Jennifer Simmons Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In the role as Senior Manager, I expanded my responsibilities into venue sourcing, event contracting, and negotiations for roughly 200 events across 2019, 2020, and 2021. I also dedicated myself to improving our processes including updating meeting registration tracking systems, revamping budget templates, and training the events team on an improved process to track and manage event capacities. I was also a contributing member of a team tasked with pivoting our planned in-person events, to a… Show more In the role as Senior Manager, I expanded my responsibilities into venue sourcing, event contracting, and negotiations for roughly 200 events across 2019, 2020, and 2021. I also dedicated myself to improving our processes including updating meeting registration tracking systems, revamping budget templates, and training the events team on an improved process to track and manage event capacities. I was also a contributing member of a team tasked with pivoting our planned in-person events, to a brand-new virtual meeting strategy in the wake of COVID-19. I worked to develop a number of client-facing user guides for our virtual platforms - GoToWebinar, Webex Meeting and Webex Training, becoming an expert in these areas. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia

In this position, I played a hybrid role as both meeting and events planner, and project manager. Across my tenure, I planned and executed close to 75 events, ranging from small executive roundtables, to large, multi-track cross-industry summits. I was a key contributor to the virtual meeting taskforce, as our meeting strategy developed a focus on improving our virtual meeting experience. Across a 3-month time period, we developed and executed a brand-new virtual event type and have implemented… Show more In this position, I played a hybrid role as both meeting and events planner, and project manager. Across my tenure, I planned and executed close to 75 events, ranging from small executive roundtables, to large, multi-track cross-industry summits. I was a key contributor to the virtual meeting taskforce, as our meeting strategy developed a focus on improving our virtual meeting experience. Across a 3-month time period, we developed and executed a brand-new virtual event type and have implemented that across our firm. I was also the project manager overseeing our large format print vendor relationship - acting as the liaison between our firm event planners, client teams, graphic designers and vendor to design, print and ship over 300 pieces of large format signage for 5 large-scale summits. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

As the California Event Coordinator I worked directly with the West Coast Sales team to drive leads and sales through event activation, sponsorship opportunities and corporate relationships. I was the liaison between our four main territories and the respective sales managers to research, confirm and book all events for the state. I also worked closely with our marketing team to provide the sales team with updated marketing and sales materials as needed, as well as providing assistance to… Show more As the California Event Coordinator I worked directly with the West Coast Sales team to drive leads and sales through event activation, sponsorship opportunities and corporate relationships. I was the liaison between our four main territories and the respective sales managers to research, confirm and book all events for the state. I also worked closely with our marketing team to provide the sales team with updated marketing and sales materials as needed, as well as providing assistance to arranging staffing needs, controlling hours, and providing logistics to our lead generator team. Show less

Carlsbad, Ca

As a key member of a very small events team, I was involved in almost every step of the planning, production and execution of our events. I also managed creating copy, layouts and concepts for our marketing collateral in the form of brochures, flyers and mailers. I was also involved in some social media promotions, budgeting, and project management.I assisted the Event Director in contracting venues throughout North America, confirming various vendors, recruiting and managing all event… Show more As a key member of a very small events team, I was involved in almost every step of the planning, production and execution of our events. I also managed creating copy, layouts and concepts for our marketing collateral in the form of brochures, flyers and mailers. I was also involved in some social media promotions, budgeting, and project management.I assisted the Event Director in contracting venues throughout North America, confirming various vendors, recruiting and managing all event volunteers, booking and confirming author travel and hotels, as well as on-site execution. Show less

Carlsbad, Ca

As a member of the event team at Hay House, I assisted with venue contract execution, author/speaker relations, travel arrangements, food and beverage management and general on-site event operations. Helping to execute events throughout North America, I traveled frequently with our team.

Greater San Diego Area

As Event Coordinator, I worked directly with event producers on a number of events, including the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, Rhythm & Vine (Boys & Girls Club) and Elder Help's Wine & Dine. As the sole volunteer coordinator, I managed up to 500 volunteers for our large event, and between 50-200 for smaller events. I managed all aspects of recruitment, scheduling and training for every event produced each year. I also managed each event's fundraising/non-profit components… Show more As Event Coordinator, I worked directly with event producers on a number of events, including the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, Rhythm & Vine (Boys & Girls Club) and Elder Help's Wine & Dine. As the sole volunteer coordinator, I managed up to 500 volunteers for our large event, and between 50-200 for smaller events. I managed all aspects of recruitment, scheduling and training for every event produced each year. I also managed each event's fundraising/non-profit components through live and silent auctions raising upwards of $50,000 for the Celebrity Chef Luncheon as part of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.Lastly, as one of two intern managers, I worked closely with all event interns in a mentor role. I contributed to recruitment, interview and hiring processes. Show less

San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, The Gourmet Experience, Editor Showcase, Wine Rave, Treat du Jour