Delivering acclaimed meeting and event planning, marketing, communications, and public relations solutions to organizations. Specializing in turnkey meeting planning services and crafting bespoke online marketing strategies. Proactively engage with clients and prospects to secure project-based assignments.Proficient in developing technical and creative content for marketing collateral, adept at budget creation, tracking, and reconciliation, and skilled in developing project schedules to… Show more Delivering acclaimed meeting and event planning, marketing, communications, and public relations solutions to organizations. Specializing in turnkey meeting planning services and crafting bespoke online marketing strategies. Proactively engage with clients and prospects to secure project-based assignments.Proficient in developing technical and creative content for marketing collateral, adept at budget creation, tracking, and reconciliation, and skilled in developing project schedules to align with client requirements. Steering strategic direction, including ROI planning and fostering community goodwill through strategic investments. Show less

Value-add, luxury planner and producer for meetings, events and International Salons.Senior producer in the luxury-market planning multi-day events including but not limited to travel, individual meeting agendas, conference registration, personalized collateral, food & beverage, transportation including charter jets, event design and general session including stage set and design.The single point of contact for all guests and lines of business creating a new level of guest… Show more Value-add, luxury planner and producer for meetings, events and International Salons.Senior producer in the luxury-market planning multi-day events including but not limited to travel, individual meeting agendas, conference registration, personalized collateral, food & beverage, transportation including charter jets, event design and general session including stage set and design.The single point of contact for all guests and lines of business creating a new level of guest satisfaction to the many needs of luxury clientele. B2C. B2B.Expert in hotels including but not limited to: contract negotiations, rooming lists, BEOs, resumes and onsite management. Show less

Industry veterans, Jennifer Cooke Smith, MA, Dave Felix and Amy Parr, present MessageMeetings, a comprehensive, inter-agency Pharmaceutical and Medical Education meeting planning firm.We handle the logistics while you focus on the message.Mission Statement: MessageMeetings is committed to providing superior meeting services in the most appropriate and compliant locations that will enhance the product and reputation of our client partners. Combined Industry… Show more Industry veterans, Jennifer Cooke Smith, MA, Dave Felix and Amy Parr, present MessageMeetings, a comprehensive, inter-agency Pharmaceutical and Medical Education meeting planning firm.We handle the logistics while you focus on the message.Mission Statement: MessageMeetings is committed to providing superior meeting services in the most appropriate and compliant locations that will enhance the product and reputation of our client partners. Combined Industry Experience:•26 years senior meeting and event manager•19 years international travel director•14 years hotel manager•4 years Destination Management Company president•4 years small business ownerIndustry Knowledge:•Neurology •Auto-Immune•Cardiology•Oncology•Gynecology•Gastroenterology•Capital Equipment and Devices What We Do Best: •Enhance your physician relationships•Contract protections•Standout perspective•Unmatched attention to detail•On-site excellence Show less

Developed production and planning strategies and proposals for an upscale meeting and event planning company. Contributed to numerous trade publications and events, elevating the company’s profile in the event planning industry. Coordinated schedules and expense budgets for clients. Led team in selecting venues, planning events, negotiating with vendors and suppliers, and overseeing logistics for meetings and events. Recruited and trained staff members.• Achieved #1 in incremental sales… Show more Developed production and planning strategies and proposals for an upscale meeting and event planning company. Contributed to numerous trade publications and events, elevating the company’s profile in the event planning industry. Coordinated schedules and expense budgets for clients. Led team in selecting venues, planning events, negotiating with vendors and suppliers, and overseeing logistics for meetings and events. Recruited and trained staff members.• Achieved #1 in incremental sales and client retention from 2004 to 2007.• Earned the New Business Top Producer in 2003, with $1.8M in revenue.• Earned numerous industry awards, including ISES Best Entertainment Designer and Producer (2007), SITE Most Outstanding Single Event (2006), and NACE Best Event Production (2006), and Event Solutions Event Producer of the Year (2005).• Named “Meeting Professional to Watch” by ConventionSouth from 2003 to 2006, resulting in Outstanding Event Professionalism, Creativity, and Dedication award in 2006. Show less

Promoted Charleston as a destination for meetings and events, resulting in increased business at Charleston Place, the only local hotel capable of handling such large-scale clients. Developed budgets and proposals used in presentations. Conducted local travel research for nearby attractions and activities of interest to corporate guests. • Reached $2.2M in F&B in 1999, 58% over established sales goal for the year.

Managed meetings, banquets and receptions for corporate and social clients. Staff of 100+.