Julie Weeks, Csep, Cta Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Responsible for all aspects related to the successful planning and execution of fundraising galas with all partner organizations, including CAPA, CATCO, Drexel, Lincoln Theatre, McCoy, Opera Columbus, The Columbus Symphony.

International Live Events Associate (ILEA) was founded to provide professional development and education for professionals in the event industry while working to promote ethical business practices and conduct. Encouraging teamwork and a vision of the "event as a whole," ILEA worked to provide a forum for open discussion and professional growth.With more than 50 chapters worldwide, ILEA has grown to 6,000 active members representing a wide variety of professional disciplines that support event development, marketing, planning and execution. The peer network ILEA provides helps special events professionals produce outstanding results for clients while establishing positive working relationships with other event colleagues."Education, advancement and promotion of the special events industry and its related professionals are primary goals of ILEA operations."

Dublin, Ohio

Jobe & Associates is a multi-discipline creative firm that designs, creates and lives for phenomenal idea-based solutions for our clients. From complete design/ management for large incentive meetings and events to the promotional campaigns that support sales and marketing, we are the design, implementation and execution of meetings, events and product launches for corporations. Our work takes us all over the globe.- Design and execute client events for 100- 500 attendees.- Develop and manage event registration of guests andaccommodate special needs as necessary.- Manage content, client expectations, and internal design teamagainst printed collateral production timeline.- Negotiate and contract with multiple vendors (hotel, décor, AV,rentals) to execute vision of the event.- On-site organization and management of staff for events overmultiple days, including “run of show” and entertainment.- Develop and adhere to budget and reconcile expenditures.

Servicing meeting connection groups from contract to completion of event. Coordinate the meeting room details, group's guest sleeping room block and banquet menus.• Responsible for generating all paperwork and follow-through associated with business booked from the Sales Managers for groups with 75 sleeping rooms or less on peak• Responsible for handling all aspects of a group’s needs, such as Rooming Lists, Resumes, Banquet Event Orders, and all communication relating to each group.• Meet with accounting team to review all billing details for accuracy before sending to client.• Liason between group contact and the hotel staff and local area

Responsible for 15+ staff members to ensure all meeting rooms are set up for groups accordingly. Assisted groups in any last minute changes or additional needs.

My main role was to answer phone calls and catering inquiries. I also assisted with event set up and coordinating with the kitchen staff for custom menu development.

• Organized annual competitor denim fit comparison studies to improve own product with 166% increase in sales.• Effectively communicated with domestic & overseas factories via e-mail and in person regarding production & development samples to problem-solve and improve working process.• Maintained & tracked tight developmental calendar to consistently meet approval dates for $250 million business.• Worked with sample development team to create initial samples and revisions throughout fit process.