Jessica Lindholm
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced Event Producer and Project Manager with a strong track record in leading successful events, managing sponsorships, and taking a project from proposal to production. Seeking a challenging role a new role, to leverage extensive experience in event planning, project management, and client relations to support and enhance experiential initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Manager
Nth Degree
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Coordinated large-scale conferences for industry professionals, resulting in increased networking opportunities.
- Oversaw logistics for multi-day events, including accommodations, transportation, and scheduling.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in final event layout.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
Senior Event Experience & Activation Lead-Contract
Type A Events
Remote
04.2024 - Current
- Conceptualizing and executing a captivating attendee experience aligned with the conference theme, overseeing furniture selection, attendee lounge spaces, rental items, and design elements.
- Collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure all aspects of the event reflect the theme and budget, managing a detailed timeline from start to finish.
- Driving client decisions to bring their vision to life, ensuring a seamless attendee journey and impactful event experience.
- Managing budgets effectively while maintaining high standards of quality and creativity in event execution.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for all attendee experience-related matters, ensuring a cohesive and memorable event environment.
Head of Event Operations- Remote
Data Science Salon
Miami, FL
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded national event strategy.
- Managed and executed virtual/hybrid/live event logistics.
- Successfully built collaborative relationships with community members and influencers
- Negotiated and executed contracts for large- and small-scale projects.
- Managed large-scale implementations, technology integrations, and change management projects
- Analyzed, tracked, and reported on event ROI based on predetermined pipeline, revenue, and MQL metrics using Hubspot, email marketing, project management, and similar systems.
Sponsorship Coordinator- Remote
Dynamic Communities
Tampa, FL
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed budgets and timelines related to client sponsorships
- Served as project manager across operations, sales, marketing, and content to ensure fulfillment and execution of sponsorship contracts
- Provided high customer service level to ensure client happiness and encourage future sponsorship sales
- Developed strong working relationships with key clients, internal and external product owners, business leaders, and project stakeholders.
- Identified places within existing sponsorship opportunities to increase efficiencies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams that support effective communication and exceptional results including internal team, vendors, show partners, and clients.
Event Manager
Coppertail Brewing Co
Tampa, FL
09.2014 - 01.2022
- Organized and managed all aspects leading up to and day of event
- Coordinated with team members to gain understanding of event's purpose and goals, then collaborated with marketing and PR to promote and publicize events
- Utilized forecasting, tracking, and CRM reporting to provide valuable insights for event optimization and performance evaluation.
- Maintained clear and open lines of communication both within team and with external stakeholders, fostering efficient collaboration and successful event outcomes.
- Created merchandise that perfectly aligned with company's brand identity, enhancing brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Successfully developed and managed online store, curating content to engage customers and drive sales.
- Spearheaded management and creation of charity program, demonstrating commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement.
Education
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJSkills
- Project Management
- Event Operations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Technology Integration
- Customer Journey Optimization
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Sponsorship Development
Certification
Foundations of Project Management
Cousera Issued Sept 2023
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
Coursera Issued Nov 2022
Volunteer Work
Tampa Bay Board Member- June 2016- March 2017
- Managed social media
- Developed events with local venues to celebrate Tampa Bay Beer Week
- Procured sponsorships and vendor relations
Timeline
Senior Event Experience & Activation Lead-Contract
Type A Events
04.2024 - Current
Event Manager
Nth Degree
10.2023 - Current
Head of Event Operations- Remote
Data Science Salon
04.2023 - 01.2024
Sponsorship Coordinator- Remote
Dynamic Communities
04.2022 - 08.2023
Event Manager
Coppertail Brewing Co
09.2014 - 01.2022
Rowan College At Gloucester County