Ranel L. Smith
Helena
Summary
Dynamic executive with a robust background in event planning and execution, demonstrating a consistent ability to drive growth and optimize processes. Proven leader in fostering team collaboration, leveraging exceptional skills in event management, organization, and relationship building to create impactful experiences. Known for adaptability and reliability, consistently delivering high-impact results in fast-paced environments. Committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring every project exceeds expectations while aligning with strategic objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Relationship Management
Montana Credit Union Network
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating all logistics for conferences and educational trainings
- Responsible for site selection
- Responsible for all AV, exhibit set up, food selection and meeting room set up
- Responsible for all sleeping room arrangements for meetings
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for hotel and convention center contracts
- Develop conference curriculum including themes
- Hire all education speakers and work with them to complete the event
- Prepare budget for all meetings and balance the budget after the event
- Complete all evaluations concerning education and after conference reviews
- Responsible for reviewing, completing and signing all hotel, speaker and entertainment contacts
- Responsible for hiring entertainment and putting together fundraisers events
- Responsible for arrangement and sales of tradeshow sponsorships
- Successfully completed or doing ongoing work with event planning contracts for Credit Union Association of the Dakotas, Idaho Credit Union League, MN CU Network, Credit Union Association of New Mexico, MT Tavern Association, American Optomitry Association, Humanidei and Credit Union Women's Leadership Alliance.
- Continually look for new education contracts to provide event planning services for a fee
- Manage the Education and Events Manager and Education and Support Manager
Education Services Director
Montana Credit Union Network
03.2008 - 01.2014
Marketing Director
Montana Credit Union Network
10.2004 - 03.2008
Marketing and Public Relations Director
Great Falls Teachers FCU
10.1990 - 10.2004
Education
Certificate - Travel & Tourism
Interstate Business College
Fargo, ND08.1987
Skills
- Certified Meeting Planner since 2014
- Certified Meeting Manager since 2020
- On-Going Professional development in event management
- Proficient in event management software
- Member of MPI Since 2018
- Podcast for Tamara Ghandour on success as a positive, skilled event planner 2020
- Helped plan and execute an LLC called Tristate Collaborative for efficiencies and collaboration since 2022
- Helped start a Tristate Mentorship Program along with education experts from MT, MN and WI credit union professionals
- Active Member of MPI Washington Chapter since 2018
Timeline
VP Relationship Management
Montana Credit Union Network
01.2014 - Current
Education Services Director
Montana Credit Union Network
03.2008 - 01.2014
Marketing Director
Montana Credit Union Network
10.2004 - 03.2008
Marketing and Public Relations Director
Great Falls Teachers FCU
10.1990 - 10.2004
Certificate - Travel & Tourism
Interstate Business College