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Jennifer  Jones

Jennifer Jones

Chicago,IL

Summary

Confident Events Manager, driven to succeed. Strategic planning and client relationship management expert. Creative professional with extensive event exaqusion. Talents include contract negotiations, Staying on track with budgets, and leaving no stone left unturned. Willing to put the time into it and seeing the precess through to its completion.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

EVENTS MANAGER

GEM Realty Capital
CHICAGO, United States
06.2012 - Current


  • Oversees all event production for the firm.
  • Works with the local community, third party event companies, Hotels, transportation & airline companies to create successful events.
  • Researches, explores and analyzes other events.
  • Handles and resolves customer complaints, responds to emails and inquiries.
  • Meets with potential clients for private events and their entertainment needs.
  • Responsible for booking contracts and payments of all vendors.
  • Build Relationships with with both commerical & Private airlines, Hotel chains & transportation company's nation wide
  • In charge of entire production team from hiring to wages.
  • Work daily with multiple company software, ADP, SalesPro,

Part Time Events Manager

JNM Events
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - Current
  • Guide the client from conception to completion of prospective event/curated experience
  • Maintain and report all reservations, payments, and events
  • Worked on Independent films, Feature films, shorts and trailers.
  • Point of contact/liaison for vendors
  • Contract negotiations with all vendors on behalf of clients

Office Event Manager

Blessman/Eastman House
Chicago, IL
04.2009 - 07.2012
  • Office point person for CFO, CEO, COO and CIO of company
  • Own C-level planning for both personal and business affairs
  • Manage office administrative team
  • Spearhead executive team calendar
  • Curate international and domestic travel plans for company executives
  • Maintain all internal and external vendor contracts and ledgers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
1997

Timeline

EVENTS MANAGER

GEM Realty Capital
06.2012 - Current

Office Event Manager

Blessman/Eastman House
04.2009 - 07.2012

Part Time Events Manager

JNM Events
01.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Jennifer Jones