Jennifer Wheaton Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I founded this consulting firm providing unique event designs and experiences for top-tier individuals, corporations and non-profit organizations. I’m recognized for innovative and creative ideation while achieving business objectives and budgetary goals. I provide comprehensive events management from concept development through production, as well as direct all aspects of sales, build and maintain partnerships and leverage strong client relationships to expand new business.A few of my successes include:· Creative planning and production for Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s annual gala, providing unique event designs that engage attendees and contributes to fundraising initiatives year over year. · Skillful and creative direction and management of a high-profile society wedding with 250 attendees and a $3M budget, resulting in recognition as one of the East Coast’s outstanding events of 2017. · Leading planning, management and organization for distributed event teams across MGH, The Ragon Institute and Hyatt hotel, to ensure seamless execution for a high-profile fundraiser featuring Sting.

Greater Boston Area

Drove meeting and event sales for this Starwood property hosting 65+ events annually for non-profit organizations. Managed all event planning and contract negotiation, F&B room sales and external vendor logistics. Promoted Starwood best practices and brand guidelines. Oversaw banquet teams and junior associates, coaching and developing individuals to achieve personal and professional objectives. • Leveraged new business building efforts to expand personal sales to $2M annually. • Significant relationship building with local non-profits, securing fundraising events for Boys and Girls Club, Dream Big, Facing History, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and the ACLU.

Greater Boston Area

Recruited to manage private functions and events for Barbara Lynch Gruppo properties B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Sportello, Drink, Plum, 354 Congress Street and The Private Dining Room. Planned, developed and executed marketing and publicity initiatives for restaurants, private dining and catering concepts, building awareness with target audiences and increasing market share. · Established and redefined Barbara Lynch’s catering company, 9 at Home, developing a business structure and growing market share with high-end audiences.

Greater Boston Area

Led client development and event planning for this high-profile catering business with $7M in annual revenue. Oversaw all event development and production including creative theme design, customized menu and beverage planning, vendor management and on-site logistics. Handled management of business accounts, budget and contract development, and oversaw publicity efforts.• Increased annual event sales, growing new business by identifying and nurturing new client relationships.• Developed processes and best practices, improving business structure and allowing scalable growth.

Greater Boston Area

Managed event sales, new business initiatives and catering and relationship development with key venues. Built and maintained strong relationships with individual, social and corporate clients to win new business and expand existing accounts. Developed marketing materials to promote services and managed event associates.

Organized press conferences and meetings for up to 2,000:: Ordered and produced catering, coordinated audio visual equipment, live internet web casting, teleconferencing:: Clients included special events with the White House, CNN and other media outletsUSA HOSTS :: East Coast Special Events Manager

Created, designed and budgeted special events that exceeded 2,000 guests:: Responsible for menu writing, site selection, contact negotiations and theme designer

Education record

Bfa

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