Jen Luna
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Sponsorship
The Culinary Institute Of America
07.2021 - Current
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance during culinary leadership conferences.
- Built and nurtured relationships with donors and prospects and raised critical financial resources in support of institution.
- Developed fundraising activity plans to maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Founder, Owner & Events Director
Jen Singer Events
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Developed status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events for San Diego biotech companies including WuXi AppTec, Maravai LifeSciences, TriLink, Singlera Genomics, and Shanghai Pharma.
Events & Marketing Manager
Alchemy Events
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Supported events execution and venue set up and tear down.
- Contributed to social media outreach, content development and schedule management.
- Organized brainstorming sessions between cross-functional teams to develop strategy and creative ideas for future events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Western Regional Coordinator, Culinary Events
Share Our Strength
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed 15-20 large restaurant tasting events with 500-2000 attendees, as well as seated dinners in multiple west cities.
- Secured sponsors for branding opportunities, as well as in-kind contributions with companies such as Hormel, Vitamin Water & Qualcomm.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
Development Coordinator
Timken Museum Of Art
11.2006 - 06.2009
- Oversaw in-house solicitation mailings and other fundraising initiatives by developing and routing materials, generating mailing lists, executing mail merges and managing collation and sends.
- Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Researched grant opportunities which corresponded with organizational mission and objectives, coordinating preparation and submission of applications.
Education
Meeting & Event Planning Certificate Program -
San Diego State University
2008
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of San Diego
2006
Skills
- Event Technology BoomSet, Eventbrite, Zoom, Delphi, ON24 Allseated, Social Tables, Canva, Salesforce, CVENT, and Microsoft programs
- CRM Tracking
- Project Deadlines Management
- Vendor Negotiations & Contracts
- Proposal Development
- Revenue Projections
- Expense Reports
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Event Registration Management
- Featured Speaker Coordination
- Strategic Development
Certification
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATES
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), 2022
CVENT Certification, 2021
Timeline
Associate Director of Sponsorship
The Culinary Institute Of America
07.2021 - Current
Founder, Owner & Events Director
Jen Singer Events
04.2016 - 08.2021
Events & Marketing Manager
Alchemy Events
08.2013 - 04.2016
Western Regional Coordinator, Culinary Events
Share Our Strength
01.2012 - 10.2014
Development Coordinator
Timken Museum Of Art
11.2006 - 06.2009
Meeting & Event Planning Certificate Program -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of San Diego
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