Jennifer Hansen
SOUTH JORDAN,UT
Summary
Ideation | Arranger | Maximizer | Communication | Strategic
Accomplished Event Professional, adept in strategic planning and collaborative leadership. Excelling in fostering innovation and stakeholder relations, driving event performance and growth. Skilled in contract negotiation and team management, significantly enhancing attendee experience at national events.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director, Events
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Led cross-functional team of 20 people to successfully plan and execute events, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Directed design and execution of events to drive performance and growth opportunities. Under my leadership event attendee satisfaction grew to 90%. Event attendance positively influenced fundraising to 97%
- Successfully managed a ~$4 million budget and allocated resources to maximize productivity and fundraising.
Director of Experiential and Program Development
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Enhanced attendee satisfaction by creating immersive environments through thoughtful design elements and engaging activities.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Event Planner
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
- Managed logistics for ~10 successful events a year. Including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels.
- Optimized event layouts and floor plans to maximize attendee flow and overall experience, minimizing congestion in high-traffic areas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive event messaging and branding alignment.
- Implemented standardized post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous enhancement of future initiatives.
Project Coordinator
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held to generate innovative ideas/solutions that could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects undertaken by the company.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project''s execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Elevated overall quality of events by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Utah State University
Logan, UTSkills
- Team Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Strategies and goals
- Program Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Negotiation
- Logistics Management
Timeline
Sr. Director, Events
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
04.2022 - 05.2024
Director of Experiential and Program Development
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
04.2019 - 06.2022
Event Planner
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
12.2015 - 05.2019
Project Coordinator
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
04.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Utah State University
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