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Des Moines, Ia, Us

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Designing and delivering unforgettable experiences that inspire human connections and drive measurable results.

Ames, Iowa

Created meaningful experiences to celebrate and inspire private giving to Iowa State University.

Ames, Ia

• Strategically planned groundbreakings, dedications, gift announcements and faculty support medallion ceremonies to celebrate and inspire private giving to the university• Hired and supervised student workers, in addition to overseeing an assistant, which included training, motivating and distributing work assignments • Managed a complex budget which annually included over 25 accounts and over 40 high-end events• Worked closely with the Communications team on event marketing materials, including the messaging, design and timelines of publications, mailings, web sites and emails• Coordinated the annual donor recognition event, the Order of the Knoll reception, for up to 600 guests, producing high level events in non-traditional event spaces such as Hilton Coliseum and State Gymnasium on campus• Coordinated regional events across the country for the university president to connect with groups of donors ranging from 50 to 150• Partnered with the ISU Event Management program to mentor undergraduate students and provide them with event management experience• Coordinated meeting logistics for annual meetings with foundation governors and volunteer leaders, including securing meeting and special event space, reserving hotel rooms, negotiating contracts and pricing, communicating with vendors, arranging transportation, and designing menus• Streamlined processes, increased efficiency and used strengths to improve the planning and event experience for colleagues and donors

Ames, Ia

• Provided coordination and financial accounting support for events and conferences in the joint unit of the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau and ISU Conference Planning & Management • Coordinated travel, transportation and lodging for international and domestic conferences ranging from 50-400 participants including ISU’s Annual Symposium on Sustainability, the International Town & Gown Conference, and the Governor’s Highway Traffic Safety Conference• Supervised undergraduate student workers, including providing training, motivation and delegation• Prepared event marketing materials such as save-the-date mailings, email blasts and brochures• Coordinated development of website content management, event registration and sponsorships• Promoted Ames convention and visitor activities to acquire meeting, convention and event business through ISU Tailgate Tours, sales calls, and special promotions• Used creativity to produce memorable experiences for guests through unique centerpieces, food presentation, fun venues and outstanding entertainment • Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to serve as the point of contact for conference vendors, speakers, exhibitors and participants• Worked closely with organizing committees and planning committees to plan events from the initial stages through post-event activities to create a successful program

Ames, Ia

• Managed set up, food service, meeting assistance, audiovisual components, catering and billing for conferences, meetings, special events, tailgates and weddings for 5-400 people• Directed catering for wedding receptions, tailgates and special events off-property• Designed training materials for Conference Services servers including sanitation and service standard operating procedures handbook and training videos• Completed management development class series PRISM, a nine week training program covering multiple aspects of the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center departments including history, employee relations, cost controls, ROI and budgeting, marketing and yield management, guest relations and ethics• Utilized superior communication skills and customer service skills to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with peers, executives and clients

Ames, Ia

• Assisted in coordination of entertainment, student workers, and workshops for events such as the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa and CBiRC's National Science Foundation Annual Site Visit • Designed signage and printed materials for conferences• Coordinated tours and transportation in Ames and Des Moines for conference attendees • Managed all hotel room assignments for the 7,000 student participants in the 2009 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition, an international event held at Iowa State University• Assisted conference coordinators with event development, pre-production, set up, on-site execution and post-event follow up• Researched conferences and events for sales purposes and prepared sales proposals

Master Of Science - Ms, Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies

Concentrations in: • Journalism and Mass Communication, with an emphasis in Public Relations • Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Hotel, Restaurant And Institution Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa Sorority, ISU Homecoming Central Committee, ISU College of Human Sciences Student Council, ISU.