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Jenn Morden

Lansing,Michigan

Summary

Resourceful and results-driven, Director of Events, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess key skills in strategic planning, budget management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless event execution; focused on impactful event design and stakeholder satisfaction. Passionate about creating impactful events that exceed client expectations and foster meaningful connections.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Convention Services & Events Manager

Choose Lansing
Lansing, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Works with meeting planners in coordination of conventions, meetings, and events throughout the region
  • Provides support materials and other resources
  • Responsible for development and execution of bureau and sales events, program budgets and timelines

Event Specialist | Contract Associate

ASW Communications
Remote
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Creation of event timelines and project management timelines to ensure completion
  • Collaborate with the client, including their members and leadership teams, on the event needs and expectations
  • Work with global Leadership and member volunteers to coordinate the logistics and execution of the events
  • Work with chapter and committee Leaders to create and promote their event on Association Communities
  • Oversee and manage the event registration systems
  • Handle the Association communities as it relates to events

Contract Associate

Connect Space
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Create client onboarding process to familiarize clients with the platform
  • Manage client renewal processes
  • Manage digital marketing efforts, including social media, newsletters, emails; ensuring brand standards are followed
  • Serve as lead marketing point person, and develop a marketing strategy, while tracking KPI's
  • Manage partnerships, and develop new leads based on relationships formed through the process of attending industry events, and client events
  • Assist sales teams with business development
  • Manage onsite event services

Education Relations and HR Coordinator

Healthcare Association of Michigan
Lansing, MI
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Coordinated, facilitated, and evaluated events and educational offerings for HCAM/MCAL
  • Coordinated the design, production, and distribution of marketing and handout materials for sponsored or educational events
  • Coordinated the annual partnership program and event-specific sponsorships
  • Coordinated virtual events and webinars
  • Compiled employee files in accordance with federal and state rules
  • Coordinated new hire orientations and onboarding initiatives
  • Updated employee status changes related to health insurance enrollment as needed

Events Project Manager

MICHIGAN REALTORS
Lansing, MI
09.2015 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Mirealtors.com
  • Coordination and management of all events and conferences, including virtual, hybrid, and live events.
  • Served as key staff in researching and vetting educational speakers
  • Solicited sponsorships and coordinated with exhibitors/sponsors for event needs
  • Managed event budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility
  • Managed coordination and details for the board of director events, retreats, and board meetings
  • Served as the key liaison for various task forces and committees
  • Managed staff and organizational leadership activities
  • Submitted state continuing education files to the CE Marketplace post events
  • Managed building projects; coordinating maintenance and landscape needs
  • Managed the administrative functions for the Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM), Michigan Chapter
  • Managed dues billing, website management, membership database, marketing, sponsorships, events, newsletter creation, and board of director meeting agendas/minutes
  • Https://ccim-mi.com/
  • Trailblazed and formed the prominent Leadership Academy; this resulted in five groups of incoming leaders that completed the program
  • Project Manager for the $9.1M Michigan Realtors headquarters; lead the project from the design proposal process, brought on the architectural firm, and construction management company through an RFP process, managed the design and furniture installation process, and staff move-in
  • Restructured the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) program, a real estate professional certification, including design of training materials, website design, instructor train-the-trainer program, contracts, and marketing materials

Event Coordinator

Lansing Center (LEPFA)
Lansing, MI
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Managed the operational and logistical needs of clients and vendors for conferences, expos, public shows, and trainings
  • Acquired necessary information from clients to develop BEO's and floorplans, ensuring plans met fire and safety codes
  • Served as convention services manager for in-house groups
  • Proficient in systems such as DELPHI, MEETING MATRIX

Event Coordinator | Interim Director

Old Town Marquee
Lansing, MI
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Worked closely with CEO to implement operational policies, and processes to support staff/clients
  • Developed marketing strategies and motivated sales teams to exceed goals
  • Created and customized floorplans using InDesign software
  • Managed estimates, invoices, and deliveries with vendors and clients
  • Managed staffing, interns, and scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Management

Northwood University

Skills

  • Meeting Planning
  • Tradeshow and Conference Management
  • Logistics
  • Project Slayer
  • Sponsorships
  • Membership
  • RAMCO/Star Chapter/Member Clicks/Higher Logic
  • SimpleView
  • Connect Space/CVENT
  • Convention Services
  • Social Media Management
  • Fiscal and Budget Management
  • QuickBooks
  • Google platforms
  • Event Management
  • Event design
  • Event marketing
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Cross-functional teams leadership

Affiliations

  • MPI Michigan Chapter, President, 07/01/23 - 12/31/24

The role of the President is directly responsible for communicating with and supervising the chapter Vice Presidents and Directors to ensure that all assignments are completed according to the strategic plan, the chapter is financially sound, and membership is advised of all progress. This position is one year, continuing on to serve one year as Immediate Past President.

The President shall:

  • Ensure Chapter adherence to Chapter Bylaws, Policies and Procedures
  • Support and defend policies and programs adopted by the Board of Directors
  • Prepare consent agenda for each board meeting and distribute prior to meeting
  • Serve as an ex-officio member on all committees except the Nominating Committee
  • Act as official spokesperson of the chapter
  • Conduct annual Board Orientation and mid-year Board Retreat
  • Submit budget needs for the following fiscal year
  • In the event of a Chapter Administrator, oversee performance of Chapter Administrator/Executive Director, including monthly meetings and a yearly performance review.
  • Serve as liaison between the chapter and MPI Headquarters
  • Performs any other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors
  • MPI Michigan Chapter, President-Elect, 07/01/22 - 06/30/23
  • MPI Michigan Chapter, VP Finance, 07/01/21 - 06/30/22
  • MPI Michigan Chapter, Director Strategic Partnerships, 7/1/20-6/30/21

Certification

  • Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA), Greater Lansing, MI
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), 05/01/17
  • CTA
  • CMP

Timeline

Convention Services & Events Manager

Choose Lansing
10.2022 - Current

Event Specialist | Contract Associate

ASW Communications
10.2022 - 05.2024

Contract Associate

Connect Space
11.2021 - 10.2022

Education Relations and HR Coordinator

Healthcare Association of Michigan
08.2021 - 11.2021

Events Project Manager

MICHIGAN REALTORS
09.2015 - 08.2021

Event Coordinator

Lansing Center (LEPFA)
05.2015 - 09.2015

Event Coordinator | Interim Director

Old Town Marquee
03.2013 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Management

Northwood University
Jenn Morden