Meghan Gess Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, MN, US

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Main responsibilities:- Event Planning + Execution: Plan, coordinate, and execute our portfolio of events, including everything from building the experience to achieving all revenue and profitability goals.- Team Leadership: Help lead and mentor a team of sales, marketing, and event professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work.

Responsible for market activation management and enabling the marketing department to continue expanding reach within the youth sports space, creating a brand around the GameChanger name. - Creation and implementation of activation marketing strategy- Enable business development and strategic partnerships to increase revenue and brand presence- Process.

Bloomington, MN

Responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of QBP & consumer brand events portfolio: tradeshows, conferences, webinars, races, sponsorships and consumer demos- Partner closely with business leadership to ensure strategic cross-functional planning, alignment on event goals, communication & project management- Define KPIs, event metrics and.

Bloomington, MN

The QBP Events Department executes industry leading events that effectively and efficiently support QBP goals, consumer brands & distribution sales and customer needs. As the Events Project Manager III I was responsible for leading department projects:- Establishing project goals and crucial timelines in collaboration with stakeholders- Develop project.

Chanhassen, MN

Sponsorship sales, strategic partnerships- integrated program proposal writing and editingContract & account management and executionCustomer service & vendor relationsEvent management & coordination- production, shipping, facilities/venue planning, marketingSponsorship marketing & brand integration stategies- advertising, social media integration.

Managed event expos and races with various responsibilities including: athlete check-in, medical services, course setup and strike, signage placement and aid stations Management of triathlon series Pros: registration, housing, standings, points and purse prizesMaintained relationships and logistics with national sponsors, local vendors, and charity.

Office ManagementDirector of Major Events- Homecoming, Auggie Awards, game management, banquets, fundraising events, otherAssistant to Athletic DirectorAssistant Budget Manager for Athletic Department- procurement, expense reports, budget planning Maintain confidential staff files, assist with hiring & on-boarding, various HR functionsA-Club Administration.

Certificate, Sports Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Soccer Team

Education record

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Hockey, Debate, Intramurals