Jill Schmitt, CMP
Manhasset,NY
Summary
Talented professional with several years of experience and successful career in planning, developing, and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
The Tower Foundation
Manhasset , NY
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Collaborated closely with team members to plan various fundraising events for the Manhasset School District
- Oversaw budget management for all fundraising events
- Led a team of over 10 volunteers to successfully organize a fundraising dinner dance
- Collaborated with Board of Education directors monthly to discuss and strategize school initiatives
- Negotiated with vendors for all fundraisers, resulting in significant cost savings
- Developed and marketed a 500 person themed dinner dance event, achieving a sell-out crowd every year
- Developed a comprehensive spreadsheet to analyze expenses and profit for the annual meeting with the school superintendent.
Vice President and Director of Corporate Events
OppenheimerFunds
2 World Trade Center, NY, NY
12.1996 - 03.2023
- Led a team of event planners on the annual production of high-profile programs in both the NY and Denver offices
- Managed the budget for all sales conferences and events
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies
- Led strategic events to enhance profitability and company growth
- Partnered with the President of Sales to produce conferences, meetings, and special events
- Managed vendor relationships
- Coordinated approximately 40 internal and external client meetings, conferences, and events per year.
- Coordinated site selection, contracting, and management of biannual National sales conferences for over 200 attendees.
- Managed home office approvals, third-party travel agency, and integration of the invitation process with Salesforce.
- Responsible for logistics associated with the company move from 2 World Trade Center in NYC to Hartford, Connecticut, post-9/11.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Psychology
St. Johns University
New York, NY05-1993
Certification
- CMP - Certified Meeting Professional
- New York University - Event Management Degree
Accomplishments
- Tut Klehment Award - OppenheimerFunds highest award given annually to 1 employee who exemplifies excellence, leadership and integrity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President
The Tower Foundation
01.2018 - 03.2023
Vice President and Director of Corporate Events
OppenheimerFunds
12.1996 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Psychology
St. Johns University