Jennifer Prusa, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Implementing the Journey to Bethany program in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Journey to Bethany works in partnership with the Office of Child and Youth Protection to serve those harmed by clergy sexual abuse with actions of healing and justice.

Overland Park, Ks

Overland Park, Ks

As the Director of Meetings, I coordinated details and vendors, including contract negotiations, for five meetings annually ranging from 20 to 400 attendees with budgets up to $500,000. Opportunities abound in small associations, and I was privileged to be a go-to partner for the Chairman of the Board, President/CEO, and Convention and Programs Committees to plan Convention and Summit and implement strategic initiatives such as BEMA-U training program and BEMA Connect business speed… Show more As the Director of Meetings, I coordinated details and vendors, including contract negotiations, for five meetings annually ranging from 20 to 400 attendees with budgets up to $500,000. Opportunities abound in small associations, and I was privileged to be a go-to partner for the Chairman of the Board, President/CEO, and Convention and Programs Committees to plan Convention and Summit and implement strategic initiatives such as BEMA-U training program and BEMA Connect business speed dating concept. I also engaged and supported the members of BEMA’s Convention & Programs committee to develop program content and served as liaison for VIP and C-suite speakers assisting with logistics and helping them to prepare for presentations. Show less

Through IBIE I worked with a team of dedicated professionals to increase the scope of our education program over two show cycles doubling the number of classes and serving 2,000+ attendees. Together with the IBIE Education Task Force and partners at the American Bakers Association, I designed and implemented a call for papers process, scheduling matrix, and speaker communication and preparation plan for 120 sessions. I also researched sources and recruited, trained, and organized over… Show more Through IBIE I worked with a team of dedicated professionals to increase the scope of our education program over two show cycles doubling the number of classes and serving 2,000+ attendees. Together with the IBIE Education Task Force and partners at the American Bakers Association, I designed and implemented a call for papers process, scheduling matrix, and speaker communication and preparation plan for 120 sessions. I also researched sources and recruited, trained, and organized over 125 student volunteers.The education task force collaborates with the registration, marketing, and show management teams to achieve an education revenue goal of $314,000.IBIE, a TSE Fastest Fifty Tradeshow, is a triennial show and is co-owned by BEMA. I served in this role for the 2016 & 2019 show cycles to date. Show less

Overland Park, Ks

In addition to the duties associated with BEMA’s meetings, I regularly developed and produced event marketing and attendee communication campaigns which included direct mail, email, social media, event app, and website channels. My writing, art direction and design skills helped BEMA to produce a dynamic collection of digital and print assets. This included a newsletter published three times a year for which I contributed articles and served as editor. I worked closely with editors and… Show more In addition to the duties associated with BEMA’s meetings, I regularly developed and produced event marketing and attendee communication campaigns which included direct mail, email, social media, event app, and website channels. My writing, art direction and design skills helped BEMA to produce a dynamic collection of digital and print assets. This included a newsletter published three times a year for which I contributed articles and served as editor. I worked closely with editors and content creators at trade publications to strengthen BEMA’s brand and contribute press releases regarding BEMA events and initiatives.Some of the most rewarding opportunities in this role included • writing a combined video and live-scripted program for BEMA’s 100th anniversary gala to strengthen BEMA’s brand for key stakeholders in attendance• serving on a member/vendor task force to create a comprehensive rebrand for BEMA including market research, campaign development, logos, and assets culminating in a brand launch at the IBIE 2016 tradeshow• increasing attendance at our flagship meeting by 30% in a three-year period Show less

Chameleon Resources, is a team of freelance professionals who adapt a wide range of communication skills to our clients’ needs. We increase our clients' capacity to implement communications projects such as meetings, newsletters, brochures, public relations campaigns and more. Client List• BEMA, Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (Overland Park, KS)• The Sanitary Design Workshop (Overland Park, KS)• Schloegel Design Remodel (Kansas City,MO)• Republic Machine… Show more Chameleon Resources, is a team of freelance professionals who adapt a wide range of communication skills to our clients’ needs. We increase our clients' capacity to implement communications projects such as meetings, newsletters, brochures, public relations campaigns and more. Client List• BEMA, Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (Overland Park, KS)• The Sanitary Design Workshop (Overland Park, KS)• Schloegel Design Remodel (Kansas City,MO)• Republic Machine (Louisville, KY)• Waldo Community Improvement District (Kansas City, MO)• The EnSol Group (Erwinna, PA) Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Marketing support for manufacturing firm including trade shows, customer events, sales incentives, publications. Internal employee communications including newsletters, events and training.

Managed a wide variety of events and meetings inlcuding grand openings, sales incentives, marketing plans, educational conferences.