Megan Dupre
Franklin,MA
Summary
Seasoned events professional with over 18 years of experience planning and executing large-scale, high-impact events.. Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring flawless event execution. Skilled in developing event strategies that align with organizational goals, enhance engagement, and create memorable experiences. Proven ability to oversee complex logistics, negotiate vendor contracts, and deliver events ranging from, meetings and reunions and galas to conferences. Known for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in event management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Alumni Experiences
Brown University
05.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic vision for the Lifelong Learning Program, offering on-campus, on-location, and online educational opportunities tailored to alumni interests
- Oversee a dynamic events team, ensuring the seamless execution of large-scale alumni events, including reunions, galas, and signature campus programs
- Set and drive strategic goals for alumni engagement through innovative programming, fostering lifelong intellectual connections with the University
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, campus partners, and alumni volunteers, to design and deliver impactful learning experiences
- Lead a cross-functional team in planning, promoting, and executing high-profile events that strengthen alumni relationships and University pride
- Manage budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective delivery of both educational and event-related initiatives while meeting program objectives
- Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate program success and inform future strategies, enhancing alumni participation and satisfaction
- Mentor and oversee eight professional FTE, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment
Director, Alumni Experiences and Events
Brown University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead and manage a team in planning, executing, and evaluating on-campus special events, ensuring they align with the department's goals and objectives including Reunion Weekend, Brown Alumni Association Board of Governors Meetings, Black Alumni Reunion and All-Council Weekend
- Develop and implement collaborative programming strategies with alumni relations and advancement colleagues to enhance alumni engagement and experiences at traditional events, fostering strong relationships with key constituents
- Provide effective leadership, guidance, and direction to two FT staff, implementing protocols and workflows while fostering collaboration and communication within the team and across departments
- Deliver excellent customer service to alumni, provide support for advancement events, and assist in delivering alumni services as needed, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high standards and enhancing alumni relationships
- Manage and oversee an extensive event budget exceeding $1.5 million, ensuring prudent allocation of resources, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to financial guidelines
Assistant Director of Events
Harvard University
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitates and coordinate all logistical aspects of Fall and Spring college reunion programs and College Alumni Engagement events inclusive of senior week activities, Commencement week parent programming, and alumni engagement events
- Serves as primary contact with internal and external vendors such as audio/visual, catering, and security
- Schedules and runs meetings, develops program budgets, and negotiates client contracts
- Secures all on-campus space for over 350 event occurrences throughout the college reunion week
- Participates in meetings to develop content and agenda of meetings/events
Event Manager
Brown University
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Designed, established and oversaw the integrated logistical and administrative support needs of multiple, complex, and wide reaching University and third party events, conferences, and/or other programs
- Served as a primary point of contact for both the client and the service providers
- Assessed program goals, estimates facility, equipment, logistical, and catering requirements
- Scheduled and ran meetings, developed program budgets, and negotiated and administered service and client contracts
- Maintained accurate and complete records of all services, counts and expenses associated with conferences and events to ensure accurate information for billing purposes
- Supervised and managed over 20 student Presidential Hosts
Special Event Coordinator
Brown University
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Facilitated, oversaw, and evaluated the logistics and event data of several overlapping donor, alumni, and parent development events including cultivation and recognition events
- Managed production and delivery of all email and print event invitations
- Coordinated event operation with catering, media services, public safety and facilities to ensure the event meets client’s expectations
- Provided staffing assistance at off-campus advancement events and fills in for Director in her absence
- Oversee and instructed Special Events Associate and Donor Relations Associate, in the absence of and on behalf of the Director
Event Coordinator
Bridgewater State University
06.2008 - 09.2013
- Upholds close contact with on campus student organizations, off campus groups, faculty and staff to organize, plan and execute on campus events, such as dinners, banquets, conferences, dances, concerts, meetings, and lectures
- Coordinated event operation with catering, media services, campus police, facilities, and technical/audio services to ensure the events sponsor's expectations
- Maintained accurate and complete records of all services, counts and expenses associated with conferences and events to ensure accurate information for billing purposes
- Attended office workshops, weekly production meetings, and monthly meetings with the entire staff
- Generated and developed contracts for external sponsors
- Hired, Trained, and Supervised student staff for the support of Conference and Events
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA09.2015
Event Planning Certificate Program -
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Concentration: Public Relations
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA05.2008
Skills
- Google Suite
- Resource 25
- Catertrax
- Event Management Systems (EMS)
- PartyCad & Social Tables
- Workfront
- Airtable
- CRM
- ClickUP
- Negotiation
- Strategies and goals
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor negotiation
- Event design
- Team leadership and supervision
Timeline
Director, Alumni Experiences
Brown University
05.2024 - Current
Director, Alumni Experiences and Events
Brown University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Director of Events
Harvard University
12.2018 - 01.2020
Event Manager
Brown University
08.2015 - 11.2018
Special Event Coordinator
Brown University
09.2013 - 08.2015
Event Coordinator
Bridgewater State University
06.2008 - 09.2013
Event Planning Certificate Program -
Massasoit Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Concentration: Public Relations
Bridgewater State College
Masters of Public Administration -
Bridgewater State University
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