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Experienced advisors to the meetings industry specializing in deployment and integration of technologies for in person, virtual and hybrid events.Kingstad Event Technologists helps organizations identify and implement the right technology for their meetings and events to maximize ROE. We take an objective analytical approach to develop a strategy with clear objectives, present options on technology that will meet those objectives and help our clients implement the strategy and technologies. We maintain a consulting role to help our clients "stay the course" to maximize the return on their investment. Kingstad also offers onsite event technology support, to help planners deploy their technology choices with confidence.

Independent contractor building out and managing event registration sites, event websites, mobile event apps, virtual, hybrid and other event technology deployments. Travel to support deployment onsite. Specialized expertise on multiple platforms including Cvent, Aventri, Swoogo, Doubledutch, Crowdcompass, Eventmobi, Spotme, on24, and others. I leverage my extensive background as a business owner, marketer, event professional and technologist to deliver a superior attendee experience.

Beaverton, Oregon, Us

- Exploration, analysis, qualifying and contracting of new event technologies to be included in the Opus Agency technology stack including registration, mobile apps, onsite solutions, abstract management, Executive briefing centers, sponsor portals, data analytics solutions. - New technology implementation, onboarding and training - Project scoping/needs analysis/tech deployment - Mobile event app scoping, needs analysis, build and management - Scoping and needs analysis of onsite event technology support including registration/badging/attendee tracking - Vendor management including all revenue and cost management - Ensure vendor compliance with GDPR and other data security audits - Primary administrator for multiple technology platforms, including Cvent and Doubledutch

Sausalito, Ca, Us

Built and managed remote site selection services division for Smart Meetings 360, offering consulting services to planners as it related to partner hotels, destinations, and other services.

Bend, Or, Us

• Regional consultant for technology company offering enterprise reservation sales and marketing solution to the Independent Hotel, Resort and Professionally Managed Vacation Rental markets• Successfully developed new prospects within a large multi-state territory utilizing cold calling and sphere of influence to reach top level decision makers • Successfully built long lasting client relationships with C-Level Executives, Owners and General Managers, and maintained strong relationships with current NAVIS clients, industry professionals and NAVIS colleagues • Used consultative skills to clearly understand the prospects business objectives and identify NAVIS solutions to meet those objectives • Managed the end to end sales process, including engagement of internal resources• Proficient at utilizing Salesforce for tracking leads, prospects, tasks, opportunities and pipeline • Proficient and knowledgable about hotel distribution channels and marketing strategies• Proficient and knowledgable about PMS, CRS, and revenue management practices and principles • Extensive travel throughout North AmericaSpecialties: Hospitality, reservations, marketing, sales, call center, central reservations call center, marketing analytics, reservation sales system, channel distribution, revenue management, solution selling

-Oversaw management of Destination Marketing Organization for Corvallis Oregon-Managed all sales and marketing functions of business including business development, product development, research, direct mail, social networking, print advertising, radio/TV campaigns, direct sales, customer relations, public relations, pricing, government relations and community networking-Transitioned and updated technology and implemented new CRM platform-Redirected focus of community towards increased group travel and sports group market

-Founded and managed chain of stand alone conference centers that evolved into an Event and Art Center concept, established in 1993 and successfully operated for 16 years.-Operations and internal entities included the Jester Comedy Club, the Kingstad Gallery, the Beaverton Civic Theatre and the Bistro Elene, full service catering.

*Served six months as interim CEO*Played key role in increased funding for tourism marketing by initiating ballot measure to increase room tax*Established new contract with Washington County, relocated offices and oversaw total re-brand of organization*Hired new CEO

*Managed sales, catering and reservation staff of 25, annual expense budget of $1.8 M and annual revenue of $25M*Executive committee member*Served as regional liaison director for all Marriott brands and properties

*Managed sales, catering and reservation staff of 15, annual expense budget of $1.2 M and annual revenue of $15M*Recongnized for key role in development of revenue management systems and forecasting for Marriott systemwide*Won numerous advertising awards

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