Missy Johnson, Cmp, Des Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri Area

MJMeetings makes your business objectives come to life through flawlessly planned and executed face-to-face live events.Our primary focus is on providing turnkey A-Z meeting logistics, from site research all the way to final bill review. We have the capability to handle various meeting types, though corporate and association meetings ranging from 50 people to several thousand people is our sweet spot.Expertise includes: -Budget preparation and maintenance-Venue/site… Show more MJMeetings makes your business objectives come to life through flawlessly planned and executed face-to-face live events.Our primary focus is on providing turnkey A-Z meeting logistics, from site research all the way to final bill review. We have the capability to handle various meeting types, though corporate and association meetings ranging from 50 people to several thousand people is our sweet spot.Expertise includes: -Budget preparation and maintenance-Venue/site research/selection-Venue/site contract negotiation-Preparation and maintenance of logistical planning timeline-Management of all logistical planning elements including: Attendee registration web site, hotel guest rooms, food and beverage menus, audio/visual equipment and labor, entertainment, decor, transportation, golf/spa/other activities, etc. -Management of communication with attendees and vendors-Management of deposits and other payments-Management and execution of on-site logistics-Management of post-even logistics, including final bill and post-event surveys-Assistance with content preparation-Vendor relationship management Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

As the Senior Manager, Meetings and Events, and the first-ever professional meeting planner for Lockton Companies, I: - Developed and managed logistics for 20 meetings and events annually. Assisted with coordination of agenda content.- Collaborated with all internal partners to achieve average attendee meeting ratings of 8.8 (scale of 10) on time and on budget.- Developed and maintained meeting budgets exceeding $20 million annually and tracked bottom-line savings negotiated… Show more As the Senior Manager, Meetings and Events, and the first-ever professional meeting planner for Lockton Companies, I: - Developed and managed logistics for 20 meetings and events annually. Assisted with coordination of agenda content.- Collaborated with all internal partners to achieve average attendee meeting ratings of 8.8 (scale of 10) on time and on budget.- Developed and maintained meeting budgets exceeding $20 million annually and tracked bottom-line savings negotiated through years of expertise valued at an average of over $250,000 per year.- Consulted with and made regular recommendations to Executive leadership on all meeting objectives, goals and elements.- Developed overall corporate meeting strategy and ensured implementation to include effective post-event reporting.- Managed relationships and projects as delegated to two outside contractors. Show less

In my role as Manager of Meeting Services, I supervised all meetings and CME courses (60+ annually) as a Resource Center for the entire professional association.I was also responsible for developing and managing the Meeting Services department policies and procedures.I managed and developed 4 total staff (2 Meeting Planners, 1 Registration Specialist and 1 Administrative Assistant).Other areas of responsibility included: -Developing and implementing strategy to… Show more In my role as Manager of Meeting Services, I supervised all meetings and CME courses (60+ annually) as a Resource Center for the entire professional association.I was also responsible for developing and managing the Meeting Services department policies and procedures.I managed and developed 4 total staff (2 Meeting Planners, 1 Registration Specialist and 1 Administrative Assistant).Other areas of responsibility included: -Developing and implementing strategy to continuously improve outcomes for AAFP meetings.-Serving as the meeting manager for all Board of Directors meetings and the Congress of Delegates meeting (in conjuction with the association’s annual convention).-Collaborating with many partners and other Resource Centers within the association to achieve positive outcomes. Show less

As the Meeting Manger at AMP, I coordinated/supervised all meetings and conferences for four professional associations.I also assisted in writing meeting brochures, budgets, planning tools and other materials.Other responsibilities included:-Managing site selection through analysis of meeting history and current meeting requirements.-Preparing meeting agendas, menus, transportation, rooming lists and materials for all meetings.-Serving as the meeting manager on-site to… Show more As the Meeting Manger at AMP, I coordinated/supervised all meetings and conferences for four professional associations.I also assisted in writing meeting brochures, budgets, planning tools and other materials.Other responsibilities included:-Managing site selection through analysis of meeting history and current meeting requirements.-Preparing meeting agendas, menus, transportation, rooming lists and materials for all meetings.-Serving as the meeting manager on-site to ensure proper facility set-up and execution.-Oversight of meeting functions, anticipating potential problems and preparing contingency plans.-Managing all aspects of exhibits including prospectus development, promotion, space assignments and on-site execution. Show less

In the four years I was in the role of Senior Meeting Planner, I had several responsibilities, including: -Managing site selection through analysis of meeting history and current meeting requirements.-Negotiating, preparing and implementing contract provisions with hotels and meeting related vendors/suppliers.-Developing all logistical instructions to facility and related suppliers in line with contract terms and industry standards.-Counseling and advising program staff in… Show more In the four years I was in the role of Senior Meeting Planner, I had several responsibilities, including: -Managing site selection through analysis of meeting history and current meeting requirements.-Negotiating, preparing and implementing contract provisions with hotels and meeting related vendors/suppliers.-Developing all logistical instructions to facility and related suppliers in line with contract terms and industry standards.-Counseling and advising program staff in meeting development, site selection, budgeting, and space configurations.-Managing on-site facility and supplier arrangements for meetings and events.Exhibit Management-I was the Exhibit Manager for the association’s second largest annual convention. Over 430 exhibiting companies participated in this premier convention for over 1,300 family medicine residents and medical students.-I managed all aspects of exhibits including prospectus and floor plan development, promotion, database management, space assignments, on-site management and exhibitor marketing and retention.-I served as Chair of the Exhibitor Advisory Committee, which served as the voice of the exhibitors, focusing on show quality.-I supervised floor manager, official decorator, exhibitor designated contractors, security staff and other vendors. Show less

Individual Travel Sales Manager – July 1998 – August 2000I managed the Individual Travel market segment of business. My primary responsibility was to promote and market the hotel to individual business travelers, contract room accounts and foreign industry travel wholesalers. I designed all marketing pieces for this market.I also developed existing and new working relationships with accounts and clients of the hotel and trained support staff, sales assistants and sales… Show more Individual Travel Sales Manager – July 1998 – August 2000I managed the Individual Travel market segment of business. My primary responsibility was to promote and market the hotel to individual business travelers, contract room accounts and foreign industry travel wholesalers. I designed all marketing pieces for this market.I also developed existing and new working relationships with accounts and clients of the hotel and trained support staff, sales assistants and sales managers.National Sales Assistant – Hyatt National Sales Office – January 1997 – July 1998-I assisted the Director of National Accounts in marketing over 100 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean to over 30 corporations and associations.-I fostered positive working relationships with a select group of accounts and clients.-I trained new employees in the Sales Assistant and Sales Manager positions.National Market Sales Assistant – June 1995 – January 1997 -I assisted two National Market Sales Managers in marketing the Hyatt Regency Crown Center as a convention facility to groups, organizations and associations throughout the country. Show less

Master Of Arts, Communication Studies

Thesis – The External Organizational Communication Consultant: A Case Study

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Studies