulé Association - four day conference for 1,500 attendees. Minneapolis and St. Paul Public School Districts - Annual Conference for 400 attendees. Worked with committees to determine the session content, and identify the keynote and workshop speakers. Helped to design the marketing materials and publicity; was also involved with securing sponsors for this program.Enertec Capital Venture Capital Company- Planned their Annual Shareholders Meeting for 300 participants.

Served as lead planner for all National and Regional Meetings for four brands - Travel Leaders, Sea Master Cruises, Cruise Holidays, and Results Travel.Reduced expected annual budget forecast by initiating creative cost control measures. Led four hotel and ship national and international yearly site inspections. Led contract negotiations in the United States as well as three International Destinations: Dubai/Rome/and Berlin.Managed million dollar budgets for all annual meetings. Increased annual registration by 300 attendees with new registration tool and procedures.Led all pre and on-site logistics, as well as post planning meetings.Effectively negotiated all supplier contracts.Assisted executive team with site decision process.Oversaw production budget for $600K.Managed trade shows for National Meetings which involved coordinating with 200 sponsor exhibitors.Managed on-site staff of 25 employees.Managed all food & beverage budgets some as large as $500K. Organized and assisted the marketing team in designing all promotional materials and communications for all meetings.

APG a highly experienced independent meeting consulting company that has the resources and expertise to provide you the convenience of full-service meeting and event planning capabilities. APG is comprised of individuals who bring a comprehensive and strategic approach to planning your meetings and events.

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Associate Of Applied Science Degree

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