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Performs marketing and promotion, booking and coordination of events, contracting of services, and facilities management of the Sunnyview Exposition Center. Performs repair and upkeep related tasks as required in maintaining the buildings, grounds and equipment within the Sunnyview Exposition Center site.

The Celebration of Lights mission is to provide an affordable family holiday light show for the Oshkosh Community and surrounding areas. With over one million twinkling holiday lights, we are “Bringing Smiles to Thousands!”Each year we give back to many charities within the Oshkosh Community.Primary duties of the Event Manager:Coordinate the day to day activities of the light show on a nightly basis during the active show seasonManage entrance huts and volunteer teams to… Show more The Celebration of Lights mission is to provide an affordable family holiday light show for the Oshkosh Community and surrounding areas. With over one million twinkling holiday lights, we are “Bringing Smiles to Thousands!”Each year we give back to many charities within the Oshkosh Community.Primary duties of the Event Manager:Coordinate the day to day activities of the light show on a nightly basis during the active show seasonManage entrance huts and volunteer teams to ensure smooth entry into the light showOversee necessary repairs of light displays during nightly showsCoordinate horse drawn wagon ride experience during scheduled nightly datesCoordinate credit card processing systems for use during show seasonSecure necessary permits for special event or anything else as requiredSecure, schedule and train nightly staff to operate light show Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Provides supervision to all full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff assigned to the Sunnyview Exposition Center and Parks System facilities. Assists in operational planning and scheduling functions. Performs repair and upkeep related tasks as required in maintaining the Parks Department’s buildings, grounds and equipment. Assists Exposition Center users in set-up and take-down of equipment, prepares buildings for events, acts as liaison between users of the Exposition Center and the… Show more Provides supervision to all full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff assigned to the Sunnyview Exposition Center and Parks System facilities. Assists in operational planning and scheduling functions. Performs repair and upkeep related tasks as required in maintaining the Parks Department’s buildings, grounds and equipment. Assists Exposition Center users in set-up and take-down of equipment, prepares buildings for events, acts as liaison between users of the Exposition Center and the Parks Department. Participates in pre-event planning meetings with clients of the Exposition Center. Plays a major role in providing coverage for off-hour emergencies dealing with Parks System and Exposition Center facilities. Supports the Assistant Parks Director and Program Manager in the oversight of work performed by contractors and other service providers at the Exposition Center and throughout the Parks System. Assists with both short and long term planning efforts for the Exposition Center and the Parks System by suggesting and recommending improvements and the necessity of such, including grounds design and drainage specifications. Show less

Oshkosh Chamber Of Commerce

To coordinate the Waterfest concert series at the Leach Amphitheatre in Oshkosh. This involves coordinating with vendors for order quantities, pricing, and deliveries. Working with local non-profit groups to provide 120 person volunteer staff to efficiently run concession stands, control parking lots, and gate attendants. Scheduling set-up and take-down of events and product to control inventory levels to ensure accurate accounting. Also coordinating schedules with venue staff as it is a shared… Show more To coordinate the Waterfest concert series at the Leach Amphitheatre in Oshkosh. This involves coordinating with vendors for order quantities, pricing, and deliveries. Working with local non-profit groups to provide 120 person volunteer staff to efficiently run concession stands, control parking lots, and gate attendants. Scheduling set-up and take-down of events and product to control inventory levels to ensure accurate accounting. Also coordinating schedules with venue staff as it is a shared venue and is used for other events in between the Waterfest concerts. Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Manage all aspects of the expo to include vendors, volunteers, promotions, contract negotiations and daily operations. Ensure profitability of event while maintaining affordability to guests.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Assists in the maintenance of the grounds, facilities and equipment of the County Parks Department. Provides assistance to users of the exposition center, and maintains the facilities and equipment at the exposition center.

Fox Valley Technical College

• Assist with aligning local group with international goals and objectives• Motivate group members to achieve goals in school, community, and careers• Research and create partnerships with area businesses to foster ongoing relationships with students and employers• Create fundraising programs to achieve goals for members, the executive board, and the national charitable program of the year

Oshkosh And Appleton

President Oshkosh Collegiate DECAOshkosh Student Board MemberMeeting and Event Management Associate DegreeMarketing Associate DegreeBusiness Management Associate Degree

Fox Valley Technical College-Oshkosh

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Assist in creation of contracts with clients, creating marketing campaigns, as well as maintaining vehicle fleet.

Assist in coordinating Chamber events: to include annual holiday parade, Business Expo 2014, and Business After Hours networking events.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Associate’S Degree, Business Management

Associates, Meeting And Event Management

Associate’S Degree, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Collegiate DECA, Student Board, Phi Theta Kappa

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Meeting And Event Management

Activities and Societies: Collegiate DECA, Student Board