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Jessica Hennelly

Newport,RI

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Manager

GSE Worldwide
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed and delivered 25+ bespoke luxury and experiential client events in 2025 for Fortune 100 companies nationwide, aligning programming with strategic business objectives
  • Managed $300,000+ event budgets, overseeing venue selection, vendor contracts, creative design, décor, talent, entertainment, gifting, guest registration, RSVP management, and travel logistics
  • Partnered with premier national venues including Disney’s California Adventure, Warner Bros. Studios, Ziegfeld Ballroom, Chase Field, Dolby Terrace, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fort Worth Zoo, and others
  • Orchestrated premium sports hospitality operations at major sporting events, managing ticket allocation, VIP suite hosting, athlete appearances, in-suite dining, parking logistics, private clinics, and guest transportation
  • Directed full concierge and guest services for Hall of Fame inductees, families, donors, and package purchasers during the 2025 International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend
  • Secured and fulfilled high-level sponsorship activations for Untitled Art Fair, a leading fair during Miami Art Week. Partners included J.P. Morgan, American Express, Delta, American Express, Delta, Resy, Rado, and others.
  • Managed operational infrastructure and internal systems, including invoicing, company calendars, staffing schedules, proposal tracking, and social media coordination

Events and Marketing Intern

SEABOB America
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Coordinated product placement, booth design, and staffing logistics for SEABOB’s sponsorship at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
  • Created written, video, and visual content for multi-channel marketing initiatives
  • Contributed strategic ideas in campaign brainstorming sessions, influencing final marketing concepts
  • Managed and organized digital asset libraries, improving internal accessibility for sales and marketing teams

Education

Master of Science - Hospitality Mangement

Florida International University
Miami, FL
07-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Communications Studies

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island, RI
05-2023

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong hospitality skills
  • Innovative event concepts
  • Effective time management
  • Interpersonal skills

Timeline

Event Manager

GSE Worldwide
01.2024 - Current

Events and Marketing Intern

SEABOB America
09.2023 - 11.2023

Master of Science - Hospitality Mangement

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Communications Studies

University of Rhode Island
Jessica Hennelly