Jennifer Demik Email & Phone Number

La Mesa, Ca, Us

In the summer of 2023, Freeman officially acquired Sparks, marking a significant milestone for both companies. I am pleased to continue my role as Event Proposal Manager with Sparks, now a part of the Freeman family.As we embark on this new chapter, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to Sparks' growth within the Freeman network. My focus remains on delivering meticulously managed responses to RFPs, ensuring that our proposals not only meet but exceed client expectations. This merger combines the strengths of two industry leaders, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.With the integration of Sparks and Freeman, we are poised to offer enhanced solutions and innovative approaches in the events industry. I look forward to leveraging this expanded platform to drive impactful results and explore new opportunities for collaboration and success.

Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, Freeman is on a mission to redefine live events for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the world's largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights are shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The full-service solutions leverage a 100-year legacy in event management and the company is growing exponentially. As the Event Proposal Manager within the New Opportunities department at Freeman, Jen manages and coordinates deliverables associated with new and existing opportunities for Freeman Agency Services. Creating proposal budgets, identifying staffing grids and timelines for development of large custom event RFPs, Jen’s team works across Freeman departments to build live event budgets and teams that will successfully execute if business is won.

San Diego, California, United States

Project management for various production and event management companies. Focusing on long-term planning of events, meetings and video communications. Extensive experience in production management including client management, creating proposals, maintaining detailed timelines and budgets, hiring, supporting and directing crews and creative teams. Excellent record of keeping clients satisfied, informed and assured of deliverables. Events managed for corporations such as TSIA, ForgeRock, NICE, IIA, Social Media Examiner.

San Diego, California, United States

Jen spearheaded development efforts at this non-profit, including to:• Develop and execute the annual development strategy;• Secure and grow financial support from corporations, foundations and individual donors; • Initiate, maintain and renew ongoing relationships with major donors;• Oversee grant applications, acknowledgment, reporting and gift processing;• Create and executing a strategy for annual individual donors;• Lead organization of special events and community engagements;• Submit and track fundraising proposals and reports;• Broaden community presence and press relations;• Produce fundraising reports for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

Managed multiple concurrent clients, events, film and video productions, throughout the U.S. and international locations - from developing and pitching the RFP, producing the on-site event, and being responsible for end of project budget reconciliation. Consistently maintained strong client relationships with large and small corporations (MasterCard, Pizza Hut, Teradata, Accor Hotels, Qualcomm, CareFusion, American Airlines, Jobster). Recognized for project growth and adding clientele.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Managed multiple trade show events (CTIA Wireless, CES, Supercomm, etc.) for corporate clients, including Texas Instruments, Sony Ericsson and Ericsson. • Project management of internal corporate communications, broadcast commercials, multimedia/interactive pieces, and educational programs. • Developed scope and nature of creative content of events and video productions through client contact and interaction with subject matter experts. • Maintained deadlines and completed deliverables on time and within budget. • Served as functional expert and advisor to the development and testing teams, to troubleshoot problems throughout the design, build and test phases of the interactive materials. • Functioned as a fill-in AVID Editor, responsible for creative content, backing up project media, compressing and exporting files.